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Really excited to hear some good responses! | [WP] Having just been read your fortune and told you have but 24 hours to live, you go on a rampent crime spree. After 24 hours of violent crime, you watch your last few seconds tick away. The clock hits 0:00, signifying the end of 24 hours; and nothing happens. | "Well... shit."
A cold sinking feeling ran down my spine as the realization that the gypsy's prediction was wrong hit me like a ton of bricks. I twitched in my seat, eyes darting around the lavishly furnished penthouse that I had so carefully persuaded myself into.
"Now what do I do?" The thought seemed so stupid. I... | "Stop--"
He was dead before he hit the floor. Laura smiled, then wept. She threw the knife on the ground. Two minutes left on her watch.
The gas station was deserted, bright lights illuminating the snacks for her and only her. *What a way to end it all*, she thought. Wiping away her tears was useless. Her eyes only f... |
Really excited to hear some good responses! | [WP] Having just been read your fortune and told you have but 24 hours to live, you go on a rampent crime spree. After 24 hours of violent crime, you watch your last few seconds tick away. The clock hits 0:00, signifying the end of 24 hours; and nothing happens. | The witch hobbled through the door, adjusted her tattered cloak - and stopped.
The room had been painted wall to wall in blood - corpses littered the ground.
"You're supposed to be dead."
The man shrugged lightly, tossing an empty handgun to the ground. "And you're supposed to be infallible."
"You can't - I - you ... | Oh Fuck Oh Fuck Oh Fuck Oh Fuck Oh Fuck. I should be dead, the oracle said id be dead by now. " I repeat drop the gun and put your hands up" oh fuck, I'm not cut out for prison. The corpses strewn across the room look at me, judge me, saying "look at yourself, your just a thug who went on a killing spree". I look at th... |
Really excited to hear some good responses! | [WP] Having just been read your fortune and told you have but 24 hours to live, you go on a rampent crime spree. After 24 hours of violent crime, you watch your last few seconds tick away. The clock hits 0:00, signifying the end of 24 hours; and nothing happens. | The witch hobbled through the door, adjusted her tattered cloak - and stopped.
The room had been painted wall to wall in blood - corpses littered the ground.
"You're supposed to be dead."
The man shrugged lightly, tossing an empty handgun to the ground. "And you're supposed to be infallible."
"You can't - I - you ... | The beeping was blaring though it only came from his watch, a loyal digital wrist one. He opened the only eye he could, being the right. The left was a dark cold red hole that didn't bleed. Bits of shattered glass like diamonds littered the office floor, jagged stalactites of glass where a window used to be. Red painte... |
Really excited to hear some good responses! | [WP] Having just been read your fortune and told you have but 24 hours to live, you go on a rampent crime spree. After 24 hours of violent crime, you watch your last few seconds tick away. The clock hits 0:00, signifying the end of 24 hours; and nothing happens. | He sat in his torn felt chair, exhausted. It had almost been twenty four hours since the fortune, read as the clock rang twelve midnight. He lifted his wrist to check the time, in his last minute on the earth. Fresh blood dropped from his raw face, stuck with shattered glass. Everything hurt.
45 seconds. Sirens rang ... | The beeping was blaring though it only came from his watch, a loyal digital wrist one. He opened the only eye he could, being the right. The left was a dark cold red hole that didn't bleed. Bits of shattered glass like diamonds littered the office floor, jagged stalactites of glass where a window used to be. Red painte... |
Really excited to hear some good responses! | [WP] Having just been read your fortune and told you have but 24 hours to live, you go on a rampent crime spree. After 24 hours of violent crime, you watch your last few seconds tick away. The clock hits 0:00, signifying the end of 24 hours; and nothing happens. | "Well... shit."
A cold sinking feeling ran down my spine as the realization that the gypsy's prediction was wrong hit me like a ton of bricks. I twitched in my seat, eyes darting around the lavishly furnished penthouse that I had so carefully persuaded myself into.
"Now what do I do?" The thought seemed so stupid. I... | The beeping was blaring though it only came from his watch, a loyal digital wrist one. He opened the only eye he could, being the right. The left was a dark cold red hole that didn't bleed. Bits of shattered glass like diamonds littered the office floor, jagged stalactites of glass where a window used to be. Red painte... |
Really excited to hear some good responses! | [WP] Having just been read your fortune and told you have but 24 hours to live, you go on a rampent crime spree. After 24 hours of violent crime, you watch your last few seconds tick away. The clock hits 0:00, signifying the end of 24 hours; and nothing happens. | "Well... shit."
A cold sinking feeling ran down my spine as the realization that the gypsy's prediction was wrong hit me like a ton of bricks. I twitched in my seat, eyes darting around the lavishly furnished penthouse that I had so carefully persuaded myself into.
"Now what do I do?" The thought seemed so stupid. I... | He sat in his torn felt chair, exhausted. It had almost been twenty four hours since the fortune, read as the clock rang twelve midnight. He lifted his wrist to check the time, in his last minute on the earth. Fresh blood dropped from his raw face, stuck with shattered glass. Everything hurt.
45 seconds. Sirens rang ... |
First attempt at this. Not sure if its the way it goes down. | [WP] You and your family are hiding below the floor boards of a group of cannibals. It's been four days, you're nearly out of supplies, all that remains are 30 bags of potato chips. | We were at an impasse. The cannibals knew we were down there. We had weapons, but so did they. The trapdoor to the cellar was locked from our side. The floor was reinforced with steel beams. It would take them days to get through, and we would probably be able to take a few of them out as well.
But that meant no food ... | We had managed to hide in the basement just before they managed to get inside. Thinking it was empty, they decided to make the house their home. Meanwhile the five of us were hiding down here in silence. My wife Lauren had always insisted on keeping emergency food in the basement, and her preparedness had saved our liv... |
First attempt at this. Not sure if its the way it goes down. | [WP] You and your family are hiding below the floor boards of a group of cannibals. It's been four days, you're nearly out of supplies, all that remains are 30 bags of potato chips. | It's weird, but cannibals don't seem to eat their own kind. Why is that? Some kind of cannibal code? Or does cannibal meat taste tainted? Who would know, who cares. All we know is that they haven't eaten for days.
We've been down here underneath the floorboards now for two weeks, and we're just about to finish our sup... | When he woke under the floorboards in the dank and must of the constant darkness he'd reach out to touch the child sleeping beside him. Days and nights bled together and stretched like the gray rays of sun or moon falling aslant through floorboards. He slowly crawled around the boy and felt for food in the blind way th... |
First attempt at this. Not sure if its the way it goes down. | [WP] You and your family are hiding below the floor boards of a group of cannibals. It's been four days, you're nearly out of supplies, all that remains are 30 bags of potato chips. | *CRUNCH* crunch crunch crunch crunch crunch crunch crunch crunch crunch crunch crunch...
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*rustle rustle-* OH MY GOD, STEVE, CAN YOU JUST NOT? | When he woke under the floorboards in the dank and must of the constant darkness he'd reach out to touch the child sleeping beside him. Days and nights bled together and stretched like the gray rays of sun or moon falling aslant through floorboards. He slowly crawled around the boy and felt for food in the blind way th... |
First attempt at this. Not sure if its the way it goes down. | [WP] You and your family are hiding below the floor boards of a group of cannibals. It's been four days, you're nearly out of supplies, all that remains are 30 bags of potato chips. | I bowed my head as the sounds of feasting came from above once again. They seemed to come more and more often now, as real food became harder and harder to find. I doubt anyone left up there is sane anymore. It was either hunt or be hunted. Those who refused to hunt... I don't want to think about it.
Here I was, the l... | When he woke under the floorboards in the dank and must of the constant darkness he'd reach out to touch the child sleeping beside him. Days and nights bled together and stretched like the gray rays of sun or moon falling aslant through floorboards. He slowly crawled around the boy and felt for food in the blind way th... |
First attempt at this. Not sure if its the way it goes down. | [WP] You and your family are hiding below the floor boards of a group of cannibals. It's been four days, you're nearly out of supplies, all that remains are 30 bags of potato chips. | I smiled.
Just about 4 days ago I wouldn't have because the hunger was driving me nuts. This very evening we finished our last MRE in the saferoom.
No one is coming, that much I can tell.
Since the bombs fell, supplies have been scarce. Supply drops from Aid Organisations come and go. Some people starved to death, ... | When he woke under the floorboards in the dank and must of the constant darkness he'd reach out to touch the child sleeping beside him. Days and nights bled together and stretched like the gray rays of sun or moon falling aslant through floorboards. He slowly crawled around the boy and felt for food in the blind way th... |
First attempt at this. Not sure if its the way it goes down. | [WP] You and your family are hiding below the floor boards of a group of cannibals. It's been four days, you're nearly out of supplies, all that remains are 30 bags of potato chips. | *CRUNCH* crunch crunch crunch crunch crunch crunch crunch crunch crunch crunch crunch...
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*rustle rustle*
*CRUNCH* crunch crunch crunch crunch crunch crunch crunch crunch...
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*rustle rustle-* OH MY GOD, STEVE, CAN YOU JUST NOT? | It's weird, but cannibals don't seem to eat their own kind. Why is that? Some kind of cannibal code? Or does cannibal meat taste tainted? Who would know, who cares. All we know is that they haven't eaten for days.
We've been down here underneath the floorboards now for two weeks, and we're just about to finish our sup... |
I hope I did this right (first timer) | [WP] humanity has been under the delusion that we require sleep everyday. You discover that human bodies are trying to evolve to the next level of consciousness, but sleeping every night resets the process. You try to explain this is why you are not sleeping, but no one believes you until... | "So who are you going to the dance with?" Kyle asked.
"I dunno. I doubt I'll even go."
"What?" Kyle looked surprised. "Everyone is going, man. It's going to make you seem like a loser if you don't go. Plus you know that Emily digs you. You should totally ask her to go."
"When did you get so concerned with my soci... | Sleepless Haiku:
Never Sleep Again
Brains are coming out my ears
Meth, Not Even Once
edit:spellings |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | "So what's your power?" Kevin, my older brother, asked for the twentieth time after I've cooled down a bit. I had been pacing about since my superpower had awakened and, like everybody else on the planet, thoroughly understood the nature of my power. This was coupled with minutes of cursing and yelling and basically pa... | Hi, my name is Rick and I live in a world where every person receives their superpower at the ripe age of eighteen.
When I turned eighteen, I got a superpower, this is my story.
I woke up, wow, the time was almost the time I turn eighteen. Wow.
It was only an hour before I turned eighteen. Wow. Such amaze.
Eightee... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | I was in the safe room place located in each city. It was a place where powers could manifest safely without any risk of outside destruction. When I turned 18 and nothing happened I was marked down as "no power" people usually have a strong burst of their power when it manifests. I got nothing.
I was on my home and th... | Hi, my name is Rick and I live in a world where every person receives their superpower at the ripe age of eighteen.
When I turned eighteen, I got a superpower, this is my story.
I woke up, wow, the time was almost the time I turn eighteen. Wow.
It was only an hour before I turned eighteen. Wow. Such amaze.
Eightee... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | Today's the day. I'm nervous beyond comprehension. My family comes from a long line of people who can control fire. They don't get burned by it, but it can be burn everything else, even each other. My twin sister and I are marked. After almost two decades of people losing their cool, literally, we are permanently marke... | Hi, my name is Rick and I live in a world where every person receives their superpower at the ripe age of eighteen.
When I turned eighteen, I got a superpower, this is my story.
I woke up, wow, the time was almost the time I turn eighteen. Wow.
It was only an hour before I turned eighteen. Wow. Such amaze.
Eightee... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | I can't do this anymore.
I run a clinic. I don't have fuck all in the way of medical expertise, but powers is powers so, y'know. God's a bastard.
My friends for the most part have powers complementary to their personalities, some not so, but I have a theory. I *think* it works out that either;
a. You get the power d... | Hi, my name is Rick and I live in a world where every person receives their superpower at the ripe age of eighteen.
When I turned eighteen, I got a superpower, this is my story.
I woke up, wow, the time was almost the time I turn eighteen. Wow.
It was only an hour before I turned eighteen. Wow. Such amaze.
Eightee... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | It was my birthday. My day to be unique. Some kids get the power to fly, others the power to read minds. Of course there were simple powers such as being Triple jointed, or being able to have super keen eyesight, but it is a unique power that you inherit on your 18th birthday. Today was my day, I count down the seconds... | Hi, my name is Rick and I live in a world where every person receives their superpower at the ripe age of eighteen.
When I turned eighteen, I got a superpower, this is my story.
I woke up, wow, the time was almost the time I turn eighteen. Wow.
It was only an hour before I turned eighteen. Wow. Such amaze.
Eightee... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | 10 Seconds
I can't wait, it's finally here.
9 Seconds
I hope I get an awesome superpower!
8 Seconds
This is the best time of my life
7 Seconds
There's nothing that's going to top this moment
6 Seconds
If I get the ability to fly, I'm gonna freak out!
5 Seconds
Maybe I'll be able to move stuff with my mind.
... | Hi, my name is Rick and I live in a world where every person receives their superpower at the ripe age of eighteen.
When I turned eighteen, I got a superpower, this is my story.
I woke up, wow, the time was almost the time I turn eighteen. Wow.
It was only an hour before I turned eighteen. Wow. Such amaze.
Eightee... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | I run as fast as my legs will take me, I run until the early autumn air scorches my lungs with every inhale of breath.
It had been a sunny day, and a pleasant evening. But now the sun is setting to my back, the last rays reaching through the trees and brush that's growing thicker and darker as I move, the pleasant ch... | Hi, my name is Rick and I live in a world where every person receives their superpower at the ripe age of eighteen.
When I turned eighteen, I got a superpower, this is my story.
I woke up, wow, the time was almost the time I turn eighteen. Wow.
It was only an hour before I turned eighteen. Wow. Such amaze.
Eightee... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | It was 11:59 on July 12. In a few long seconds, I would be 18 years old. The big one eight. A milestone for any adolescent. Oh sure, I wasn't born *precisely* at midnight, but nobody ever was. All that mattered was that I was born on July 13 and soon, oh so soon, it would be July 13.
But there's a catch. A good one be... | Hi, my name is Rick and I live in a world where every person receives their superpower at the ripe age of eighteen.
When I turned eighteen, I got a superpower, this is my story.
I woke up, wow, the time was almost the time I turn eighteen. Wow.
It was only an hour before I turned eighteen. Wow. Such amaze.
Eightee... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | *I had the chance to speak with Alonzo Rodriguez, the man famously known as the man with the "most unusual superpower ever." Below is a slightly edited transcript.
MD: Good morning, Mr. Rodriguez. And happy birthday.
AR: Thank you.
MD: Today is your 98th birthday.
AR: Yup.
MD: That means it's been 80 years to the ... | Hi, my name is Rick and I live in a world where every person receives their superpower at the ripe age of eighteen.
When I turned eighteen, I got a superpower, this is my story.
I woke up, wow, the time was almost the time I turn eighteen. Wow.
It was only an hour before I turned eighteen. Wow. Such amaze.
Eightee... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | I remember my 18th birthday well.
I had woken early that day; eager to learn what my new name would be. I recall that I was excited that my child hood name of "bean pole" was going to be replaced after I received my adult power. I wondered what my power would be.
This name change is normal for our culture and is ... | Hi, my name is Rick and I live in a world where every person receives their superpower at the ripe age of eighteen.
When I turned eighteen, I got a superpower, this is my story.
I woke up, wow, the time was almost the time I turn eighteen. Wow.
It was only an hour before I turned eighteen. Wow. Such amaze.
Eightee... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | My mother, with her glass of red, and brother with his glass of beer sat across the table from me, with a glass of milk. When the clock struck twelve I would be a man, old enough to weigh up the pros and cons of drinking alcohol and make a responsible decision. But my mum and brother had already take that decition fo... | Hi, my name is Rick and I live in a world where every person receives their superpower at the ripe age of eighteen.
When I turned eighteen, I got a superpower, this is my story.
I woke up, wow, the time was almost the time I turn eighteen. Wow.
It was only an hour before I turned eighteen. Wow. Such amaze.
Eightee... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | Before I found out my superpower, before "the event", I was filled with boundless anticipation at the prospect of maybe receiving one of the big 3 hero powers, strength, speed or flight.
It wouldn't even have minded receiving an Intellectual power. In hindsight It would have been better if it was a joker power like S... | Hi, my name is Rick and I live in a world where every person receives their superpower at the ripe age of eighteen.
When I turned eighteen, I got a superpower, this is my story.
I woke up, wow, the time was almost the time I turn eighteen. Wow.
It was only an hour before I turned eighteen. Wow. Such amaze.
Eightee... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | It is traditional, in my family, to lie about the time or date we are born, so there is time for us to prepare for the 'public' Awakening.
Learn how to use our powers, figure out how to hide unsavory aspects of them, and so on.
There are standards to be kept, of course.
Everyone has a power. Some ability that typical... | Hi, my name is Rick and I live in a world where every person receives their superpower at the ripe age of eighteen.
When I turned eighteen, I got a superpower, this is my story.
I woke up, wow, the time was almost the time I turn eighteen. Wow.
It was only an hour before I turned eighteen. Wow. Such amaze.
Eightee... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | Dear Diary,
Since this is my first time writing in you, I guess I should introduce myself. My name is Summer.
I turn 18 tomorrow, which is pretty exciting. I mean, I'm totally looking forward to finding out what my power is.
In the long history of superpowers, there have been quite a few doozies. Elemental control... | Hi, my name is Rick and I live in a world where every person receives their superpower at the ripe age of eighteen.
When I turned eighteen, I got a superpower, this is my story.
I woke up, wow, the time was almost the time I turn eighteen. Wow.
It was only an hour before I turned eighteen. Wow. Such amaze.
Eightee... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | I am fucking terrified.
I know I don’t look it right now, but that is only because you weren’t here for the first two days. I think it has been three days. I can't tell time in here. God I was a mess. I was a human puddle of tears and hyperventilation, curled up in the corner of the cell mumbling an incoherent mixture... | Hi, my name is Rick and I live in a world where every person receives their superpower at the ripe age of eighteen.
When I turned eighteen, I got a superpower, this is my story.
I woke up, wow, the time was almost the time I turn eighteen. Wow.
It was only an hour before I turned eighteen. Wow. Such amaze.
Eightee... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | "Sorry I'm late guys," I mumbled after my friend Sam opened the door to their house. I stood on the threshold and after a moment's pause, he just gave an awkward smile. "Nah, don't worry about it, you're the guest of honor anyways. Happy birthday, by the way." I was waved through.
"Thanks," I said, stepping in. "Traff... | Hi, my name is Rick and I live in a world where every person receives their superpower at the ripe age of eighteen.
When I turned eighteen, I got a superpower, this is my story.
I woke up, wow, the time was almost the time I turn eighteen. Wow.
It was only an hour before I turned eighteen. Wow. Such amaze.
Eightee... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | 3, 2, 1
*Pain*
Agonizing, excruciating. I tried to scream, but no sound came out. I felt my legs give way. The fall would have hurt, but it was nothing compared to the pain in my head. I clutched at my face, writing. Through the screen of agony I could faintly make out the voices of my family. They were shouting, tal... | Hi, my name is Rick and I live in a world where every person receives their superpower at the ripe age of eighteen.
When I turned eighteen, I got a superpower, this is my story.
I woke up, wow, the time was almost the time I turn eighteen. Wow.
It was only an hour before I turned eighteen. Wow. Such amaze.
Eightee... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | 15, 14, 13.
"Fuck I'm not going to make it".
12
"How the hell did my life come to this? Oh that's right, Google".
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"Now class can anyone summarize how it came to be that the U.S. and Southern Canada gained superpowers?" asked Ms. Thomas causing a few hands to go up. "Yes Jenny go ahead".
"Well after the success... | Hi, my name is Rick and I live in a world where every person receives their superpower at the ripe age of eighteen.
When I turned eighteen, I got a superpower, this is my story.
I woke up, wow, the time was almost the time I turn eighteen. Wow.
It was only an hour before I turned eighteen. Wow. Such amaze.
Eightee... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | "Teleportation"
Nobody had ever gotten this one before. I was ecstatic for 5 minutes, until I actually tried it. With a POP, I vanished and reappeared in the seat across from me, naked and hairless, missing my clothes, the top layer of my skin, the contents of my GI tract, my fillings... lord knows what else was in ... | Hi, my name is Rick and I live in a world where every person receives their superpower at the ripe age of eighteen.
When I turned eighteen, I got a superpower, this is my story.
I woke up, wow, the time was almost the time I turn eighteen. Wow.
It was only an hour before I turned eighteen. Wow. Such amaze.
Eightee... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | I sat in a large room with bleached white walls. It was always too cold, goosebumps ran along my arms and legs. A large mirror covered the wall to my left and I tried to pretend I couldn't feel the many people watching me from behind it. I was late. My birthday was November 20th at 1:17pm but when I first came here, no... | Hi, my name is Rick and I live in a world where every person receives their superpower at the ripe age of eighteen.
When I turned eighteen, I got a superpower, this is my story.
I woke up, wow, the time was almost the time I turn eighteen. Wow.
It was only an hour before I turned eighteen. Wow. Such amaze.
Eightee... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | Most of the kids now throw a big party, invite all their friends, or go out somewhere special to celebrate their 18th. My brother, when he turned 18, was at the beach with this high school friends. Luckily for him and everyone around him, his fire powers was quickly doused by the approaching tide. He's an idiot thou... | Hi, my name is Rick and I live in a world where every person receives their superpower at the ripe age of eighteen.
When I turned eighteen, I got a superpower, this is my story.
I woke up, wow, the time was almost the time I turn eighteen. Wow.
It was only an hour before I turned eighteen. Wow. Such amaze.
Eightee... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | Barry was nervous. Tonight he'd go to bed a 17 year old and wake up an 18 year old with his power.
What category would he get? There's the three categories: Body, Mind, and Mobility. Body can be anything from strength, to scales. Mind could be super intelligence, to knowledge of a specific category. Mobility could be ... | Hi, my name is Rick and I live in a world where every person receives their superpower at the ripe age of eighteen.
When I turned eighteen, I got a superpower, this is my story.
I woke up, wow, the time was almost the time I turn eighteen. Wow.
It was only an hour before I turned eighteen. Wow. Such amaze.
Eightee... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | The clock ticked over and chimed.
I was 18...
My grandmother spontaneously dropped her tea and splashed my foot. The burn caused me to shriek. "Well..", I said as I wiped my foot, "I can still feel pain..."
The rest of my family politely chuckled and waited.
"I don't know... I didn't feel anything. How do I know? W... | Hi, my name is Rick and I live in a world where every person receives their superpower at the ripe age of eighteen.
When I turned eighteen, I got a superpower, this is my story.
I woke up, wow, the time was almost the time I turn eighteen. Wow.
It was only an hour before I turned eighteen. Wow. Such amaze.
Eightee... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | The examiner cocked his head and raised an eyebrow. "Say that again, son."
"Prostate cancer. June 23rd, 2032."
The examiner laid down his pen and clipboard. Tears began to well in his eyes and his hands begin a slight shake. "Thank you. I... I think we're done here."
I'm escorted to the door of the small testing roo... | Hi, my name is Rick and I live in a world where every person receives their superpower at the ripe age of eighteen.
When I turned eighteen, I got a superpower, this is my story.
I woke up, wow, the time was almost the time I turn eighteen. Wow.
It was only an hour before I turned eighteen. Wow. Such amaze.
Eightee... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | "So what's your power?" Kevin, my older brother, asked for the twentieth time after I've cooled down a bit. I had been pacing about since my superpower had awakened and, like everybody else on the planet, thoroughly understood the nature of my power. This was coupled with minutes of cursing and yelling and basically pa... | once there was a man who liked to eat pickles and stuff and then one time when he was walking down the street he saw a man named Matt Pettenato who liked to also eat pickles and stuff
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[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | I was in the safe room place located in each city. It was a place where powers could manifest safely without any risk of outside destruction. When I turned 18 and nothing happened I was marked down as "no power" people usually have a strong burst of their power when it manifests. I got nothing.
I was on my home and th... | once there was a man who liked to eat pickles and stuff and then one time when he was walking down the street he saw a man named Matt Pettenato who liked to also eat pickles and stuff
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[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | Today's the day. I'm nervous beyond comprehension. My family comes from a long line of people who can control fire. They don't get burned by it, but it can be burn everything else, even each other. My twin sister and I are marked. After almost two decades of people losing their cool, literally, we are permanently marke... | once there was a man who liked to eat pickles and stuff and then one time when he was walking down the street he saw a man named Matt Pettenato who liked to also eat pickles and stuff
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[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | I can't do this anymore.
I run a clinic. I don't have fuck all in the way of medical expertise, but powers is powers so, y'know. God's a bastard.
My friends for the most part have powers complementary to their personalities, some not so, but I have a theory. I *think* it works out that either;
a. You get the power d... | once there was a man who liked to eat pickles and stuff and then one time when he was walking down the street he saw a man named Matt Pettenato who liked to also eat pickles and stuff
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[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | It was my birthday. My day to be unique. Some kids get the power to fly, others the power to read minds. Of course there were simple powers such as being Triple jointed, or being able to have super keen eyesight, but it is a unique power that you inherit on your 18th birthday. Today was my day, I count down the seconds... | once there was a man who liked to eat pickles and stuff and then one time when he was walking down the street he saw a man named Matt Pettenato who liked to also eat pickles and stuff
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[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | 10 Seconds
I can't wait, it's finally here.
9 Seconds
I hope I get an awesome superpower!
8 Seconds
This is the best time of my life
7 Seconds
There's nothing that's going to top this moment
6 Seconds
If I get the ability to fly, I'm gonna freak out!
5 Seconds
Maybe I'll be able to move stuff with my mind.
... | once there was a man who liked to eat pickles and stuff and then one time when he was walking down the street he saw a man named Matt Pettenato who liked to also eat pickles and stuff
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[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | I run as fast as my legs will take me, I run until the early autumn air scorches my lungs with every inhale of breath.
It had been a sunny day, and a pleasant evening. But now the sun is setting to my back, the last rays reaching through the trees and brush that's growing thicker and darker as I move, the pleasant ch... | once there was a man who liked to eat pickles and stuff and then one time when he was walking down the street he saw a man named Matt Pettenato who liked to also eat pickles and stuff
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[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | It was 11:59 on July 12. In a few long seconds, I would be 18 years old. The big one eight. A milestone for any adolescent. Oh sure, I wasn't born *precisely* at midnight, but nobody ever was. All that mattered was that I was born on July 13 and soon, oh so soon, it would be July 13.
But there's a catch. A good one be... | once there was a man who liked to eat pickles and stuff and then one time when he was walking down the street he saw a man named Matt Pettenato who liked to also eat pickles and stuff
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[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | *I had the chance to speak with Alonzo Rodriguez, the man famously known as the man with the "most unusual superpower ever." Below is a slightly edited transcript.
MD: Good morning, Mr. Rodriguez. And happy birthday.
AR: Thank you.
MD: Today is your 98th birthday.
AR: Yup.
MD: That means it's been 80 years to the ... | once there was a man who liked to eat pickles and stuff and then one time when he was walking down the street he saw a man named Matt Pettenato who liked to also eat pickles and stuff
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[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | I remember my 18th birthday well.
I had woken early that day; eager to learn what my new name would be. I recall that I was excited that my child hood name of "bean pole" was going to be replaced after I received my adult power. I wondered what my power would be.
This name change is normal for our culture and is ... | once there was a man who liked to eat pickles and stuff and then one time when he was walking down the street he saw a man named Matt Pettenato who liked to also eat pickles and stuff
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[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | My mother, with her glass of red, and brother with his glass of beer sat across the table from me, with a glass of milk. When the clock struck twelve I would be a man, old enough to weigh up the pros and cons of drinking alcohol and make a responsible decision. But my mum and brother had already take that decition fo... | once there was a man who liked to eat pickles and stuff and then one time when he was walking down the street he saw a man named Matt Pettenato who liked to also eat pickles and stuff
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[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | Before I found out my superpower, before "the event", I was filled with boundless anticipation at the prospect of maybe receiving one of the big 3 hero powers, strength, speed or flight.
It wouldn't even have minded receiving an Intellectual power. In hindsight It would have been better if it was a joker power like S... | once there was a man who liked to eat pickles and stuff and then one time when he was walking down the street he saw a man named Matt Pettenato who liked to also eat pickles and stuff
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[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | It is traditional, in my family, to lie about the time or date we are born, so there is time for us to prepare for the 'public' Awakening.
Learn how to use our powers, figure out how to hide unsavory aspects of them, and so on.
There are standards to be kept, of course.
Everyone has a power. Some ability that typical... | once there was a man who liked to eat pickles and stuff and then one time when he was walking down the street he saw a man named Matt Pettenato who liked to also eat pickles and stuff
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[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | Dear Diary,
Since this is my first time writing in you, I guess I should introduce myself. My name is Summer.
I turn 18 tomorrow, which is pretty exciting. I mean, I'm totally looking forward to finding out what my power is.
In the long history of superpowers, there have been quite a few doozies. Elemental control... | once there was a man who liked to eat pickles and stuff and then one time when he was walking down the street he saw a man named Matt Pettenato who liked to also eat pickles and stuff
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[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | I am fucking terrified.
I know I don’t look it right now, but that is only because you weren’t here for the first two days. I think it has been three days. I can't tell time in here. God I was a mess. I was a human puddle of tears and hyperventilation, curled up in the corner of the cell mumbling an incoherent mixture... | once there was a man who liked to eat pickles and stuff and then one time when he was walking down the street he saw a man named Matt Pettenato who liked to also eat pickles and stuff
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[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | "Sorry I'm late guys," I mumbled after my friend Sam opened the door to their house. I stood on the threshold and after a moment's pause, he just gave an awkward smile. "Nah, don't worry about it, you're the guest of honor anyways. Happy birthday, by the way." I was waved through.
"Thanks," I said, stepping in. "Traff... | once there was a man who liked to eat pickles and stuff and then one time when he was walking down the street he saw a man named Matt Pettenato who liked to also eat pickles and stuff
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[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | 3, 2, 1
*Pain*
Agonizing, excruciating. I tried to scream, but no sound came out. I felt my legs give way. The fall would have hurt, but it was nothing compared to the pain in my head. I clutched at my face, writing. Through the screen of agony I could faintly make out the voices of my family. They were shouting, tal... | once there was a man who liked to eat pickles and stuff and then one time when he was walking down the street he saw a man named Matt Pettenato who liked to also eat pickles and stuff
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[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | 15, 14, 13.
"Fuck I'm not going to make it".
12
"How the hell did my life come to this? Oh that's right, Google".
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"Now class can anyone summarize how it came to be that the U.S. and Southern Canada gained superpowers?" asked Ms. Thomas causing a few hands to go up. "Yes Jenny go ahead".
"Well after the success... | once there was a man who liked to eat pickles and stuff and then one time when he was walking down the street he saw a man named Matt Pettenato who liked to also eat pickles and stuff
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[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | I sat in a large room with bleached white walls. It was always too cold, goosebumps ran along my arms and legs. A large mirror covered the wall to my left and I tried to pretend I couldn't feel the many people watching me from behind it. I was late. My birthday was November 20th at 1:17pm but when I first came here, no... | once there was a man who liked to eat pickles and stuff and then one time when he was walking down the street he saw a man named Matt Pettenato who liked to also eat pickles and stuff
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[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | Most of the kids now throw a big party, invite all their friends, or go out somewhere special to celebrate their 18th. My brother, when he turned 18, was at the beach with this high school friends. Luckily for him and everyone around him, his fire powers was quickly doused by the approaching tide. He's an idiot thou... | once there was a man who liked to eat pickles and stuff and then one time when he was walking down the street he saw a man named Matt Pettenato who liked to also eat pickles and stuff
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[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | Barry was nervous. Tonight he'd go to bed a 17 year old and wake up an 18 year old with his power.
What category would he get? There's the three categories: Body, Mind, and Mobility. Body can be anything from strength, to scales. Mind could be super intelligence, to knowledge of a specific category. Mobility could be ... | once there was a man who liked to eat pickles and stuff and then one time when he was walking down the street he saw a man named Matt Pettenato who liked to also eat pickles and stuff
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[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | The clock ticked over and chimed.
I was 18...
My grandmother spontaneously dropped her tea and splashed my foot. The burn caused me to shriek. "Well..", I said as I wiped my foot, "I can still feel pain..."
The rest of my family politely chuckled and waited.
"I don't know... I didn't feel anything. How do I know? W... | once there was a man who liked to eat pickles and stuff and then one time when he was walking down the street he saw a man named Matt Pettenato who liked to also eat pickles and stuff
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[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | "So what's your power?" Kevin, my older brother, asked for the twentieth time after I've cooled down a bit. I had been pacing about since my superpower had awakened and, like everybody else on the planet, thoroughly understood the nature of my power. This was coupled with minutes of cursing and yelling and basically pa... | I sat there, staring at the clock, waiting for the clock the hit 18:56- the exact time of my birth. On my lap sat a phone, my phone to be exact, open to a text conversation with my crush, asking her about the process of getting her powers (Pyrokinesis), which she assured me was completely painless. She did, of course, ... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | I was in the safe room place located in each city. It was a place where powers could manifest safely without any risk of outside destruction. When I turned 18 and nothing happened I was marked down as "no power" people usually have a strong burst of their power when it manifests. I got nothing.
I was on my home and th... | I sat there, staring at the clock, waiting for the clock the hit 18:56- the exact time of my birth. On my lap sat a phone, my phone to be exact, open to a text conversation with my crush, asking her about the process of getting her powers (Pyrokinesis), which she assured me was completely painless. She did, of course, ... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | Today's the day. I'm nervous beyond comprehension. My family comes from a long line of people who can control fire. They don't get burned by it, but it can be burn everything else, even each other. My twin sister and I are marked. After almost two decades of people losing their cool, literally, we are permanently marke... | I sat there, staring at the clock, waiting for the clock the hit 18:56- the exact time of my birth. On my lap sat a phone, my phone to be exact, open to a text conversation with my crush, asking her about the process of getting her powers (Pyrokinesis), which she assured me was completely painless. She did, of course, ... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | I can't do this anymore.
I run a clinic. I don't have fuck all in the way of medical expertise, but powers is powers so, y'know. God's a bastard.
My friends for the most part have powers complementary to their personalities, some not so, but I have a theory. I *think* it works out that either;
a. You get the power d... | I sat there, staring at the clock, waiting for the clock the hit 18:56- the exact time of my birth. On my lap sat a phone, my phone to be exact, open to a text conversation with my crush, asking her about the process of getting her powers (Pyrokinesis), which she assured me was completely painless. She did, of course, ... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | 10 Seconds
I can't wait, it's finally here.
9 Seconds
I hope I get an awesome superpower!
8 Seconds
This is the best time of my life
7 Seconds
There's nothing that's going to top this moment
6 Seconds
If I get the ability to fly, I'm gonna freak out!
5 Seconds
Maybe I'll be able to move stuff with my mind.
... | I sat there, staring at the clock, waiting for the clock the hit 18:56- the exact time of my birth. On my lap sat a phone, my phone to be exact, open to a text conversation with my crush, asking her about the process of getting her powers (Pyrokinesis), which she assured me was completely painless. She did, of course, ... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | I run as fast as my legs will take me, I run until the early autumn air scorches my lungs with every inhale of breath.
It had been a sunny day, and a pleasant evening. But now the sun is setting to my back, the last rays reaching through the trees and brush that's growing thicker and darker as I move, the pleasant ch... | I sat there, staring at the clock, waiting for the clock the hit 18:56- the exact time of my birth. On my lap sat a phone, my phone to be exact, open to a text conversation with my crush, asking her about the process of getting her powers (Pyrokinesis), which she assured me was completely painless. She did, of course, ... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | It was 11:59 on July 12. In a few long seconds, I would be 18 years old. The big one eight. A milestone for any adolescent. Oh sure, I wasn't born *precisely* at midnight, but nobody ever was. All that mattered was that I was born on July 13 and soon, oh so soon, it would be July 13.
But there's a catch. A good one be... | I sat there, staring at the clock, waiting for the clock the hit 18:56- the exact time of my birth. On my lap sat a phone, my phone to be exact, open to a text conversation with my crush, asking her about the process of getting her powers (Pyrokinesis), which she assured me was completely painless. She did, of course, ... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | *I had the chance to speak with Alonzo Rodriguez, the man famously known as the man with the "most unusual superpower ever." Below is a slightly edited transcript.
MD: Good morning, Mr. Rodriguez. And happy birthday.
AR: Thank you.
MD: Today is your 98th birthday.
AR: Yup.
MD: That means it's been 80 years to the ... | I sat there, staring at the clock, waiting for the clock the hit 18:56- the exact time of my birth. On my lap sat a phone, my phone to be exact, open to a text conversation with my crush, asking her about the process of getting her powers (Pyrokinesis), which she assured me was completely painless. She did, of course, ... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | Before I found out my superpower, before "the event", I was filled with boundless anticipation at the prospect of maybe receiving one of the big 3 hero powers, strength, speed or flight.
It wouldn't even have minded receiving an Intellectual power. In hindsight It would have been better if it was a joker power like S... | I sat there, staring at the clock, waiting for the clock the hit 18:56- the exact time of my birth. On my lap sat a phone, my phone to be exact, open to a text conversation with my crush, asking her about the process of getting her powers (Pyrokinesis), which she assured me was completely painless. She did, of course, ... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | It is traditional, in my family, to lie about the time or date we are born, so there is time for us to prepare for the 'public' Awakening.
Learn how to use our powers, figure out how to hide unsavory aspects of them, and so on.
There are standards to be kept, of course.
Everyone has a power. Some ability that typical... | I sat there, staring at the clock, waiting for the clock the hit 18:56- the exact time of my birth. On my lap sat a phone, my phone to be exact, open to a text conversation with my crush, asking her about the process of getting her powers (Pyrokinesis), which she assured me was completely painless. She did, of course, ... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | Dear Diary,
Since this is my first time writing in you, I guess I should introduce myself. My name is Summer.
I turn 18 tomorrow, which is pretty exciting. I mean, I'm totally looking forward to finding out what my power is.
In the long history of superpowers, there have been quite a few doozies. Elemental control... | I sat there, staring at the clock, waiting for the clock the hit 18:56- the exact time of my birth. On my lap sat a phone, my phone to be exact, open to a text conversation with my crush, asking her about the process of getting her powers (Pyrokinesis), which she assured me was completely painless. She did, of course, ... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | I am fucking terrified.
I know I don’t look it right now, but that is only because you weren’t here for the first two days. I think it has been three days. I can't tell time in here. God I was a mess. I was a human puddle of tears and hyperventilation, curled up in the corner of the cell mumbling an incoherent mixture... | I sat there, staring at the clock, waiting for the clock the hit 18:56- the exact time of my birth. On my lap sat a phone, my phone to be exact, open to a text conversation with my crush, asking her about the process of getting her powers (Pyrokinesis), which she assured me was completely painless. She did, of course, ... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | "Sorry I'm late guys," I mumbled after my friend Sam opened the door to their house. I stood on the threshold and after a moment's pause, he just gave an awkward smile. "Nah, don't worry about it, you're the guest of honor anyways. Happy birthday, by the way." I was waved through.
"Thanks," I said, stepping in. "Traff... | I sat there, staring at the clock, waiting for the clock the hit 18:56- the exact time of my birth. On my lap sat a phone, my phone to be exact, open to a text conversation with my crush, asking her about the process of getting her powers (Pyrokinesis), which she assured me was completely painless. She did, of course, ... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | 3, 2, 1
*Pain*
Agonizing, excruciating. I tried to scream, but no sound came out. I felt my legs give way. The fall would have hurt, but it was nothing compared to the pain in my head. I clutched at my face, writing. Through the screen of agony I could faintly make out the voices of my family. They were shouting, tal... | I sat there, staring at the clock, waiting for the clock the hit 18:56- the exact time of my birth. On my lap sat a phone, my phone to be exact, open to a text conversation with my crush, asking her about the process of getting her powers (Pyrokinesis), which she assured me was completely painless. She did, of course, ... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | I sat in a large room with bleached white walls. It was always too cold, goosebumps ran along my arms and legs. A large mirror covered the wall to my left and I tried to pretend I couldn't feel the many people watching me from behind it. I was late. My birthday was November 20th at 1:17pm but when I first came here, no... | I sat there, staring at the clock, waiting for the clock the hit 18:56- the exact time of my birth. On my lap sat a phone, my phone to be exact, open to a text conversation with my crush, asking her about the process of getting her powers (Pyrokinesis), which she assured me was completely painless. She did, of course, ... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | The clock ticked over and chimed.
I was 18...
My grandmother spontaneously dropped her tea and splashed my foot. The burn caused me to shriek. "Well..", I said as I wiped my foot, "I can still feel pain..."
The rest of my family politely chuckled and waited.
"I don't know... I didn't feel anything. How do I know? W... | I sat there, staring at the clock, waiting for the clock the hit 18:56- the exact time of my birth. On my lap sat a phone, my phone to be exact, open to a text conversation with my crush, asking her about the process of getting her powers (Pyrokinesis), which she assured me was completely painless. She did, of course, ... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | I can't do this anymore.
I run a clinic. I don't have fuck all in the way of medical expertise, but powers is powers so, y'know. God's a bastard.
My friends for the most part have powers complementary to their personalities, some not so, but I have a theory. I *think* it works out that either;
a. You get the power d... | My Dad burst into my room like an excited puppy. "So Kidda, it's your big day! Happy Birthday Son." He ruffled my hair with his familiar hand. "Seven hours to get ready for your big moment. You better hurry, Gran's gonna be here in a few minutes." He lowered his voice and leant in towards me conspiratorially. "Give us ... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | 10 Seconds
I can't wait, it's finally here.
9 Seconds
I hope I get an awesome superpower!
8 Seconds
This is the best time of my life
7 Seconds
There's nothing that's going to top this moment
6 Seconds
If I get the ability to fly, I'm gonna freak out!
5 Seconds
Maybe I'll be able to move stuff with my mind.
... | My Dad burst into my room like an excited puppy. "So Kidda, it's your big day! Happy Birthday Son." He ruffled my hair with his familiar hand. "Seven hours to get ready for your big moment. You better hurry, Gran's gonna be here in a few minutes." He lowered his voice and leant in towards me conspiratorially. "Give us ... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | *I had the chance to speak with Alonzo Rodriguez, the man famously known as the man with the "most unusual superpower ever." Below is a slightly edited transcript.
MD: Good morning, Mr. Rodriguez. And happy birthday.
AR: Thank you.
MD: Today is your 98th birthday.
AR: Yup.
MD: That means it's been 80 years to the ... | My Dad burst into my room like an excited puppy. "So Kidda, it's your big day! Happy Birthday Son." He ruffled my hair with his familiar hand. "Seven hours to get ready for your big moment. You better hurry, Gran's gonna be here in a few minutes." He lowered his voice and leant in towards me conspiratorially. "Give us ... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | It is traditional, in my family, to lie about the time or date we are born, so there is time for us to prepare for the 'public' Awakening.
Learn how to use our powers, figure out how to hide unsavory aspects of them, and so on.
There are standards to be kept, of course.
Everyone has a power. Some ability that typical... | My Dad burst into my room like an excited puppy. "So Kidda, it's your big day! Happy Birthday Son." He ruffled my hair with his familiar hand. "Seven hours to get ready for your big moment. You better hurry, Gran's gonna be here in a few minutes." He lowered his voice and leant in towards me conspiratorially. "Give us ... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | I am fucking terrified.
I know I don’t look it right now, but that is only because you weren’t here for the first two days. I think it has been three days. I can't tell time in here. God I was a mess. I was a human puddle of tears and hyperventilation, curled up in the corner of the cell mumbling an incoherent mixture... | My Dad burst into my room like an excited puppy. "So Kidda, it's your big day! Happy Birthday Son." He ruffled my hair with his familiar hand. "Seven hours to get ready for your big moment. You better hurry, Gran's gonna be here in a few minutes." He lowered his voice and leant in towards me conspiratorially. "Give us ... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | I can't do this anymore.
I run a clinic. I don't have fuck all in the way of medical expertise, but powers is powers so, y'know. God's a bastard.
My friends for the most part have powers complementary to their personalities, some not so, but I have a theory. I *think* it works out that either;
a. You get the power d... | Time flies, they say. They don’t know what they’re talking about. I've been waiting my entire life for the boon. In my shoes, you would have done the same: the only son of a widowed drunkard too busy keeping us afloat to pay any attention to me. Our house, little more than a hovel in the middle of suburbia, County Nowh... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | 10 Seconds
I can't wait, it's finally here.
9 Seconds
I hope I get an awesome superpower!
8 Seconds
This is the best time of my life
7 Seconds
There's nothing that's going to top this moment
6 Seconds
If I get the ability to fly, I'm gonna freak out!
5 Seconds
Maybe I'll be able to move stuff with my mind.
... | Time flies, they say. They don’t know what they’re talking about. I've been waiting my entire life for the boon. In my shoes, you would have done the same: the only son of a widowed drunkard too busy keeping us afloat to pay any attention to me. Our house, little more than a hovel in the middle of suburbia, County Nowh... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | *I had the chance to speak with Alonzo Rodriguez, the man famously known as the man with the "most unusual superpower ever." Below is a slightly edited transcript.
MD: Good morning, Mr. Rodriguez. And happy birthday.
AR: Thank you.
MD: Today is your 98th birthday.
AR: Yup.
MD: That means it's been 80 years to the ... | Time flies, they say. They don’t know what they’re talking about. I've been waiting my entire life for the boon. In my shoes, you would have done the same: the only son of a widowed drunkard too busy keeping us afloat to pay any attention to me. Our house, little more than a hovel in the middle of suburbia, County Nowh... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | It is traditional, in my family, to lie about the time or date we are born, so there is time for us to prepare for the 'public' Awakening.
Learn how to use our powers, figure out how to hide unsavory aspects of them, and so on.
There are standards to be kept, of course.
Everyone has a power. Some ability that typical... | Time flies, they say. They don’t know what they’re talking about. I've been waiting my entire life for the boon. In my shoes, you would have done the same: the only son of a widowed drunkard too busy keeping us afloat to pay any attention to me. Our house, little more than a hovel in the middle of suburbia, County Nowh... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | I can't do this anymore.
I run a clinic. I don't have fuck all in the way of medical expertise, but powers is powers so, y'know. God's a bastard.
My friends for the most part have powers complementary to their personalities, some not so, but I have a theory. I *think* it works out that either;
a. You get the power d... | Most people would be waiting to the last minute to check out their new power as soon as it manifested. I wanted to, but that would be at 3am and I had work in the morning. So reluctantly I slunk off to bed.
Come morning, I tried to see what I had. My breasts were still small, I couldn't fly, and no matter how I flicke... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | 10 Seconds
I can't wait, it's finally here.
9 Seconds
I hope I get an awesome superpower!
8 Seconds
This is the best time of my life
7 Seconds
There's nothing that's going to top this moment
6 Seconds
If I get the ability to fly, I'm gonna freak out!
5 Seconds
Maybe I'll be able to move stuff with my mind.
... | Most people would be waiting to the last minute to check out their new power as soon as it manifested. I wanted to, but that would be at 3am and I had work in the morning. So reluctantly I slunk off to bed.
Come morning, I tried to see what I had. My breasts were still small, I couldn't fly, and no matter how I flicke... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | *I had the chance to speak with Alonzo Rodriguez, the man famously known as the man with the "most unusual superpower ever." Below is a slightly edited transcript.
MD: Good morning, Mr. Rodriguez. And happy birthday.
AR: Thank you.
MD: Today is your 98th birthday.
AR: Yup.
MD: That means it's been 80 years to the ... | Most people would be waiting to the last minute to check out their new power as soon as it manifested. I wanted to, but that would be at 3am and I had work in the morning. So reluctantly I slunk off to bed.
Come morning, I tried to see what I had. My breasts were still small, I couldn't fly, and no matter how I flicke... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | 10 Seconds
I can't wait, it's finally here.
9 Seconds
I hope I get an awesome superpower!
8 Seconds
This is the best time of my life
7 Seconds
There's nothing that's going to top this moment
6 Seconds
If I get the ability to fly, I'm gonna freak out!
5 Seconds
Maybe I'll be able to move stuff with my mind.
... | "So what's your power?" Kevin, my older brother, asked for the twentieth time after I've cooled down a bit. I had been pacing about since my superpower had awakened and, like everybody else on the planet, thoroughly understood the nature of my power. This was coupled with minutes of cursing and yelling and basically pa... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | It was 11:59 on July 12. In a few long seconds, I would be 18 years old. The big one eight. A milestone for any adolescent. Oh sure, I wasn't born *precisely* at midnight, but nobody ever was. All that mattered was that I was born on July 13 and soon, oh so soon, it would be July 13.
But there's a catch. A good one be... | "So what's your power?" Kevin, my older brother, asked for the twentieth time after I've cooled down a bit. I had been pacing about since my superpower had awakened and, like everybody else on the planet, thoroughly understood the nature of my power. This was coupled with minutes of cursing and yelling and basically pa... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | *I had the chance to speak with Alonzo Rodriguez, the man famously known as the man with the "most unusual superpower ever." Below is a slightly edited transcript.
MD: Good morning, Mr. Rodriguez. And happy birthday.
AR: Thank you.
MD: Today is your 98th birthday.
AR: Yup.
MD: That means it's been 80 years to the ... | "So what's your power?" Kevin, my older brother, asked for the twentieth time after I've cooled down a bit. I had been pacing about since my superpower had awakened and, like everybody else on the planet, thoroughly understood the nature of my power. This was coupled with minutes of cursing and yelling and basically pa... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | Before I found out my superpower, before "the event", I was filled with boundless anticipation at the prospect of maybe receiving one of the big 3 hero powers, strength, speed or flight.
It wouldn't even have minded receiving an Intellectual power. In hindsight It would have been better if it was a joker power like S... | "So what's your power?" Kevin, my older brother, asked for the twentieth time after I've cooled down a bit. I had been pacing about since my superpower had awakened and, like everybody else on the planet, thoroughly understood the nature of my power. This was coupled with minutes of cursing and yelling and basically pa... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | It is traditional, in my family, to lie about the time or date we are born, so there is time for us to prepare for the 'public' Awakening.
Learn how to use our powers, figure out how to hide unsavory aspects of them, and so on.
There are standards to be kept, of course.
Everyone has a power. Some ability that typical... | "So what's your power?" Kevin, my older brother, asked for the twentieth time after I've cooled down a bit. I had been pacing about since my superpower had awakened and, like everybody else on the planet, thoroughly understood the nature of my power. This was coupled with minutes of cursing and yelling and basically pa... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | Dear Diary,
Since this is my first time writing in you, I guess I should introduce myself. My name is Summer.
I turn 18 tomorrow, which is pretty exciting. I mean, I'm totally looking forward to finding out what my power is.
In the long history of superpowers, there have been quite a few doozies. Elemental control... | "So what's your power?" Kevin, my older brother, asked for the twentieth time after I've cooled down a bit. I had been pacing about since my superpower had awakened and, like everybody else on the planet, thoroughly understood the nature of my power. This was coupled with minutes of cursing and yelling and basically pa... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | I am fucking terrified.
I know I don’t look it right now, but that is only because you weren’t here for the first two days. I think it has been three days. I can't tell time in here. God I was a mess. I was a human puddle of tears and hyperventilation, curled up in the corner of the cell mumbling an incoherent mixture... | "So what's your power?" Kevin, my older brother, asked for the twentieth time after I've cooled down a bit. I had been pacing about since my superpower had awakened and, like everybody else on the planet, thoroughly understood the nature of my power. This was coupled with minutes of cursing and yelling and basically pa... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | "Sorry I'm late guys," I mumbled after my friend Sam opened the door to their house. I stood on the threshold and after a moment's pause, he just gave an awkward smile. "Nah, don't worry about it, you're the guest of honor anyways. Happy birthday, by the way." I was waved through.
"Thanks," I said, stepping in. "Traff... | "So what's your power?" Kevin, my older brother, asked for the twentieth time after I've cooled down a bit. I had been pacing about since my superpower had awakened and, like everybody else on the planet, thoroughly understood the nature of my power. This was coupled with minutes of cursing and yelling and basically pa... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | 3, 2, 1
*Pain*
Agonizing, excruciating. I tried to scream, but no sound came out. I felt my legs give way. The fall would have hurt, but it was nothing compared to the pain in my head. I clutched at my face, writing. Through the screen of agony I could faintly make out the voices of my family. They were shouting, tal... | "So what's your power?" Kevin, my older brother, asked for the twentieth time after I've cooled down a bit. I had been pacing about since my superpower had awakened and, like everybody else on the planet, thoroughly understood the nature of my power. This was coupled with minutes of cursing and yelling and basically pa... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | I sat in a large room with bleached white walls. It was always too cold, goosebumps ran along my arms and legs. A large mirror covered the wall to my left and I tried to pretend I couldn't feel the many people watching me from behind it. I was late. My birthday was November 20th at 1:17pm but when I first came here, no... | "So what's your power?" Kevin, my older brother, asked for the twentieth time after I've cooled down a bit. I had been pacing about since my superpower had awakened and, like everybody else on the planet, thoroughly understood the nature of my power. This was coupled with minutes of cursing and yelling and basically pa... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | The clock ticked over and chimed.
I was 18...
My grandmother spontaneously dropped her tea and splashed my foot. The burn caused me to shriek. "Well..", I said as I wiped my foot, "I can still feel pain..."
The rest of my family politely chuckled and waited.
"I don't know... I didn't feel anything. How do I know? W... | "So what's your power?" Kevin, my older brother, asked for the twentieth time after I've cooled down a bit. I had been pacing about since my superpower had awakened and, like everybody else on the planet, thoroughly understood the nature of my power. This was coupled with minutes of cursing and yelling and basically pa... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | 10 Seconds
I can't wait, it's finally here.
9 Seconds
I hope I get an awesome superpower!
8 Seconds
This is the best time of my life
7 Seconds
There's nothing that's going to top this moment
6 Seconds
If I get the ability to fly, I'm gonna freak out!
5 Seconds
Maybe I'll be able to move stuff with my mind.
... | I was in the safe room place located in each city. It was a place where powers could manifest safely without any risk of outside destruction. When I turned 18 and nothing happened I was marked down as "no power" people usually have a strong burst of their power when it manifests. I got nothing.
I was on my home and th... | |
[WP] You live in a world where every person receives a superpower on their 18th birthday. You eagerly count down the seconds then shriek in horror as you are given a power no one would ever want to be stuck with. | *I had the chance to speak with Alonzo Rodriguez, the man famously known as the man with the "most unusual superpower ever." Below is a slightly edited transcript.
MD: Good morning, Mr. Rodriguez. And happy birthday.
AR: Thank you.
MD: Today is your 98th birthday.
AR: Yup.
MD: That means it's been 80 years to the ... | I was in the safe room place located in each city. It was a place where powers could manifest safely without any risk of outside destruction. When I turned 18 and nothing happened I was marked down as "no power" people usually have a strong burst of their power when it manifests. I got nothing.
I was on my home and th... |
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