SWC Megathread || Nov. 2022

seasiide

11/7 (306 words): Flash fiction is the shortest form of prose writing. It’s a flash - a blink - of a story, a universe contained within a few words. Go check out Soki’s fantastic workshop on how to slay flash fiction writing: ( https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/post/6688387/ ). Afterwards, we challenge you to, in 400 words, write three complete stories. Structure it however you like - the sky’s the limit! Upon completion, 300 points (and an extra 50 for sharing) shall be awarded.
This is also a bi-daily, meaning it'll be happening for two days. This is the FIRST DAY of this daily. On the second day, people who haven't completed it on the first day will be able to, but everyone else is welcome to work towards their own writing goals!

Double drabble (200 words exactly):
I stared down the crowd as I walked down the aisle, determined to appear confident as a few peacekeepers followed behind me. As I stepped onto the stage, I avoided Prim’s eyes. She would understand why I had volunteered for her one day.
I barely noticed when Effie announced she was going to pick from the boys’ pool.
I watched, captivated, as she reached her hand into the bowl and swished it around with her hand. It felt like hours before she wrapped her fingers around one and pulled it out.
I remembered how Gale had said he had entered forty-two slips this year and prayed that he wouldn’t get picked.
Then Effie stepped back to the microphone, and everyone suddenly stopped talking as she unfolded it.
She leaned into the microphone and said, “Peeta Mellark!”
I let out a breath I hadn’t known I’d been holding.
The crowd parted to make room for him as someone shouted, “I volunteer!”
I knew that voice.
When the crowd parted again for him, my suspicions were confirmed: it was Gale.
Gale and I were going to go participate the Hunger Games.
And that meant one thing: only one of us could survive.

Drabble (100 words):
The flutter of a helicopter is all I can hear after the impact of the force field falling. My arm stings, and I try to get up before I remember about Gale.
“Gale!” I shout, but it only comes out as a soft whimper.
Then the helicopter latches onto me and pulls me up towards it. I open my eyes and watch as the ground becomes more distant.
“Gale!”
The last thing I see is a crumpled figure lying on the dirt, hopeless as a different white helicopter takes him.
It has the Capitol’s symbol.
The Capitol has Gale now.

Six-word-story (6 words):
Gale is gone because of me.

(This is a hunger games fanfic ^^)

Last edited by seasiide (Nov. 8, 2022 23:08:30)

charliesunset

Weekly #1: Epistolary Writing
Whatever I said here, I love every cabin and all its members are amazing <33
1787 WORDS

From the Sci-Fi description:
RΞLATI∅NSHIPS.

‹ siblings ›
》 Bizzaro Fiction
♕ Adventure
♪ Script

‹ allies ›
♤ Historical Fiction
☾ Dystopian

‹ friendly neutrals ›
☀ Poetry

‹ hostile neutrals ›
✑ Mystery
❈ Folklore
⌘ Horror
◦ Non-Fiction
◈ Realistic Fiction

‹ enemies ›
⚙ Fantasy
⌬ Fan Fiction
⚓ Thriller

140 》Hi Bi-Fi,

I miss you so much!! You may be the youngest of us, but I have so many good memories with you, Script, and Adventure. It’s sad when all of us siblings are fighting our own battles. I heard that you’re locked in a cinema, and I’m… well, don’t worry about me for now. But, safe to say, I haven’t been able to watch many movies lately. I know, I’m being deprived! We used to watch our favorite crazy science fiction movies together all the time. Have any good new films or sequels to our old favorites come out? I miss watching movies with you, Adventure, and Script. Once we’ve all, um, completed the current challenges, we should get together again! And by the way, try to get out of that cinema, okay?

Lots of love,
Your fellow Fi

119 ♕ Dearest Adventure,

Must we have to compete? We’re siblings, it’s not fair. I know, we’re so different–you love being formal, telling stories of long ago, whereas I usually spend my time experimenting with futuristic technology. We may be complete opposites, but that doesn’t mean you aren’t my sibling. You, Bi-Fi, Script, and I have been allied since the start, don’t you remember? And we’re going to continue that way, correct? Because enough is in flux right now, Adventure. Sometimes it seems to me like the whole world is glitching… You’re dealing with your own monsters. Can we stick together through this, well, adventure? When our worst enemies start to attack us, will you become one of mine?

Love,
Sci-Fi

148 ♪ My dear sibling Script,

As one of my younger siblings, I’m so glad to see how your music taste is evolving. Although I haven’t gotten to share the experience of listening to Hamilton with you because I’m currently, um, helping to test Project SCP and trying not to crack under the stress, I mean it when I tell you that pride is not the word I’m looking for. I also heard that you recently had a strange encounter that took you back to the year 1776. I’m mailing this letter to our present time, so if you’re reading this, I’m glad you got back. Once the Project SCP experiment ends, Bi-Fi escapes from the cinema, and Adventure saves that kingdom, I’m hoping we can all get together again, and maybe watch Hamilton together. Raise a glass to the four of us ♡

Your obedient servant/sibling,
S. Fi

116 ♤ Dear Hi-Fi,

Hi there, dear ally. I just wanted to remind you that you’re a great ally, and an incredible friend. I’m glad to be allied with you, because… I’m afraid that if not, you would be stealing my cookies. I have been the slightest bit suspicious, with the, um, talk of robbery and all. I trust you, as my friend… but still, I’m aware that sometimes, betrayal is possible. I would never betray you, dear Hi-Fi—after all, you have close ties to one of my amazing friends Cami. But I have to ask: would you consider betraying me? Would you consider trying to hurt me in such a way, with… poisoned cookies?

Reply soon,
Sci-Fi

123 ☾ Dear Dystopian,

At first I feared that you would be a pessimist, an ally I struggled to get on with— but look at you now!! You’re 7000 points ahead of that “Fantasy” and have successfully snagged first place. I can’t say I’m surprised- you captivated me from the second I saw you. Your beautiful theme, all those shades of pink and white… I never knew someone who called themself “Dystopian” could be so lovely. And yet, here you are. Even though I’m not the one in first place–hey, I’m enjoying myself here in the middle of the leaderboard–I’m glad it’s you, rather than someone like, ugh, Fantasy or Fanfiction. Sorry if you’re friends with them, but you get it, right?

Your friend,
Sci-Fi

135 ☀ Dear Poetry,
Hello, Poetry, my old friend!
Well, you may not be as of yet
After all, we’ve barely talked
But you are quite the ally, I’ll bet

I’d like to propose a fragile truce
One that may dissolve within days
I can’t make any promises
From the thick of it all, I’m already crazed

To me, you are a steady neutral
But I do have respect for you
It’s not like you seek to threaten us
Like I’m sure some of the others do

Stuck here inside the simulation
I seek for a single string
To fill my real world with hope
Maybe you’re just the thing

Together, we are stronger
Our bonds will not let us break
So would you like to join us?
I promise, you’re not making a mistake…

Sincerely,
Sci-Fi

116 ✑ Dear Mystery.
Um, I don’t want to insult you, because I know you have close ties to Fae, who’s an amazing friend of mine. But… what is up with you? You seem a little bit like Hi-Fi except somehow MORE suspicious, and I love Hi-Fi, but they’re definitely rather suspicious. Which makes you a prime suspect for a cookie poisoning. Even if we’re a bit hostile, I can’t believe you’d ever think of it! I’ve never hurt you. I’ve tried, I’ve tried to be civil… I guess that means nothing to you. Anyway, good luck, I guess, but only to Fae and to the amazing people that you’re associated with. Not to you.

Regards,
Sci-Fi

115 ❈ Dear Folklore,
Oh, you’re new. And… you seem to have ties to the famous tyrant Myth, the victor of last session, and the equally fantastic Fairy Tales. The Mythians rose to power early on, and vanquished us all.
I don’t trust you at all. I know it’s rough being new, we all experienced it once, but you have it so easy. I’m hoping that’s going to change soon, so you can understand the reality of climbing the leaderboard. It’s actually hard sometimes, you see. Especially if you’re overconfident.
Good luck, I guess? You seem like an… interesting person. I wish we could be friends, but it doesn’t look like that’s in the cards.

Not love,
Sci-Fi

119 ⌘ Hi Horror,
Uhh, are you okay?… Not that I, as your hostile neutral, care about you that much, but you’ve seemed a bit… possessed lately. Yes, you can go ahead and say, oh, Sci-Fi, you’re not any better, you got yourself stuck in a simulation, but I didn’t realize what was going to happen. I also hear you talk about ghosts and the underworld a lot, and as a decent being, I can’t help but feel the slightest bit of concern. I’m sure your allies even share my confusions–not that we are allied at all. But… just be careful, okay? Then I won’t have to feel bad about poisoning your cookies–oh, whoops, I did not say that!!!

Sincerely,
Sci-Fi

137 ◦ Hey, Non-Fi,
This is a cease-and-desist order. You’re really tempting all of the rest of us with bread? I was just going about my day, preparing to undergo a test for Project SCP (don’t ask how that went), when I saw you. Strolling about, carefree, eating what I assume is some nice, chewy, perfect, warm bread. I almost passed out seeing it. That bread looked so delicious, so soft, like relief. You’ll never know the emptiness I experience in a world void of bread. I’m stuck here in a simulation while you keep eating your scrumptious sandwiches and beyond amazing baguettes, and for the sake of my poor allies out in the real world, I have to ask you to please enjoy your otherworldly bread in private, where no one else will be tortured.

Respond ASAP,
Sci-Fi

124 ◈ Dear Real-Fi,
You know, you have a good name. It evokes memories of nice days gone by, familiar faces and pleasant childhoods. Why don’t you try to live up to that? Some Real-Fis past may be famous for poisoning each other’s cookies and destroying innocent mountain lodges, but I didn’t think you were going to be like this. Except now.. we’re apparently in some sort of passive-aggressive “hostile neutral” situation. Tell me you’re my enemy without telling me you’re my enemy! I know you’re ruthless, and won’t warn anyone, but I would appreciate it if you could please make it a bit clearer before you poison my cookies once and for all. (And if I do it first, you can’t blame me.)

Worst,
Sci-Fi

123 ⚙ Dear Fantasy,
Okay, first of all… what are you? Are you, um, a gardener person, or some sort of steampunk sailor? Doesn’t really matter. I could care less about you. You climb the leaderboard, pretend-scaring my dear ally Dystopian into collapsing down the leaderboard… like they would ever. Dystopian has this covered, and you couldn’t defeat them if you tried. Sure, you’re full of wild possibilities and ideas and so you think that thus you’re better than everyone else and should get first place. Ah, you wish, Fantasy. You’re confusing, you’re vague, and you don’t even know what Dystopian is all about, so you might as well retreat before you slip into the disappointing trap of second place. Oh, wait!

Don’t respond,
Sci-Fi

120 ⌬ “Dearest” Fan Fiction,
People say that both of us invite a world of possibilities. I’d like to tell you that I am incredibly different from you. First of all, I’m extra-original, and while you certainly do have a lot of interesting fandoms, we’re enemies, so I’m not going to compliment your taste. Secondly, I’m so much more specific! You could have a dystopian fanfic. You could have a scientific fanfic (although I’d be disgraced if anyone dared to combine us). You can be dreadfully confusing at times, and I have no idea how exactly you work. So just know that even if we explore different topics, I am NOTHING like you. And I think you stole my cookies!!

Worst,
Sci-Fi

152 ⚓ Not Dear Thriller,
Oh, it’s you again.
Okay, first of all, I would like to express how unimaginably appalled I am at the fact that you have apparently referred to me as Sigh-Fi. Living under the ocean, you think you can get away with anything! Well, you know what, Thriller? I don’t think you’re thrilling at all. I will admit that your interest in, like, marine biology or something is a bit cool, but that’s all. You know how under the ocean dark secrets lurk? I think that’s why you love it so much. I will be waiting to figure out what those secrets are, Thriller. And then I’ll use them to defeat you, when the time is right. So for now, continue about your ocean expedition. Keep having fun. Just consider this a final warning–I can easily get a little bit angered when I’m stuck in a simulation.

Worst wishes,
Sci-Fi

Last edited by charliesunset (Nov. 8, 2022 23:33:27)

TheBibliophile7

Weekly #1: Week of 11/2/22 (1668 words total!)
“We challenge you to pose as a personified version of your cabin and write letters to the other 14 genre cabins. The letter recipients could be the other personified cabins, or perhaps you could address it to a (made-up) friend, making the cabin theme their location. Or you could invent your own premise - be as creative as you like! However, the 14 letters should somehow be related to the 14 other cabins. You should end up with 14 letters, each letter being a minimum of 100 words (total of 1400 words). You must post proof of all parts to gain points.”

Dear Fantasy, (112 words)

It was wonderful to receive your last letter! I’ve been awaiting your reply, and was thrilled to hear of the sanctuary. The place sounds fascinating! I’ve heard of a ship, and perhaps a griffin? If you ever need any bread, we’d be delighted to bring some over; a visit to the sanctuary is long overdue! How are things going there? I would love to stop in, once business at the breadhouse calms down a bit. Opening is always the busiest time of year, and I’m sure the sanctuary is crazy as well! Please write back, I need to know about this griffin of yours!

Best wishes, your allies,
Naan Fi

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Dear Poetry, (112 words)

Greetings from the breadhouse! Your last letter mentioned an island? And a possible competition? The Isle of Fame is a unique concept, and I’m very interested to see how it plays out! Please keep us posted!

And, if you ever need any motivational bread, don’t hesitate! We’ll always lend a helping hand to our fellow competitive allies! Motivational bread is eternally available. ^^ It’s always a delight hearing from you, so please keep writing! We need to know more about this Isle of Fame! Three teams, I’ve heard? What are they competing for?

Sincerely,
Naan Fi

P.S. Do you have a dedicated island breadhouse? We’re looking for ways to expand!

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Dear Hi-Fi, (133 words)

I’ll admit, I’m a bit disappointed! I’ve haven’t heard hardly anything from you recently! I’m curious! I’ve asked around, and thankfully found a post address to send this to you. Please reply! I need to know where you’ve been!

Oh, I’ve just received some information from a friend… you’re train robbers?? Well, I suppose that’s why I haven’t heard from you… I’ll accept your life of crime (that’s what allies do, I suppose), but I’ll implore you: please don’t get arrested! I’m afraid of what that will do to business here… Anyways, I wish you the best on your journeys! Also, please don’t rob our train! We need our supply of bagels!

Speaking of bagels, would you like some for the road? We have an abundance!

With slight concern,
Naan Fi

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Dear Horror, (138 words)

I don’t know what condition this letter will find you in. I’ll admit… I’m much too terrified to deliver it myself, and I’m afraid all of my campers are working. Hopefully it gets to you.

The Underworld sounds… terrifying. I suppose you are Horror, after all. How is your resident ghost? He sounds like a delightfully menacing creature (maybe don’t tell him I said that). You’re trying to restore his powers, correct? Um, are you sure that’s the best course of action? I understand his thirst for revenge but… it might be just me, but a bloodthirsty spirit (again, please don’t pass that on) on the loose could be problematic. And this is me questioning it as your caring ally! I would hate to lose a passionate customer!

Your somewhat terrified ally,
Naan Fi

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Dear Real-Fi,

My mysterious ally friends, how are you? I’ve heard some… interesting things about your inn. I’d love to stop in, but, ah, I’ve heard something about being locked in? I might pass for right now, but once that’s handled, I’ll definitely come by! Traditional inns are great places to search for bread recipes (long story, don’t ask).

It is also my pleasure to offer you a freshly baked batch of crescent rolls! They might be a nice treat? Especially if you’re going to be there for a while?

I’m now thinking about this, but would they even be able to get inside, if you’re locked in? This is a somewhat frightening revelation; how can one live without bread?!

Best regards,
Naan Fi

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Dear Dystopian, (103 words)

Greetings! Your starry realm sounds very intriguing; could I visit soon, perhaps? It sounds much more available then some other places I’ve seen… As long as your celestials don’t turn us away, I’d be delighted to come and see!

How’s it going up there? I haven’t heard a lot from you recently. I’d love to chat more, especially if you’d be in the market for some bread? We have delicious sourdough this time of year… It’s truly delightful, and could be a nice addition to your misty region? Let us know; we’re always happy to help a customer.

Sincerely,
Naan Fi

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Dear Bi-Fi, (125 words)

I’ll admit, I wasn’t expecting you to show up! Your genre is quite, ah, interesting. How’s your experience been? As a first-timer, I’d love to offer you some of our best selling naan bread (it is our specialty, after all). We have, by far, the best bread on the island. You might want some for your cinema I’ve heard so much about! Sounds like you might have a character-coming-to-life problem?

Either way, as your humble neutrals, we’re happy to welcome you to the wonderful SWC island, on which we do have a somewhat rampant Ghost, some train robbers, a time-travel agency, and a chill breadhouse… (us). I’d love to come see your cinema, once the characters cool down perhaps?

Warm welcomes,
Naan Fi

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Dear Mystery, (101 words)

I’ll admit, you’re freaking me out a bit. Mysteries are too complicated for me; I much prefer making my bread. Honestly, a missing person, and the suspect is STILL ON THE TRAIN? Don’t count me in as any help in that scenario… *calmly pats the roll next to me* If you need any bread, however, I’m the breadmaker for the job! Maybe some airy biscuits? Help lighten the mood- oh, I made a pun! Anywho, please write back once you figure out the culprit! How are the investigations going?

Awaiting your reply, and perhaps a bread order,
Naan Fi

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Dear Sci-Fi, (101 words)

How are your campers? I’ve picked up a bit of information about a simulation… Sounds very intriguing! Can I visit? Is it like another reality? A new dimension? If so, can we name some bread after it?

Speaking of bread, we have a new batch of cinnamon rolls available! If you want some, they’re probably going to be sold out soon… hurry! Or I can just give them to you once you’re out of the simulation. That actually might be better, as I don’t know how sugary treats will fare in a digital reality…

Your neutral breadmakers,
Naan Fi

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Dear Thriller, (108 words)

Wow. Just… wow. First of all, your plan is slightly- just SLIGHTLY- terrifying. Second, I would totally visit you, but bread doesn’t do well in water… How is your expedition going? I’ve heard rumors about heading deeper and deeper into the ocean. Is this true?

Also, please tell me you have a submarine?

On an unrelated note, WE HAVE MORE CREAM CHEESE BAGELS! I was thrilled (ooh, pun!) to get your wonderful review of our delicious bagels! Happy you enjoyed them! I’d deliver you more, but, ah, as I said, bread doesn’t do well underwater. Maybe they can be a yay-we-finished-the- expedition gift?

Sincerely,
Naan Fi

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Dear Folklore,

How are the trails? I suppose we are enemies, but I’ll wish you luck anyway because we are a chill breadhouse. Are you stuck there? I mean, being surrounded by folktales can’t be TOO bad, right? I mean, yes, you’ll want to get out, but there are worse places to be, I suppose. Ah, our multiverse this year is going in very unique directions…

Now, the more important part of this letter- I’ve heard something about soup. AND, the one thing that goes the best with soup is… *dramatic pause* bread! Our breadhouse happens to have the best bread on the island! I like french bread with my soup, and we happen to have some if you want us to deliver some! I’d love to see the trails!

Your enemies (but, y’know, the chill ones),
Naan Fi

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Dear Adventure,

Monster infestation… that’s new. We have a set of train robbers, an ocean expedition, a rampant ghost… And now a monster infestation. Okay, then! Well, how are things going? I would love to visit your kingdom, if you’d let an enemy in… Eh, I can deal with just sending letters too.

Ooh! Speaking of sending… Do you want any bread? We’ve got quite a collection over here at the breadhouse, so if you want anything, feel free to pick it up or get a delivery! For enemies it costs… an undetermined price. Maybe you can get some English muffins to throw at the monsters! Actually, on second thought, please don’t do that. We wouldn’t want to waste a delicacy on warfare-

Signed,
Naan Fi

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Dear Fan-Fi, (105 words)

Time travel sounds EPIC. Just saying. We’re a breadhouse, yes, but I happily get into some time travel! Maybe find some old bread recipes… *licks lips in excitement*

I’m distraught to hear about this book crisis! It seems to be a very pressing issue, and I will help anyway possible to fix it! It’s very important to keep our records safe (especially the recipe books), so if you ever are in need of motivation bread or something of the like, don’t hesitate to ask! We’ll always help a fellow enemy. (We’re a very chill cabin <3)

Your concerned, but chill, enemies,
Naan Fi

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Dear Script, (121 words)

Ah, thou are… uh… Okay, I’m giving up on that format.

Hello! Please tell me: is there a musical? If so, PLEASE INVITE ME! What’s it about? And what’s this about it being in 1776?

Hold up, is it actually in 1776? If so, can you get me there? Or can this Phantom person? If not, I can ask Fan-Fi… apparently, they’re a time-travel agency. We are enemies with them, though, and you…

One other thing, and this is a bit of advice for our musical enemies. YOU NEED GOOD SNACKS. All the more reason to send me; I can give you snacks! We have the most delicious supply of bread on the island!

Begging for tickets,
Naan Fi

cxtton-moon

I stood in the doorway, fear coarsing through my veins. Who was that? What did they want with me? That.. translucent soul, that translucent being… It must have been a ghost. This sudden realization scares me, and I don't know what to do. This fear… It's horrifying. Suddenly, I hear a sound, and some movement behind me. I instinctively turn, and run as fast as I can down the rickety wood staircase. This was a mistake. I didn't want to come here. This old building… It's haunted. I couldn't get out fast enough. As soon as I got out of the building, I looked around. And I realized… I'm in the woods. Lost. I need help. I can't, I can't be stuck here! I am already stressed out enough, and I start running as fast as I can to… (word war done)

IvyCreations

WORD WAR No. 2 : BERNARD THE CAT

WC: 262

ONce upon a time there was a robot cat. Everyone loved him and his name was Bernard. He wasn’t particularly cute, in fact he was pretty ugly actually. But he still loved existing. And people still loved him. His name was Edward wait no I already said it was Bernard um well this is pretty tough okay his name was BERNARD and that’s final okay anyways he was a cute little kitty. He had a little kitty wife named Celeste and apparently somehow kits named Jake John and Yolanda or something weird like that. He liked painting and fish and dresses and light and the beach. He also enjoyed forks. Like eating them because they taste weirdly good? Amiright? Yeah I am right. I’m always right. Anyways Bernard was just the sweetest and a lil old lady name Jaundice or something idk it mighta been Judith anyways she adopted him and that was great and all but she also didn’t adopt his kits which is an act of war. So anyways due to this, spiderman was forced to kidnap him from Judith/Jaundice (we’re still not sure) and place him in a rocket with his family to colonize mars. That is the story of how cat cat cat ended up on mars. Yep her name was cat cat cat, duh. Okay anyways after that this girl was called on by a fun dog by the breed of collie to go and invade mars and she was like bro we can’t steal the cat’s home man that’s rude. The end everything is great.

Tulipstars

Weekly #1 1565 Words

Dear Adventure,

You have been invited to a genre party which we are hosting a week from now. I especially made sure not to forget to invite you because you are one of the coolest genres in my opinion. Sometimes I’m not even sure where you’re at from the bottom of the ocean into outer space, so I hope you’ll see this letter. Anyways, I hear you are currently engaged in an epic battle for the kingdom. I hope that’s going well! I’m also telling each genre to bring a specific item for the party and I want you to bring refreshments. Since you’re a sibling, it would be wonderful if you could come. We would like your response as soon as possible.

Bi-Fi
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Dear Dystopian,

Your realm seems so mystical. The colors of your world are light on the outside, but dark on the inside. You are such an engaging genre that gets your own mind wondering about what we have seen with our own eyes. Aside from that, I’m inviting you to a genre party which we are hosting. It will be held a week from now. It would be wonderful for you to come, even though we are enemies. No, this is not a joke. You can trust us. If you came, you would feel delighted for once. Please consider this and send a response ASAP. Also bring some cookies if you’re coming.

Bi-Fi
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Dear Fan-Fi

First off, I think the whole “Time Traveling Agency” is super cool. Being Fan-Fi, there’s always a wide range of things you could be. Okay, now let me tell you the reason for sending this letter. I’m hosting a huge genre party and sending invites to all the genres. The party will be held a week from now. We definitely need you to come because you can cover a lot of topics. You’ll kind of be like our helping hand in case some genres can’t come. I also want you to bring some chips if you’re coming. Even though the party is a week from now, I would like you to respond when possible.

Bi-Fi
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Dear Fantasy,

I’ve been waiting to write this letter. You have been one of my favorite genres. There are so many amazing fantasy books like Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings. Magic never stops in the realm of fantasy. Let me proceed to the main topic. I’m inviting you to a huge genre party I’m hosting a week from now. Even though we are enemies, you can trust us. I really want this party to be magnificent, so it would be nice if you could come. We’ll have a lot of conversations since I’m also a fan of chaos and magic. Please bring some cupcakes and respond ASAP.

Bi-Fi
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Dear Folklore

You remind me of the stories I’ve heard when I was young. Yes, a genre can be young. Your genre always makes me question the legends and tales that everyone hears. Who created them and what are they supposed to signify? Anyways, you have been invited to a genre party I’m hosting a week from now. It would be nice to have you and bring back the old culture and tales. Also, (I’m directing this to the cabin and not the genre), we’re both pretty new. We could share some similarities together. Respond when you can and please bring some salsa.

Bi-Fi
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Dear Hi-Fi

History can be so rich. It carries a lot of success as well as a lot of suffering. Your genre will always be so interesting to read. Let me skip to the purpose of this letter. I am inviting you to a huge genre party I’m hosting. It takes place a week from now. I would like you to come because you’re always so original and full of stories. History never goes away. I would like to know how you’re doing. I see you’re currently engaged in train heists. I hope that’s going well. If you’re coming, please bring some brownies and respond and soon as possible. Also, don’t steal all the snacks.

Bi-Fi
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Dear Horror,

I know your main goal is to scare or repulse the reader or audience, but do you wonder why people read horror stories? They want to be scared. People like to be shocked about things and abnormalities. I’m also full of abnormalities, so I know how it’s like to startle readers. I’m asking you now to take a break and come to my delightful party. Having all the genres there would make it fantastic. As Horror, you know how to make extraordinary things instead of simple things. Therefore, it would be great to have you there. Please bring some popcorn if you’re coming. We’d like to know your response ASAP.

Bi-Fi
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Dear Mystery,

You are one of my most favorite genres. I’m always astounded by mystery and suspense. Your books have me flipping through the pages at lightning speed. You get involved in a lot of books. Books aren’t really that interesting without a little mystery. How is the mystery express going? Has anything felt a little more odd yet? Sorry, let me introduce you to why I sent this. I’m hosting a huge genre party a week from now. It would be amazing if you could make it as you always bring the suspense. If you’re coming, please bring some soda. Let me know your response as soon as possible.

Bi-Fi
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Dear Naan-Fi,

First off, I love the bread theme. Naan is one of my favorite types of bread. I think you’re really interesting to read. You cover so many topics that teach about the world around us. You’re the tool for new and interesting information as well as old. That’s why I would like to invite you to a party I’m hosting a week from now. You carry a lot of helpful information that everyone would like to hear about. It would be amazing if you could come. Also, bring some bread if you’re coming. I’m excited to try some bread from the famous bread house. Please send your response ASAP.

Bi-Fi
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Dear Poetry,

You are a beautiful and complex genre in my opinion. You can give deeper meanings than just regular writing. There are many things that make up your genre, such as structure and figurative language. You also make readers analyze and infer the different perspectives and meanings. Anyhow, I would like to invite you to a genre party I’m hosting a week from now. You always entertain us with your poetry. I’m sure all the other genres would be eager to hear more. If you’re coming, please bring some fruit. I would like to know your response as soon as possible.

Bi-Fi,
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Dear Real-Fi,

Your genre is really popular. You’re always an interesting read. You have a wide range of elements from anger and sadness, to surprise and suspense. You’re not just interesting but inspiring too. This is why I’m inviting you to a genre party I’m hosting a week from now. You’re always so nice and easy to hang out with, so it would be spectacular to have you there. I know we’re enemies, but you can still trust us. It would be nice to have all the genres there. I hope you consider coming. If so, please bring some brownies. Send me your response as soon as possible.

Bi-Fi,
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Dear Sci-Fi,

I’m still obsessed with this genre. I think you’re really cool. I am obsessed with stuff like time-travel. Putting them into gripping and exciting stories is something that you could only do. Let me get to the reason I sent this. I’m inviting you to a huge genre party that I’m hosting a week from now. You’re always pretty remarkable with your “out of this world” concepts, so it would be pretty cool if you could come. You’re also a sibling, and I would love to have all the siblings there. If you’re coming, please bring some pie (your preference for type). Please let me know your response as soon as possible.

Bi-Fi
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Dear Script,

You’re a pretty cool genre. No, I haven’t been saying that to everyone. I like the musical theme a lot. How is that going? Anyways, you can tell us all about it if you come to my party that’s being held a week from now. It’s a huge genre party with food and refreshments. It would be amazing if you could come since you’re a fellow sibling. You always bring a lot of entertainment for us, and the other genres would be hopeful for you to come. I hope you consider coming and if you do, please bring some napkins. Send me your response when you can.

Bi-Fi
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Dear Thriller,

You’re always that heart gripping genre that keeps me awake at night. You’re currently the last letter I’m writing now, so I’m sorry if I’m a bit unusual. You know what they say though, you save the best for last. Anyways, you’re a really exciting genre, so it would be lovely if you could come to the genre party I’m hosting a week from now. I hear you’re currently on an ocean expedition. How is that going? Well, I hope you get this letter and will consider coming. If you do, please bring some extra cake because you never know. Tell me your response ASAP.

Bi-Fi
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zodiacdog

Greetings, Mystery

Hello Mystery. I must say, I admire your cabin greatly. You are doing fantastic on the leaderboard as well. As a friendly neutral, I wish you luck with cabin wars, word wars, and all of your other activities. Also, good luck with your train express. I would like to try it out later, if you would let me on. However, pleasantries aside, I would understand if you attacked us, considering we are only neutrals. However, I warn you. We are not easy to defeat. Okay, jokes aside, I hope y’all have a really good session! Zodiac out!

P.S. Please do not take the things I said in this message seriously, SWC is a fun place, and I do not mean to insult you in any way.

This is a message from the Fan-FI Travel Agency

From, Zodiac

Good luck, Fantasy

Fantasy. We are hostile neutrals. However, we are still neutrals, so I wish you good luck with cabin wars and word wars. I have noticed your place on the leaderboard.. Very impressive to say the least. We will not be surprised by an attack from you, and I suspect there is no reason to try to tell you not to. Be aware we are a formidable enemy. I do wish you luck in surviving that crazy place of yours. I would lke to visit it. Okay, jokes aside, I wish you all the best session you have had since forever! (Unless this is your first time.) Good luck with cabin wars, and word wars, and any other in-cabin activities.

P.S. Please do not take any of the things I said seriously, I do NOT mean them.

This is a message from the Fan-FI Travel Agency

From, Zodiac

Folklore, hello

Hello there Folklore. I must be honest, I do not know much about your cabin. However, I do know I would like to visit those trails of yours. I also wish you luck if you intend to cross them. However we are hostile neutrals, so we can not waste our time exchanging pleasantries. We shall not be surprised by an attack from you. I doubt you would be either. Good luck in cabin wars and word wars, and whatever else you have going on there. Jokes aside, I wish you all a really good session, and I hope you all have a lot of fun!

P.S. Please do not take the things I said seriously, I don’t mean any of it!

This is a message from the Fan-FI Travel Agency

From, Zodiac

Oh.. It’s you. Hello, Sci-Fi

Sci-Fi. My enemy. Greetings. I shall not bother to try and patch things up between us. We shall be expecting several attacks, all of which we will easily conquer. We will not be easily tamed. I doubt you would be able to either, spending all of that time in the Metaverse. I’ve done my research on you guys. However, we are not monsters, and I hope you meet up with your leader again. I don’t know what I would do without Fen, Willow, and Bookie. (thanks

) Okay, passive aggressiveness aside, I hope you all have a great session, and a fun time!

P.S. PLEASE do not take ANYTHING I said seriously! I don’t mean that, honestly. It’s just fun!

This is a message from the Fan-FI Travel Agency

From, Zodiac

Hm.. Naan-Fi?

Naan-Fi.. Or Non-Fi if we wish to be civilized human beings. Though I am interested in visiting your breadhouse, if we ever get on good terms. I am unfamiliar with your other, well, practices. It was just a rumor, however. Not accusing anything. Anyway, enough with the gossip. We are enemies. We shall be expecting attacks in cabin wars, and let me warn you, we are someone not to be trifled with. You shall attack us, we shall get points. Pretty fair, don’t you think? Okay, jokes aside, I wish you all a really good session, and a lot of fun!

P.S Please do not take ANTHING I said seriously, we are enemies, that does not mean I hate you.

This is a message from the Fan-FI Travel Agency

From, Zodiac

Ah, Horror

Horror, I must say, your ghost nonsense was powerful. If it is real, I would like to meet him one day. Also those kittens and bats. Good luck with that. However, we both mustn't forget we are enemies. We are both powerful, I shall give you that, but that does not mean we shall be conquered easily. We shall be expecting a number of attacks showered on us by none other than you, Horror. I doubt things will ever be patched together between us, but I have high hopes you will at least be honorable. Jokes aside, I wish you a really good session, and I hope you all have fun!

P.S. Please do not take anything at all I said personally, this is all a joke, please don’t think I am making fun of you or insulting you at all.

This is a message from the Fan-FI Travel Agency

From, Zodiac

AirabellaPotter

Heres the weekly!

Fantasy:
Dearest Fantasy, my beloved sister. Oh, how I miss you! How are you? How has your voyage across the seven seas been? I hope this messenger pigeon finds you in good faith. I am ticking off the days on my calendar until your arrival. I am excited to hear your many tales.
With all my love,
Folklore

Bizarro Fiction:
Dear Bizarro, this is an invitation for you to join us at the port for my sister, Fantasy's surprise welcome home party. Now I know you two are not friends but I hope we can all get passed this silliness. There is no need for this warring, it has lasted far too long. Please reply with your answer in the next week, and please, please do accept.
Best wishes,
Folklore

Dystopian:
Dear Dystopian, I am sending this letter in hopes that you will come out of your portal and join us for a surprise welcome home party at the port for our beloved Fantasy. Please reply within a week for more details.
Hugs,
Folklore

Mystery:
To the mysterious Mystery, I hope you are well. I was wondering if you'd join us at the port for my sister's welcome home party. It would be greatly appreciated if you do, who knows Fantasy might bring back a strange object for you to investigate!? Please reply within a week.
Warmest Regards,
Folklore

Thriller:
Dear Thriller, I was wondering if you'd like to come and join us at dock number one for a welcome home party for my sister, Fantasy. Would it be possible for you to bring a big fish for lunch? Please reply promptly within the next week.
Best,
Folklore

Script:
Dear Script, I know you are busy memorizing lines for your musical but would you be able to make it to my sister's homecoming party at the port next week? We would both be honored if you would take the time.
Break a leg,
Folklore

Poetry:
Greetings Poetry, I was hoping you'd join us over the water from your island, out at the port for my sister's surprise party. I would greatly appreciate it. Please send this pigeon back with your answer. Thanks.
Folklore

Fan-fi:
Hello there Fan-fi, I was just wondering if you could take a bit of time off your hours at the agency to join me at the port for a party for Fantasy. Ssshhh its a surprise. Please come.
Yours,
Folklore

Non-fi
Greetings Non-fi, this is an invitation to a surprise party at the port for the arrival of my sister, Fantasy. Please do come, but please dont show up in your apron or covered in flour.
In good graces,
Folklore

Adventure:
G'day Adventure, I am sending this letter hoping we all can get over our differences. Please come to my sister's party at the port next week. Lets get over this, together! We are acting like children.
Folklore

Hi-fi:
Hi there Hi-Fi, this is a letter requesting you join us at the port next week for my sisters coming home party. You are welcome just don't steal anything. Thanks.
Folklore
P.S. Lets get over all our past differences and start a new chapter!

Horror:
To Horror, you are welcome to join us at the port next week for my sister, Fantasy's surprise welcome back party. Please send this crow (they were out of pigeons) back with your answer.
In good faith
Folklore

Sci-fi:
Greetings Sci-fi. Yes I am aware that you and my sister are not friends but we I would still like to invite you to her welcome home party. I would like to make peace once and for all between you. Please do come.
Folklore
Real-fi,
We would appreciate your presence at my sister's coming home party next week at the port. You are not required to come as I am quite aware of your nicknames for me.
Folklore

All together thats 631 words!! Sorry for any typos I was writing fast trying to make it by the deadline.

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SqueakyBird520

Weekly 1

Dystopian (117 words)
Dear Dystopian,
I don’t have any clue how this letter would ever reach you, but if you’re reading this, it apparently has. If it’s anyone else, please send this letter back into space until it hopefully one day reaches Dystopian. If it is Dystopian, however, hello from one of your enemies! I’m not sure if they’ll be with this letter by the time it reaches you, but I’m also sending a few definitely normal mangoes that definitely aren’t fake and made of cardboard. If the box isn’t with this letter, it doesn’t really matter. They can just be enjoyed in all their definitely not cardboard-ness by whoever does end up with it.
Until we speak again,
Real-Fi

Fantasy (Also 117 words)
Dear Fantasy,
Hello from a hostile neutral of yours! Even though we’re a step away from being your enemies, I must admit that your cabin seems very fun! A bit all over the place, but in a good and fascinating way. I have no doubt that your members do indeed see it as a sanctuary. Here in Real-Fi, we’re a bit more, well, realistic, but real life is a bit boring from time to time. I suppose that’s part of the point of your genre, isn’t it? Anyways, how are you doing? It must be confusing trying to navigate a place like that, especially when it’s only been just over a week!
Eagerly awaiting your response,
Real-Fi

Mystery (116 words)
Dear Mystery,
I don’t exactly know what station your train will stop at next, but I’m just going to take a guess and mail this to one along your route. Maybe it’ll go to the right one, or maybe one you’ve been to before, or maybe you won’t get there for another two weeks. Who knows? I hope I’m correct in my estimate. How is everything going on your trip? Are you getting to see any nice views from the train windows? I heard there was a snowstorm not long ago on your trip- is everything alright? If you do get this, please be sure to write back!
Can’t wait to hear about your trip,
Real-Fi

Horror (107 words)
Dear Horror,
Siblings! It’s so good to write to you again. It seems like this inn has just enough paper and envelopes lying around for a few letters! Things are going well here. Are you doing well over there? You’ve mentioned that you’re chosen for something, but you never said what because we were finally going by the inn and I had to go. So, now that we’re not in such a hurry to go places, do you mind sharing what you were going to tell me? If it’s personal or anything like that, I’ll understand. I’m just curious to know.
Your favorite (though only) siblings,
Real-Fi

Script (163 words)
Dear Script,
Your theater seems very quiet. Every time I look out the inn windows, I can see the lights on, but no one’s in there. Are you okay? I wish I could go investigate, but I’m unfortunately locked in the inn. I’ve seen your campers around other places, though. Why are your lights always on, by the way? They were on and off at normal times during October, but as soon as November started it seems like the lights have been on 24/7. I’ve seen people go in, but no one’s gone out. Are you locked in, too?
Hoping for a blackout so your gosh darn lights finally turn off,
Real-Fi
P.S. I think something might have been burned in the theater yesterday. I could hear the smoke detectors from here. Someone had to go in there, stop whatever it was, and turn off all the smoke detectors. Please do something about your electronic things. Where the heck are you?

Folklore (113 words)
Dear Folklore,
You’re one of the new cabins, right? Well, in that case, welcome but also not because you’re technically two preexisting cabins merged into one- Anyway, I see your members have been spontaneously running into the forest for some reason. I’m assuming your location is in there? Or is it a big game of tag or a scavenger hunt or something like that? I’m just going to go with the guess that your location is there. Changing the subject, I suppose I should thank you for ending the Myth tyranny, even though you are our enemies. I can only hope history doesn’t repeat itself.
Hoping you don’t end up doing tyranny,
Real-Fi

Thriller (130 words)
Dear Thriller,
Sometimes I forget that this is the first time I’m not in Thriller, but I’ve never forgotten to the point where I looked at your area by accident, so this is the first time I’m seeing what you’ve been up to. I can’t make out much from the windows of the inn, but I think I can see you guys descending into the ocean? How are you not all terrified? Or maybe you are, and I can’t tell, but how are you willingly doing that? Either way, are you finding anything interesting? You all seem to be down there for such a long time, I’m starting to question if you ever come back up. Surely you’ve found something cool by now.
Looking forward to hearing from you,
Real-Fi

Bi-Fi (114 words)
Dear Bi-Fi,
If it isn’t the other new cabin! Which it is, unless I sent this to the wrong address- but the cinema is just down the street, so I probably mailed this letter to the right place. Mailing concerns aside, how are you? Enjoying the movies? I am unsure of whether to hope you are or aren’t, seeing as you’re our enemy, so I’ll leave that part with just the question. Honestly, I’ve never heard of your genre before, but you learn something new every day, so I suppose I could learn something from you, even though we’re supposed to be against you this session.
Off to look up what Bi-Fi is,
Real-Fi

Sci-Fi (116 words)
Dear Sci-Fi,
Why are so many of you just gone? I mean, people of all genre cabins go to the main cabin, but some people don’t seem to ever return to their own. I mean, Sci-Fi, do you even have a location? I think I just saw all your campers pack their bags and go somewhere one day. Why are all these cabins just going missing together? Even if we’re hostile neutrals, I wish I could go and find out and possibly help, but as I keep saying in my letters to everyone (as I am currently writing every cabin a letter), I’m stuck in the inn.
Kind of hoping you return at some point,
Real-Fi

Adventure (110 words)
Dear Adventure,
Everyone gets a single building or general area and you get a whole kingdom? From here, all I can see of your area is a castle just beyond the land’s border. So, there’s not much I can say. I’ll just ask you a few questions, I guess. How is everything going over there? Over here things are a bit weird, but nothing we can’t handle. What’s going on with you guys? I imagine it’s something that may involve danger, knowing your genre. You may be hostile neutrals to us, but I’m hoping no one gets hurt on whatever adventure you’re going on.
Don’t do anything too crazy,
Real-Fi

Fan-Fi (116 words)
Dear Fan-Fi,
Hello, allies! I hope you’re doing well in your little…area. I don’t really know what you’re doing in there, that small building-thing, but whatever it is, I wish you the best of luck. It’s been some time since we’ve last spoken, so how are you doing? I hope you’re doing well. Things are going well over here. While we are locked inside this inn, it is pretty cozy. It’s got a library, so that’s good. Is there anything interesting in your area? I’m sure there is, it’s SWC, but what is it, if you don’t mind sharing? It’s always fun to hear what another cabin is up to.
Hope to see you soon,
Real-Fi

Hi-Fi (103 words)
Dear Hi-Fi,
Greetings from your allies! I hope my favorite criminals are doing well. I heard Mystery has a train, but I wouldn’t rob them if I were you. I think they’ve got enough going on already after the snowstorm not long ago. I hope you weren’t affected by the snowstorm, and if you were, I hope you had some form of shelter. I’m sending this letter to a mailbox near the railroad tracks you normally wait around. If it ever makes it to you, I hope you’ll write back! Just don’t get yourselves caught, okay?
Best of luck in your robberies,
Real-Fi

Non-Fi (120 words)
Dear Non-Fi,
Allies! How are you doing? I hope things are going well. Quick question: Does your breadhouse take orders from outside or do we have to go there if we want bread? Just asking for a friend- or, should I say, asking for an ally? If you do, can you send three baguettes to the inn? Just knock on a window or something, not the door, and I’m sure some SWC magic will get it inside. If not, well, it was worth a shot. (Hey, that rhymed!) Anyways, I just want to say that I’ve noticed your customers always leave the breadhouse with a smile on their faces, even if they walked in sad!
Keep up the positivity,
Real-Fi

Poetry (122 words)
Dear Poetry,
Hello, neutrals! I’ve written a small poem, and was wondering if you could give me some feedback on it. It should be with the letter, folded in half at the back of the envelope. If you wouldn’t mind, I’d really appreciate it if you sent the poem back with some corrections or improvements. After all, you are the poetry cabin! If you don’t have the time to read it, that’s alright! It’s not really a priority, and you’ve probably got other things to do anyway. You’ve got an island, right? And a competition, if I’m not mistaken? Anyways, I should probably end the letter here so you can go back to that.
Hope to hear back from you soon,
Real-Fi

Total: 1664 words!

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Whimsy_lux

Dear Dystopian,
While usually I would be… less willing to aid someone so far ahead, even if we are allies, it seems neither of us could help the other. With you, in a realm not your own and celestials looking over your every action, it would seem that you would need assistance. Unfortunately, we are also not in the best situation. Honestly it’s a miracle if you’re even reading this, or at the least, that this letter somehow got out of the simulation. I am not so lucky, but when I break out, or when you find a way to overthrow those immortal beings, promise me, we’ll look for each other, and save one another. Even if this doesn’t happen anytime soon, know that it’ll be alright, we’ll get through this together. Just remember to keep writing Dystopian, just because we’re allies doesn’t mean I’m afraid to overthrow you, like you will the celestials.

Sincerely yours
Sci-fi

Hello Fantasy,
I was just writing this to ask, how is it possible that you, a sad excuse for a futuristic genre, is number 2 on the leaderboards. Each day I go to sleep pondering the answer to this, yet I still simply cannot wrap my head around it. Yes, maybe this isn’t the most courteous way to start a letter, especially when I’m stuck in a simulation and you're riding on griffins and whatnot, but I’m not one to plead for help, especially not from an enemy. Keep writing, it won’t matter in the end. We will overtake you, and soon your sanctuary will become a graveyard, just you wait.

Wishing you the best,
Sci-fi

Hello Mystery
Have a safe trip? Oh wait, you're still on that train aren’t you? I wonder what’s going on in there, I do hope you are okay, it is such a mystery. Just like, how much of a mystery the fact that you are somehow number three on the leaderboard is. Wouldn’t the chugging of the engine and bumps of the track distract you? Personally, I’d explore the train more, ask questions, and play detective for the month. SWC will be here next year, but the train won’t be. It wouldn’t hurt to take a break would it? Either way, continue what you are doing, it won’t matter in the end. What will matter is when I’m suddenly ahead of you, trophy in hand, looking down at you, and how I got there will be a mystery, you won’t be able to solve.

Tepid regards,
Sci-fi

Greetings Horror,
I’ve been wondering about you for a while. Are you scared out of your wits yet? Do you stay up at night shivering and hoping for the best? Are you going through each day wishing that you weren’t the chosen one? Forgive me if that came out mocking or harsh, I’m truly curious. I myself, despite not being trying to restore the powers of a forsaken spirit, have been living quite the nightmare myself. I would speak of the situation, but I’m not one to ask for help, you have your own issues and I have my own. Maybe at the end of this month we can speak of our experiences over coffee, but now is not the time. Though even with your chosen one duties, remember to keep writing, or else I might just surpass you. Who am I kidding, that will happen inevitably, and that wouldn’t be such a horror, would it.

Best regards,
Sci-fi

Dear Script,
How has your month gone so far? I’ve heard you’re stuck in 1776 now, good thing the only way I seem to be able to communicate to those outside of the simulation is through letters. Being trapped and having the only means of escape be performing, doesn’t seem like the greatest situation, I’m in quite the pickle as well, but this seems right up your alley, and I’m sure you’ll be able to go back to the present. My only concern is not being able to see your performance myself! Once the month is over, you must do an encore, and I’ll tell of my rather boorish tales of being trapped in a simulation. Do not worry, I’m fine. Or at least I will be, as long as you keep writing, I’m not going to be afraid to upstage you sister.

Lots of love,
Sci-fi

Greetings Folklore
One day you’ll have to inform me how it is to live like you, I’m truly curious. Apologies for my bluntness, but it must be quite boring. At the least fantasy had magical creatures and artifacts, and horror has ghosts and ghouls. You.. You have stories that are hundreds of years old. Please contact me if you ever need an upgrade, I’ll assist you. Or at the least I will when I escape from this simulation. You don’t seem to be in the greatest situation either but at least I still have some working tech, though letters seem to be the only things that go in and out. Anywho, forgive me for just knocking down on you, this letter wasn’t supposed to go that way, your lifestyle just intrigues me. I just wanted to remind you to keep writing, because while you may be old, I’ll be taking the gold.

Warm regards
Sci-fi

Hello Thriller,
Have a nice swim? Personally I despise the ocean, even the greatest of technology works little in there. It’s dark, wet, a hassle to move through. In other words, its quite the pleasant surprise that you ended up down there of all places. Personally, I would quit on the spot, finding out I’d have to be in such dangerous waters. But then again I guess that’s why you’re still here. The thrill is what you live for, I suppose. I’m hoping I haven’t been wasting my time writing this letter to you, considering how paper holds up against water, but I just wanted to say to keep writing. If you get distracted by all the thrills and chills, you just may drown, and I’ll be the one on the high ground.

Tepid regards,
Sci-fi

Greetings Real-fi
I hope you're enjoying your stay. I think we’re both in similar situations, being trapped in a place we thought would be safe, yet ended up being the opposite. Though I think I may have gotten the longer end of the stick. I’ve told this to Folklore, but I still cannot believe some people live without advanced technology, while magic is still inferior, at least they have something, while Real-fi, what do you have? Well I guess I’ll be answering that for you, a pen and a paper. So I’m here to remind you to keep writing, read that hotel bible for inspiration, because prayer is the only way you’d have a chance of staying ahead of us.

Warm regards
Sci-fi

Howdy Bizzaro!
How’s it diggity ding dang going for you fellas! I hope that little intro made you smile. Personally your strange way of doing things peeves me, but that’s probably your goal isn’t it brother. You might be wondering why I haven’t reached out and why my first message to you is through a letter. I’ll let you know this isn’t me trying to be random to please you, my technology just hasn’t been able to get out of the simulation. I’ll tell you about it on a later day, just please can you get my favorite character's autograph. I won’t be disclosing who just in case this letter gets intercepted, but you know. If the month ends and I don’t get one, I’ll be really upset, especially since you’ve been in a cinema the entire month. Please just don’t speak to anyone about this. Anyways, I wrote this to tell you to keep writing, because overthrowing you won’t be a random event, but you will not see it coming.

Lots of love
Sci-fi

Dear Adventure,
I assume your battles are going in your favor? I’d be quite disappointed if they weren’t considering you are my younger sister and all. I practically raised you, and know I do not raise losers. Kidding, kidding, I just wanted to hear of what’s happening. I’m sure you’re having fun, being royalty and all. Please do not worry about me, and the fact that this is the first time I’ve spoken to you this month. We can catch up once this month is over. What we should talk about is to keep writing. I maybe a place above you, but I’ll be shooting up the ranks soon, and I expect you to follow behind, though I know there’s no way you’ll shoot ahead.

Lots of Love
Sci-fi

Hello Fanfiction,
I’m sure you’re having fun, going through time and all. I just wanted to say, I did it first, and better. Why stay in the past so much when you can be in the present, considering you’ve decided to take up time traveling now, I’d almost think you’re copying me. Or maybe even better. Don’t tell me you’re a fan? You don’t have to answer what I already know, and as your idol, I’d like to give some advice. Keep writing, unlike you, I’m original, hence why I’m on top and I’ll be staying that way, but I’d at least like you to have a fighting chance.

Tepid regards,
Sci-fi

Dear Hi-fi
Don’t worry yourself, I’ll keep quiet, just tell me one thing. Are you the one causing mysteries on mystery train? Have you been robbing them? Again, I’ll keep quiet, I’m simply curious. I’d also like to ask another thing if you don’t mind, How does it feel to be free. If you haven’t heard form the others, I’m stuck in a simulation and hearing you ride on horseback free and stealing from others, while prehistoric, I do feel a bit envious. Enough about me, Keep writing, cause I’ll steal first place

Dear Non-fi

Yeah, I’ll cut to the chase, you’re pretty boring, I’m wondering how you live quote on quote realistic lives without being bored out of your wits. I’ve said this in many letters but being without magic or advanced technology truly feels like a night mare. At leats you can drown your sorrows in bread. But you can’t drown me, cause I’ll be in first place and you’ll be in last keep writing, you need the reminder.

Dear Poetry,

I understand why your called the isle of fame. Famous for being last place. TYhat must suck terribly sorry fam. Anyways how’s life sorry it must be worse than mine and considering I’m trapped in a simulation that says a lot. Anyways I’m here to say keep writing because you need that reminder. Sorry fame. Good bye.

WilmaPeeps

weekly #1

dystopian,
Spooky things are surrounding us as everything suddenly goes wrong!! Not for you, you take first with a fast lead and the ball goes off to the running back and let's get back on topic. I am loving the vibes from you wonderful allies. I am a former pineappian myself so good luck to y'all in this friendly game. I am loving your description and thumbnail by the way. So, I'm hoping my fellow folklorians and I can take the lead with some more weeklies in this next hour but stay tuned and dystopian cabin starts the season with a bang!
love from, folklore 101 words

fantasy,
Hey bestie siblings!! I'm writing to your factory from far far away in a galaxy called the amazing folklore cabin. I know that we fantalorians call pull through with friendly competition this session of swc and I would love to get to know you guys some more. Hopefully I can finish this weekly so thank you for the confidence in me that you are /totally/ providing. I also love the theme of your cabin and the thumbnail is totally on point guys!! You better thank the fantastic leaders over there for that. Wishing you all the best in the coming writing competition.
besties, folklore 102 words

mystery,
Who could I be writing to? I wonder. It's a mystery!! AKA y'all. I am totally feeling the vibe of your cabin and all the team spirit is looking great, from what I can tell of course. You all, my wonderful, or should I say OUR wonderful, allies. It might just be me and I don't think it is, who are cheering you along in some friendly balance because we obviously want to win but who knows. It's a mystery!! Wow, I'm so good at these puns. Just kidding! Anyways, I would like to wish you luck in this new session of swc!!
who could it be? folklore 103 words

horror,
Ahh, hello my fellow pending allies I see. Scary to think that I should be doing my homework right now. Hehe I am loving making puns. Do you get it, ScArY like horror. It's sad, but true. I'm bad at this lol. Anyways, I like the very unique style of your thumbnail. I, personally, don't ever read horror books because I don't like them but I know that all of you are awesome and I will trust myself not to judge the people by their cabin. Hoping I can get to know you guys and good luck in the awesome session of swc with you all!!
all the best, folklore 106 words

script,
Hello fellow new cabin. I am actually a theatre person so I am vibing with you're cabin theme. The description introduction is super fun and I love the concept. I also love it all in all and the thumbnail is really pretty. I sadly don't have a fun pun for your cabin. But I did just rhyme like in songs, fun pun!! Okay, I don't have much time left and I hope to get this all done but thanks for being great allies and I hope that we can get to know eachother better and I wish you all good luck.
keep singing, folklore 101 words

thriller,
AHH I totally used to hate the song my Micheal Jackson not going to lie but I had to play it at an orchestra concert and it was super fun. We had cool lights and some fog which was awesome. That was a bit off topic but that's what I think of when I think of thriller. So hopefully you follow through and make this session amazing, just like all of you. I also love your theme and the thumbnail is perfectional. The intro is super catchy as well and almost makes me want to pop a short story from that and finish it.
hooked (haha get it?), folklore 104 words

real-fi
Heyyyy. You're icons are super cute. Your cabin is super cute and all matchy matchy. That reminds me a lot of spanish class for some reason. Or is it just me? You know like when the teacher asks you to conjugate forms and stuff. Like verbs based on who you are talking to. I'm just being real with you all. Yay, puns are back!! Get it, REAL-fi and rEaL. I'm so funny so you can laugh, it's okay. Give me a high FIve. Let's go I got another one. Anyways, best of luck this session and hopefully we can talk more.
the funniest, folklore 101 words

bi-fi,
What's up newbie buddy?! I want some popcorn guys, and sharing is caring!! As I speak, I don't actually know any bizzaro fiction books so I will be fumbling for things to say probably. I would like to say that your theme is a very fun one and I want to see how that goes this session. I think you guys can set good records for the cabin. Being the first ones, it probably won't be hard but you know what I mean. Anyways, your description is very fun and aesthetically pleasing as g00gL3 would say. Best of luck newbies!!
friendly departs, folklore 100 words

sci-fi,
I LOVE HOW PRETTY YOUR CABIN IS!! The icons are beautiful and the description is amazing. The intro is very fun and the theme of the thumbnail and such runs through the cabin giving it such a good vibe. I am not a sci-fi person but if you were a book I would totally read you if I was judging by the cover (and the intro of course). Anyways, maybe someday I will be one of y'all but until then, I am wishing you guys the best of luck (not too much because we want to win of course but still) and hopefully you are wishing me luck with this weekly.
your writing buddies, folklore 111 words

adventure,
What is up my dude living the not so rad life in the badventure kingdom. All possibly rude things that I might say are all truly nice. But, let's be honest, your thumbnail and description totally rock. Speaking of rocks, your points placement is growing just as much as one. Hehe, I'm very funny. All in respect of course. Either way, enemies or not, good luck in the writing competition. Hopefully there are some amazing things coming from your cabin so that you can redeem yourselves. I do love my adventure novels so maybe you can do as good as them!
your taylor swift nightmare, folklore 101 words

fan-fi,
What's up over there on the other side?! Make sure you say hi to your amazing leader willow and thank her for being very awesome and thank your co-leaders while you are at it of course as well. You guys look very time travel themed which I love and the color pallete all matches very nicely. Also, let's just point this out but the description is super fun and original (as far as I know). I don't think I have ever been in your cabin before and I have no idea what kind of book a fan fiction is but who knows. BEST OF LUCK!!
hostile not FANs of you (ish) neutrals, folklore 105 words

hi-fi,
You guys have such an amazing and fun theme!! Your cabin looks so fun to be in so props to you for that because I am in love with my cabin. I forgot if you all are beating us right now but if you are, watch out!! We are about to /steal/ the lead. Hahaha I am so good at this. Do you get it? Since you guys are the train ‘robbers’ and robbers ‘steal’ things. Anyways, I don't really like historical fiction novels but hoping you do well this session with good luck. Hope to get to know you better.
winner winner chicken dinner, folklore 101 words

naan-fiction,
I LOVE BREAD SO MUCH I THINK I ACTUALLY SAID BEFORE THE SORTING THAT I WOULD LOVE TO BE IN THAT CABIN BUT HERE I AM WITH A BETTER ONE. As everything said here if it is rude is just merely because we are enemies. Anyways, The icons and thumbnail are super cute so props for that. Although, if I said I would rather be bread than as swifite, that would be non true. Yes, I'm on such a roll. The puns are amazing, just admit. I burned your bread. Hahah I did it again. Anyways, good luck to you all.
the better bread, folklore 100 words

poetry,
Hiya friendly people and wonderful neutrals. I was bored so I decided to write you a very boring letter because I don't like to read poetry. Okay I take all of that back you guys are great and I love your cabin theme!! I know you can all do well and work your way up this placement chart in the main cabin which I think is rigged to always say the wonderful dystopian besties are in first. Either way, it's no telling who will win. Even though I think folklore took first before camp started haha. Anyways, sorry for no puns but best of luck in this wonderful session with you all in swc!!
you don't stanza (yes I did one) chance against us, folklore 114 words

YAY I DID IT EXACTLY ON THE DOT!! 1450 words for folklore with +1000 points

Backlo9

Today's Challenge-He/Him-Nov 8.
Dys-top-i-an-books.
They have a-lot of mean-ing.
It's a good gen-re.
Dys-top-i-an books are slay.

-RoseBunni

SWC Bi-daily: Flash Fiction(11/8-11/9)

Six word story:

Canvas
Red globs ooze. Brush on surface.

Drabble:
Wanderer
The moon shines overhead, but light can only reach so far. Down here, it's all darkness, as I wander through the thicket. So many shadows. Trees tower ominously, as if the spirits are taunting me. Perhaps they are; maybe I deserve it.

Stop, I tell myself. You’re just making it worse.

A twig cracks under my feet. That’s when I hear the whispers. Slow, intense voices become a rising crescendo. I whirl around, trying to pinpoint the location.

Am I going crazy?

A pair of glowing eyes appears against the dark foliage.

My brain can only process one word. RUN.
+100 words

Drabble:
Concentration Camp
They huddle close in the chamber, confusion in the air. Why had they come here? Mothers clutch their babies tight. Even strangers hug each other dearly. It’s almost as if it’s a farewell, but that couldn’t be. They were told they were getting showers, and nothing more.

Right?

Steel doors begin to close. Men in uniforms start barking orders. And that’s when they realize - this isn’t a shower.

For fifteen minutes straight, an agonizing pressure stills the room. One by one, figures drop to the floor. The world, blinking out of focus; The darkness, seeping in.
+96 words

Total words: 202

Cynthialz

Weekly #2

Table of Contents

Part 01: Transcript:

Interview Partner: -eIephant (anna)

Interviews: wip

Last edited by Cynthialz (Nov. 9, 2022 03:34:13)

piggy_puppy

SWC Weekly #1
I swear these get less and less good as I write them lol

To my dearest Liana of Adventure,
I must say that I was quite surprised by your decision to travel to the Adventure Kingdom. Of course, it was expected since you've been training to become a knight for quite some time now. I must admit that I would never be able to commit to that. But you've always been the adventurous one, ever since we were in school. I'm sure it's suiting you well.
I should probably warn you that I don't know quite when you'll get this letter. It's currently the year 1776, at least where I am, but I'm sure it's different for you. The dimensions cause time to warp in such ways that I doubt even those from Sci-Fi could comprehend. I'll write to them soon, to ask. But no matter when you receive this, write back and tell me of your daring adventures.

Sincerely,
Cornelia of Script

Salutations Conrad of Sci-Fi,
(Before I start, I'd like to note that I had to address this as your “proper” name, otherwise I'm sure it would've ended up in someone else's hands.)
Conner- how has the simulation been? I've been waiting to hear from you for ages, but it's getting too hard to receive mail when you are years behind everyone else- especially the friend that's in the FUTURE of the actual current time. Or whatever time the rest of the universe is running on. I meant to ask you about that by the way and how it works. Who's in charge of it anyway?
I was writing to Liana earlier today and I'm fairly certain she's somewhere in the 16th century, which is even before me! I decided to write to both you and the Fan-Fi time traveling agency about it. I'm sure one of you two will be able to figure it out, despite being enemies with each other.

With love,
Cornelia of Script

Hello to Xara of Bi-fi,
I hope you are enjoying the cinema and aren't in any danger. I'm unsure about which era you're in but I was very excited for you when I heard about your acceptance into the theater. It opened only a week ago and I was told that it was really hard to get into it. What movies are they showing? Is it scary? It sounds awfully scary, certainly too much for me to handle. There was a rumor that they let some of the worse beasts from the old Myth cabin in. Is that true? I'm afraid I don't have much time to write, but I hope you are having a marvelous time and are enjoying yourself.

Sincerely,
Cornelia of Script

P.S. Attached are some pictures from the Musical setup. I know you were interested in how it's being produced, so I've gotten some photographs for you to see.

To Mistress Hermia of Fantasy,
My name is Cornelia and I'm from Script, which is somewhere in the 1770's. I know that you probably don't know who I am, but I'm very interested in visiting the Fantasy Sanctuary and you are the only person who I think could possibly help me do that.
I would love to come to the Steampunk Sanctuary. I've been doing extensive research on the eras and locations of the cabins and Fantasy, I must say, sounds quite intriguing. The creatures and setup sound really exciting! I don't know anyone from Fantasy, despite being allies with them, so I decided to write to one of the founders before visiting. Please let me know if I would be able to visit.

Sincerely,
Cornelia of Script

For Michael of Folklore,
I haven't talked to you in AGES and I was pleasantly surprised when I heard that you were in Folklore. I'm afraid that I don't know much about it, so you'll have to fill me in. The last time I saw you was months ago, in school, before I was moved back into the 17th century. But you know the exciting thing is that it's based on Hamilton! I remember roping you into watching the musical with me, during the pandemic… that feels so long ago. Is there anyone you know in your cabin? Where is it? Mine is the backstage of a theater and it gives me so much nostalgia! I hope you are having a lovely time in Folklore! Write back when you can!

Yours truly,
Cornelia of Script

To whomever this reaches of Fan-Fi,
I apologize for the fact, that I cannot address this to whomever is in charge, but I'm afraid I don't know anyone personally from Fan-Fi. Your work seems quite complicated and immersive, however I was curious about how it works. Who runs the dimensions and time portals, because it seems as though everyone in SWC is in a different one. How many are there? Are you able to transport anyone to any time period? Your work sounds absolutely thrilling and I'm writing to both you and Sci-Fi about it, despite you both being rivals with each other. Are there any restrictions to the time-travel work that you do? I apologize for all of the questions, but I'm really quite interested in all of this!

Sincerely,
Cornelia of Script

To Regina of Dystopian,
How are you and how has your time been in the Dystopian realm?
I know that you are probably confused about why I am writing to you, considering I having not talked to you in several months. The truth is that I was curious about how your cabin works and I know you well enough to ask. I'm participating in the camp as part of Script and- believe it or not, I'm in the 17th century! What time period are you in?
Well Regina, I hope you are doing well and having a great time as part of Dystopian. I know that, well are cabins aren't officially “enemies”, they aren't very friendly toward each other either.

Sincerely,
Cornelia of Script

This letter is for Oliver Williams of Horror,
I know that you hate me and I'm not going to argue with you on that. However, I have come to the conclusion that it was you who stole my half-finished screenplays when we were kids. With the help of a friend from Mystery, I have tracked you down and narrowed down my suspects. We're actually considering collaborating on a novel-play combination, based on it. I know that you've probably forgotten about the stolen screenplays, but I certainly have not. I can hold quite a long grudge and I'd hate for it to last longer than it needs to…

UNsincerely,
Cornelia of Script

P.S. I hope you are having a miserable time in the “Lost and Found”- the grudge isn't over

To my best and most fearless friend Raziela of Mystery,
(Did you recognize the quote from Turtles All The Way Down? It's the only book that both you and I genuinely enjoy!)
Hi Raz! Thank you so much for helping me catch Oliver as the culprit from when I was seven! You're probably my favorite friend to be the least-formal with and I'm so excited to write our mystery-screenplay novel! I was wondering if you've heard from Liana recently. I wrote to her earlier this week, but she hasn't responded yet. The train- or express, whatever- sounds really fun! I hope that you can visit me on stage someday, maybe to perform our play? I'm SO disappointed that our cabins are “neutrals” with each other.

With love,
Cornelia of Script

To Dylan of Thriller,
I know we haven't talked in a while, but I just found out that our cabins were enemies with each other! I don't think we've talked since middle school, but I remember when you got me roped into Wings of Fire, that's still one of my favorite book series! So, how's Thriller going? I heard there's like an “ocean” theme, but I'm afraid I don't know much about it. Have you seen any cool animals? What's your favorite one? My favorite ocean animal is a manatee, they're so loveable and gentle- have you seen one of them yet? Let me know how everything's going!

From,
Cornelia of Script

For Gale of Poetry,
Happy birthday! I was so excited to hear you joined SWC (even though you're enemies with my cabin.) How do you like it so far? I can't believe that I've been trying to convince you to join for YEARS and now you finally do! I'm in the 1770's currently, what era are you in? I'm currently in Script right now, and the theme is Hamilton! I figured that you'd be excited to hear that.
I've sent you a gift ahead of time to celebrate your birthday. I don't know how long it takes to travel there, throughout several centuries, but I hope you receive it nonetheless.

With lots of birthday wishes,
Cornelia of Script

To Alex of Hi-Fi,
I've been researching the different eras that each of the SWC cabins are in, and I was wondering what era Hi-Fi was in. I'm in Script which is in the 1770's and I'm trying to figure out the average of where people are. I wrote to the Fan-Fi Time Traveling Agency about it, but they haven't replied yet. I don't know much about Hi-Fi, so you'll have to fill me in.

I THOUGHT I HAD ONE MORE DAY ON THE WEEKLY, BUT I DON'T SO I'M ENDING IT HERE. ;-;

violent-measures

It’s an icy November morning. The wind cuts through coats and blows leaves across the road. Orion shivers, tightening his scarf. He waits for the bus, hearing little of the chatter of passersby and the cars whizzing down the street. Though his gaze is focused on the concrete, his mind is occupied with what lies above him. The vast emptiness of space, populated with bright specks of light. One day, he would see them.
–

Jasper stalked through the empty woods, not really looking for anything or going anywhere. Black trunks, tall and imposing, surrounded him, boxed him imperfectly in. With blurred vision, he stumbled around a root. Had his glasses fallen off? No, those were tears—that streamed, warm and wet, down his cheeks. It was hard to be more terrified, and it was hard to care less about that fear. All Jasper needed to do, all he wanted to do, was to rush back—rush back and find his brother—but he knew that he was gone. Jasper tripped over a root and fell, possibly scraping his hands. There was a raw, sharp feeling of pain. But he paid it no mind. A rustle of leaves sounded behind him. With a jerk, Jasper jumped to his feet, the terror rushing upon him fully, seizing him in fearsome claws.
“No, no, no—,” Jasper wiped the tears from his eyes, straining to see.
Another rustle, rustle.
Jasper took a step back, heart beating furiously.
For a terrible second there was a pause—
A blur of orange and white.
Jasper yelped and stumbled backwards, his back hitting a tree trunk. The air left his lungs. “Umph.”
Some strange animal, standing on four legs with its head cocked to the side, stared up at Jasper.
Three eyes stared up at Jasper.
Another pause held reign over the woods, no one daring to break the silence.
A big tongue lolled out of the creature’s mouth. Jasper could have sworn it was smiling at him.
Smiling.
And, for some inexplicable reason, Jasper found himself smiling softly back.
–

The two moved along to music that only they could hear, softly changing from one position to the next. Their figures intertwined. Forming a single silhouette against the night sky, breaking up the pattern of stars. For once, he didn’t care that they were obscured. As he danced to the music in his head—or perhaps in his heart.
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puffyfish

daily - flash fiction
First story-119 words, second story-197 words, third story-68 words (384 words)

The old, dying bird gilded lightly through the gray-tinged skies, its eyes drooping down to look upon the ground that would soon be his home. He saw the sapling he had hatched in-now grown into a sprawling oak tree, stretching up into the clouds. He saw the river he had caught his first fish-now dried up, home to only worms and scavengers. As he began to drift down, he saw the nest where he had raised his own children-now barren, raising nothing but dust. And as his body petered out on the dry, dusty ground, he saw the spot where the bones of his own parents used to lay-now erased from all memory, nothing but empty dirt and ash.

The candle flickered, the tear of a boy whose loss still stung like a fresh wound falling onto the flame, but it did not extinguish, and the tears dropped down all the while.
The candle flickered, the last breath of a lament reaching across from the boy holding the picture, blowing the flame lightly, but it did not extinguish, and the boy sang all the while.
The candle flickered, specks of dust falling down from where the picture sat, untouched, while sounds of laughter drifted from the next room, and it soon extinguished, and the boy did not gaze upon it all the while.
The candle sat, covered in grime, dust, and old, dried, wax, abandoned and still in a forgotten room, and it was extinguished, while the man sat at a desk miles away and did not care all the while.
The candle fell, falling off the ancient pedestal and breaking into a thousand pieces, and it was long extinguished, and the old man reached out of his wheelchair to try to stop it, the weight of all that had happened finally coming down upon him, but he could not, and he cried all the while.

“Why are we here?” The child asked, innocent eyes beaming up from the grass where he lay. “Who made us?” And the mother smiled, reaching down to stroke his cheek, and in a soft voice began to speak…
Why are we here? The man asked. Whoever made us… why? He thought as he lay on the edge of the bed, shaking hands bringing the knife closer and closer…

phoceanic

first post of the nov 2022 session

Weekly I: 14 letters

To Adventure,

First and foremost, I’d like to greet you with a warm welcome as a fellow Spicy Mango Sauce Quarter member. To me, adventure is an exciting, wonderful roller coaster, a roller coaster that takes place in my imagination, because in no world would I want to go on an actual adventure where I have to scramble for resources as I barely cling onto survival and encounter near-death experiences. Oddly enough, I also think of the popular flash game “Run 3” where the “alien creatures” run through colorful tunnels while finding new tunnels along the way. The game includes cutscenes and backstory, and that’s adventure, isn’t it? All right, that’s it for now. See you later.

From a fellow Sci-Fi member,
phoceanic

To Bizarro-Fiction,

I’m going to be honest here, but until recently, I had no idea that Bizarro Fiction was an actual thing, or that bizarro was an actual word. To be fair, English has the most words out of any language, so I shouldn’t be too surprised. After doing some brief research about this unordinary genre, I discovered that this monstrosity of a genre may not be a good fit for me. It’s like taking science-fiction to ungodly levels. Kind of. Also, by looking at the images of book covers, it doesn’t seem like any of the books are relatively new at all. You know what they say, don’t judge a book by its cover, and that’s exactly what I did, but I say, whatever floats your boat. Anyway, that’s all I got for now, see you around.

From a fellow Sci-Fi member,
phoceanic

To Script,

Script is a genre I feel that is one of the more broader ones, because it could be a movie script, a play script, a video script, and each of those has their own subgenres as well. I also think about a long, hundred-page video script filled with monospace font and everything centered to the middle of the page. As much as it is writing, I think there’s an equal amount of speaking and memorization involved as well. Personally, I would not feel too comfortable writing any kind of script, due to the major differences to traditional writing that the dialogue and background information is quite separate. Anyhow, that’s all I got for how; see you around.

From a fellow Sci-Fi member,
phoceanic

To Fantasy,
Fantasy has always been at the top of my favorite genre ranking for a long time. There’s an endless amount of possibilities due to the imagination that fantasy is. The most original concept belongs to the world of fantasy. Plus, I think it’s the easiest genre to write in, because you can just let your mind flow onto the paper, and it doesn’t really even have to make sense! I’ve also always liked reading fantasy as well. The last thing I’d like to mention is that the fantasy genre is kind of a cheat code, because there are other types of fantasy I have to write letters to, and fantasy is composed of those subgenres, so whatever I write to the subgenres applies to fantasy as well. Well, that’s all I have to say for now, goodbye.

From a fellow Sci-Fi member,
phoceanic

To Dystopian,

I found myself reading more and more dystopian through my years of middle and high school. I feel like it’s a weird crossover of realistic-fiction and science-fiction, which it probably is. It takes place in a world that looks like humans have been living on it for too long, and it seems like we’ll end up in a dystopia several hundred years from now due to the amount of hate we have for some of each other. This is why dystopian’s opposite, utopian is not an actual book genre because it would be boring. That’s all I have to say for now, see you later!

From a fellow Sci-Fi member,
phoceanic

To Horror,

I have never watched a horror movie, and the only horror book I read was Bird Box, which I didn’t even know was labeled as a horror genre until a few months after I read it. It was scary, and I was reading it in the dark as well, but I hadn’t read a horror book previously, so I didn’t think it was a horror book. Bird Box is actually a good book though, although I doubt I’ll intentionally try to sample more horror books (or movies) in the future. I heard that Netflix’s adaptation of Bird Box isn’t very good, but that’s normal Netflix standards. Anyhow, that’s all I got for now, see you later!
From a fellow Sci-Fi member,
phoceanic

To Mystery,

Mystery, a genre that’s not all too far off from realistic-fiction, the only difference being that neither the reader nor the characters know what’s going on. I read a handful of mystery books, especially ones written by Stuart Gibbs in my elementary school years, and I have to admit, the plot rarely failed to keep me glued to the pages. Somehow, I eventually lost interest in it, and due to my stubbornness, I don’t really feel like making an attempt to go back to it. But things change, and I have a tendency to jump around genres every year or so, so who knows? That’s all I got for now, see you around.
From a fellow Sci-Fi member,
phoceanic

To Folklore,

Folklore seems to be a genre more about reading than it is writing, because in my opinion, when I think of the word folklore, I think of verbal stories, passed down from generation to generation. I guess you could write them down, but aren’t they more well-known for their “story around a campfire” trait? Or am I thinking of something else? One thing’s for sure, I can never imagine myself writing or reading folklore, partly because I simply don’t feel like trying. Yeah, I’m lazy, and that’s not going to change anytime soon. Anyway, that’s all I have to say for now, see you later.
From a fellow Sci-Fi member,
phoceanic

To Realistic-Fiction,

I feel like realistic-fiction is the “default” genre of book reading or writing. Arguably the easiest genre to read or write. Funnily enough, I’m not too comfortable with writing realistic-fiction, mostly due to the “realistic” part. That’s why, whenever I have to write realistic-fiction, I change up the names a bit, to take a little “realistic” away from the “realistic-fiction.” There’s also this big debate (well, in my mind, anyway) regarding if realistic-fiction is fiction. Yes, it is, because the events in the story are made up, but it gets confusing sometimes because of the “realistic” part. Not confusing at all, I know. Okay, I’m done talking for now, goodbye.
From a fellow Sci-Fi member,
phoceanic

To Thriller,

I think I saw a comment somewhere saying that the word thriller itself was being muted by Scratch, but I didn’t really want to verify that myself, because I was previously in some hot waters with the Scratch muting system. I guess the genre was too intense for Scratch itself. I’m not surprised. When I think of the word thriller, I think of roller coasters that can have the adjective of thrilling placed on them. A roller coaster, except you have absolutely no idea of what’s going to happen next. Side note: if the word thriller is actually blocked, use capital I’s instead of l’s, and there’s basically no difference. That’s all I have for now, peace.

From a fellow Sci-Fi member,
phoceanic

To Non-Fiction,

Ah, non-fiction, a genre that I typically never write or read outside of school. Don’t get me wrong, I like reading an interesting fact or two, but when you’re forced to read boatloads of it at a time for school, you don’t really want to read it for fun. The same goes for writing. Writing non-fiction doesn’t even seem fun anyway. That could be because I don’t like trying new things, and who’s going to make me try to try new things when I don’t want to? Never say never, I guess. Well, that’s all I got for you, see you around! Maybe.

From a fellow Sci-Fi member,
phoceanic

To Poetry,

Poetry is a genre that is always involved in language arts classes time and time again. Luckily, I haven’t needed to write a piece of poetry, more so just analyze them, which isn’t much more fun either. No offense, it’s just that I have a great amount of difficulty interpreting poetry, not to mention the difficulty I have trying to start to write one. I feel like it just comes natural to some people. They’re built differently. To be fair, I’ve had a lot of trouble trying to write in any genre, so there’s that. Anyway, that’s all I have to say, peace.

From a fellow Sci-Fi member,
phoceanic

To Historical-Fiction,

I had the honor of being in the historical-fiction cabin during the July 2022 session of SWC. Shortly after I made my thousandth account, I stumbled upon the main studio on my “what’s happening” page. The Scratcher I followed that made it to my “what’s happening” page was permanently banned from Scratch a couple of months later. So, yeah, it was good while it lasted. Moving on, historical-fiction books are great, and I think they’re exciting to read, especially the WWII ones, but I have little-to-no experience writing them myself. Reading is easier than writing for me. Although I’m not in historical-fiction this time around, it was nice stumbling across you again.
From a fellow Sci-Fi member,
phoceanic

To Fanfiction,

By far the most written genre I personally have written about. Can you blame me? I used to read a lot, and in eighth grade, I booted up a fanfiction of Wings of Fire of my own. However, that — and several following attempts — quickly faded into oblivion due to lack of motivation, time, or both. I would get a sudden urge of motivation to write fanfiction, and it only took a couple of weeks for it all to fade away. Since my last attempt, it has been a measly three or so months that I had typed a single word onto my several-page document that was Flames of Phoenix. I don’t think I’ll revisit it again. Ah, well, I have such a love-hate relationship with you.

From a fellow Sci-Fi member,
phoceanic

unhinged_musings

Flash Fiction Daily

Note the titles, I somewhat tied them together thematically (it kinda just happened with the first two and I rolled with it)

Climbing Up Stairs

Thought after thought. Foot after foot. Step after step.
When you think about it, really think about it, it truly is a daunting task to climb the stairs.
These particular stairs causing me such grief are metal, and clang with every step against my hard, metal boots. I cringe at every sound, anxiety still strong in the back of my mind.
I tell myself that I’m supposed to be here. That I’m meant to be heard. But I keep thinking of the lie - lies - I’m going to tell, and that only makes me more on edge.
I look down at myself. I don't have arms and legs, they've been replaced by pure machine. I miss my organic ones, sometimes.
At the top of the stairs stands a woman in a long black skirt and pure white blouse. There is not a single wrinkle anywhere, nor is there any machine. She must have conformed quickly as a child.
“Yes?” she asks, her voice crisp and rigid.
“I’m ready to conform,” I say.
A symmetrical smile appears where there wasn’t one before. “Excellent. Follow me.”

Opening a Door

The door is old and worn. There used to be a pattern on the handle, but it’s worn off and it’s simply round, dull brass now. I trace what used to be there with my index finger, memories helping the motion.
The door itself is made of wood, its polish, and later paint slowly peeling off as the years go by. I remember when it was freshly painted.
How old am I?
I go to knock, but pause, considering what could be behind this door. Angry faces. Disappointed face. Tired faces. Sad faces.
…
No faces.
That thought sends a wave of panic through me, and almost on impulse I rap my knuckles on the door five times, in a familiar rhythm. Thump, thump, tha-thump, thump.
Behind the door are happy faces.

Walking Into a Room

There are five men sitting at the table, staring at me. Their beards are long and ragged, and so are their robes. They're trying to be wizard-ly, but they seem more pitiful than anything. Having sworn off magic, they’re just like everyone else.
I’m their equal. That sends a burst of confidence through me, and I step forward.
“I have a plan.”

theseventh-crow

Daily 8 (372 words)

Many years ago, a girl was born; and she lived, then she died.
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There was once a cat who was best friends with a mouse. They were not meant to tolerate each other, yet alone be the best of friends, and yet they were inseparable, doing everything together. They defied societal norms, and lived how they chose.
The cat was there the day the mouse was born and they had been joined at the whiskers ever since. They went through every stage of life together, and supported each other through the lows, lifting each other up through the highs.
Then came the fateful day that they were separated. The mouse had lived a long full life, but that was over now. The cat continued best it could, yet it was said by the other animals that the day the mouse died the cat did too. Perhaps they were right, because not long after the mouse’s passing, the cat took its final breath.
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I owned a dog once. His name was Cooper, and he was the best friend I ever had. I got him for my birthday when I was six years old, and from that day one he was the only friend I needed.
Cooper was a pest, but I loved him for it, because looking after him made me feel useful in a world that I was sure was designed to make me feel useless. I loved to take Cooper on long walks every day, and sometimes I would just rest my head on his fur, and talk
But then one day, a storm came and we were told to pack our bags and leave the area before something bad happened. I was only ten, but I understood enough to know that it would be the last time I saw Cooper. I had kicked and screamed, throwing tantrum after tantrum, until I eventually had to be dragged away from my only friend.
This summer my family moved back into the house where Cooper lived. I held a memorial for him in the back garden, but I still expect to see him at the door, whining to come in. I know I won’t see him again, but I miss him anyway.

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