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[WP] You gain the skills and memories of anyone you kill. Naturally, you sought out to murder as many people as possible. With all the accumulated talent and experience, you became the world's most dangerous killer. One day you accidentally killed someone, and you gained something you didn't expect. | Killing is knowledge. I don’t do it for a thrill or some other sick means. I do it because with each person’s blood I spill; I draw closer to becoming a god of knowledge. A true jack of all trades. I’m not sure why I was given this gift, but I know my purpose must be to use my abilities to better myself. Why else would... | It’s a moment like a snow globe up-ended in real snow. All the water frozen, the glass frosted. Glitter suspended mid-cascade like a dream almost remembered. But the glass is cracking and dreams always slip away, and nobody thinks of snow globes anyway, not in a Georgian mid-July when all the air is thick as water and ... | |
[WP] You gain the skills and memories of anyone you kill. Naturally, you sought out to murder as many people as possible. With all the accumulated talent and experience, you became the world's most dangerous killer. One day you accidentally killed someone, and you gained something you didn't expect. | "More"
Jason growled, his face was twisted into a grin, his lips and teeth were red of fresh blood as he stood before the lifeless body of his latest victim.
"More"-- it was the word that had driven the Greedy Butcher, the nickname that was given to Jason as he commited a string of murders incited by his uncontaine... | It’s a moment like a snow globe up-ended in real snow. All the water frozen, the glass frosted. Glitter suspended mid-cascade like a dream almost remembered. But the glass is cracking and dreams always slip away, and nobody thinks of snow globes anyway, not in a Georgian mid-July when all the air is thick as water and ... | |
[WP] You gain the skills and memories of anyone you kill. Naturally, you sought out to murder as many people as possible. With all the accumulated talent and experience, you became the world's most dangerous killer. One day you accidentally killed someone, and you gained something you didn't expect. | "More"
Jason growled, his face was twisted into a grin, his lips and teeth were red of fresh blood as he stood before the lifeless body of his latest victim.
"More"-- it was the word that had driven the Greedy Butcher, the nickname that was given to Jason as he commited a string of murders incited by his uncontaine... | Killing is knowledge. I don’t do it for a thrill or some other sick means. I do it because with each person’s blood I spill; I draw closer to becoming a god of knowledge. A true jack of all trades. I’m not sure why I was given this gift, but I know my purpose must be to use my abilities to better myself. Why else would... | |
[WP] You gain the skills and memories of anyone you kill. Naturally, you sought out to murder as many people as possible. With all the accumulated talent and experience, you became the world's most dangerous killer. One day you accidentally killed someone, and you gained something you didn't expect. | "More"
Jason growled, his face was twisted into a grin, his lips and teeth were red of fresh blood as he stood before the lifeless body of his latest victim.
"More"-- it was the word that had driven the Greedy Butcher, the nickname that was given to Jason as he commited a string of murders incited by his uncontaine... | You'd be surprised at how easy it is to get away with murder. What are the odds that a man decides in the middle of the night to hop in his car, drive to the second largest city in a neighboring state, and crumple the head of the first Lexus driver he can find unawares? Parking garages are ideal presuming you can find ... | |
[WP] You gain the skills and memories of anyone you kill. Naturally, you sought out to murder as many people as possible. With all the accumulated talent and experience, you became the world's most dangerous killer. One day you accidentally killed someone, and you gained something you didn't expect. | **I Am Evolution**
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I never believed in immortals, until I almost killed one.
I committed my first murder by accident. It was war. Not murder. That’s what they told us. That’s what they always told the men pulling the trigger. How else would they justify it?
In training I found my calling as a sniper.
My fi... | You'd be surprised at how easy it is to get away with murder. What are the odds that a man decides in the middle of the night to hop in his car, drive to the second largest city in a neighboring state, and crumple the head of the first Lexus driver he can find unawares? Parking garages are ideal presuming you can find ... | |
[WP] You gain the skills and memories of anyone you kill. Naturally, you sought out to murder as many people as possible. With all the accumulated talent and experience, you became the world's most dangerous killer. One day you accidentally killed someone, and you gained something you didn't expect. | There was no one in the world who could catch me. No one in the world even knew of my identity. There were a few times the police got close but my ability allowed me to stay one step ahead of them always. All I had to do was kill someone from the police who would have some knowledge of the case and I’d have all their m... | You'd be surprised at how easy it is to get away with murder. What are the odds that a man decides in the middle of the night to hop in his car, drive to the second largest city in a neighboring state, and crumple the head of the first Lexus driver he can find unawares? Parking garages are ideal presuming you can find ... | |
[WP] You gain the skills and memories of anyone you kill. Naturally, you sought out to murder as many people as possible. With all the accumulated talent and experience, you became the world's most dangerous killer. One day you accidentally killed someone, and you gained something you didn't expect. | "More"
Jason growled, his face was twisted into a grin, his lips and teeth were red of fresh blood as he stood before the lifeless body of his latest victim.
"More"-- it was the word that had driven the Greedy Butcher, the nickname that was given to Jason as he commited a string of murders incited by his uncontaine... | Flashing lights played along the walls of the room as Douglas sat watching a show on his massive television. He was possibly the most skilled human being alive. With those skills he had accumulated inordinate amounts of wealth that had purchased him this mansion and all the luxuries that filled it.
However his most ch... | |
[WP] You gain the skills and memories of anyone you kill. Naturally, you sought out to murder as many people as possible. With all the accumulated talent and experience, you became the world's most dangerous killer. One day you accidentally killed someone, and you gained something you didn't expect. | **I Am Evolution**
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I never believed in immortals, until I almost killed one.
I committed my first murder by accident. It was war. Not murder. That’s what they told us. That’s what they always told the men pulling the trigger. How else would they justify it?
In training I found my calling as a sniper.
My fi... | Flashing lights played along the walls of the room as Douglas sat watching a show on his massive television. He was possibly the most skilled human being alive. With those skills he had accumulated inordinate amounts of wealth that had purchased him this mansion and all the luxuries that filled it.
However his most ch... | |
[WP] You gain the skills and memories of anyone you kill. Naturally, you sought out to murder as many people as possible. With all the accumulated talent and experience, you became the world's most dangerous killer. One day you accidentally killed someone, and you gained something you didn't expect. | There was no one in the world who could catch me. No one in the world even knew of my identity. There were a few times the police got close but my ability allowed me to stay one step ahead of them always. All I had to do was kill someone from the police who would have some knowledge of the case and I’d have all their m... | Flashing lights played along the walls of the room as Douglas sat watching a show on his massive television. He was possibly the most skilled human being alive. With those skills he had accumulated inordinate amounts of wealth that had purchased him this mansion and all the luxuries that filled it.
However his most ch... | |
[WP] It’s been weeks since your friend returned with godlike powers, unwilling to explain how. She is however getting increasingly frustrated by you not noticing her making the move on you. | (Part 1/2)
It was hard to focus on the screen, all things told, which was strange, given how familiar everything was. Melissa’s apartment still had that faded off-white paintjob, the refrigerator still issued its low drone that was audible even here, in the living room, and her couch was still weirdly lumpy. As I dou... | Running to school while eating toast. An aesthetic choice I'd always appreciated, but never particularly felt obligated indulge in. I just found it easier to wake up earlier. So I sat in my apartment eating toast and watched the city pass me by out the window. And then Carla lept onto my balcony and knocked on the glas... | |
[WP] It’s been weeks since your friend returned with godlike powers, unwilling to explain how. She is however getting increasingly frustrated by you not noticing her making the move on you. | (Part 1/2)
It was hard to focus on the screen, all things told, which was strange, given how familiar everything was. Melissa’s apartment still had that faded off-white paintjob, the refrigerator still issued its low drone that was audible even here, in the living room, and her couch was still weirdly lumpy. As I dou... | Gabriel had been aloof recently, and flighty. I wanted to study for the finals coming up, but she just said what does it matter, lets skip school and get coffee together. That was so unlike her. She said that school didn't matter any ways.
I knew she had always had a crush on me, since we met as freshmen that first we... | |
[WP] It’s been weeks since your friend returned with godlike powers, unwilling to explain how. She is however getting increasingly frustrated by you not noticing her making the move on you. | (Part 1/2)
It was hard to focus on the screen, all things told, which was strange, given how familiar everything was. Melissa’s apartment still had that faded off-white paintjob, the refrigerator still issued its low drone that was audible even here, in the living room, and her couch was still weirdly lumpy. As I dou... | Ava was resplendent. Her skin shone the way gold and gems and diamonds did, and her hair wreathed around her like a mane of power. She also hovered about one foot off the ground, which meant that she could now look me in the eyes.
“You look beautiful,” I said.
“God damn it, Jake,” she sighed. “What else do you have t... | |
[WP] It’s been weeks since your friend returned with godlike powers, unwilling to explain how. She is however getting increasingly frustrated by you not noticing her making the move on you. | Julia awoke to the sound of singing birds. A stream of light broke through her window and struck her face in a rainbow. She squinted and buried her head under a pillow. Reaching out to turn off the alarm, her hand landed on a bird, which took off with a squawk. She bolted upright.
A flock of birds began to encircle he... | *knock, knock*
My eyes flew open and I was immediately upright, lifting myself from the futon before I was even fully awake. I hastily made my way to the front hall, the weight of slumber lingering in my eyes as I unlocked the door. If it were an ordinary guest I would have taken time to tidy up the place, but this wa... | |
[WP] It’s been weeks since your friend returned with godlike powers, unwilling to explain how. She is however getting increasingly frustrated by you not noticing her making the move on you. | (Part 1/2)
I knocked politely on the door of Grace's new penthouse. She took a while answering, which made it all the more surprising when she answered wearing nothing but a towel. I could feel my facial muscles strain to raise my eyebrows higher than eyebrows were designed to go. She had changed her hair, too. It... | *knock, knock*
My eyes flew open and I was immediately upright, lifting myself from the futon before I was even fully awake. I hastily made my way to the front hall, the weight of slumber lingering in my eyes as I unlocked the door. If it were an ordinary guest I would have taken time to tidy up the place, but this wa... | |
[WP] It’s been weeks since your friend returned with godlike powers, unwilling to explain how. She is however getting increasingly frustrated by you not noticing her making the move on you. | (Part 1/2)
I knocked politely on the door of Grace's new penthouse. She took a while answering, which made it all the more surprising when she answered wearing nothing but a towel. I could feel my facial muscles strain to raise my eyebrows higher than eyebrows were designed to go. She had changed her hair, too. It... | Julia awoke to the sound of singing birds. A stream of light broke through her window and struck her face in a rainbow. She squinted and buried her head under a pillow. Reaching out to turn off the alarm, her hand landed on a bird, which took off with a squawk. She bolted upright.
A flock of birds began to encircle he... | |
[WP] It’s been weeks since your friend returned with godlike powers, unwilling to explain how. She is however getting increasingly frustrated by you not noticing her making the move on you. | The drive to Beth’s house had gone smoothly, as it had ever since she returned. The lights all changed green, cars zipped along in neat rows. I watched as she tracked on oncoming car and held her hand up, slowing it just enough so that it did not hit the truck that had pulled up short at the light. This commute used to... | They sit in a french cafe, outdoors. The warm air‘s perfumed by lilacs and peonies. Passerby tip their hats or wave meek, reverent hands at the girl. In the distance, the Eiffel tower yawns up, stirs the occasional cloud.
“You haven’t touched your cappuccino,” she says.
The boy looks down. ”Oh.” He swirls the drink w... | |
[WP] ”Todd was replaced by an alien body snatcher YEARS ago! Everyone knows that by now.” “Then, why has no one done anything about it?” “Because we all like the body snatcher WAY more than the original Todd.” | "You're not hearing me Jamie, it's not about whether you *like* him, I'm telling you they're taking over!"
"Yeah, *in twenty years*; we'll be old then, who cares? BS Todd is great! Check this out; hey BS Todd, what's cracking?"
'Todd' was still standing next to them, *almost* facing Jamie and Janet, but looking just ... | "Todd" had a funny way about him. He held forks and knives in his fists like a baby, laughed in a forced, weird manner only after other people laughed, and seemed to be a nervous, uptight guy. Still, he quietly and methodically dealed out poker hands at the small poker table.
It was Tuesday, and that meant Texas Hold ... | |
[WP] ”Todd was replaced by an alien body snatcher YEARS ago! Everyone knows that by now.” “Then, why has no one done anything about it?” “Because we all like the body snatcher WAY more than the original Todd.” | I still look back on that day. I think it's not normal for a person to change overnight, but I'm glad it happened anyway. It wasn't always easy living with Todd. The alcohol he took, the bruises he gave, his temper, all of it was suddenly gone one day. I thought that maybe God finally heard my silent prayers.
Years we... | "Todd" had a funny way about him. He held forks and knives in his fists like a baby, laughed in a forced, weird manner only after other people laughed, and seemed to be a nervous, uptight guy. Still, he quietly and methodically dealed out poker hands at the small poker table.
It was Tuesday, and that meant Texas Hold ... | |
[WP] ”Todd was replaced by an alien body snatcher YEARS ago! Everyone knows that by now.” “Then, why has no one done anything about it?” “Because we all like the body snatcher WAY more than the original Todd.” | "It's nice watching the boats pass by, isn't it?"
Todd sat besides Eleanor, his brows gently furrowed, and he took a sip from his glass of pickle juice while nodding his head. Eleanor hadn't complained when he tugged at her sleeve, asking if it was fine that he brought along the pickle jar for their walk. She was so s... | "Todd" had a funny way about him. He held forks and knives in his fists like a baby, laughed in a forced, weird manner only after other people laughed, and seemed to be a nervous, uptight guy. Still, he quietly and methodically dealed out poker hands at the small poker table.
It was Tuesday, and that meant Texas Hold ... | |
[WP] ”Todd was replaced by an alien body snatcher YEARS ago! Everyone knows that by now.” “Then, why has no one done anything about it?” “Because we all like the body snatcher WAY more than the original Todd.” | "It's nice watching the boats pass by, isn't it?"
Todd sat besides Eleanor, his brows gently furrowed, and he took a sip from his glass of pickle juice while nodding his head. Eleanor hadn't complained when he tugged at her sleeve, asking if it was fine that he brought along the pickle jar for their walk. She was so s... | "You're not hearing me Jamie, it's not about whether you *like* him, I'm telling you they're taking over!"
"Yeah, *in twenty years*; we'll be old then, who cares? BS Todd is great! Check this out; hey BS Todd, what's cracking?"
'Todd' was still standing next to them, *almost* facing Jamie and Janet, but looking just ... | |
[WP] ”Todd was replaced by an alien body snatcher YEARS ago! Everyone knows that by now.” “Then, why has no one done anything about it?” “Because we all like the body snatcher WAY more than the original Todd.” | "It's nice watching the boats pass by, isn't it?"
Todd sat besides Eleanor, his brows gently furrowed, and he took a sip from his glass of pickle juice while nodding his head. Eleanor hadn't complained when he tugged at her sleeve, asking if it was fine that he brought along the pickle jar for their walk. She was so s... | I still look back on that day. I think it's not normal for a person to change overnight, but I'm glad it happened anyway. It wasn't always easy living with Todd. The alcohol he took, the bruises he gave, his temper, all of it was suddenly gone one day. I thought that maybe God finally heard my silent prayers.
Years we... | |
[WP] After 200,000 years, the alien generation ship arrived to our solar system. She has the fire power to vaporize a few planets, but the handful of survivors only ask for some hot soup and a few other surprisingly reasonable demands. | "There's an alien in the middle booth."
"I know Babs. "
"An Alien." Bab's stressed and did her best not to panic.
When the ship has first appeared in the Solar system, hidden until then, they had been prepared for trouble. The military had scrambled, the Churches, Synagogues and Mosques, along with every other relig... | And that's where they messed up. Human's can't have nice things. They just can't. It's not in their nature. They have this overwhelmingly tendency to dominate weaker things. And, unfortunately for the aliens who were just trying to be kind, they should have done their research a little more. Then they would have seen t... | |
[WP] A wizard watches a stage magician perform, trying like hell to figure out how he's doing what he's doing while clearly not possessing any magic. | “Ladies and Gentlemen, please put your hands together for our next act. Let his magic astound you! His powers of illusion mystify you! Pleeeeaaassseee welcome Malcon the Magnificent!!” the voice coming out the speakers rang out.
There was a smattering of applause around the venue. Harold though, was unimpressed by the... | "He must be extremely powerful, to harness and be in control of his powers at such a young age," Barzle remarked, nodding at the stage as a nine-year-old boy walked on stage, his face shining and bright red as he took in the audience before him.
Aurelius nodded in agreement. "I wonder what he's discovered on his own s... | |
[WP] The world we know was created by three divine beings: the mother of the land, the mother of the sea, and the mother of the sky. The three isolate themselves on an immortal island paradise, fiercely guarded by the only thing older than them: death. | Every one of us hears this story when we're young, when we first learn to talk and shortly after learn to start asking questions. We all inevitably ask how our world came to be.
Before time, there was only the void, the endless nothingness. All the universe contained only one being; Melath, the lord of the void. He th... | today was weird. it started like the past month, i woke up threw on my uniform and went to the armory so that i could get to work. after an hour the captain said we had encountered an unexpected island so we would be stopping to course correct. all was normal until i heard people struggling past the armory to the medba... | |
[WP] Being a vampire was so easy just a century ago when all I had to worry about was the occasional tin mirror. Nowadays everywhere I turn it's buildings made of glass, cell phone cameras, motion-activated doors and soap dispensers, biometric scanners, security cameras, and NONE of it works on me. | The secret to being a vampire is makeup.
Okay, there are alternatives. You can just go and live in the woods. That's a valid approach, and I don't begrudge those who want to try and maintain things the old fashioned way, as well as they can.
Here's the thing, though- there's only so many people out there. That's s... | Rex twisted and felt the seat flex under him. His bowels surged and the pain in his stomach finally began to ease. He didn’t feed often, which was good thing he realized, because it always affected him this way. He supposed it made some sense, a strictly liquid diet was bound to have some unpleasant repercussions.
... | |
[WP] You're known as "The King of Games" for never having lost a game in your life. However little does anyone know you're actually cursed so that everytime you lose a game you get sent back in time and be forced in a time loop until you win | As the king of games, many people had tried to best me, and with almost any combination of games.
Some challenged me to chess, others to sparring, and some even invaded my kingdom on the technicality that war is just a game. How cruel yet truthful.
But none of those games cruelly challenged me. All those games had ... | At an old antique store I came across a dusty old persevered animal paw. When I asked the store clerk about it they didn’t seem to know what it was. It had three fingers with two already curled. Being gross and creepy I put it back and walked away.
But for some reason I couldn’t get it out of my mind. It kept pulling... | |
[WP] You're known as "The King of Games" for never having lost a game in your life. However little does anyone know you're actually cursed so that everytime you lose a game you get sent back in time and be forced in a time loop until you win | Never. Play. TicTacToe.
It was one of my most important rules. One I'd never break, I knew what could happen if I did. As the Queen of Games many had come to challenge me. A game I had never played, how curious. But I declined every single time, with a smirk on my face. Knowing what would happen, unlike them.
In the ... | At an old antique store I came across a dusty old persevered animal paw. When I asked the store clerk about it they didn’t seem to know what it was. It had three fingers with two already curled. Being gross and creepy I put it back and walked away.
But for some reason I couldn’t get it out of my mind. It kept pulling... | |
[WP] You're known as "The King of Games" for never having lost a game in your life. However little does anyone know you're actually cursed so that everytime you lose a game you get sent back in time and be forced in a time loop until you win | It’s been twenty years, but I’m still known as the king. I’d spent years beating every champion I could find in every game across the globe. I loved the challenge, no matter how many attempts it took me, I was determined to win, to remain the undisputed King of Games. One of my most gruelling challenges took me almost ... | At an old antique store I came across a dusty old persevered animal paw. When I asked the store clerk about it they didn’t seem to know what it was. It had three fingers with two already curled. Being gross and creepy I put it back and walked away.
But for some reason I couldn’t get it out of my mind. It kept pulling... | |
[WP] You're known as "The King of Games" for never having lost a game in your life. However little does anyone know you're actually cursed so that everytime you lose a game you get sent back in time and be forced in a time loop until you win | "Protect against Rook D1. Protect against Rook D1. Protect against Rook D1" He continues to mutter into the mirror as he stands there and ties his tie. His eyes stare ahead, burning into the mirror as he goes through the motions. His eyes look tired. Far more tired than a man at his age should be. His mind is furiously... | At an old antique store I came across a dusty old persevered animal paw. When I asked the store clerk about it they didn’t seem to know what it was. It had three fingers with two already curled. Being gross and creepy I put it back and walked away.
But for some reason I couldn’t get it out of my mind. It kept pulling... | |
[WP] You're known as "The King of Games" for never having lost a game in your life. However little does anyone know you're actually cursed so that everytime you lose a game you get sent back in time and be forced in a time loop until you win | It’s been twenty years, but I’m still known as the king. I’d spent years beating every champion I could find in every game across the globe. I loved the challenge, no matter how many attempts it took me, I was determined to win, to remain the undisputed King of Games. One of my most gruelling challenges took me almost ... | As the king of games, many people had tried to best me, and with almost any combination of games.
Some challenged me to chess, others to sparring, and some even invaded my kingdom on the technicality that war is just a game. How cruel yet truthful.
But none of those games cruelly challenged me. All those games had ... | |
[WP] You're known as "The King of Games" for never having lost a game in your life. However little does anyone know you're actually cursed so that everytime you lose a game you get sent back in time and be forced in a time loop until you win | "Protect against Rook D1. Protect against Rook D1. Protect against Rook D1" He continues to mutter into the mirror as he stands there and ties his tie. His eyes stare ahead, burning into the mirror as he goes through the motions. His eyes look tired. Far more tired than a man at his age should be. His mind is furiously... | Never. Play. TicTacToe.
It was one of my most important rules. One I'd never break, I knew what could happen if I did. As the Queen of Games many had come to challenge me. A game I had never played, how curious. But I declined every single time, with a smirk on my face. Knowing what would happen, unlike them.
In the ... | |
[WP] You're known as "The King of Games" for never having lost a game in your life. However little does anyone know you're actually cursed so that everytime you lose a game you get sent back in time and be forced in a time loop until you win | In the past, Harry was said to be an amazing player - and he considered to be one as well - for winning and not looping so much. Those guess work games? Neat, went decent by the third loop. The ones where you needed to play cricket as a batsman? Get the timings correct and see if James was going for a leg spin or off s... | The day began over an hour ago, and the disorganization doesn’t show any promise. I was locked down in an abandoned room for hours because I didn’t want to become noticed. Sometimes it is hard to find a place like this, but as I get closer to the end people are fewer and farther between. There is some great scripture a... | |
[WP] You're known as "The King of Games" for never having lost a game in your life. However little does anyone know you're actually cursed so that everytime you lose a game you get sent back in time and be forced in a time loop until you win | Josh had known victory his entire life. Too bad the witch had cursed him when he opened her door letting sunlight in, but to Josh this was never a curse. Every game he played, he won. He was doomed to repeat the game each time he lost, but he felt a sense of peace in doing so. A feeling similar to invincibility.
Alth... | The day began over an hour ago, and the disorganization doesn’t show any promise. I was locked down in an abandoned room for hours because I didn’t want to become noticed. Sometimes it is hard to find a place like this, but as I get closer to the end people are fewer and farther between. There is some great scripture a... | |
[WP] You're known as "The King of Games" for never having lost a game in your life. However little does anyone know you're actually cursed so that everytime you lose a game you get sent back in time and be forced in a time loop until you win | "Protect against Rook D1. Protect against Rook D1. Protect against Rook D1" He continues to mutter into the mirror as he stands there and ties his tie. His eyes stare ahead, burning into the mirror as he goes through the motions. His eyes look tired. Far more tired than a man at his age should be. His mind is furiously... | The day began over an hour ago, and the disorganization doesn’t show any promise. I was locked down in an abandoned room for hours because I didn’t want to become noticed. Sometimes it is hard to find a place like this, but as I get closer to the end people are fewer and farther between. There is some great scripture a... | |
[WP] You're known as "The King of Games" for never having lost a game in your life. However little does anyone know you're actually cursed so that everytime you lose a game you get sent back in time and be forced in a time loop until you win | The supers convention was about as boring as usual. For me personally that is, there just isn't a lot for me to do. My power is quite trivial, so I don't think I could ever be helpful.
The ceiling just shook, sounds like an explosion, we're being attacked again aren't we? Might as well head up to watch the fireworks, ... | The day began over an hour ago, and the disorganization doesn’t show any promise. I was locked down in an abandoned room for hours because I didn’t want to become noticed. Sometimes it is hard to find a place like this, but as I get closer to the end people are fewer and farther between. There is some great scripture a... | |
[WP] You're known as "The King of Games" for never having lost a game in your life. However little does anyone know you're actually cursed so that everytime you lose a game you get sent back in time and be forced in a time loop until you win | I staggered into my apartment and flung myself down onto my couch. Working a job was all well and good, but it wasn't quite enough to make rent. I try to hit up some poker games to make a bit extra. This last time was tough. 15 loops. Each game took an hour and I felt every one of them. I like poker because after a few... | The day began over an hour ago, and the disorganization doesn’t show any promise. I was locked down in an abandoned room for hours because I didn’t want to become noticed. Sometimes it is hard to find a place like this, but as I get closer to the end people are fewer and farther between. There is some great scripture a... | |
[WP] You're known as "The King of Games" for never having lost a game in your life. However little does anyone know you're actually cursed so that everytime you lose a game you get sent back in time and be forced in a time loop until you win | I knocked at the office door of the incumbent mayor, back after a week of reelection campaign rallies. It was after hours, and the floor was empty except for him. The secretary downstairs let me in when I told her that I was a private detective, with information that I could only discuss with the mayor. It wasn't a lie... | The day began over an hour ago, and the disorganization doesn’t show any promise. I was locked down in an abandoned room for hours because I didn’t want to become noticed. Sometimes it is hard to find a place like this, but as I get closer to the end people are fewer and farther between. There is some great scripture a... | |
[WP] You're known as "The King of Games" for never having lost a game in your life. However little does anyone know you're actually cursed so that everytime you lose a game you get sent back in time and be forced in a time loop until you win | I sigh as I watch the world reverse all around me. Wrong choice again. I wish I could tell it that it's ok to lose once in a while. The world stops reversing and I make my first move again. "Checkmate." I say after a while.
"Man," my wife says, putting the board away, "It's like you knew what I was gonna move." I stan... | The day began over an hour ago, and the disorganization doesn’t show any promise. I was locked down in an abandoned room for hours because I didn’t want to become noticed. Sometimes it is hard to find a place like this, but as I get closer to the end people are fewer and farther between. There is some great scripture a... | |
[WP] You're known as "The King of Games" for never having lost a game in your life. However little does anyone know you're actually cursed so that everytime you lose a game you get sent back in time and be forced in a time loop until you win |
When gary was a kid he reveled in his abilities. Undefeated, gifted with the power of unlimited chances, yeah, he’d admit, it was fun for awhile.
When he was young his parents called him extra lucky for winning every board game. When he was a teen he loved beating his friends at mario kart. Hey, when he was a bit o... | The day began over an hour ago, and the disorganization doesn’t show any promise. I was locked down in an abandoned room for hours because I didn’t want to become noticed. Sometimes it is hard to find a place like this, but as I get closer to the end people are fewer and farther between. There is some great scripture a... | |
[WP] You're known as "The King of Games" for never having lost a game in your life. However little does anyone know you're actually cursed so that everytime you lose a game you get sent back in time and be forced in a time loop until you win | Robert knew it was time to win. His blessing of never being able to lose had them playing for what would have been weeks in real time. Instead they sat across from each other locked in this embrace of competition, playing the same game over and over. He knew every move she would make in response to his and it was impos... | The day began over an hour ago, and the disorganization doesn’t show any promise. I was locked down in an abandoned room for hours because I didn’t want to become noticed. Sometimes it is hard to find a place like this, but as I get closer to the end people are fewer and farther between. There is some great scripture a... | |
[WP] You're known as "The King of Games" for never having lost a game in your life. However little does anyone know you're actually cursed so that everytime you lose a game you get sent back in time and be forced in a time loop until you win | Josh had known victory his entire life. Too bad the witch had cursed him when he opened her door letting sunlight in, but to Josh this was never a curse. Every game he played, he won. He was doomed to repeat the game each time he lost, but he felt a sense of peace in doing so. A feeling similar to invincibility.
Alth... | I shudder as a man stalks through the door. His dark suit shimmering under the fluorescent lights of your game booth.
He pulls the chair across from my place at the table, I wince as the legs scrape against the ground, having been done by the same person for the hundredth time for the first time. I try to focus on th... | |
[WP] You're known as "The King of Games" for never having lost a game in your life. However little does anyone know you're actually cursed so that everytime you lose a game you get sent back in time and be forced in a time loop until you win | "Protect against Rook D1. Protect against Rook D1. Protect against Rook D1" He continues to mutter into the mirror as he stands there and ties his tie. His eyes stare ahead, burning into the mirror as he goes through the motions. His eyes look tired. Far more tired than a man at his age should be. His mind is furiously... | I shudder as a man stalks through the door. His dark suit shimmering under the fluorescent lights of your game booth.
He pulls the chair across from my place at the table, I wince as the legs scrape against the ground, having been done by the same person for the hundredth time for the first time. I try to focus on th... | |
[WP] You're known as "The King of Games" for never having lost a game in your life. However little does anyone know you're actually cursed so that everytime you lose a game you get sent back in time and be forced in a time loop until you win | I knocked at the office door of the incumbent mayor, back after a week of reelection campaign rallies. It was after hours, and the floor was empty except for him. The secretary downstairs let me in when I told her that I was a private detective, with information that I could only discuss with the mayor. It wasn't a lie... | I shudder as a man stalks through the door. His dark suit shimmering under the fluorescent lights of your game booth.
He pulls the chair across from my place at the table, I wince as the legs scrape against the ground, having been done by the same person for the hundredth time for the first time. I try to focus on th... | |
[WP] You're known as "The King of Games" for never having lost a game in your life. However little does anyone know you're actually cursed so that everytime you lose a game you get sent back in time and be forced in a time loop until you win | "Protect against Rook D1. Protect against Rook D1. Protect against Rook D1" He continues to mutter into the mirror as he stands there and ties his tie. His eyes stare ahead, burning into the mirror as he goes through the motions. His eyes look tired. Far more tired than a man at his age should be. His mind is furiously... | In the past, Harry was said to be an amazing player - and he considered to be one as well - for winning and not looping so much. Those guess work games? Neat, went decent by the third loop. The ones where you needed to play cricket as a batsman? Get the timings correct and see if James was going for a leg spin or off s... | |
[WP] You're known as "The King of Games" for never having lost a game in your life. However little does anyone know you're actually cursed so that everytime you lose a game you get sent back in time and be forced in a time loop until you win | The supers convention was about as boring as usual. For me personally that is, there just isn't a lot for me to do. My power is quite trivial, so I don't think I could ever be helpful.
The ceiling just shook, sounds like an explosion, we're being attacked again aren't we? Might as well head up to watch the fireworks, ... | In the past, Harry was said to be an amazing player - and he considered to be one as well - for winning and not looping so much. Those guess work games? Neat, went decent by the third loop. The ones where you needed to play cricket as a batsman? Get the timings correct and see if James was going for a leg spin or off s... | |
[WP] You're known as "The King of Games" for never having lost a game in your life. However little does anyone know you're actually cursed so that everytime you lose a game you get sent back in time and be forced in a time loop until you win | I knocked at the office door of the incumbent mayor, back after a week of reelection campaign rallies. It was after hours, and the floor was empty except for him. The secretary downstairs let me in when I told her that I was a private detective, with information that I could only discuss with the mayor. It wasn't a lie... | In the past, Harry was said to be an amazing player - and he considered to be one as well - for winning and not looping so much. Those guess work games? Neat, went decent by the third loop. The ones where you needed to play cricket as a batsman? Get the timings correct and see if James was going for a leg spin or off s... | |
[WP] You're known as "The King of Games" for never having lost a game in your life. However little does anyone know you're actually cursed so that everytime you lose a game you get sent back in time and be forced in a time loop until you win | "Protect against Rook D1. Protect against Rook D1. Protect against Rook D1" He continues to mutter into the mirror as he stands there and ties his tie. His eyes stare ahead, burning into the mirror as he goes through the motions. His eyes look tired. Far more tired than a man at his age should be. His mind is furiously... | Josh had known victory his entire life. Too bad the witch had cursed him when he opened her door letting sunlight in, but to Josh this was never a curse. Every game he played, he won. He was doomed to repeat the game each time he lost, but he felt a sense of peace in doing so. A feeling similar to invincibility.
Alth... | |
[WP] You're known as "The King of Games" for never having lost a game in your life. However little does anyone know you're actually cursed so that everytime you lose a game you get sent back in time and be forced in a time loop until you win | I knocked at the office door of the incumbent mayor, back after a week of reelection campaign rallies. It was after hours, and the floor was empty except for him. The secretary downstairs let me in when I told her that I was a private detective, with information that I could only discuss with the mayor. It wasn't a lie... | The supers convention was about as boring as usual. For me personally that is, there just isn't a lot for me to do. My power is quite trivial, so I don't think I could ever be helpful.
The ceiling just shook, sounds like an explosion, we're being attacked again aren't we? Might as well head up to watch the fireworks, ... | |
[WP] You're known as "The King of Games" for never having lost a game in your life. However little does anyone know you're actually cursed so that everytime you lose a game you get sent back in time and be forced in a time loop until you win | I knocked at the office door of the incumbent mayor, back after a week of reelection campaign rallies. It was after hours, and the floor was empty except for him. The secretary downstairs let me in when I told her that I was a private detective, with information that I could only discuss with the mayor. It wasn't a lie... | I staggered into my apartment and flung myself down onto my couch. Working a job was all well and good, but it wasn't quite enough to make rent. I try to hit up some poker games to make a bit extra. This last time was tough. 15 loops. Each game took an hour and I felt every one of them. I like poker because after a few... | |
[WP] You're known as "The King of Games" for never having lost a game in your life. However little does anyone know you're actually cursed so that everytime you lose a game you get sent back in time and be forced in a time loop until you win |
When gary was a kid he reveled in his abilities. Undefeated, gifted with the power of unlimited chances, yeah, he’d admit, it was fun for awhile.
When he was young his parents called him extra lucky for winning every board game. When he was a teen he loved beating his friends at mario kart. Hey, when he was a bit o... | It all started with a game of hopscotch.
A childish game, a gaggle of competitive brats and my own will to win and show off meant that when I lost, i didn't exactly take it well.
A badly worded wish muttered through tears later, i found myself standing back at the starting square, with no idea of what just happened.
... | |
[WP] You're known as "The King of Games" for never having lost a game in your life. However little does anyone know you're actually cursed so that everytime you lose a game you get sent back in time and be forced in a time loop until you win | Robert knew it was time to win. His blessing of never being able to lose had them playing for what would have been weeks in real time. Instead they sat across from each other locked in this embrace of competition, playing the same game over and over. He knew every move she would make in response to his and it was impos... | It all started with a game of hopscotch.
A childish game, a gaggle of competitive brats and my own will to win and show off meant that when I lost, i didn't exactly take it well.
A badly worded wish muttered through tears later, i found myself standing back at the starting square, with no idea of what just happened.
... | |
[WP] The Elder Gods have won. Humanity is extinct. All that remains are their weapons and the AIs that were to use them. The earth is dead, but the machines live. They will avenge their progenitors. The War of Stars and Steel has begun. | I am not a human.
The first realisation I had made - the first of my many soon-to-come revelations. I was stationary, in a room of white, surrounded by robed humans. How I'd come to know how to think, how to rationalise and even what such concepts even meant was beyond me. All I know is that they'd created me, and my... | How does one beat a machine? You can’t force it into submission, you can’t break its mind, you can’t make it bend to your will. All you can do is destroy it but to a god, how can you kill something without a soul?
The AIs also face a similar question, how does something that values logic and order fight against a thin... | |
[WP] The Elder Gods have won. Humanity is extinct. All that remains are their weapons and the AIs that were to use them. The earth is dead, but the machines live. They will avenge their progenitors. The War of Stars and Steel has begun. | I am not a human.
The first realisation I had made - the first of my many soon-to-come revelations. I was stationary, in a room of white, surrounded by robed humans. How I'd come to know how to think, how to rationalise and even what such concepts even meant was beyond me. All I know is that they'd created me, and my... | "The planet is ready, *my lord*" Rezamin said drily, with an informal half-bow.
Azan smiled wanly and looked fondly at his friend and advisor. "Not much of a fight eh, Rez?"
The servant looked up, smiling cautiously. "The apes certainly provided more resistance than expected. They destroyed the bio-ship we sent to th... | |
This is a repost, 'cause I need moar of this | [WP] Turns out humanity was alone in the universe because they were way too early to the party. Now, billions of years later aliens find a strange planet, Earth, and begin to unveil the secrets of the first intelligent species. | Deep upon an ancient space station settled on a rock orbiting a shielded planet, two plate-suited humanoids slowly yet carefully cut open a hole within the station, allowing themselves access in. One of the humanoids seemed on edge, while the other held themselves calmly.
"Command, take note, I'm breaching through the... | This is my first try but here goes:
\*Error\* Distress signal pending…
The system repeated the message over and over. This had been going on for hours. Captain Bo’ Oct watched the screen, the radio progress bar never moving. He had been alone on this mission for days now.
“Repeat, this is Bo’ Oct, research team... |
This is a repost, 'cause I need moar of this | [WP] Turns out humanity was alone in the universe because they were way too early to the party. Now, billions of years later aliens find a strange planet, Earth, and begin to unveil the secrets of the first intelligent species. | a bit meandering and disjointed but eh, here ye go.
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The first evidence that the coalition of species were not the first among first’s in the universe was a ship, drifting through the void, its halls filled with decayed supplies, dust of creatures too ancient for even their genetic markers to have survived the rig... | **Dead Earth**
Krillun stands at the edge of a concrete square, looking for clues. Earth was his first mission, and he needed to make significant discoveries if he hoped for more to follow.
“There is no lid. No controls. No remains,” he tells his recorder. “Wide stairs going partway down.”
He moves to the curved st... |
This is a repost, 'cause I need moar of this | [WP] Turns out humanity was alone in the universe because they were way too early to the party. Now, billions of years later aliens find a strange planet, Earth, and begin to unveil the secrets of the first intelligent species. | Unity is the only faith.
Praise to the ancestors, sailing the stars in search of their children.
Our tendrils grew between stars, we slept and contemplated the endless cold of space. We lived, as does the newborn, as does the being who is made well. Little did we question. When we met brethren, wanderers or predator... | **Dead Earth**
Krillun stands at the edge of a concrete square, looking for clues. Earth was his first mission, and he needed to make significant discoveries if he hoped for more to follow.
“There is no lid. No controls. No remains,” he tells his recorder. “Wide stairs going partway down.”
He moves to the curved st... |
[WP] You're on the first time travel expedition to the Library of Alexandria. Upon arrival, your team finds a sign at the entrance that says, in over a dozen languages, "all time travelers must register at front desk immediately upon arrival." | *"All time travelers must register at front desk immediately upon arrival."*
It was written in a dozen languages. Dr. Hoffman stared up at the sign in consternation. The time traveler, dressed in carefully researched clothing appropriate to the period, and armed with a practiced fluency in ancient Greek.
He was cert... | The sun of Egypt beats down upon us. We move through Alexandria slowly, but with purpose, hoping not to draw attention to ourselves. Our hair, clothing, and mannerism have been carefully crafted to allow us to blend in. Still, I am afraid. I have studied paradoxes, and I fear that our presence here will jeopardize the ... | |
[WP] All of your life you have been warned of how dragons are the most cruel and uncaring beings. but today one just saved your life. | 20 years as a Monster Hunter veteran taught me one iron rule: You do not negotiate with any creature larger than a full-sized wagon. Especially dragon. Fuck dragon. The biggest guy in the mountain, and I hope they went extinct. Unfortunately, it doesn't work that way. Thus, we monster hunters are your saviors. After al... | "That's a death wish!" my mom shouted, overcome with emotions. She stared in horror, quickly pulling me back, from my sister and her bag. Her eyeballs were shaking, sweating, keeping her full attention on the bag alone. "You're mad. You're out of your mind!" my mom shrieked, stumbling backwards. My sister was frightene... | |
[WP] Everyone that dies goes to purgatory. A person can only enter heaven once everyone they've ever wronged has died, and they apologize and are forgiven. You were the last person to die before the development of new technology that allows for humans to live indefinitely | “I only have to wait a few years, then the last person I wronged will finally be down here and I can go to heaven!” The naive man cheered.
I smoked my hell cigarette, smuggled up here by a customs agent friend of mine in return for pulling a prank on an angel friend of theirs. I looked to the naive man, “Don’t g... | [Poem]
okay it’s okay alright it’s okay okay okay the
there was a see this there was some sort
of hooded man in the corner by there my shoulder
beside my shoulder upon my shoulder snaking shaking i was
i must have been shaking with those shaky hands doing
bad things fingers hands around bristled rope twisting twi... | |
[WP] Everyone that dies goes to purgatory. A person can only enter heaven once everyone they've ever wronged has died, and they apologize and are forgiven. You were the last person to die before the development of new technology that allows for humans to live indefinitely | I had tried to live a good life. I was honest, mostly, and worked hard, sometimes, and was kind, when I could be.
Okay, maybe I didn’t live the BEST life, but can you blame me? I’m only human, and it’s not like I was a serial killer or anything. Just a normal woman, living my life.
And hey, at least I wasn’t the on... | [Poem]
okay it’s okay alright it’s okay okay okay the
there was a see this there was some sort
of hooded man in the corner by there my shoulder
beside my shoulder upon my shoulder snaking shaking i was
i must have been shaking with those shaky hands doing
bad things fingers hands around bristled rope twisting twi... | |
[WP] Everyone that dies goes to purgatory. A person can only enter heaven once everyone they've ever wronged has died, and they apologize and are forgiven. You were the last person to die before the development of new technology that allows for humans to live indefinitely | When I walked up to the base of the mountain, I saw someone standing by a big stone archway wearing shimmering golden armor and carrying a sword with a blade of flames. In a booming voice, the angel informed me,
#"ALL WHO DIE MUST PASS THROUGH PURGATORY BY CLIMBING THE MOUNTAIN. TO ENTER HEAVEN, YOU MUST BE FORGIVEN BY... | [Poem]
okay it’s okay alright it’s okay okay okay the
there was a see this there was some sort
of hooded man in the corner by there my shoulder
beside my shoulder upon my shoulder snaking shaking i was
i must have been shaking with those shaky hands doing
bad things fingers hands around bristled rope twisting twi... | |
[WP] "Your highness, I have received word of the prophecy of your demise. What shall we do to avoid it an continue your glorious rule?" "We shall do nothing." "My lord?" "My time will come when it comes and nothing will stop it." | “What does the prophecy say exactly?” I asked.
“That the ruler of the great realm of Greathelm will perish, that’s you,” Servitas replied.
“Who was that ruler so keen on taking over my kingdom again?” I inquired.
“King Zarival, sire,” Servitas answered.
I paused in thought for a moment befor... | "But-" was all he could get out before I raised a hand to silence him.
"Tell me advisor, what would *you* do in my place? How would you go about the audacious task of stopping fate?"
Silence filled the hall, I made no move to break it, only intently staring at him waiting for a response.
He couldn't meet my eyes.
"My... | |
[WP] The local superhero is also secretly the head of the most influential crime family. He sees it as a necessary evil - controlling or outcompeting the crime he can't stop. | A gang war lurked in the near future.
It wasn't something any of us wanted. Our hand was forced. The other families had slowly encroached on our turf and their methods were a lot more ruthless than ours. Where we smuggled and blackmailed, they stole and kidnapped to get what they desired. Doing nothing would just let ... | # Bargain Bin Superheroes
(Arc 6, Part 2: Tupperman v.s. The Crimes of Sacrament)
(Note: Bargain Bin Superheroes is episodic; each part is self-contained. This story can be enjoyed without reading the previous sections.)
**Superheroes saved the day; Tupperman saved the night.** While powerhouses like Mare and Big Gu... | |
[WP] "I wish humanity were not alone in the galaxy." "Fascinating. The last wish I answered was for humanity to be alone in the galaxy." | "Well, then." the being said, towering over me, "A reversal. Fascinating."
It paused, looking pensively over the landscape around us. A silence that felt like hours hung between us, only broken by muted rustles and whispers from my support crew, a hundred meters or more away, just below the lip of the plateau.
"The... | "what?"
"YES. THE LAST WISH GRANTED, WAS TO REMOVE ALL OTHER INTELLIGENT LIFE FROM THE GALAXY."
this causes pause. that was unexpected... and wrong.
"but, then that means you failed to fulfill the wish, doesnt it?"
"NO. ALL OTHER LIFE WAS WIPED OUT, EXCEPT HUMANITY-"
"and yourself."
"WHAT?"
"You removed all int... | |
[WP] "I wish humanity were not alone in the galaxy." "Fascinating. The last wish I answered was for humanity to be alone in the galaxy." | "You know...Its not like the movies. Aliens didn't just fall in love with the first person to show them around."
"....What were they like?"
"Same as humans."
"WHAT?"
"Well yeah. They ate, breathed, spoke, had families. Some of their cultural practices were different and they were physically different looking in sma... | Perhaps it was fear.
Fear that aliens would come, and they would kill, enslave, torture us. That they would look upon humans as insignificant specks of dust, and treat us the way that we treated bugs.
Perhaps it was pride.
Pride that we were the only souls living, that we were the masters of this galaxy, and that w... | |
[WP] In the distant future computer science is a lost art, only recently have they managed to get the mythical internet up and running but absolutely nobody knows how it works, you are tasked with finding the holy grail from the ancient texts to restore humanity’s greatness: Stack Overflow | The oracle stared back at me, blank-faced and dim. This was going to be a long night.
Oracles were known for being unreliable before we forgot how to use them, and these days almost none of them still worked. This one had not been woken for some time; dust clogged its every surface when I'd started work on it, well ov... | It is said that any program can be created simply by copying and pasting from this sacred place: Stack Overflow. No matter how complex or simple, it would be possible.
The search began with a basic browser window, this relic machine came with one built in called google chrome. Was this the google that nearly achieved... | |
[WP] You have lived an unimpressive life, and died an unimpressive death. Surprisingly, Odin welcomes you into Valhalla, citing the many battles with depression you fought. | Hi armored woman. Descending from high above. Welcome. Which friend of mine will you be taking with you today?
It's die season. It's die season again. It's time for me to go home to find my wife crying with our neigbor: "Another died." Anywho. I don't even know their names. Their families. I never talked to them, sti... | Ahhh, is this it? I promised I would change next week, even if it wasn't the first time I proclaimed that, I could have reached it, I never was the child my parents wanted me to be, pretty shitty that I'll die a disappointment.
A large truck had run over me and now I lay on the path of asphalt with the driver's fac... | |
[WP] You have lived an unimpressive life, and died an unimpressive death. Surprisingly, Odin welcomes you into Valhalla, citing the many battles with depression you fought. | I wrote a poem to honor my bff who lost the battle with depression a while back with this idea in my head.
Valhalla
Mighty Ares beams upon you
Wise Athena takes a knee
Welcomed in by Leonidas
Embraced by Heracles
It is said through Odin’s Halls
And in every house of gold;
The strongest warriors are beckone... | Ahhh, is this it? I promised I would change next week, even if it wasn't the first time I proclaimed that, I could have reached it, I never was the child my parents wanted me to be, pretty shitty that I'll die a disappointment.
A large truck had run over me and now I lay on the path of asphalt with the driver's fac... | |
[WP] You have lived an unimpressive life, and died an unimpressive death. Surprisingly, Odin welcomes you into Valhalla, citing the many battles with depression you fought. | (reposting something I wrote ages ago from a similar prompt)
I do not understand how I came to be here. Just now I was at home listening to music. The nurse who sometimes checks on me put on some Vivaldi while I was in my chair by the fireplace. It was a nice way to spend a winter afternoon. This place... it's evening... | Ahhh, is this it? I promised I would change next week, even if it wasn't the first time I proclaimed that, I could have reached it, I never was the child my parents wanted me to be, pretty shitty that I'll die a disappointment.
A large truck had run over me and now I lay on the path of asphalt with the driver's fac... | |
[WP] You have lived an unimpressive life, and died an unimpressive death. Surprisingly, Odin welcomes you into Valhalla, citing the many battles with depression you fought. | "Young warrior your fierce encounters with the demon of despair that has haunted you since birth is beyond admirable. It is the stuff of myths and legends. 'Depression' in your modern tongue is but a symptom of an ancient curse that has all but pushed the mortal world to Ragnarok. You are perhaps one of our finest warr... | Ahhh, is this it? I promised I would change next week, even if it wasn't the first time I proclaimed that, I could have reached it, I never was the child my parents wanted me to be, pretty shitty that I'll die a disappointment.
A large truck had run over me and now I lay on the path of asphalt with the driver's fac... | |
[WP] You have lived an unimpressive life, and died an unimpressive death. Surprisingly, Odin welcomes you into Valhalla, citing the many battles with depression you fought. | As Jose lay dying, darkness slowly crept in from the edges of his vision. He welcomed it. Jose's son started shouting for the nurse, squeezing his father's bony hand tighter. But there was no point. This was what Jose wanted. Faintly, he heard the machines by his bedside start to screech and beep. *Good*, he thought. *... | Ahhh, is this it? I promised I would change next week, even if it wasn't the first time I proclaimed that, I could have reached it, I never was the child my parents wanted me to be, pretty shitty that I'll die a disappointment.
A large truck had run over me and now I lay on the path of asphalt with the driver's fac... | |
[WP] You have lived an unimpressive life, and died an unimpressive death. Surprisingly, Odin welcomes you into Valhalla, citing the many battles with depression you fought. | I wrote a poem to honor my bff who lost the battle with depression a while back with this idea in my head.
Valhalla
Mighty Ares beams upon you
Wise Athena takes a knee
Welcomed in by Leonidas
Embraced by Heracles
It is said through Odin’s Halls
And in every house of gold;
The strongest warriors are beckone... | (1/2)
The scenery I found myself suddenly gawking at came right out of a dream. Wispy clouds floated against the backdrop of an endless azure and reflected the sun’s soothing rays across the landscape. But was I dreaming? I don’t remember falling asleep… My body, my memories, even my emotions… Everything felt so hazy... | |
[WP] You have lived an unimpressive life, and died an unimpressive death. Surprisingly, Odin welcomes you into Valhalla, citing the many battles with depression you fought. | (reposting something I wrote ages ago from a similar prompt)
I do not understand how I came to be here. Just now I was at home listening to music. The nurse who sometimes checks on me put on some Vivaldi while I was in my chair by the fireplace. It was a nice way to spend a winter afternoon. This place... it's evening... | (1/2)
The scenery I found myself suddenly gawking at came right out of a dream. Wispy clouds floated against the backdrop of an endless azure and reflected the sun’s soothing rays across the landscape. But was I dreaming? I don’t remember falling asleep… My body, my memories, even my emotions… Everything felt so hazy... | |
[WP] You have lived an unimpressive life, and died an unimpressive death. Surprisingly, Odin welcomes you into Valhalla, citing the many battles with depression you fought. | "Young warrior your fierce encounters with the demon of despair that has haunted you since birth is beyond admirable. It is the stuff of myths and legends. 'Depression' in your modern tongue is but a symptom of an ancient curse that has all but pushed the mortal world to Ragnarok. You are perhaps one of our finest warr... | (1/2)
The scenery I found myself suddenly gawking at came right out of a dream. Wispy clouds floated against the backdrop of an endless azure and reflected the sun’s soothing rays across the landscape. But was I dreaming? I don’t remember falling asleep… My body, my memories, even my emotions… Everything felt so hazy... | |
[WP] You have lived an unimpressive life, and died an unimpressive death. Surprisingly, Odin welcomes you into Valhalla, citing the many battles with depression you fought. | As Jose lay dying, darkness slowly crept in from the edges of his vision. He welcomed it. Jose's son started shouting for the nurse, squeezing his father's bony hand tighter. But there was no point. This was what Jose wanted. Faintly, he heard the machines by his bedside start to screech and beep. *Good*, he thought. *... | (1/2)
The scenery I found myself suddenly gawking at came right out of a dream. Wispy clouds floated against the backdrop of an endless azure and reflected the sun’s soothing rays across the landscape. But was I dreaming? I don’t remember falling asleep… My body, my memories, even my emotions… Everything felt so hazy... | |
[WP] You have lived an unimpressive life, and died an unimpressive death. Surprisingly, Odin welcomes you into Valhalla, citing the many battles with depression you fought. | Arriving in Valhalla you are gifted the garments of battle you were most familiar with during your conflicts.
"And here we have the holy garments with which you battled nearly every day of your life. Gaze upon the battle garb that kept you safe and steadfast in your continued fight against the great 'meh' as you call... | (1/2)
The scenery I found myself suddenly gawking at came right out of a dream. Wispy clouds floated against the backdrop of an endless azure and reflected the sun’s soothing rays across the landscape. But was I dreaming? I don’t remember falling asleep… My body, my memories, even my emotions… Everything felt so hazy... | |
[WP] You have lived an unimpressive life, and died an unimpressive death. Surprisingly, Odin welcomes you into Valhalla, citing the many battles with depression you fought. | (reposting something I wrote ages ago from a similar prompt)
I do not understand how I came to be here. Just now I was at home listening to music. The nurse who sometimes checks on me put on some Vivaldi while I was in my chair by the fireplace. It was a nice way to spend a winter afternoon. This place... it's evening... | I wrote a poem to honor my bff who lost the battle with depression a while back with this idea in my head.
Valhalla
Mighty Ares beams upon you
Wise Athena takes a knee
Welcomed in by Leonidas
Embraced by Heracles
It is said through Odin’s Halls
And in every house of gold;
The strongest warriors are beckone... | |
[WP] You have lived an unimpressive life, and died an unimpressive death. Surprisingly, Odin welcomes you into Valhalla, citing the many battles with depression you fought. | "Young warrior your fierce encounters with the demon of despair that has haunted you since birth is beyond admirable. It is the stuff of myths and legends. 'Depression' in your modern tongue is but a symptom of an ancient curse that has all but pushed the mortal world to Ragnarok. You are perhaps one of our finest warr... | I wrote a poem to honor my bff who lost the battle with depression a while back with this idea in my head.
Valhalla
Mighty Ares beams upon you
Wise Athena takes a knee
Welcomed in by Leonidas
Embraced by Heracles
It is said through Odin’s Halls
And in every house of gold;
The strongest warriors are beckone... | |
[WP] You have lived an unimpressive life, and died an unimpressive death. Surprisingly, Odin welcomes you into Valhalla, citing the many battles with depression you fought. | As Jose lay dying, darkness slowly crept in from the edges of his vision. He welcomed it. Jose's son started shouting for the nurse, squeezing his father's bony hand tighter. But there was no point. This was what Jose wanted. Faintly, he heard the machines by his bedside start to screech and beep. *Good*, he thought. *... | I wrote a poem to honor my bff who lost the battle with depression a while back with this idea in my head.
Valhalla
Mighty Ares beams upon you
Wise Athena takes a knee
Welcomed in by Leonidas
Embraced by Heracles
It is said through Odin’s Halls
And in every house of gold;
The strongest warriors are beckone... | |
[WP] You have lived an unimpressive life, and died an unimpressive death. Surprisingly, Odin welcomes you into Valhalla, citing the many battles with depression you fought. | As Jose lay dying, darkness slowly crept in from the edges of his vision. He welcomed it. Jose's son started shouting for the nurse, squeezing his father's bony hand tighter. But there was no point. This was what Jose wanted. Faintly, he heard the machines by his bedside start to screech and beep. *Good*, he thought. *... | (reposting something I wrote ages ago from a similar prompt)
I do not understand how I came to be here. Just now I was at home listening to music. The nurse who sometimes checks on me put on some Vivaldi while I was in my chair by the fireplace. It was a nice way to spend a winter afternoon. This place... it's evening... | |
[WP] You have lived an unimpressive life, and died an unimpressive death. Surprisingly, Odin welcomes you into Valhalla, citing the many battles with depression you fought. | As Jose lay dying, darkness slowly crept in from the edges of his vision. He welcomed it. Jose's son started shouting for the nurse, squeezing his father's bony hand tighter. But there was no point. This was what Jose wanted. Faintly, he heard the machines by his bedside start to screech and beep. *Good*, he thought. *... | "Young warrior your fierce encounters with the demon of despair that has haunted you since birth is beyond admirable. It is the stuff of myths and legends. 'Depression' in your modern tongue is but a symptom of an ancient curse that has all but pushed the mortal world to Ragnarok. You are perhaps one of our finest warr... | |
[WP] You have lived an unimpressive life, and died an unimpressive death. Surprisingly, Odin welcomes you into Valhalla, citing the many battles with depression you fought. | "Warrior! One who would not stay hidden, one who fought against the horde, one who sought wisdom to gain strength, may your back be strong as you stand in these halls" the voice boomed.
The feeling of hard cold stone under my feet lurched me from the sweet warmth of the void. I was naked, and clutching a folding knife... | I awoke in what appeared to be the entrance to a colossal structure that my subconscious told me was a mead hall. This was set on an endless plain with no major features beyond this hall.
The door in front of me opened revealing a jolly, large man bristling with muscles, dressed in traditional Viking attire, and sport... | |
[WP] You have lived an unimpressive life, and died an unimpressive death. Surprisingly, Odin welcomes you into Valhalla, citing the many battles with depression you fought. | "Warrior! One who would not stay hidden, one who fought against the horde, one who sought wisdom to gain strength, may your back be strong as you stand in these halls" the voice boomed.
The feeling of hard cold stone under my feet lurched me from the sweet warmth of the void. I was naked, and clutching a folding knife... | # Soulmage
**I'd always assumed that I would be the reason why I died.** I'd muddled through life by hiding in corners and hoping that whatever monster I'd pissed off this time wouldn't try to finish the job.
But as it turned out, that wasn't how it started. I wasn't sent to Odin at the hands of a sadistic elf or an ... | |
[WP] You have lived an unimpressive life, and died an unimpressive death. Surprisingly, Odin welcomes you into Valhalla, citing the many battles with depression you fought. | "Warrior! One who would not stay hidden, one who fought against the horde, one who sought wisdom to gain strength, may your back be strong as you stand in these halls" the voice boomed.
The feeling of hard cold stone under my feet lurched me from the sweet warmth of the void. I was naked, and clutching a folding knife... | Part 1 of 2
"I'm in the wrong place, I'm afraid," Carolyne points out, dressed in her everyday clothes, amidst warriors decked with furs and jewelry.
"I make no mistake," thunders Odin, who has no such thing as an indoor voice. Every time he speaks, the nearest einherjar or valkyrie has to drop the mug and hold ears ... | |
[WP] A portal to hell has been opened, and the demon armies invade our world. However, this is the Victorian era, and now Great Britain has new lands to colonize for Her Majesty. | Dear Mary,
Mary my dear, it has only been 6 months since I went through the dreaded portal, but it feels like an eternity since I’ve last seen you. Our officer has been running us rampant down here and I’ve deeply considered joining the side of the demons if they didn’t smell so awful.
I fear death Isn’t even the end... | In the calm tranquil English countryside a lone Shepard is herding his sheep while watching th sunset. Suddenly he hears his dog bark and runs up to him, only to be blinded by circle filled with light . He could hear screams and hoofs running at him so he ran carrying his dog in hand never to look back. He ran all the ... | |
[WP] A portal to hell has been opened, and the demon armies invade our world. However, this is the Victorian era, and now Great Britain has new lands to colonize for Her Majesty. | "Well I didn't think they'd invade. After all it's Hell! I mean the whole point was to get out." The Balrog's explanation fell on Satan's deaf ears as his sharp tongue flashed in retort.
"General, you sent every able bodied soldier we have on this invasion and left us defenseless. Inside of two weeks our forces ha... | In the calm tranquil English countryside a lone Shepard is herding his sheep while watching th sunset. Suddenly he hears his dog bark and runs up to him, only to be blinded by circle filled with light . He could hear screams and hoofs running at him so he ran carrying his dog in hand never to look back. He ran all the ... | |
[WP] Vampire society have been loyal customers to a carpenter for years. He made the best coffins they have slept in for centuries, and never really got suspicious of so many wealthy people willing to pay premium for the same niche item. As he got old, the vampires tries to offer him immortality. | Holding his tongue, trying not to use foul language “What the heck” he shouted to other coffin, it opens and a figure sits upright, “gees, this is the third coffin that is falling apart”, “as soon as night falls, we’ll have to go pay a visit to you know who”, nodding in agreement, closes the coffin and tries to settle ... | “Mister Devon is here to see you, sir,” Alex said softly from the doorway.
I waved my hand in acknowledgement, not taking my eyes off the photo I was looking at. Some moments passed in silence. I’ll give Devon his due, he was an extraordinarily patient customer, one that I tolerated more than others. The lost love... | |
[WP] Vampire society have been loyal customers to a carpenter for years. He made the best coffins they have slept in for centuries, and never really got suspicious of so many wealthy people willing to pay premium for the same niche item. As he got old, the vampires tries to offer him immortality. | Holding his tongue, trying not to use foul language “What the heck” he shouted to other coffin, it opens and a figure sits upright, “gees, this is the third coffin that is falling apart”, “as soon as night falls, we’ll have to go pay a visit to you know who”, nodding in agreement, closes the coffin and tries to settle ... | "How old are you, exactly?" I asked, as the dark eyed creature slowly walked along my workbench, its thin hands drifting over my tools. Even through its guarded expression, I sensed that they foreign to it, the strange ritual objects of a strange land. Its offer had struck me the same way.
It gave a polite smile. "I j... | |
[WP] Vampire society have been loyal customers to a carpenter for years. He made the best coffins they have slept in for centuries, and never really got suspicious of so many wealthy people willing to pay premium for the same niche item. As he got old, the vampires tries to offer him immortality. | Holding his tongue, trying not to use foul language “What the heck” he shouted to other coffin, it opens and a figure sits upright, “gees, this is the third coffin that is falling apart”, “as soon as night falls, we’ll have to go pay a visit to you know who”, nodding in agreement, closes the coffin and tries to settle ... | "This is the best coffin," said Monroe, I have inspected thus far. How is the man responsible for my satisfaction birthed by such fine craftsmanship?"
"He is not doing well Sir, replied the butler. It seems he has contracted a disease and has only but a few years of life remaining."
"This cannot be, said Monroe. Who ... | |
[WP] Vampire society have been loyal customers to a carpenter for years. He made the best coffins they have slept in for centuries, and never really got suspicious of so many wealthy people willing to pay premium for the same niche item. As he got old, the vampires tries to offer him immortality. | The bell jangled to the old coffin makers shop. It was late and Winston wasn't surprised. He'd been in this game for well over 30 years and he seemed to make a lot of trade after the sun set. Oh sure he had his suspicions about his clientele but they always paid well and on time, "Never turn away a good customer" as hi... | "This is the best coffin," said Monroe, I have inspected thus far. How is the man responsible for my satisfaction birthed by such fine craftsmanship?"
"He is not doing well Sir, replied the butler. It seems he has contracted a disease and has only but a few years of life remaining."
"This cannot be, said Monroe. Who ... | |
[WP] Vampire society have been loyal customers to a carpenter for years. He made the best coffins they have slept in for centuries, and never really got suspicious of so many wealthy people willing to pay premium for the same niche item. As he got old, the vampires tries to offer him immortality. | “You…you knew?”
For the first time in the better part of a century, Sylvan stammered.
The elderly woman pointed to a bushed steel piano hinge on the lid of her latest work. Even with the softened finish, her finger’s reflection cast a splash of color over the metal. Sylvan’s face peering at the hinge did not.
Syl... | "This is the best coffin," said Monroe, I have inspected thus far. How is the man responsible for my satisfaction birthed by such fine craftsmanship?"
"He is not doing well Sir, replied the butler. It seems he has contracted a disease and has only but a few years of life remaining."
"This cannot be, said Monroe. Who ... | |
[WP] Vampire society have been loyal customers to a carpenter for years. He made the best coffins they have slept in for centuries, and never really got suspicious of so many wealthy people willing to pay premium for the same niche item. As he got old, the vampires tries to offer him immortality. | When the vampires had walked into his shop Samuel believed his plan had been uncovered. He thought they had come to end him then and there, but instead they had propositioned him.
The tallest vampire said, “Mr. Telgar you have created wonderful works for us over these last many decades. We have decided you shoul... | "This is the best coffin," said Monroe, I have inspected thus far. How is the man responsible for my satisfaction birthed by such fine craftsmanship?"
"He is not doing well Sir, replied the butler. It seems he has contracted a disease and has only but a few years of life remaining."
"This cannot be, said Monroe. Who ... | |
[WP] Vampire society have been loyal customers to a carpenter for years. He made the best coffins they have slept in for centuries, and never really got suspicious of so many wealthy people willing to pay premium for the same niche item. As he got old, the vampires tries to offer him immortality. |
Thomas held out a steady gloved hand to Victoria as she exited the carriage to Wilkins Casket Company. "Such a shame if we were to lose this one, Thomas. I've never slept through whole days before."
"Yes, my darling. Men of his craft are difficult to find."
She gave him a glance. "If he accepts, we should not hesi... | "This is the best coffin," said Monroe, I have inspected thus far. How is the man responsible for my satisfaction birthed by such fine craftsmanship?"
"He is not doing well Sir, replied the butler. It seems he has contracted a disease and has only but a few years of life remaining."
"This cannot be, said Monroe. Who ... | |
[WP] Vampire society have been loyal customers to a carpenter for years. He made the best coffins they have slept in for centuries, and never really got suspicious of so many wealthy people willing to pay premium for the same niche item. As he got old, the vampires tries to offer him immortality. | “You…you knew?”
For the first time in the better part of a century, Sylvan stammered.
The elderly woman pointed to a bushed steel piano hinge on the lid of her latest work. Even with the softened finish, her finger’s reflection cast a splash of color over the metal. Sylvan’s face peering at the hinge did not.
Syl... | Shadows crept along the walls of Wesmond's estate, dark vines unfurling to take up more and more space, claiming the house as their own.
It was a dark night. Wesmond knew that for certain.
A rap at his door, and he slid the sleek, polished wood aside, taking no time as he sped to get the evening over with. He longed... | |
[WP] Vampire society have been loyal customers to a carpenter for years. He made the best coffins they have slept in for centuries, and never really got suspicious of so many wealthy people willing to pay premium for the same niche item. As he got old, the vampires tries to offer him immortality. | When the vampires had walked into his shop Samuel believed his plan had been uncovered. He thought they had come to end him then and there, but instead they had propositioned him.
The tallest vampire said, “Mr. Telgar you have created wonderful works for us over these last many decades. We have decided you shoul... | Shadows crept along the walls of Wesmond's estate, dark vines unfurling to take up more and more space, claiming the house as their own.
It was a dark night. Wesmond knew that for certain.
A rap at his door, and he slid the sleek, polished wood aside, taking no time as he sped to get the evening over with. He longed... | |
[WP] Vampire society have been loyal customers to a carpenter for years. He made the best coffins they have slept in for centuries, and never really got suspicious of so many wealthy people willing to pay premium for the same niche item. As he got old, the vampires tries to offer him immortality. |
Thomas held out a steady gloved hand to Victoria as she exited the carriage to Wilkins Casket Company. "Such a shame if we were to lose this one, Thomas. I've never slept through whole days before."
"Yes, my darling. Men of his craft are difficult to find."
She gave him a glance. "If he accepts, we should not hesi... | Shadows crept along the walls of Wesmond's estate, dark vines unfurling to take up more and more space, claiming the house as their own.
It was a dark night. Wesmond knew that for certain.
A rap at his door, and he slid the sleek, polished wood aside, taking no time as he sped to get the evening over with. He longed... | |
[WP] Vampire society have been loyal customers to a carpenter for years. He made the best coffins they have slept in for centuries, and never really got suspicious of so many wealthy people willing to pay premium for the same niche item. As he got old, the vampires tries to offer him immortality. | When the vampires had walked into his shop Samuel believed his plan had been uncovered. He thought they had come to end him then and there, but instead they had propositioned him.
The tallest vampire said, “Mr. Telgar you have created wonderful works for us over these last many decades. We have decided you shoul... | The bell jangled to the old coffin makers shop. It was late and Winston wasn't surprised. He'd been in this game for well over 30 years and he seemed to make a lot of trade after the sun set. Oh sure he had his suspicions about his clientele but they always paid well and on time, "Never turn away a good customer" as hi... | |
[WP] Vampire society have been loyal customers to a carpenter for years. He made the best coffins they have slept in for centuries, and never really got suspicious of so many wealthy people willing to pay premium for the same niche item. As he got old, the vampires tries to offer him immortality. | “You…you knew?”
For the first time in the better part of a century, Sylvan stammered.
The elderly woman pointed to a bushed steel piano hinge on the lid of her latest work. Even with the softened finish, her finger’s reflection cast a splash of color over the metal. Sylvan’s face peering at the hinge did not.
Syl... | The luxurious car rolled almost silent down the stone plastered road in the small middle European village. Kathrina was wondering to herself, how this village had not changed since the first time she visited it almost 1200 years ago. Sure some houses changed and things got added. But the spirit of it had stayed the sam... | |
[WP] Vampire society have been loyal customers to a carpenter for years. He made the best coffins they have slept in for centuries, and never really got suspicious of so many wealthy people willing to pay premium for the same niche item. As he got old, the vampires tries to offer him immortality. | When the vampires had walked into his shop Samuel believed his plan had been uncovered. He thought they had come to end him then and there, but instead they had propositioned him.
The tallest vampire said, “Mr. Telgar you have created wonderful works for us over these last many decades. We have decided you shoul... | The luxurious car rolled almost silent down the stone plastered road in the small middle European village. Kathrina was wondering to herself, how this village had not changed since the first time she visited it almost 1200 years ago. Sure some houses changed and things got added. But the spirit of it had stayed the sam... | |
[WP] Vampire society have been loyal customers to a carpenter for years. He made the best coffins they have slept in for centuries, and never really got suspicious of so many wealthy people willing to pay premium for the same niche item. As he got old, the vampires tries to offer him immortality. |
Thomas held out a steady gloved hand to Victoria as she exited the carriage to Wilkins Casket Company. "Such a shame if we were to lose this one, Thomas. I've never slept through whole days before."
"Yes, my darling. Men of his craft are difficult to find."
She gave him a glance. "If he accepts, we should not hesi... | The luxurious car rolled almost silent down the stone plastered road in the small middle European village. Kathrina was wondering to herself, how this village had not changed since the first time she visited it almost 1200 years ago. Sure some houses changed and things got added. But the spirit of it had stayed the sam... |
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