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All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | I put my pole down in the boat. "Here are my terms." I said.
"You are not in a position to bargain," it said. And while I couldn't quite tell where the voice came from, I was able to look directly into its eye in the moonlight. Damn if I wasn't going to miss the catfish bite.
I explained my terms. "Indulge me," I sa... | My eyes remained fixed upon the clock, its heavy hands ticking the moments closer and closer like the sound of footsteps down a ever dimming hallway. My hands trembled, gripping the camera tightly near my waist. I could feel my palms sweating, the subtle slipping reminding me of the power I had in my hands.
11:59...
... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | I don't know why they chose me. Me. 350 pounds, pony tail, glasses wearing, acne having, neck bearded, 43 year old virgin me. I don't have any friends, that's not an exaggeration, not a single one. No family either. Dad abandoned my mom and me when I was 4, and mom over dosed when I was 17. I never had friends in schoo... | My eyes remained fixed upon the clock, its heavy hands ticking the moments closer and closer like the sound of footsteps down a ever dimming hallway. My hands trembled, gripping the camera tightly near my waist. I could feel my palms sweating, the subtle slipping reminding me of the power I had in my hands.
11:59...
... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | “How many did this one save?”
Garthok grunts, gesturing for me to give him a moment while he inputs a string of numbers into the console. He checks his work over twice. Got to be careful about these things, after all. Mass extinction is delicate work.
Garthok picks up the camera sphere and pulls out the memory tube, ... | My eyes remained fixed upon the clock, its heavy hands ticking the moments closer and closer like the sound of footsteps down a ever dimming hallway. My hands trembled, gripping the camera tightly near my waist. I could feel my palms sweating, the subtle slipping reminding me of the power I had in my hands.
11:59...
... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | I expected everyone would think I was crazy, but I had to try.
I was shocked when my phone call went through to Charles Bolden, the head of NASA. I was shocked when he didn't interrupt me. He just asked me to tell him what happened. I told him. I told him about the aliens, where they found me, what their ship was ... | My eyes remained fixed upon the clock, its heavy hands ticking the moments closer and closer like the sound of footsteps down a ever dimming hallway. My hands trembled, gripping the camera tightly near my waist. I could feel my palms sweating, the subtle slipping reminding me of the power I had in my hands.
11:59...
... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | I had to save everyone I could. I wouldn't discriminate. Every rich, poor, black coloured , white, left and right person would be photographed. They'd be the only ones left after. The ones I photograph, to be precise.
It would be free, like a charity. Anyone who asked would have their picture taken, for it meant thei... | My eyes remained fixed upon the clock, its heavy hands ticking the moments closer and closer like the sound of footsteps down a ever dimming hallway. My hands trembled, gripping the camera tightly near my waist. I could feel my palms sweating, the subtle slipping reminding me of the power I had in my hands.
11:59...
... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | Why me? I'm a part-time grocery assistant for God's sake. I shouldn't have any right to say who should live and who should die. Still, if someone has to do it, then I need to hurry.
Good thing the aliens also gave me enough money to cover transport costs, or everything outside of north-west England would cease to exi... | My eyes remained fixed upon the clock, its heavy hands ticking the moments closer and closer like the sound of footsteps down a ever dimming hallway. My hands trembled, gripping the camera tightly near my waist. I could feel my palms sweating, the subtle slipping reminding me of the power I had in my hands.
11:59...
... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | My photography skills sucked, they always have. Every picture was blurry or at a weird angle, some shots even managed to have my finger covering up the lens somehow. I never though photography was much of an important skill, until that day. Why they chose me out of all people, I'll never know. On a planet filled with f... | Zroglak chuckled as he watched the bright eyed photography student hit the ground running after the tractor beam gently set him back on Earth. It was hard not to fall for the guy, soon to be the biggest star in the knowable universe.
Hembglemn ambled up to the viewing monitor. "What's going on over here?" he asked.
"... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | “You interested in cities or something?”
“What?” I looked up distractedly from my notepad. My brother, borrowing my computer for an assignment, had turned his attention away from the screen for a moment to look at me.
“Time lapse of New York, time lapse of Dubai...time lapse of...freaking Buenos Aires? Where even is ... | Zroglak chuckled as he watched the bright eyed photography student hit the ground running after the tractor beam gently set him back on Earth. It was hard not to fall for the guy, soon to be the biggest star in the knowable universe.
Hembglemn ambled up to the viewing monitor. "What's going on over here?" he asked.
"... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | I ask "will you take me on a trip around the earth? Ive always wanted to see the earth from outer space"
The aliens agreed to take me around the earth a few times.
When we land on earth, I hand the camera back to the aliens.
Confused, they look at me, then the camera. They see i took a picture of the earth from al... | Zroglak chuckled as he watched the bright eyed photography student hit the ground running after the tractor beam gently set him back on Earth. It was hard not to fall for the guy, soon to be the biggest star in the knowable universe.
Hembglemn ambled up to the viewing monitor. "What's going on over here?" he asked.
"... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | I shifted the pickup into park underneath a glowing streetlamp and sat there silently for a long while. I glanced into the rear view mirror for any car lights and watched the shadows of the sidewalk for any late-night joggers. My right leg bounced in nervousness and excitement. I had to keep forcing myself to stop. Tod... | Zroglak chuckled as he watched the bright eyed photography student hit the ground running after the tractor beam gently set him back on Earth. It was hard not to fall for the guy, soon to be the biggest star in the knowable universe.
Hembglemn ambled up to the viewing monitor. "What's going on over here?" he asked.
"... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | The aliens had told the astronaut that she had one year to to photograph everyone she could. Those would be the only ones that would survive.
"One year?" The she scoffed to herself, "I'll only need about 31 minutes."
As she circled the globe she took only two pictures. That was all she needed to save everyone on ear... | Zroglak chuckled as he watched the bright eyed photography student hit the ground running after the tractor beam gently set him back on Earth. It was hard not to fall for the guy, soon to be the biggest star in the knowable universe.
Hembglemn ambled up to the viewing monitor. "What's going on over here?" he asked.
"... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | I put my pole down in the boat. "Here are my terms." I said.
"You are not in a position to bargain," it said. And while I couldn't quite tell where the voice came from, I was able to look directly into its eye in the moonlight. Damn if I wasn't going to miss the catfish bite.
I explained my terms. "Indulge me," I sa... | Zroglak chuckled as he watched the bright eyed photography student hit the ground running after the tractor beam gently set him back on Earth. It was hard not to fall for the guy, soon to be the biggest star in the knowable universe.
Hembglemn ambled up to the viewing monitor. "What's going on over here?" he asked.
"... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | I don't know why they chose me. Me. 350 pounds, pony tail, glasses wearing, acne having, neck bearded, 43 year old virgin me. I don't have any friends, that's not an exaggeration, not a single one. No family either. Dad abandoned my mom and me when I was 4, and mom over dosed when I was 17. I never had friends in schoo... | Zroglak chuckled as he watched the bright eyed photography student hit the ground running after the tractor beam gently set him back on Earth. It was hard not to fall for the guy, soon to be the biggest star in the knowable universe.
Hembglemn ambled up to the viewing monitor. "What's going on over here?" he asked.
"... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | “How many did this one save?”
Garthok grunts, gesturing for me to give him a moment while he inputs a string of numbers into the console. He checks his work over twice. Got to be careful about these things, after all. Mass extinction is delicate work.
Garthok picks up the camera sphere and pulls out the memory tube, ... | Zroglak chuckled as he watched the bright eyed photography student hit the ground running after the tractor beam gently set him back on Earth. It was hard not to fall for the guy, soon to be the biggest star in the knowable universe.
Hembglemn ambled up to the viewing monitor. "What's going on over here?" he asked.
"... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | “You interested in cities or something?”
“What?” I looked up distractedly from my notepad. My brother, borrowing my computer for an assignment, had turned his attention away from the screen for a moment to look at me.
“Time lapse of New York, time lapse of Dubai...time lapse of...freaking Buenos Aires? Where even is ... | I inched up to his lunch table, those damned words running through my head over and over.
*"Only those you photograph will live."*
It'd been one week. I'd taken pictures of all the essentials—family, pets, close friends. I'd even taken one of myself just to make sure. The guys were totally fine with it. But there was... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | I ask "will you take me on a trip around the earth? Ive always wanted to see the earth from outer space"
The aliens agreed to take me around the earth a few times.
When we land on earth, I hand the camera back to the aliens.
Confused, they look at me, then the camera. They see i took a picture of the earth from al... | I inched up to his lunch table, those damned words running through my head over and over.
*"Only those you photograph will live."*
It'd been one week. I'd taken pictures of all the essentials—family, pets, close friends. I'd even taken one of myself just to make sure. The guys were totally fine with it. But there was... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | I shifted the pickup into park underneath a glowing streetlamp and sat there silently for a long while. I glanced into the rear view mirror for any car lights and watched the shadows of the sidewalk for any late-night joggers. My right leg bounced in nervousness and excitement. I had to keep forcing myself to stop. Tod... | I inched up to his lunch table, those damned words running through my head over and over.
*"Only those you photograph will live."*
It'd been one week. I'd taken pictures of all the essentials—family, pets, close friends. I'd even taken one of myself just to make sure. The guys were totally fine with it. But there was... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | The aliens had told the astronaut that she had one year to to photograph everyone she could. Those would be the only ones that would survive.
"One year?" The she scoffed to herself, "I'll only need about 31 minutes."
As she circled the globe she took only two pictures. That was all she needed to save everyone on ear... | I inched up to his lunch table, those damned words running through my head over and over.
*"Only those you photograph will live."*
It'd been one week. I'd taken pictures of all the essentials—family, pets, close friends. I'd even taken one of myself just to make sure. The guys were totally fine with it. But there was... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | I put my pole down in the boat. "Here are my terms." I said.
"You are not in a position to bargain," it said. And while I couldn't quite tell where the voice came from, I was able to look directly into its eye in the moonlight. Damn if I wasn't going to miss the catfish bite.
I explained my terms. "Indulge me," I sa... | I inched up to his lunch table, those damned words running through my head over and over.
*"Only those you photograph will live."*
It'd been one week. I'd taken pictures of all the essentials—family, pets, close friends. I'd even taken one of myself just to make sure. The guys were totally fine with it. But there was... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | I don't know why they chose me. Me. 350 pounds, pony tail, glasses wearing, acne having, neck bearded, 43 year old virgin me. I don't have any friends, that's not an exaggeration, not a single one. No family either. Dad abandoned my mom and me when I was 4, and mom over dosed when I was 17. I never had friends in schoo... | I inched up to his lunch table, those damned words running through my head over and over.
*"Only those you photograph will live."*
It'd been one week. I'd taken pictures of all the essentials—family, pets, close friends. I'd even taken one of myself just to make sure. The guys were totally fine with it. But there was... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | “How many did this one save?”
Garthok grunts, gesturing for me to give him a moment while he inputs a string of numbers into the console. He checks his work over twice. Got to be careful about these things, after all. Mass extinction is delicate work.
Garthok picks up the camera sphere and pulls out the memory tube, ... | I inched up to his lunch table, those damned words running through my head over and over.
*"Only those you photograph will live."*
It'd been one week. I'd taken pictures of all the essentials—family, pets, close friends. I'd even taken one of myself just to make sure. The guys were totally fine with it. But there was... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | I shifted the pickup into park underneath a glowing streetlamp and sat there silently for a long while. I glanced into the rear view mirror for any car lights and watched the shadows of the sidewalk for any late-night joggers. My right leg bounced in nervousness and excitement. I had to keep forcing myself to stop. Tod... | "Only those you photograph will live. You have one year."
The small and grey extraterrestrial's intergalactic real-time translator droned on about brevity and efficiency and how his alien society upheld quality over quantity in regards to the people of its society. During this monologue, Adam inspected the camera and ... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | I ask "will you take me on a trip around the earth? Ive always wanted to see the earth from outer space"
The aliens agreed to take me around the earth a few times.
When we land on earth, I hand the camera back to the aliens.
Confused, they look at me, then the camera. They see i took a picture of the earth from al... | My photography skills sucked, they always have. Every picture was blurry or at a weird angle, some shots even managed to have my finger covering up the lens somehow. I never though photography was much of an important skill, until that day. Why they chose me out of all people, I'll never know. On a planet filled with f... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | I shifted the pickup into park underneath a glowing streetlamp and sat there silently for a long while. I glanced into the rear view mirror for any car lights and watched the shadows of the sidewalk for any late-night joggers. My right leg bounced in nervousness and excitement. I had to keep forcing myself to stop. Tod... | My photography skills sucked, they always have. Every picture was blurry or at a weird angle, some shots even managed to have my finger covering up the lens somehow. I never though photography was much of an important skill, until that day. Why they chose me out of all people, I'll never know. On a planet filled with f... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | The aliens had told the astronaut that she had one year to to photograph everyone she could. Those would be the only ones that would survive.
"One year?" The she scoffed to herself, "I'll only need about 31 minutes."
As she circled the globe she took only two pictures. That was all she needed to save everyone on ear... | My photography skills sucked, they always have. Every picture was blurry or at a weird angle, some shots even managed to have my finger covering up the lens somehow. I never though photography was much of an important skill, until that day. Why they chose me out of all people, I'll never know. On a planet filled with f... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | I put my pole down in the boat. "Here are my terms." I said.
"You are not in a position to bargain," it said. And while I couldn't quite tell where the voice came from, I was able to look directly into its eye in the moonlight. Damn if I wasn't going to miss the catfish bite.
I explained my terms. "Indulge me," I sa... | My photography skills sucked, they always have. Every picture was blurry or at a weird angle, some shots even managed to have my finger covering up the lens somehow. I never though photography was much of an important skill, until that day. Why they chose me out of all people, I'll never know. On a planet filled with f... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | I don't know why they chose me. Me. 350 pounds, pony tail, glasses wearing, acne having, neck bearded, 43 year old virgin me. I don't have any friends, that's not an exaggeration, not a single one. No family either. Dad abandoned my mom and me when I was 4, and mom over dosed when I was 17. I never had friends in schoo... | My photography skills sucked, they always have. Every picture was blurry or at a weird angle, some shots even managed to have my finger covering up the lens somehow. I never though photography was much of an important skill, until that day. Why they chose me out of all people, I'll never know. On a planet filled with f... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | “How many did this one save?”
Garthok grunts, gesturing for me to give him a moment while he inputs a string of numbers into the console. He checks his work over twice. Got to be careful about these things, after all. Mass extinction is delicate work.
Garthok picks up the camera sphere and pulls out the memory tube, ... | My photography skills sucked, they always have. Every picture was blurry or at a weird angle, some shots even managed to have my finger covering up the lens somehow. I never though photography was much of an important skill, until that day. Why they chose me out of all people, I'll never know. On a planet filled with f... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | I shifted the pickup into park underneath a glowing streetlamp and sat there silently for a long while. I glanced into the rear view mirror for any car lights and watched the shadows of the sidewalk for any late-night joggers. My right leg bounced in nervousness and excitement. I had to keep forcing myself to stop. Tod... | “You interested in cities or something?”
“What?” I looked up distractedly from my notepad. My brother, borrowing my computer for an assignment, had turned his attention away from the screen for a moment to look at me.
“Time lapse of New York, time lapse of Dubai...time lapse of...freaking Buenos Aires? Where even is ... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | I shifted the pickup into park underneath a glowing streetlamp and sat there silently for a long while. I glanced into the rear view mirror for any car lights and watched the shadows of the sidewalk for any late-night joggers. My right leg bounced in nervousness and excitement. I had to keep forcing myself to stop. Tod... | I ask "will you take me on a trip around the earth? Ive always wanted to see the earth from outer space"
The aliens agreed to take me around the earth a few times.
When we land on earth, I hand the camera back to the aliens.
Confused, they look at me, then the camera. They see i took a picture of the earth from al... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | I don't know why they chose me. Me. 350 pounds, pony tail, glasses wearing, acne having, neck bearded, 43 year old virgin me. I don't have any friends, that's not an exaggeration, not a single one. No family either. Dad abandoned my mom and me when I was 4, and mom over dosed when I was 17. I never had friends in schoo... | I ask "will you take me on a trip around the earth? Ive always wanted to see the earth from outer space"
The aliens agreed to take me around the earth a few times.
When we land on earth, I hand the camera back to the aliens.
Confused, they look at me, then the camera. They see i took a picture of the earth from al... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | The first thing I did of course, before Zanthor had even left was take a selfie, with him in the picture.
"There, now you get to live too." I grinned at the quadrupedal alien.
It just grunted, almost annoyed at that.
"So how much of a person do I have to get for it to count?"
It's body wobbled a little perhaps a shrug... | So. This is it. The one year anniversary since I was given the hand of God. The right to judge who's good enough for this planet and who's not. I didn't tell anyone of course... It would leak out, and everyone would be at my knees. This burden has been mine alone to carry.
Sometimes I wonder why they chose me.
A si... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | The aliens had told the astronaut that she had one year to to photograph everyone she could. Those would be the only ones that would survive.
"One year?" The she scoffed to herself, "I'll only need about 31 minutes."
As she circled the globe she took only two pictures. That was all she needed to save everyone on ear... | So. This is it. The one year anniversary since I was given the hand of God. The right to judge who's good enough for this planet and who's not. I didn't tell anyone of course... It would leak out, and everyone would be at my knees. This burden has been mine alone to carry.
Sometimes I wonder why they chose me.
A si... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | I put my pole down in the boat. "Here are my terms." I said.
"You are not in a position to bargain," it said. And while I couldn't quite tell where the voice came from, I was able to look directly into its eye in the moonlight. Damn if I wasn't going to miss the catfish bite.
I explained my terms. "Indulge me," I sa... | So. This is it. The one year anniversary since I was given the hand of God. The right to judge who's good enough for this planet and who's not. I didn't tell anyone of course... It would leak out, and everyone would be at my knees. This burden has been mine alone to carry.
Sometimes I wonder why they chose me.
A si... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | I don't know why they chose me. Me. 350 pounds, pony tail, glasses wearing, acne having, neck bearded, 43 year old virgin me. I don't have any friends, that's not an exaggeration, not a single one. No family either. Dad abandoned my mom and me when I was 4, and mom over dosed when I was 17. I never had friends in schoo... | So. This is it. The one year anniversary since I was given the hand of God. The right to judge who's good enough for this planet and who's not. I didn't tell anyone of course... It would leak out, and everyone would be at my knees. This burden has been mine alone to carry.
Sometimes I wonder why they chose me.
A si... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | “How many did this one save?”
Garthok grunts, gesturing for me to give him a moment while he inputs a string of numbers into the console. He checks his work over twice. Got to be careful about these things, after all. Mass extinction is delicate work.
Garthok picks up the camera sphere and pulls out the memory tube, ... | So. This is it. The one year anniversary since I was given the hand of God. The right to judge who's good enough for this planet and who's not. I didn't tell anyone of course... It would leak out, and everyone would be at my knees. This burden has been mine alone to carry.
Sometimes I wonder why they chose me.
A si... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | I expected everyone would think I was crazy, but I had to try.
I was shocked when my phone call went through to Charles Bolden, the head of NASA. I was shocked when he didn't interrupt me. He just asked me to tell him what happened. I told him. I told him about the aliens, where they found me, what their ship was ... | So. This is it. The one year anniversary since I was given the hand of God. The right to judge who's good enough for this planet and who's not. I didn't tell anyone of course... It would leak out, and everyone would be at my knees. This burden has been mine alone to carry.
Sometimes I wonder why they chose me.
A si... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | I had to save everyone I could. I wouldn't discriminate. Every rich, poor, black coloured , white, left and right person would be photographed. They'd be the only ones left after. The ones I photograph, to be precise.
It would be free, like a charity. Anyone who asked would have their picture taken, for it meant thei... | So. This is it. The one year anniversary since I was given the hand of God. The right to judge who's good enough for this planet and who's not. I didn't tell anyone of course... It would leak out, and everyone would be at my knees. This burden has been mine alone to carry.
Sometimes I wonder why they chose me.
A si... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | Why me? I'm a part-time grocery assistant for God's sake. I shouldn't have any right to say who should live and who should die. Still, if someone has to do it, then I need to hurry.
Good thing the aliens also gave me enough money to cover transport costs, or everything outside of north-west England would cease to exi... | So. This is it. The one year anniversary since I was given the hand of God. The right to judge who's good enough for this planet and who's not. I didn't tell anyone of course... It would leak out, and everyone would be at my knees. This burden has been mine alone to carry.
Sometimes I wonder why they chose me.
A si... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | I put my pole down in the boat. "Here are my terms." I said.
"You are not in a position to bargain," it said. And while I couldn't quite tell where the voice came from, I was able to look directly into its eye in the moonlight. Damn if I wasn't going to miss the catfish bite.
I explained my terms. "Indulge me," I sa... | The first thing I did of course, before Zanthor had even left was take a selfie, with him in the picture.
"There, now you get to live too." I grinned at the quadrupedal alien.
It just grunted, almost annoyed at that.
"So how much of a person do I have to get for it to count?"
It's body wobbled a little perhaps a shrug... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | I don't know why they chose me. Me. 350 pounds, pony tail, glasses wearing, acne having, neck bearded, 43 year old virgin me. I don't have any friends, that's not an exaggeration, not a single one. No family either. Dad abandoned my mom and me when I was 4, and mom over dosed when I was 17. I never had friends in schoo... | The first thing I did of course, before Zanthor had even left was take a selfie, with him in the picture.
"There, now you get to live too." I grinned at the quadrupedal alien.
It just grunted, almost annoyed at that.
"So how much of a person do I have to get for it to count?"
It's body wobbled a little perhaps a shrug... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | “How many did this one save?”
Garthok grunts, gesturing for me to give him a moment while he inputs a string of numbers into the console. He checks his work over twice. Got to be careful about these things, after all. Mass extinction is delicate work.
Garthok picks up the camera sphere and pulls out the memory tube, ... | The first thing I did of course, before Zanthor had even left was take a selfie, with him in the picture.
"There, now you get to live too." I grinned at the quadrupedal alien.
It just grunted, almost annoyed at that.
"So how much of a person do I have to get for it to count?"
It's body wobbled a little perhaps a shrug... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | I expected everyone would think I was crazy, but I had to try.
I was shocked when my phone call went through to Charles Bolden, the head of NASA. I was shocked when he didn't interrupt me. He just asked me to tell him what happened. I told him. I told him about the aliens, where they found me, what their ship was ... | The first thing I did of course, before Zanthor had even left was take a selfie, with him in the picture.
"There, now you get to live too." I grinned at the quadrupedal alien.
It just grunted, almost annoyed at that.
"So how much of a person do I have to get for it to count?"
It's body wobbled a little perhaps a shrug... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | I had to save everyone I could. I wouldn't discriminate. Every rich, poor, black coloured , white, left and right person would be photographed. They'd be the only ones left after. The ones I photograph, to be precise.
It would be free, like a charity. Anyone who asked would have their picture taken, for it meant thei... | The first thing I did of course, before Zanthor had even left was take a selfie, with him in the picture.
"There, now you get to live too." I grinned at the quadrupedal alien.
It just grunted, almost annoyed at that.
"So how much of a person do I have to get for it to count?"
It's body wobbled a little perhaps a shrug... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | I put my pole down in the boat. "Here are my terms." I said.
"You are not in a position to bargain," it said. And while I couldn't quite tell where the voice came from, I was able to look directly into its eye in the moonlight. Damn if I wasn't going to miss the catfish bite.
I explained my terms. "Indulge me," I sa... | The aliens had told the astronaut that she had one year to to photograph everyone she could. Those would be the only ones that would survive.
"One year?" The she scoffed to herself, "I'll only need about 31 minutes."
As she circled the globe she took only two pictures. That was all she needed to save everyone on ear... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | I don't know why they chose me. Me. 350 pounds, pony tail, glasses wearing, acne having, neck bearded, 43 year old virgin me. I don't have any friends, that's not an exaggeration, not a single one. No family either. Dad abandoned my mom and me when I was 4, and mom over dosed when I was 17. I never had friends in schoo... | The aliens had told the astronaut that she had one year to to photograph everyone she could. Those would be the only ones that would survive.
"One year?" The she scoffed to herself, "I'll only need about 31 minutes."
As she circled the globe she took only two pictures. That was all she needed to save everyone on ear... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | “How many did this one save?”
Garthok grunts, gesturing for me to give him a moment while he inputs a string of numbers into the console. He checks his work over twice. Got to be careful about these things, after all. Mass extinction is delicate work.
Garthok picks up the camera sphere and pulls out the memory tube, ... | The aliens had told the astronaut that she had one year to to photograph everyone she could. Those would be the only ones that would survive.
"One year?" The she scoffed to herself, "I'll only need about 31 minutes."
As she circled the globe she took only two pictures. That was all she needed to save everyone on ear... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | Today is it. The last day before everyone not photographed dies. I prepare for what's to come. It took me a year and a great fortune to go around the world. I did my best to capture everyone who was a good person and deserved to live. I know it will haunt me, deciding who lives and dies but this is for the betterment o... | Yeah, back then, the visions, yeah most of the time I was convinced... Shit... I'd lost it. But there were other times...
I mean where did the camera come from? It didn't look like any camera I'd ever seen before. I thought about taking pictures... Hell one night I almost took a fuckin selfie... In the end I just coul... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | “How many did this one save?”
Garthok grunts, gesturing for me to give him a moment while he inputs a string of numbers into the console. He checks his work over twice. Got to be careful about these things, after all. Mass extinction is delicate work.
Garthok picks up the camera sphere and pulls out the memory tube, ... | Yeah, back then, the visions, yeah most of the time I was convinced... Shit... I'd lost it. But there were other times...
I mean where did the camera come from? It didn't look like any camera I'd ever seen before. I thought about taking pictures... Hell one night I almost took a fuckin selfie... In the end I just coul... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | I expected everyone would think I was crazy, but I had to try.
I was shocked when my phone call went through to Charles Bolden, the head of NASA. I was shocked when he didn't interrupt me. He just asked me to tell him what happened. I told him. I told him about the aliens, where they found me, what their ship was ... | Yeah, back then, the visions, yeah most of the time I was convinced... Shit... I'd lost it. But there were other times...
I mean where did the camera come from? It didn't look like any camera I'd ever seen before. I thought about taking pictures... Hell one night I almost took a fuckin selfie... In the end I just coul... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | I had to save everyone I could. I wouldn't discriminate. Every rich, poor, black coloured , white, left and right person would be photographed. They'd be the only ones left after. The ones I photograph, to be precise.
It would be free, like a charity. Anyone who asked would have their picture taken, for it meant thei... | Yeah, back then, the visions, yeah most of the time I was convinced... Shit... I'd lost it. But there were other times...
I mean where did the camera come from? It didn't look like any camera I'd ever seen before. I thought about taking pictures... Hell one night I almost took a fuckin selfie... In the end I just coul... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | "Easy" i say mockingly to the alien, it's 'head' tilts as if curious. I take out my phone and open Google images, typing in "Earth" I take 12 photos on the camera of pictures on the phone to best cover the planet's surface.
I hand the camera back to the Alien, they're still looking confused.
They flick through the pho... | Yeah, back then, the visions, yeah most of the time I was convinced... Shit... I'd lost it. But there were other times...
I mean where did the camera come from? It didn't look like any camera I'd ever seen before. I thought about taking pictures... Hell one night I almost took a fuckin selfie... In the end I just coul... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | He's been in the bar a lot lately. Doesn't talk much; just drinks. He strikes me as different from most of the other regulars around here -- he looks young, for one thing. Clearly doesn't shave, but he can't grow a real beard yet either. Yes, I've carded him. Every time.
It's a slow night, and I'm curious, so I lean u... | Yeah, back then, the visions, yeah most of the time I was convinced... Shit... I'd lost it. But there were other times...
I mean where did the camera come from? It didn't look like any camera I'd ever seen before. I thought about taking pictures... Hell one night I almost took a fuckin selfie... In the end I just coul... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | Why me? I'm a part-time grocery assistant for God's sake. I shouldn't have any right to say who should live and who should die. Still, if someone has to do it, then I need to hurry.
Good thing the aliens also gave me enough money to cover transport costs, or everything outside of north-west England would cease to exi... | Yeah, back then, the visions, yeah most of the time I was convinced... Shit... I'd lost it. But there were other times...
I mean where did the camera come from? It didn't look like any camera I'd ever seen before. I thought about taking pictures... Hell one night I almost took a fuckin selfie... In the end I just coul... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | “How many did this one save?”
Garthok grunts, gesturing for me to give him a moment while he inputs a string of numbers into the console. He checks his work over twice. Got to be careful about these things, after all. Mass extinction is delicate work.
Garthok picks up the camera sphere and pulls out the memory tube, ... | 8:00 am - The morning campfire smoke was clearing from the salt-flats as the crowd which had started gathering nearly seven months earlier after scientists confirmed that the artifact was indeed alien in origin begun to awake. This was the day. An estimated five billion people gathered in one spot for the most import... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | I expected everyone would think I was crazy, but I had to try.
I was shocked when my phone call went through to Charles Bolden, the head of NASA. I was shocked when he didn't interrupt me. He just asked me to tell him what happened. I told him. I told him about the aliens, where they found me, what their ship was ... | 8:00 am - The morning campfire smoke was clearing from the salt-flats as the crowd which had started gathering nearly seven months earlier after scientists confirmed that the artifact was indeed alien in origin begun to awake. This was the day. An estimated five billion people gathered in one spot for the most import... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | I had to save everyone I could. I wouldn't discriminate. Every rich, poor, black coloured , white, left and right person would be photographed. They'd be the only ones left after. The ones I photograph, to be precise.
It would be free, like a charity. Anyone who asked would have their picture taken, for it meant thei... | 8:00 am - The morning campfire smoke was clearing from the salt-flats as the crowd which had started gathering nearly seven months earlier after scientists confirmed that the artifact was indeed alien in origin begun to awake. This was the day. An estimated five billion people gathered in one spot for the most import... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | He's been in the bar a lot lately. Doesn't talk much; just drinks. He strikes me as different from most of the other regulars around here -- he looks young, for one thing. Clearly doesn't shave, but he can't grow a real beard yet either. Yes, I've carded him. Every time.
It's a slow night, and I'm curious, so I lean u... | 8:00 am - The morning campfire smoke was clearing from the salt-flats as the crowd which had started gathering nearly seven months earlier after scientists confirmed that the artifact was indeed alien in origin begun to awake. This was the day. An estimated five billion people gathered in one spot for the most import... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | Why me? I'm a part-time grocery assistant for God's sake. I shouldn't have any right to say who should live and who should die. Still, if someone has to do it, then I need to hurry.
Good thing the aliens also gave me enough money to cover transport costs, or everything outside of north-west England would cease to exi... | 8:00 am - The morning campfire smoke was clearing from the salt-flats as the crowd which had started gathering nearly seven months earlier after scientists confirmed that the artifact was indeed alien in origin begun to awake. This was the day. An estimated five billion people gathered in one spot for the most import... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | “How many did this one save?”
Garthok grunts, gesturing for me to give him a moment while he inputs a string of numbers into the console. He checks his work over twice. Got to be careful about these things, after all. Mass extinction is delicate work.
Garthok picks up the camera sphere and pulls out the memory tube, ... | I put my pole down in the boat. "Here are my terms." I said.
"You are not in a position to bargain," it said. And while I couldn't quite tell where the voice came from, I was able to look directly into its eye in the moonlight. Damn if I wasn't going to miss the catfish bite.
I explained my terms. "Indulge me," I sa... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | “How many did this one save?”
Garthok grunts, gesturing for me to give him a moment while he inputs a string of numbers into the console. He checks his work over twice. Got to be careful about these things, after all. Mass extinction is delicate work.
Garthok picks up the camera sphere and pulls out the memory tube, ... | Today is it. The last day before everyone not photographed dies. I prepare for what's to come. It took me a year and a great fortune to go around the world. I did my best to capture everyone who was a good person and deserved to live. I know it will haunt me, deciding who lives and dies but this is for the betterment o... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | I expected everyone would think I was crazy, but I had to try.
I was shocked when my phone call went through to Charles Bolden, the head of NASA. I was shocked when he didn't interrupt me. He just asked me to tell him what happened. I told him. I told him about the aliens, where they found me, what their ship was ... | Today is it. The last day before everyone not photographed dies. I prepare for what's to come. It took me a year and a great fortune to go around the world. I did my best to capture everyone who was a good person and deserved to live. I know it will haunt me, deciding who lives and dies but this is for the betterment o... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | I had to save everyone I could. I wouldn't discriminate. Every rich, poor, black coloured , white, left and right person would be photographed. They'd be the only ones left after. The ones I photograph, to be precise.
It would be free, like a charity. Anyone who asked would have their picture taken, for it meant thei... | Today is it. The last day before everyone not photographed dies. I prepare for what's to come. It took me a year and a great fortune to go around the world. I did my best to capture everyone who was a good person and deserved to live. I know it will haunt me, deciding who lives and dies but this is for the betterment o... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | He's been in the bar a lot lately. Doesn't talk much; just drinks. He strikes me as different from most of the other regulars around here -- he looks young, for one thing. Clearly doesn't shave, but he can't grow a real beard yet either. Yes, I've carded him. Every time.
It's a slow night, and I'm curious, so I lean u... | Today is it. The last day before everyone not photographed dies. I prepare for what's to come. It took me a year and a great fortune to go around the world. I did my best to capture everyone who was a good person and deserved to live. I know it will haunt me, deciding who lives and dies but this is for the betterment o... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | Why me? I'm a part-time grocery assistant for God's sake. I shouldn't have any right to say who should live and who should die. Still, if someone has to do it, then I need to hurry.
Good thing the aliens also gave me enough money to cover transport costs, or everything outside of north-west England would cease to exi... | Today is it. The last day before everyone not photographed dies. I prepare for what's to come. It took me a year and a great fortune to go around the world. I did my best to capture everyone who was a good person and deserved to live. I know it will haunt me, deciding who lives and dies but this is for the betterment o... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | I had to save everyone I could. I wouldn't discriminate. Every rich, poor, black coloured , white, left and right person would be photographed. They'd be the only ones left after. The ones I photograph, to be precise.
It would be free, like a charity. Anyone who asked would have their picture taken, for it meant thei... | I expected everyone would think I was crazy, but I had to try.
I was shocked when my phone call went through to Charles Bolden, the head of NASA. I was shocked when he didn't interrupt me. He just asked me to tell him what happened. I told him. I told him about the aliens, where they found me, what their ship was ... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | "Easy" i say mockingly to the alien, it's 'head' tilts as if curious. I take out my phone and open Google images, typing in "Earth" I take 12 photos on the camera of pictures on the phone to best cover the planet's surface.
I hand the camera back to the Alien, they're still looking confused.
They flick through the pho... | One could say that I'm a selfish bastard and they'd probably be right. Another could say I'm the luckiest man in the world and they might be right too. I like to say that I'm lucky and *opportunistic*.
How was I supposed to know that there were aliens hovering just outside the range of our satellites? Just sitting the... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | He's been in the bar a lot lately. Doesn't talk much; just drinks. He strikes me as different from most of the other regulars around here -- he looks young, for one thing. Clearly doesn't shave, but he can't grow a real beard yet either. Yes, I've carded him. Every time.
It's a slow night, and I'm curious, so I lean u... | One could say that I'm a selfish bastard and they'd probably be right. Another could say I'm the luckiest man in the world and they might be right too. I like to say that I'm lucky and *opportunistic*.
How was I supposed to know that there were aliens hovering just outside the range of our satellites? Just sitting the... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | Why me? I'm a part-time grocery assistant for God's sake. I shouldn't have any right to say who should live and who should die. Still, if someone has to do it, then I need to hurry.
Good thing the aliens also gave me enough money to cover transport costs, or everything outside of north-west England would cease to exi... | One could say that I'm a selfish bastard and they'd probably be right. Another could say I'm the luckiest man in the world and they might be right too. I like to say that I'm lucky and *opportunistic*.
How was I supposed to know that there were aliens hovering just outside the range of our satellites? Just sitting the... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | He's been in the bar a lot lately. Doesn't talk much; just drinks. He strikes me as different from most of the other regulars around here -- he looks young, for one thing. Clearly doesn't shave, but he can't grow a real beard yet either. Yes, I've carded him. Every time.
It's a slow night, and I'm curious, so I lean u... | "Easy" i say mockingly to the alien, it's 'head' tilts as if curious. I take out my phone and open Google images, typing in "Earth" I take 12 photos on the camera of pictures on the phone to best cover the planet's surface.
I hand the camera back to the Alien, they're still looking confused.
They flick through the pho... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | Why me? I'm a part-time grocery assistant for God's sake. I shouldn't have any right to say who should live and who should die. Still, if someone has to do it, then I need to hurry.
Good thing the aliens also gave me enough money to cover transport costs, or everything outside of north-west England would cease to exi... | "Easy" i say mockingly to the alien, it's 'head' tilts as if curious. I take out my phone and open Google images, typing in "Earth" I take 12 photos on the camera of pictures on the phone to best cover the planet's surface.
I hand the camera back to the Alien, they're still looking confused.
They flick through the pho... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | Why me? I'm a part-time grocery assistant for God's sake. I shouldn't have any right to say who should live and who should die. Still, if someone has to do it, then I need to hurry.
Good thing the aliens also gave me enough money to cover transport costs, or everything outside of north-west England would cease to exi... | He's been in the bar a lot lately. Doesn't talk much; just drinks. He strikes me as different from most of the other regulars around here -- he looks young, for one thing. Clearly doesn't shave, but he can't grow a real beard yet either. Yes, I've carded him. Every time.
It's a slow night, and I'm curious, so I lean u... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | Alien abduction, let me tell you, is nothing like the movies. So if you were expecting a story of flying saucers, of bright blue beams of light and levitation, you are set to be rather disappointed.
It began with the sudden appearance of a black, metallic dodecahedron about the size of a garbage truck in my back gard... | "Only those you photograph will live. You have one earth year to comply."
That was 364 days ago. I... I need more time. I'm only one person. I tried everything I could think of. I posted on every chat room, every forum, every social media that I could think of. I tried to warn them, I really did. Why won't anyone beli... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | “Sir? Did you want dinner?”
I looked up, inhaling sharply to rouse myself from my daze, and met Morris’ eyes. It took a moment before I realized what he had asked me, which I waved off shortly after. Morris looked worried, but, being a good manservant, did not intrude upon my thoughts, instead offering an “as you wi... | "Only those you photograph will live. You have one earth year to comply."
That was 364 days ago. I... I need more time. I'm only one person. I tried everything I could think of. I posted on every chat room, every forum, every social media that I could think of. I tried to warn them, I really did. Why won't anyone beli... |
All of these responses are so diverse! This was really a great read. I like to imagine that all these different stories are from alternative universes, playing out different roles. Some men rule the World, some men are titled lunatics, and some men are not noticed at all. Well done, everyone! | [WP] Aliens give you a camera and say "only those you photograph will live." You have one year. | “Sir? Did you want dinner?”
I looked up, inhaling sharply to rouse myself from my daze, and met Morris’ eyes. It took a moment before I realized what he had asked me, which I waved off shortly after. Morris looked worried, but, being a good manservant, did not intrude upon my thoughts, instead offering an “as you wi... | Alien abduction, let me tell you, is nothing like the movies. So if you were expecting a story of flying saucers, of bright blue beams of light and levitation, you are set to be rather disappointed.
It began with the sudden appearance of a black, metallic dodecahedron about the size of a garbage truck in my back gard... |
[WP] You made a deal with a stranger a long time ago. You wouldn't physically age after 35 under any condition except one. Coming up on your 900th birthday and you notice your first grey hair. | It was January 17, 2016. An ordinary day for everyone but me. I woke up to the sound of my six alarms at 6:45 in the morning just to go to work. I got out of bed begrudgingly, poured a bowl of Fruit Loops and proceeded to get ready for work. Everything was normal. Everything but one small detail that might have been no... | This...can't be right. Notgoodnotgoodnotgoodnotgood. What the - ? This can't be right.
She said...what was it she said? It was so long. Ago. Did I keep that receipt?
Of course, here it is. Copied the original every day, every time the data changed. Changed a lot, glad I hung onto that. Disintegrated 600, 700 years ago... | |
[WP] You made a deal with a stranger a long time ago. You wouldn't physically age after 35 under any condition except one. Coming up on your 900th birthday and you notice your first grey hair. | John awoke on Mars Station 17 with a stretch and strapped on his glemdelums, ready for another wonderful day in the outer-realm. John had no work to do, no bills to pay, he had invested his savings slowly over the past 900 years, but sure enough interest gave him enough to purchase a share of the Mars Colony and slowly... | This...can't be right. Notgoodnotgoodnotgoodnotgood. What the - ? This can't be right.
She said...what was it she said? It was so long. Ago. Did I keep that receipt?
Of course, here it is. Copied the original every day, every time the data changed. Changed a lot, glad I hung onto that. Disintegrated 600, 700 years ago... | |
[WP] You made a deal with a stranger a long time ago. You wouldn't physically age after 35 under any condition except one. Coming up on your 900th birthday and you notice your first grey hair. | John awoke on Mars Station 17 with a stretch and strapped on his glemdelums, ready for another wonderful day in the outer-realm. John had no work to do, no bills to pay, he had invested his savings slowly over the past 900 years, but sure enough interest gave him enough to purchase a share of the Mars Colony and slowly... | 900 years ago, The Great Blue One said I would be immortal if I don't eat hot sauce. Apparently hot sauce messes with ice djinn magic, because symbology or some crap. Okay, that was an easy thing to do. I don't even like hot sauce.
But then my best friend's mom got worried I might get sick, cause I was out in the cold... | |
[WP] You made a deal with a stranger a long time ago. You wouldn't physically age after 35 under any condition except one. Coming up on your 900th birthday and you notice your first grey hair. | John awoke on Mars Station 17 with a stretch and strapped on his glemdelums, ready for another wonderful day in the outer-realm. John had no work to do, no bills to pay, he had invested his savings slowly over the past 900 years, but sure enough interest gave him enough to purchase a share of the Mars Colony and slowly... | Black smoke from a thousand braziers caked the air in a haze. The screams were awful and maddening, and seemed to gather en masse on the billows as they traveled from tent to tent, visiting both sick and well.
He caught her eyes as blades cauterized the carnage. Not a nurse or a nun, and certainly no concubine of a lo... | |
[WP] A girl fulfilling all the anime main character clichès (unusual haircolour, dead parent/-s, etc) tries to avoid becoming a main character (e.g. dying hair to normal color, avoiding dangerous situations etc) | Sora stretched and made a contented *mmm* sound as she woke up. Then her eyes shot open.
*Nononononononono! Noooooooooo!*
It had happened again! Her bedroom was full of alarm clocks. Every flat surface was covered in every type of clock imaginable, in every colour and size, analogue, digital, wall clocks – she eve... | My name is Drucilla DesCartes Delorean Desiree Darling Dream.
My parents were world renowned billionaire scholars and philanthropists who spent their time and billions making the world a better place (except for when they named me). That all changed one fateful night when they sacrificed themselves to shut down the ma... | |
[WP] A girl fulfilling all the anime main character clichès (unusual haircolour, dead parent/-s, etc) tries to avoid becoming a main character (e.g. dying hair to normal color, avoiding dangerous situations etc) | *Motherfucker.*
The only seat available was the one in the back corner. Next to the window. That seat was *always* trouble. Hiyoko double-checked the room in a vain attempt to find another desk, before sighing in resignation and slowly taking her seat.
At the teacher's instruction to turn to page 52, she opened her d... | My name is Drucilla DesCartes Delorean Desiree Darling Dream.
My parents were world renowned billionaire scholars and philanthropists who spent their time and billions making the world a better place (except for when they named me). That all changed one fateful night when they sacrificed themselves to shut down the ma... | |
[WP] You are stranded on a deserted island. As you scout around for survival items, you discover everything you ever lost is on the island. | Casual flight, nothing extraordinary as a test pilot. The sky is clear, the wind is slow, I'm paid per hours, there's no reason to rush, I keep telling myself.
But the truth is I don't have anything to be in a hurry for. There's no one home waiting for me. Being an adopted kid I never really felt love coming from my ... | Laying in my hammock made of jumpers i gaze upon the mountains of lost socks.
I've walked from one end of this god forsaken island to the other, seems like I've spent an eternity searching.
Found all sorts of things, from shoelaces to cds and everything inbetween.
Still nothing that will help me escape.
Managed to rig... | |
[WP] You are stranded on a deserted island. As you scout around for survival items, you discover everything you ever lost is on the island. | I reach my hand up and grab the rock above me to pull myself up the side of the rocky cliff. I figured that if I made it to the top of this cliff side I might be able to see where my plane had landed. Amazingly, I had survived the jump out of it with only minor injury but my plane, and the survival pack inside of it ha... | Laying in my hammock made of jumpers i gaze upon the mountains of lost socks.
I've walked from one end of this god forsaken island to the other, seems like I've spent an eternity searching.
Found all sorts of things, from shoelaces to cds and everything inbetween.
Still nothing that will help me escape.
Managed to rig... | |
[WP] You are stranded on a deserted island. As you scout around for survival items, you discover everything you ever lost is on the island. | I reach my hand up and grab the rock above me to pull myself up the side of the rocky cliff. I figured that if I made it to the top of this cliff side I might be able to see where my plane had landed. Amazingly, I had survived the jump out of it with only minor injury but my plane, and the survival pack inside of it ha... | Casual flight, nothing extraordinary as a test pilot. The sky is clear, the wind is slow, I'm paid per hours, there's no reason to rush, I keep telling myself.
But the truth is I don't have anything to be in a hurry for. There's no one home waiting for me. Being an adopted kid I never really felt love coming from my ... | |
[WP] A professor of a truly boring class goes to extreme measures to keep his students' attention. | The lights dim, students chanting relentlessly, *Pro-fess-or! Pro-fess-or!*. Smoke pours onto the the floor and the students go wild, an echoed voice reverberates. "Are you ready? For a Lecture on... THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF QUANTUM THEORY!" The crowd goes wild as Eighties hair metal blasted throughout the lecture hall.... | I lost sight of this one, but here we go:
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“Hey, loser! You still owe me $10!”
Dylan turned and was met in the eye with a wad of paper. “Agh! You little bitch. I’ll shove that money right up your ass!”... | |
[WP] A professor of a truly boring class goes to extreme measures to keep his students' attention. | The lights dim, students chanting relentlessly, *Pro-fess-or! Pro-fess-or!*. Smoke pours onto the the floor and the students go wild, an echoed voice reverberates. "Are you ready? For a Lecture on... THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF QUANTUM THEORY!" The crowd goes wild as Eighties hair metal blasted throughout the lecture hall.... | A loud clash of steel and wood echos across the class hall. *These kids*, snarled Dr. Kris Fjorin. *they want to kill in videos games with no repercussions of the real thing*.
Kris ran his hands across the length of the blade and over the 1300 year old wooden shield.
"Today class we will have a field trip to 1000AD S... | |
[WP] You're a humble peasant who must fight off waves of adventurers who feel entitled to waltz into your house and loot whatever they please. You begin to kill the adventurers that enter your home, keeping their items. Over time, you accidentally become a major villain. | The birth of a villain.
An older man arose from his bed. His mouth was like a desert. He reached for his water pale and quickly took the last few drinks. He admired the pale. It was carved wood with leather strips and elven engravings. On the side was an amethyst Stone. He had always liked the amethyst Stone, he... | A man sat alone in a small house shabbily put together of wood and stone. His humble abode sat within a small village of happy folks, but this man wept.
"Oh maker!" he let out with a violent sob, "Forgive me for what i've done!" He glanced warily at a pile of enchanted weaponry against the wall. They no longer shined... | |
[WP] You're a humble peasant who must fight off waves of adventurers who feel entitled to waltz into your house and loot whatever they please. You begin to kill the adventurers that enter your home, keeping their items. Over time, you accidentally become a major villain. | He spun away from the window, pressing his back against the wall. “Not again.” muttered the peasant. The ironclad man across the road emerged from Duggermill Cave, swigged down a yellow-green liquid from a small cylindrical phial. The peasant peeked over with one eye looking out of the window. The knight is walking ... | I heard a creak on the wooden floorboard of my house, "Not them again." Muttering to myself. I stood up from my bed and grabbed my lumberjack axe to arm myself. Slowly opening my bedroom door, revealing the stairs to the bottom of my humble cottage.
Smash!
The sound of a vase broke, I saved a lot for that base. But n... | |
[WP] You're a humble peasant who must fight off waves of adventurers who feel entitled to waltz into your house and loot whatever they please. You begin to kill the adventurers that enter your home, keeping their items. Over time, you accidentally become a major villain. | **[The Cottage and Garden - My Home]**
While tending my garden in front of my small cottage, I saw a man in the distance with armor on, running toward me. He is panting, probably tired from running.
When he got close enough to me to speak, I greeted him, "Hello there, traveler you must be - "
Gesturing his hands, ... | I heard a creak on the wooden floorboard of my house, "Not them again." Muttering to myself. I stood up from my bed and grabbed my lumberjack axe to arm myself. Slowly opening my bedroom door, revealing the stairs to the bottom of my humble cottage.
Smash!
The sound of a vase broke, I saved a lot for that base. But n... | |
[WP] You're a humble peasant who must fight off waves of adventurers who feel entitled to waltz into your house and loot whatever they please. You begin to kill the adventurers that enter your home, keeping their items. Over time, you accidentally become a major villain. | The red-haired woman gasped, then spoke slowly, "Howard, what did you do?"
In the corner of their rickety 2-room shack, lay the motionless body of an adventurer with his skull caved in.
The room was quiet aside from the crackling fire.
Howard gripped his shovel tightly, face wrought in anguish, "I had no c... | I heard a creak on the wooden floorboard of my house, "Not them again." Muttering to myself. I stood up from my bed and grabbed my lumberjack axe to arm myself. Slowly opening my bedroom door, revealing the stairs to the bottom of my humble cottage.
Smash!
The sound of a vase broke, I saved a lot for that base. But n... | |
[WP] You're a humble peasant who must fight off waves of adventurers who feel entitled to waltz into your house and loot whatever they please. You begin to kill the adventurers that enter your home, keeping their items. Over time, you accidentally become a major villain. | The red-haired woman gasped, then spoke slowly, "Howard, what did you do?"
In the corner of their rickety 2-room shack, lay the motionless body of an adventurer with his skull caved in.
The room was quiet aside from the crackling fire.
Howard gripped his shovel tightly, face wrought in anguish, "I had no c... | **[The Cottage and Garden - My Home]**
While tending my garden in front of my small cottage, I saw a man in the distance with armor on, running toward me. He is panting, probably tired from running.
When he got close enough to me to speak, I greeted him, "Hello there, traveler you must be - "
Gesturing his hands, ... | |
[WP] You're a humble peasant who must fight off waves of adventurers who feel entitled to waltz into your house and loot whatever they please. You begin to kill the adventurers that enter your home, keeping their items. Over time, you accidentally become a major villain. | **I didn't mean to be a killer**
Every day when I was younger, my parents would drill into me, "Never cross the adventurer, the adventurer is always right."
When I moved out of my parents house, they told me this one last time, and they even got me some useless and obscure restoration potions to put inside my ches... | The familiar sound of leather boots stomping outside of the thin yet study walls of my home causes me to bolt upright in bed, I wait in silence as I hear the sound of *something* harvesting the crops that rest along side of my property. The sound of the gathering ends abruptly then there is nothing but;
 
**... | |
[WP] You're a humble peasant who must fight off waves of adventurers who feel entitled to waltz into your house and loot whatever they please. You begin to kill the adventurers that enter your home, keeping their items. Over time, you accidentally become a major villain. | The Ranger held his sword aloft. It was bronze, dented and dull with use.
"Need'eth I a weapon more suited to my skill," he said, loudly and to no one in particular. "Might we loot'eth yonder ranch style home, perchance?"
The Healer leaned heavily upon his oaken staff. "Uh...no. No, I don't think we want to do that."... | The familiar sound of leather boots stomping outside of the thin yet study walls of my home causes me to bolt upright in bed, I wait in silence as I hear the sound of *something* harvesting the crops that rest along side of my property. The sound of the gathering ends abruptly then there is nothing but;
 
**... | |
[WP] You're a humble peasant who must fight off waves of adventurers who feel entitled to waltz into your house and loot whatever they please. You begin to kill the adventurers that enter your home, keeping their items. Over time, you accidentally become a major villain. | The Ranger held his sword aloft. It was bronze, dented and dull with use.
"Need'eth I a weapon more suited to my skill," he said, loudly and to no one in particular. "Might we loot'eth yonder ranch style home, perchance?"
The Healer leaned heavily upon his oaken staff. "Uh...no. No, I don't think we want to do that."... | **I didn't mean to be a killer**
Every day when I was younger, my parents would drill into me, "Never cross the adventurer, the adventurer is always right."
When I moved out of my parents house, they told me this one last time, and they even got me some useless and obscure restoration potions to put inside my ches... | |
Example:
Miss B worked all day, having children to feed. Pieces of meat, with vegetables and rice. Laundry, cleaning, dishes and kisses were all in a days work for Miss B.
Her children were all fed, tummy's filled with hot broth, or meat and some choice fruit. Miss B was ready come breakfast, lunch or dinner.
And ... | [WP] A happy story where every thing seems to be fine, the last few sentences should reveal the gruesome truth. | He woke naturally, as he always seemed to recently; the warmth of the sun through the cabin windows beat an alarm clock any day of the week. There was no rush to rise, no urgent need to get up quickly or fear the wrath of impatient bosses or entitled clients. He could just... relax. Lay there. Luxuriate in the sunlight... | Mrs Johnson was a lady who was well-known around the neighbourhood. It's hard not to notice her, with her cheerful smile and sunny disposition. She would wish everyone a good day as she walked down the street every morning, on her way to the market for the daily grocery shopping.
For the past five years, life has bee... |
Example:
Miss B worked all day, having children to feed. Pieces of meat, with vegetables and rice. Laundry, cleaning, dishes and kisses were all in a days work for Miss B.
Her children were all fed, tummy's filled with hot broth, or meat and some choice fruit. Miss B was ready come breakfast, lunch or dinner.
And ... | [WP] A happy story where every thing seems to be fine, the last few sentences should reveal the gruesome truth. | As Alex stepped off of the tour bus, he was greeted with the usual bout of screaming, adoring fangirls begging for an autograph. He raised a hand to greet them and flashed his signature smirk; the cacophony of shrieking women increased tenfold.
He swaggered his way through the crowd, touching a random hand here or th... | Mrs Johnson was a lady who was well-known around the neighbourhood. It's hard not to notice her, with her cheerful smile and sunny disposition. She would wish everyone a good day as she walked down the street every morning, on her way to the market for the daily grocery shopping.
For the past five years, life has bee... |
[WP] After a lengthy stint of unemployment, you're applying for jobs without really even looking. Eventually you get a job, no interview required. You're on your way to be a pirate. |
FADE IN:
EXT. CARIBBEAN SEA - DAY
A gray, impenetrable wall of fog. From somewhere comes the
FAINT SOUND of a LITTLE GIRL'S VOICE, singing, slow tempo,
almost under her breath:
YOUNG ELIZABETH (O.S.)
Yo, ho, yo, ho, a pirate's life for
me. Yo, ho, yo, ho, it's a pirate's ... | Four months is a long time for a twenty something to be looking for work...
after a month of shotgunning every gig and job posting on Craigslist my phone finally rang.
A blocked number, I don't give a fuck. I thought I might get to eat some food that doesn't need to boil for three minutes that night.
Her voice wa... | |
Unbeknownst to anyone on the ship, after you left near-the-speed-of-light travel was invented, and humans have been on this "uninhabited" planet for over 200 years. | [WP] You are a 5th generation travler on a generation ship on a 450 year journey. You are two weeks away from arriving at your new planet. | First time, so here goes:
The greeting hail came on the third day. The senior staff were all summoned to the captains conference room and remained in there for the rest of the day. When the doors finally opened the officers quickly dispersed with a stack of orders to carry out. Long range scanners were calibrated, re... | In the confines there I was someone. There was dark and old dust, the last remnants of a forgotten history. What light came, came in slits and it was white, whiter than any fluorescent you have ever seen. The shadows were sharp, sometimes human in the way they moved. I was alone there, the last of the survivors, but am... |
[WP] As the demon stared at the mortal who summoned it, all that could be heard was a sigh before the words, "You do realize this is a marriage proposal, right?" | This was a surprise.
She didn't expect to be summoned.
Not at all.
Considering that humans had almost lost the rituals to summon a normal demon, she was surprised to feel that her presence; a lord of lust, was being summoned to the human realm.
In truth, she had every right to refuse the summons of this human. ... | "M-marriage?" She sputtered, her face aghast, tail tucked between her legs
"I never did think I might be asked, nor should I be asked again!
You foolish man, who called me here, you know not what I am:
To stay with me is to stay with Death - it would wind up as your end!"
"Still as I may, I ask again, and will not... | |
[WP] As the demon stared at the mortal who summoned it, all that could be heard was a sigh before the words, "You do realize this is a marriage proposal, right?" | Lleataell, demi-demon of chaos, as his friends liked to call them back in what was known as 'the good old days' in hell, when humans raped and pillaged their way throughout the known world without a care for the spiritual consequences of their actions, stared at the young mortal standing before him. Her lips quirked up... | "M-marriage?" She sputtered, her face aghast, tail tucked between her legs
"I never did think I might be asked, nor should I be asked again!
You foolish man, who called me here, you know not what I am:
To stay with me is to stay with Death - it would wind up as your end!"
"Still as I may, I ask again, and will not... |
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