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SWC Megathread || Nov. 2022
daily November 4
daily 4 +524 words
Google translated the lyrics of b!lood in the wine.
I was given a heart
Before I had a mind
Thirst for pleasure and war
We keep the hunger in us
I fell from the sky with grace
And life gave us a sweeter taste
You can drink, you can party
There is beauty in your animal
Flesh in fruit and blood in wine
Come and find a living baby
Come find love like a sinner
scream louder
Call it for those who may never know
“I'm not ashamed, mom”
“Can you break his chains?”
Scream, she's not a sinner, she's a lover
I was given a name
Before I had blood
As you were led to believe
Before God was created
Young years in your hands
And the grass burns in the promised lands
You can drink, you can party
There is beauty in your animal
Flesh in fruit and blood in wine
Come and find a living baby
Come find love like a sinner
scream louder
Call it for those who may never know
“I'm not ashamed, mom”
“Can you break his chains?”
Scream, she's not a sinner, she's a lover
We were given our hearts before our minds. Slowly woven into a creature called a human. Maybe that’s why we have no logical thoughts and fall in love and then cry committing stupid things. And then when we lose all we fought for we have a sudden thirst for hunger and war.
Like how I feel now. A servant girl paints my lip with a henna paste made from the trees outside my paper window. “You look beautiful,” She sighs with envy. I didn't reply and started through the glass mirror reflecting me. ‘Beautiful? Huh,’ She slides a gold chain around my neck. “Done,”
I stood up sliding the curtains and revealing myself. I’m a dancer. I scan through the crowd looking for a familiar face. He’s not there, Asrani where are you? When will you come back?“Come on girl, dance” A man complains at my silence. I breathe in as the music becomes part of me and I fall from the sky with grace. And life gave us a sweeter taste as I danced through the crowd. ‘ you can drink, you can feast at this party, it's not like tomorrow is a blessing.’ I smile, but it’s not a smile of happiness It’s a smile telling them how stupid we are, how we are destroying our minds and consider ourselves heroes. At least there is some beauty in your animal. The merchantmen who saw nothing of the war take bites of apples that are only for the rich. his mouth crushes through the flesh of the fruits pouring blood into the wine. I close my eyes letting my thoughts overwhelm the reality in front of me.
I remember I was a baby, a living one which is a blessing. Because most of us d!e before we open our eyes. When I grew older I remember loving and ki$$ing Asrani’s gentle face, finding love like a s!nner. And his parent wanted to hide me from his sight. He screamed loud for those who never knew him well that he wasn't ashamed of me being the daughter of a storyteller. “Can you break the chains of her?!” He fought and screamed she was not a sinner but a lover.
I was given a name, Stella before I was even given blood. As you were led to believe before gods of wars were created. Young years in your hands and then you made grass burns in the promised lands. You can drink, and you can feel there’s beauty in your animal. I could hear the crowd cheering me on as my feet ended their dance.
As I breathe out my mind shifted back to the reality I’m in this time a silver-haired male stood smiling there beside the exit of this house. His eyes glowed in mischief as they met mine. I found the living child inside of me glowing with excitement. I followed him out of the crowd running. “Asrani,” I muttered as I found him standing under the trees. His face was bruised but that didn't matter my love for him won’t ever overflow. He lowered and kissed my hands. “Estella, my stars.”
daily 4 +524 words
Google translated the lyrics of b!lood in the wine.
I was given a heart
Before I had a mind
Thirst for pleasure and war
We keep the hunger in us
I fell from the sky with grace
And life gave us a sweeter taste
You can drink, you can party
There is beauty in your animal
Flesh in fruit and blood in wine
Come and find a living baby
Come find love like a sinner
scream louder
Call it for those who may never know
“I'm not ashamed, mom”
“Can you break his chains?”
Scream, she's not a sinner, she's a lover
I was given a name
Before I had blood
As you were led to believe
Before God was created
Young years in your hands
And the grass burns in the promised lands
You can drink, you can party
There is beauty in your animal
Flesh in fruit and blood in wine
Come and find a living baby
Come find love like a sinner
scream louder
Call it for those who may never know
“I'm not ashamed, mom”
“Can you break his chains?”
Scream, she's not a sinner, she's a lover
We were given our hearts before our minds. Slowly woven into a creature called a human. Maybe that’s why we have no logical thoughts and fall in love and then cry committing stupid things. And then when we lose all we fought for we have a sudden thirst for hunger and war.
Like how I feel now. A servant girl paints my lip with a henna paste made from the trees outside my paper window. “You look beautiful,” She sighs with envy. I didn't reply and started through the glass mirror reflecting me. ‘Beautiful? Huh,’ She slides a gold chain around my neck. “Done,”
I stood up sliding the curtains and revealing myself. I’m a dancer. I scan through the crowd looking for a familiar face. He’s not there, Asrani where are you? When will you come back?“Come on girl, dance” A man complains at my silence. I breathe in as the music becomes part of me and I fall from the sky with grace. And life gave us a sweeter taste as I danced through the crowd. ‘ you can drink, you can feast at this party, it's not like tomorrow is a blessing.’ I smile, but it’s not a smile of happiness It’s a smile telling them how stupid we are, how we are destroying our minds and consider ourselves heroes. At least there is some beauty in your animal. The merchantmen who saw nothing of the war take bites of apples that are only for the rich. his mouth crushes through the flesh of the fruits pouring blood into the wine. I close my eyes letting my thoughts overwhelm the reality in front of me.
I remember I was a baby, a living one which is a blessing. Because most of us d!e before we open our eyes. When I grew older I remember loving and ki$$ing Asrani’s gentle face, finding love like a s!nner. And his parent wanted to hide me from his sight. He screamed loud for those who never knew him well that he wasn't ashamed of me being the daughter of a storyteller. “Can you break the chains of her?!” He fought and screamed she was not a sinner but a lover.
I was given a name, Stella before I was even given blood. As you were led to believe before gods of wars were created. Young years in your hands and then you made grass burns in the promised lands. You can drink, and you can feel there’s beauty in your animal. I could hear the crowd cheering me on as my feet ended their dance.
As I breathe out my mind shifted back to the reality I’m in this time a silver-haired male stood smiling there beside the exit of this house. His eyes glowed in mischief as they met mine. I found the living child inside of me glowing with excitement. I followed him out of the crowd running. “Asrani,” I muttered as I found him standing under the trees. His face was bruised but that didn't matter my love for him won’t ever overflow. He lowered and kissed my hands. “Estella, my stars.”
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100+ posts
SWC Megathread || Nov. 2022
Izzy's Dailies and Weeklies.
Daily: November 4th.
Google Translate lyrics.
Word Count: 283 words
Song: Stand By You, by Rachel Platten.
Original Lyrics
Even if we can't find heaven
I'm gonna stand by you
Even if we can't find heaven
I'll walk through hell with you
Love, you're not alone
'Cause I'm gonna stand by you
Translated:
If we can't find heaven, I'm there for you, even if we can't find heaven, I'm going to hell of love with you, you're not just because I'm there for you.
Alicia and I had always had a strong relationship. We were two powerful women ready to take on the world. Our friendship was a powerful aura that kept both of us intact. Alicia was the right friend for me, and I was the right friend for her. We were bound together, and I thought it would never change, but I was wrong.
You see, Alicia is a daughter of an outlaw, a criminal, and she walks in his ways no matter how hard I try to guide her away from it. One day, Alicia tried to steal some watches and I came with her.
“Alicia, why are you doing this?” I asked, between a sob. Seeing Alicia retort to a life of crime made me very sorrowful, because she was my best friend, and we were bound for life, but she still reverted to her old ways.
“I told you, Kate, I need money…” Alicia stated matter-of-factly.
“But you can always live with me!” I tried to reason with her, the tears unheeded on my cheeks.
“Kate, you can help me by being my accomplice, okay?” Alicia asked, a little bit annoyed.
I nodded, even if things could never be perfect, I would always be there for her.
Alicia went and hijacked the watches and gave them to me, and I consented because we were bound for life. However, the police showed up and Alicia ran away. I guess the bounding together was only on my end.
I was brought to jail, and had to serve three years. I went to a hell because of love, and Alicia wasn’t with me. However, when I got out, I would still be there for her.
Daily: November 5th
Message in a bottle
Word count: 355 words.
The year is 1925, and Annabelle Carter ran off to be an actress on Broadway without telling anyone. Her best friend John Hartwell sends her this message in a bottle in hopes that it will find Annabelle and bring her back to him.
My Dear Friend,
I know we left off on the wrong foot Annabelle, and I am very sorry. I did not mean to make you feel that way, and I want you to know that my heart aches for you every single day. Not a day goes by when I don’t think of you. It drains my soul that you left, and all just because of a misunderstanding. I have no idea in the world where you are my dear Annabelle. I have heard legends that if you put a message in a bottle and chuck it towards the sea that the message will find the person you meant it for, and I usually don’t believe in those sorts of things, but I am trying it. I am trying anything that may reconnect me to you, my dear Annabelle. There is not a day that goes by when I am not haunted by your glowing smile and your cheerful laugh. I long to see and hear those things again. I long to gaze into your icy blue eyes filled with so much character once again. I miss you my Annabelle, and my heart aches for you. Life is not worth living without you. If you do find this, return a message to me, so I can know for sure. Hey, I know that my getting it back is a long shot, but if this message somehow makes its way to you, I know anything is possible. I know that there are many miles that separate us, but I know anything is possible. I don’t want to force you into anything my dear Annabelle, but if you get this, would you consider finding me? Not a day goes by where I don’t ache for you as I have already said. One more thing before I finish off my dear Annabelle, I want you to know that I loved you from the moment I set eyes on you. You don’t ever have to return my feelings, but I would rather let you know than die without you knowing how I really felt…
With all my love,
John.
November 16th (208 words)
Colors as abstract ideas.
Feelings:
Can colors describe how you feel?
I learned that they can.
When I loved him,
My heartfelt pink with affection,
My cheeks were pink with blush.
When I lost him,
I felt the deepest dome of sadness,
Which also coincidentally made me feel blue.
When she was with him,
I felt envious to the bottom of my soul.
I felt green.
When I was all alone,
I felt lonely and dejected.
I felt grey.
When my heart healed,
I felt white.
Restored to romantic purity and happiness.
I felt white.
When I found him,
I felt passionate, exuberant, and excited.
I felt red.
Stages of Life:
When I was a kid,
I was pure and innocent.
I was pink, the color of leaves blooming in the spring.
Now, I’m green, I have subsided and lived, and I am happy.
Time passes by ever so fast, and my leaves darken green,
As I get older and experience more things.
I am now in the autumn of my life,
I am orange with age, wisdom, and experience.
That childhood pinkness and that young adult green are no more.
I am orange with age and blue with nostalgia.
I miss the good old days when I was just a pink blossom,
Ignorant and unknowing.
Weeklies:
Weekly 1:
Writing letters to people staying at SWC Cabins.
Word Count: 1556
Script: (Word count: 126)
Dear Maddie,
How is life at Script? According to what you have said in your previous letters, it is pretty easy to assume that it’s a chaotic drama club, but I don’t want to judge based of presumptions. At Fantasy, things are pretty nice. We get to look at mythical creatures such as unicorns and dragons, we also get to practice are magical abilities. Are things at Script sort of like that? Are you supposed to act out a script the entire time you’re at script count. It could just be me but that sounds scary, being controlled for two months in all that you say. But I hear that it is fun, so I hope you are having a good time.
All the best,
Izzy
Folklore: (117 words)
Dear Adam,
How is life at Folklore? Fantasy is pretty chaotic, yesterday I had to ride a dragon while somebody casted a spell on me. That was very interesting and very scary at the same time… Enough about me, how is folklore? I heard that you all sit around the fire and tell legends every night. Is it just me, or does that sounds spooky awesome! I bet it is, and I bet you are having a fun time. What kind of legends are you telling around the campfire? I bet whatever they are that they are interesting. I would really like to know though, and I bet you are having fun with that tradition.
Sincerely,
Izzy.
Dystopian: (110 words)
Dear Kelly,
How is it like being trapped in a world that is disguised as perfect but in reality, is not? It sounds pretty scary if you ask me, and you have to endure it for two whole months! I’m sorry you have to endure it Kelly, I really am. But maybe you’ll never take your freedom for granted again after leaving the Dystopian camp, I guess that’s a good thing. At Fantasy, we are learning magic, so that’s pretty cool. I wish you could be learning magic too, but I guess that the Dystopian camp teaches you some pretty good life lessons as well.
I wish you well,
Izzy.
Realistic-Fiction: (106 words)
Dear Dan,
I imagine that your camp is pretty boring. I mean you are just simulating every day life at your camp and I personally think that Realistic-Fiction is a very boring camp. I can also see why you would like it though, simulating real life without actually having to experience it is pretty cool, but it still doesn’t beat the wonders of living in a Fantasyland for basically two months. At Fantasy, we are learning about magic, but at Realistic-Fiction, you are probably just learning about real life… I still hope you are having fun, and that you are surviving summer camp.
Your Friend,
Izzy.
Mystery: (110 words)
Dear Kate,
I think that your camp sounds very interesting! You are basically solving a Mystery the two months that you are at camp, and I think that’s very cool. Here at Fantasy, we are learning about magic, and its pretty exciting, but your experience sounds ten times as exciting, and I am very happy for you that you got into Mystery. Tell me more about it, what Mystery are you solving? Are your surroundings mysterious. Is everything around you and the people around you also mysterious? That would be interesting to know, and I am sure that you are having a good time at Mystery.
Unit next time,
Izzy.
Non-Fiction: (109 words)
Dear Jerry,
I hear that you are in the most boring cabin of all. Dan is in a cabin that simulates real life, but you literally are in real life. To me, that sounds boring but I could be wrong. How does the non-fiction cabin work? Do you read History books, and write editorials, or are you just basically living a real life? The history books and editorials sound at least a little bit more interesting. At Fantasy, we are enjoying learning about magic, and I wish you could be having fun with magic as well. However, I hope you are having fun in your situation anyway.
Sincerely,
Izzy.
Science-Fiction: (108 words)
Dear Alice,
Now, this sounds cool! How is life in a camp that has many inventions that haven’t even been invented yet? I bet it is fun, and I hope you are having fun. What kind of things do you do? Do you test inventions like holograms and teleportation? Or are you on a planet of some kind living life there because of technology? Either sounds very cool, and I hope you are having fun. At Fantasy we are having fun, we are learning about magic. However, science fiction sounds just as fun as magic so I hope you are having a good time.
All the best,
Izzy
Poetry: (101 words)
Dear Bill,
How is life at Poetry? I bet it is pretty interesting if you have to use personification, onomatopoeias, and rhyme schemes every time you talk. Is that how it is, or am I mistaken? Do you just read poetry all the time, or are you talking literally poems? I hope it’s the latter because that is pretty cool, and I would never want you to stop talking in poems to me. Life at Fantasy is well, we are learning about magic, but I bet that not even magic is as interesting as talking in poetry.
Until next time,
Izzy.
Fan-Fiction: (101 words)
Dear Amy,
Fan fiction sounds like it is super cool! Do you literally get to hang out with fictional characters in their realms? If so, that is awesome, and I want you to tell me about your experiences after these two months. Whom have you met so far? Is anyone interesting or exciting? Where have you been hanging out so far? Is anywhere interesting or exciting? Please tell me because I would love to know. At Fantasy we are learning about magic, but in Fan-Fiction you can literally meet Harry Potter and visit Hogwarts. Now, that’s pretty cool!
Your Friend,
Izzy.
Horror: (113 words)
Dear Ted,
How is life at Horror? I bet it is pretty scary, isn’t it? Do you have to run away from monsters or hang out in a haunted house? Please tell me what life consists of at Horror, but please don’t go into too much detail, because I don’t think I’d be able to take that! I hope you are well and are surviving the mess that is Horror camp. Fantasy is going well, we are learning about magic and mythical beings, so that is actually pretty cool. I hope things are going well for you, that you are doing okay, and are having fun despite your situation.
All the best,
Izzy.
Historical-Fiction: (112 words)
Dear Emma,
What is it like living in a fictionalized version of history? It must be pretty cool. Are you basically existing in history but as fictional characters, or are you living as fictional versions of history? What exactly is it like? I would like to know. In Fantasy, we are learning about magic, but this sounds really cool, living in History. I think you might be one of the luckiest people in our friend group Emma. Your cabin sounds like it would be a blast, a little scary but a blast. I hope you are having a fun time, and I would be happy to hear about your experiences.
Sincerely,
Izzy.
Adventure: (104 words)
Dear John,
This sounds really fun! Are you living in an adventure and just going on adventures every day? What kind of Adventures do you have? Are you on a pirate ship, or are you walking through the wilderness looking for something? Either option sounds really fun, and you are really lucky to be in Adventure. I’m in Fantasy and we are learning magic and mythical creatures but this sounds really cool as well. I hope you are having fun, and that the adventures aren’t too risky. I’m sure they are not. I would love to hear about your experiences.
All the best,
Izzy.
Thriller: (107 words)
Dear Sophie,
Are you getting the thrill of your life? This sounds very interesting but somewhat scary like Horror. I hope you are having fun at Thriller. Fantasy is about learning magic. Tell me, what is it like, do you do things that would give you an adrenaline rush, is what you do very suspenseful? Or is it more like Horror, like is it very scary? I would hope that it was the suspenseful one because I am a freak when it comes to scary. Scary stuff really scares me. Well, I hope you are doing well, and that you are having fun.
Until next time,
Izzy.
Bizarro-Fiction: (118 words)
Dear Joey,
Now, this just sounds weird. What exactly is bizarro fiction? I don’t really know; can you tell me? What do you do? I heard that bizarro fiction is very weird and satirical. Is that all you do, be weird and satirical? I also heard that it is entertaining. So, do you just be weird and satirical and that entertains people or something? It sounds weird but very cool. In Fantasy, we are learning about magic, but that is definitely not as weird as this. Please tell me if this is wrong and if its something different that you are doing but I think I’m right. I would love to hear about your experiences.
Your Friend,
Izzy.
Daily: November 4th.
Google Translate lyrics.
Word Count: 283 words
Song: Stand By You, by Rachel Platten.
Original Lyrics
Even if we can't find heaven
I'm gonna stand by you
Even if we can't find heaven
I'll walk through hell with you
Love, you're not alone
'Cause I'm gonna stand by you
Translated:
If we can't find heaven, I'm there for you, even if we can't find heaven, I'm going to hell of love with you, you're not just because I'm there for you.
Alicia and I had always had a strong relationship. We were two powerful women ready to take on the world. Our friendship was a powerful aura that kept both of us intact. Alicia was the right friend for me, and I was the right friend for her. We were bound together, and I thought it would never change, but I was wrong.
You see, Alicia is a daughter of an outlaw, a criminal, and she walks in his ways no matter how hard I try to guide her away from it. One day, Alicia tried to steal some watches and I came with her.
“Alicia, why are you doing this?” I asked, between a sob. Seeing Alicia retort to a life of crime made me very sorrowful, because she was my best friend, and we were bound for life, but she still reverted to her old ways.
“I told you, Kate, I need money…” Alicia stated matter-of-factly.
“But you can always live with me!” I tried to reason with her, the tears unheeded on my cheeks.
“Kate, you can help me by being my accomplice, okay?” Alicia asked, a little bit annoyed.
I nodded, even if things could never be perfect, I would always be there for her.
Alicia went and hijacked the watches and gave them to me, and I consented because we were bound for life. However, the police showed up and Alicia ran away. I guess the bounding together was only on my end.
I was brought to jail, and had to serve three years. I went to a hell because of love, and Alicia wasn’t with me. However, when I got out, I would still be there for her.
Daily: November 5th
Message in a bottle
Word count: 355 words.
The year is 1925, and Annabelle Carter ran off to be an actress on Broadway without telling anyone. Her best friend John Hartwell sends her this message in a bottle in hopes that it will find Annabelle and bring her back to him.
My Dear Friend,
I know we left off on the wrong foot Annabelle, and I am very sorry. I did not mean to make you feel that way, and I want you to know that my heart aches for you every single day. Not a day goes by when I don’t think of you. It drains my soul that you left, and all just because of a misunderstanding. I have no idea in the world where you are my dear Annabelle. I have heard legends that if you put a message in a bottle and chuck it towards the sea that the message will find the person you meant it for, and I usually don’t believe in those sorts of things, but I am trying it. I am trying anything that may reconnect me to you, my dear Annabelle. There is not a day that goes by when I am not haunted by your glowing smile and your cheerful laugh. I long to see and hear those things again. I long to gaze into your icy blue eyes filled with so much character once again. I miss you my Annabelle, and my heart aches for you. Life is not worth living without you. If you do find this, return a message to me, so I can know for sure. Hey, I know that my getting it back is a long shot, but if this message somehow makes its way to you, I know anything is possible. I know that there are many miles that separate us, but I know anything is possible. I don’t want to force you into anything my dear Annabelle, but if you get this, would you consider finding me? Not a day goes by where I don’t ache for you as I have already said. One more thing before I finish off my dear Annabelle, I want you to know that I loved you from the moment I set eyes on you. You don’t ever have to return my feelings, but I would rather let you know than die without you knowing how I really felt…
With all my love,
John.
November 16th (208 words)
Colors as abstract ideas.
Feelings:
Can colors describe how you feel?
I learned that they can.
When I loved him,
My heartfelt pink with affection,
My cheeks were pink with blush.
When I lost him,
I felt the deepest dome of sadness,
Which also coincidentally made me feel blue.
When she was with him,
I felt envious to the bottom of my soul.
I felt green.
When I was all alone,
I felt lonely and dejected.
I felt grey.
When my heart healed,
I felt white.
Restored to romantic purity and happiness.
I felt white.
When I found him,
I felt passionate, exuberant, and excited.
I felt red.
Stages of Life:
When I was a kid,
I was pure and innocent.
I was pink, the color of leaves blooming in the spring.
Now, I’m green, I have subsided and lived, and I am happy.
Time passes by ever so fast, and my leaves darken green,
As I get older and experience more things.
I am now in the autumn of my life,
I am orange with age, wisdom, and experience.
That childhood pinkness and that young adult green are no more.
I am orange with age and blue with nostalgia.
I miss the good old days when I was just a pink blossom,
Ignorant and unknowing.
Weeklies:
Weekly 1:
Writing letters to people staying at SWC Cabins.
Word Count: 1556
Script: (Word count: 126)
Dear Maddie,
How is life at Script? According to what you have said in your previous letters, it is pretty easy to assume that it’s a chaotic drama club, but I don’t want to judge based of presumptions. At Fantasy, things are pretty nice. We get to look at mythical creatures such as unicorns and dragons, we also get to practice are magical abilities. Are things at Script sort of like that? Are you supposed to act out a script the entire time you’re at script count. It could just be me but that sounds scary, being controlled for two months in all that you say. But I hear that it is fun, so I hope you are having a good time.
All the best,
Izzy
Folklore: (117 words)
Dear Adam,
How is life at Folklore? Fantasy is pretty chaotic, yesterday I had to ride a dragon while somebody casted a spell on me. That was very interesting and very scary at the same time… Enough about me, how is folklore? I heard that you all sit around the fire and tell legends every night. Is it just me, or does that sounds spooky awesome! I bet it is, and I bet you are having a fun time. What kind of legends are you telling around the campfire? I bet whatever they are that they are interesting. I would really like to know though, and I bet you are having fun with that tradition.
Sincerely,
Izzy.
Dystopian: (110 words)
Dear Kelly,
How is it like being trapped in a world that is disguised as perfect but in reality, is not? It sounds pretty scary if you ask me, and you have to endure it for two whole months! I’m sorry you have to endure it Kelly, I really am. But maybe you’ll never take your freedom for granted again after leaving the Dystopian camp, I guess that’s a good thing. At Fantasy, we are learning magic, so that’s pretty cool. I wish you could be learning magic too, but I guess that the Dystopian camp teaches you some pretty good life lessons as well.
I wish you well,
Izzy.
Realistic-Fiction: (106 words)
Dear Dan,
I imagine that your camp is pretty boring. I mean you are just simulating every day life at your camp and I personally think that Realistic-Fiction is a very boring camp. I can also see why you would like it though, simulating real life without actually having to experience it is pretty cool, but it still doesn’t beat the wonders of living in a Fantasyland for basically two months. At Fantasy, we are learning about magic, but at Realistic-Fiction, you are probably just learning about real life… I still hope you are having fun, and that you are surviving summer camp.
Your Friend,
Izzy.
Mystery: (110 words)
Dear Kate,
I think that your camp sounds very interesting! You are basically solving a Mystery the two months that you are at camp, and I think that’s very cool. Here at Fantasy, we are learning about magic, and its pretty exciting, but your experience sounds ten times as exciting, and I am very happy for you that you got into Mystery. Tell me more about it, what Mystery are you solving? Are your surroundings mysterious. Is everything around you and the people around you also mysterious? That would be interesting to know, and I am sure that you are having a good time at Mystery.
Unit next time,
Izzy.
Non-Fiction: (109 words)
Dear Jerry,
I hear that you are in the most boring cabin of all. Dan is in a cabin that simulates real life, but you literally are in real life. To me, that sounds boring but I could be wrong. How does the non-fiction cabin work? Do you read History books, and write editorials, or are you just basically living a real life? The history books and editorials sound at least a little bit more interesting. At Fantasy, we are enjoying learning about magic, and I wish you could be having fun with magic as well. However, I hope you are having fun in your situation anyway.
Sincerely,
Izzy.
Science-Fiction: (108 words)
Dear Alice,
Now, this sounds cool! How is life in a camp that has many inventions that haven’t even been invented yet? I bet it is fun, and I hope you are having fun. What kind of things do you do? Do you test inventions like holograms and teleportation? Or are you on a planet of some kind living life there because of technology? Either sounds very cool, and I hope you are having fun. At Fantasy we are having fun, we are learning about magic. However, science fiction sounds just as fun as magic so I hope you are having a good time.
All the best,
Izzy
Poetry: (101 words)
Dear Bill,
How is life at Poetry? I bet it is pretty interesting if you have to use personification, onomatopoeias, and rhyme schemes every time you talk. Is that how it is, or am I mistaken? Do you just read poetry all the time, or are you talking literally poems? I hope it’s the latter because that is pretty cool, and I would never want you to stop talking in poems to me. Life at Fantasy is well, we are learning about magic, but I bet that not even magic is as interesting as talking in poetry.
Until next time,
Izzy.
Fan-Fiction: (101 words)
Dear Amy,
Fan fiction sounds like it is super cool! Do you literally get to hang out with fictional characters in their realms? If so, that is awesome, and I want you to tell me about your experiences after these two months. Whom have you met so far? Is anyone interesting or exciting? Where have you been hanging out so far? Is anywhere interesting or exciting? Please tell me because I would love to know. At Fantasy we are learning about magic, but in Fan-Fiction you can literally meet Harry Potter and visit Hogwarts. Now, that’s pretty cool!
Your Friend,
Izzy.
Horror: (113 words)
Dear Ted,
How is life at Horror? I bet it is pretty scary, isn’t it? Do you have to run away from monsters or hang out in a haunted house? Please tell me what life consists of at Horror, but please don’t go into too much detail, because I don’t think I’d be able to take that! I hope you are well and are surviving the mess that is Horror camp. Fantasy is going well, we are learning about magic and mythical beings, so that is actually pretty cool. I hope things are going well for you, that you are doing okay, and are having fun despite your situation.
All the best,
Izzy.
Historical-Fiction: (112 words)
Dear Emma,
What is it like living in a fictionalized version of history? It must be pretty cool. Are you basically existing in history but as fictional characters, or are you living as fictional versions of history? What exactly is it like? I would like to know. In Fantasy, we are learning about magic, but this sounds really cool, living in History. I think you might be one of the luckiest people in our friend group Emma. Your cabin sounds like it would be a blast, a little scary but a blast. I hope you are having a fun time, and I would be happy to hear about your experiences.
Sincerely,
Izzy.
Adventure: (104 words)
Dear John,
This sounds really fun! Are you living in an adventure and just going on adventures every day? What kind of Adventures do you have? Are you on a pirate ship, or are you walking through the wilderness looking for something? Either option sounds really fun, and you are really lucky to be in Adventure. I’m in Fantasy and we are learning magic and mythical creatures but this sounds really cool as well. I hope you are having fun, and that the adventures aren’t too risky. I’m sure they are not. I would love to hear about your experiences.
All the best,
Izzy.
Thriller: (107 words)
Dear Sophie,
Are you getting the thrill of your life? This sounds very interesting but somewhat scary like Horror. I hope you are having fun at Thriller. Fantasy is about learning magic. Tell me, what is it like, do you do things that would give you an adrenaline rush, is what you do very suspenseful? Or is it more like Horror, like is it very scary? I would hope that it was the suspenseful one because I am a freak when it comes to scary. Scary stuff really scares me. Well, I hope you are doing well, and that you are having fun.
Until next time,
Izzy.
Bizarro-Fiction: (118 words)
Dear Joey,
Now, this just sounds weird. What exactly is bizarro fiction? I don’t really know; can you tell me? What do you do? I heard that bizarro fiction is very weird and satirical. Is that all you do, be weird and satirical? I also heard that it is entertaining. So, do you just be weird and satirical and that entertains people or something? It sounds weird but very cool. In Fantasy, we are learning about magic, but that is definitely not as weird as this. Please tell me if this is wrong and if its something different that you are doing but I think I’m right. I would love to hear about your experiences.
Your Friend,
Izzy.
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235 words
Original Lyrics (Portion of Mr. Blue Sky by Electric Light Orchestra):
Sun is shinin' in the sky
There ain't a cloud in sight
It's stopped rainin' everybody's in the play
And don't you know
It's a beautiful new day, hey hey
Runnin' down the avenue
See how the sun shines brightly in the city
On the streets where once was pity
After being translated:
the sun in the sky
there are no clouds
It’s not raining, everyone’s playing
You don't know
New day training
run on the road
Watch the sunset over the city
on a deserted road
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Story:
He looked up at blazing sun. The past few days it had been cloudy, but today not a single cloud could be seen. He checked his backpack for water. There was some water in a large metal water bottle. He took a sip, then another, and another. He had to remember to save his water; he didn’t know when the next stop was.
As he walked down the sand covered road, he came across a small town. From a distance he could see small figures capering down the streets. They looked so joyful. He wiped the sweat off of his forehead. His sight was getting blurry. He’d been hiking for days now. He started making his way down to the village. It took him ten minutes to walk down and up the sand dunes to get to the town. After all, this was his training. He worked for a company that tested hiking trails. The company offered a companion for him but he refused. Now he’s regretting his past self’s decision.
When he got to the village there was no one there. He explored the village. Still, there was no one there. He decided to give up with disappointment. It was getting late. To reward himself of his accomplishments of the day, he watched the sunset. It was the most beautiful sunset he’d experienced in his life. And then and there he peacefully fell asleep.
235 words
Copy and paste a song into Google Translate, and translate it into different languages until the lyrics are completely different. Then write a story based off it! 200 words for 200 points, no evidence required.
Original Lyrics (Portion of Mr. Blue Sky by Electric Light Orchestra):
Sun is shinin' in the sky
There ain't a cloud in sight
It's stopped rainin' everybody's in the play
And don't you know
It's a beautiful new day, hey hey
Runnin' down the avenue
See how the sun shines brightly in the city
On the streets where once was pity
After being translated:
the sun in the sky
there are no clouds
It’s not raining, everyone’s playing
You don't know
New day training
run on the road
Watch the sunset over the city
on a deserted road
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Story:
He looked up at blazing sun. The past few days it had been cloudy, but today not a single cloud could be seen. He checked his backpack for water. There was some water in a large metal water bottle. He took a sip, then another, and another. He had to remember to save his water; he didn’t know when the next stop was.
As he walked down the sand covered road, he came across a small town. From a distance he could see small figures capering down the streets. They looked so joyful. He wiped the sweat off of his forehead. His sight was getting blurry. He’d been hiking for days now. He started making his way down to the village. It took him ten minutes to walk down and up the sand dunes to get to the town. After all, this was his training. He worked for a company that tested hiking trails. The company offered a companion for him but he refused. Now he’s regretting his past self’s decision.
When he got to the village there was no one there. He explored the village. Still, there was no one there. He decided to give up with disappointment. It was getting late. To reward himself of his accomplishments of the day, he watched the sunset. It was the most beautiful sunset he’d experienced in his life. And then and there he peacefully fell asleep.
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Weekly 1-WIP
This is a mess bc I was trying to submit it on time but there was like legit 2 minutes left so I couldn’t organize it and I’m not gonna try to. So it’s just gonna stay like this forever
Also the word count is not accurate I gave up on them
Horror: 117/100
Fantasy: 100/100
Script: 118/100
Poetry: 132/100
Dystopian: 143/100 (Not counting the quote- taken from Dystopian Storyline)
Thriller: 119/100
Mystery: 128/100
Bi-Fi: 0/100
Non-Fi: 105/100
Sci-fi: 0/100
Adventure: 100/100
Folklore: 106/100
Hi-Fi: 107/100
Real-Fi: 114/100
Dear folklore,
You recently went to that forest behind your house like you always do, but today you didn’t come back. Did you get stuck in that village you always talk about? I never thought that was real honestly. I thought you were lying. I guess not. If it is real what it like? Is it fun? I remember you describing it as really hilly and beautiful but how’s the food? I’ve been on food a lot recently. I’d love for you to bring some to share! I’d also love if you would take me down those forest trails behind your house!
From your friend,
Fan-Fi
- Hi Fi- 107
Dear Historical Fiction a.k.a Hi-Fi,
I was watching the news the other day and on it guess what I saw. I saw that you are wanted. You apparently joined a team of train robbers. Why is everyone on trains? Okay so, I’m not encouraging you to rob trains but if you are going to rob something at least my it good. Don’t be on the news. Make it sneaky. Also how did you even find a place the still acted like the Wild West? I didn’t think that even existed anymore. But I guess you history geek self made it possible.
Love you slightly concerned friend,
Fan-Fi
- Real Fi- 114
Dear Real-Fi,
I heard you got went on a vacation too. Everyone’s been going on them. Mystery is, Fantasy moved, Dystopian moved, unrelated but I pretty sure Horror like just disappeared. Whatever. How’s the inn you’re staying at? What would you rate it out of five stars? Nothings /off/ right? Just wondering. But really is the inn good quality? What it look like? Most importantly, how’s the food there? It better be good. I heard too that you picked this inn at random so you wouldn’t even be able to look at the ratings! It’s also really cold where you are right now so I hope it has heaters.
Hoping you safe travels,
Fan-Fi
Dear adventure,
Have you ever pondered the fact that you started the biggest trend of kings and queens stories? To all the little children out there you are an inspiration. That’s really bizarre to think about. How’s it like being a queen or a king or a duke? Do you ride horses all day? Do you attend royal banquets? How’s the war going. I heard you were in one and I praying that you are making it through. I’ve sent you some amazing bread from Naan-Fi just in case you need it.
Best of luck in your war,
Fan Fi
Dear Non Fiction or better known as Naan Fiction,
I would like some bread from you. It’d be amazing if you’d give me some to give to Adventure. They’re in a war after all. That’s not the point, sorry. I wrote you this letter to tell you how much I love you little store! I love think pinks and browns. So aesthetically pleasing! I bet you the taste of the bread is the same! It looks so beautifully seasoned. My mouth is drooling just thinking about it. So can you please just let me in? I’d love to have a try!
Your not-so-spiteful enemy,
Fan-Fi
Dear Bizarro Fiction,
I heard you got stuck in a movie theatre. That must have been so fun. I don’t know how this letter will get to you if you can exit and no one can come in. I’d love to visit that theatre some time. It’s be lots of fun! I’d love to watch the new movie that’s coming out! I forgot what it’s called. Too bad. What’s you favorite movie? What about the best movie you’ve watched in theatre? Mine would be any sort of 3-D movie. Though they make my head hurt, I love them.
With love,
Fan Fi
Dear Sci-Fi,
How’s it like getting stuck in a simulation? I heard you got stuck and that must suck. I
This is a mess bc I was trying to submit it on time but there was like legit 2 minutes left so I couldn’t organize it and I’m not gonna try to. So it’s just gonna stay like this forever
Also the word count is not accurate I gave up on them
Horror: 117/100
Fantasy: 100/100
Script: 118/100
Poetry: 132/100
Dystopian: 143/100 (Not counting the quote- taken from Dystopian Storyline)
Thriller: 119/100
Mystery: 128/100
Bi-Fi: 0/100
Non-Fi: 105/100
Sci-fi: 0/100
Adventure: 100/100
Folklore: 106/100
Hi-Fi: 107/100
Real-Fi: 114/100
Dear Horror,
Ever since you went to go explore that graveyard down on Firefly Lane you haven’t spoke to me. Im starting to question if you’re even still alive. Not that I care. I’m just wondering for my own sanity. So I don’t stay up all night. Anyways, recently you started becoming all edgy and stuff. Are you okay? You were never like that before. Last time I saw you you were always in arcades. Like OBSESSED with them. Did the murder have an affect on you? I don’t care but Non-Fi asked me to ask you like they are not your ally. Please respond in a timely manner.
Your, maybe, every so slightly caring, enemy,
Fan-Fi
Dear Fantasy,
Everyone is saying that you recently left to another country. Is that true? You haven’t been texting so I decided to write you a letter because maybe you don’t have any service? Before you ditched us all, you said you were having dreams about dragons, mystical creatures, and sky bases. Does that have something to do with your absence? I know for Halloween you were planning to be a steampunk but I never saw you trick or treating. Everyone is wondering where you ran off to. You leave without even telling us where?
From your curious classmate,
Fan-Fi
Dear Script,
How’s it like getting sent back in time? I came to visit you but you didn’t recognize me and then kicked me out of your house :sobs: Am I that ugly?? That’s not the point. The reason why I’m writing to you is (because you KICKED ME OUT when I tried to ask you) if you ever make it back to 2022, if you would want to participate in the school’s production of Hamilton. I’d assume so because you are theatre kid but just making sure. Mrs. G wanted me to. She wanted you to play Alexander. Isn’t that just so exciting! But too bad you can’t xD
Love your not obedient servant (well classmate),
Fan-Fi
Dear folklore,
You recently went to that forest behind your house like you always do, but today you didn’t come back. Did you get stuck in that village you always talk about? I never thought that was real honestly. I thought you were lying. I guess not. If it is real what it like? Is it fun? I remember you describing it as really hilly and beautiful but how’s the food? I’ve been on food a lot recently. I’d love for you to bring some to share! I’d also love if you would take me down those forest trails behind your house!
From your friend,
Fan-Fi
Dear Poetry,
Which did you decide to join? Team Stanza, team Prose, or team Verse? I personally would join the Stanza. But my question is, how long will you be on Poetrisland? You are participating in a competition right? You better not be last. That’d be really sad. I know you love to right Poetry so I wrote you a short Haiku poem:
Poetry, Poetry
I made you mango cookies
Would you like to try?
Oh oopsie daisy, I wrote the first like with too many syllables. Does that bother you? Sorry not sorry! But I have a challenge for you. Since you told me you have been practicing your poetry writing skills I want you to reply to this letter as a poem! Good luck!
Love, your dear friend,
Fan-Fi :)
Dear Dystopian,
My dearest Sibling, sorry for responding kind of late. I’ve been busy. I’d love to visit you someday. Your home seems beautiful! With all the visible stars and constellations- you’d never be able to see that here in the city. You described it wonderfully. I love the use of adjectives. “Silver silky grass” that sounds wonderful. All the hills, the moon, the atmosphere just sound magical! Where even are you? You didn’t tell me. But it’s fineeeee. I’ll forgive you. Before I tell you about me I have a few ✨questions✨. First off all, wHy DiD yOu LeAvE wiThoUt teLLinG uS? Sorry MoThEr wanted to know. Secondly, have you ever considered visiting us? Like you’ve been so busy lately (according to you). Lastly, not a question, but you know your one of my favorite siblings right? You better.
Love, your 100% favorite sibling,
Fan-Fi
Dear Thriller,
How’s your exploration going? Have you found anything interesting? I hope you’re safe. I hope you listened to me when I said that that headlamp of yours was in bad shape and would turn off in the most worst of moment. I still don’t understand why you even took up the job. You don’t even like freezing cold waters. You normally only take up jobs with shallower waters and here you are in water that you can’t even see in. Mom is worried sick. Literally. She has a fever and she’s worried so much she’s checking the news every second of the day to see if something bad happened. Come home soon.
Love your worried sibling,
Fan-Fi
Dear Mystery,
I wish upon you safe travels. I apologize for not joining you. I know you wish to become closer to me but I am afraid that won’t happen, at least not anytime soon. I did slip a surprise in your bag though! I hope you’ll like it. I got it specially for you. You aren’t allergic to anything, right? Also, I heard you got a new fur coat. Where’d you get it from? I love it so much. One last thing, when you get back or when you receive this letter (which ever one is easier) I’d love for you to tell me all about the trip and train ride. I heard you were traveling on a higher class train. Fancy!
From your friendly neutral.
Fan-Fi
- Hi Fi- 107
Dear Historical Fiction a.k.a Hi-Fi,
I was watching the news the other day and on it guess what I saw. I saw that you are wanted. You apparently joined a team of train robbers. Why is everyone on trains? Okay so, I’m not encouraging you to rob trains but if you are going to rob something at least my it good. Don’t be on the news. Make it sneaky. Also how did you even find a place the still acted like the Wild West? I didn’t think that even existed anymore. But I guess you history geek self made it possible.
Love you slightly concerned friend,
Fan-Fi
- Real Fi- 114
Dear Real-Fi,
I heard you got went on a vacation too. Everyone’s been going on them. Mystery is, Fantasy moved, Dystopian moved, unrelated but I pretty sure Horror like just disappeared. Whatever. How’s the inn you’re staying at? What would you rate it out of five stars? Nothings /off/ right? Just wondering. But really is the inn good quality? What it look like? Most importantly, how’s the food there? It better be good. I heard too that you picked this inn at random so you wouldn’t even be able to look at the ratings! It’s also really cold where you are right now so I hope it has heaters.
Hoping you safe travels,
Fan-Fi
Dear adventure,
Have you ever pondered the fact that you started the biggest trend of kings and queens stories? To all the little children out there you are an inspiration. That’s really bizarre to think about. How’s it like being a queen or a king or a duke? Do you ride horses all day? Do you attend royal banquets? How’s the war going. I heard you were in one and I praying that you are making it through. I’ve sent you some amazing bread from Naan-Fi just in case you need it.
Best of luck in your war,
Fan Fi
Dear Non Fiction or better known as Naan Fiction,
I would like some bread from you. It’d be amazing if you’d give me some to give to Adventure. They’re in a war after all. That’s not the point, sorry. I wrote you this letter to tell you how much I love you little store! I love think pinks and browns. So aesthetically pleasing! I bet you the taste of the bread is the same! It looks so beautifully seasoned. My mouth is drooling just thinking about it. So can you please just let me in? I’d love to have a try!
Your not-so-spiteful enemy,
Fan-Fi
Dear Bizarro Fiction,
I heard you got stuck in a movie theatre. That must have been so fun. I don’t know how this letter will get to you if you can exit and no one can come in. I’d love to visit that theatre some time. It’s be lots of fun! I’d love to watch the new movie that’s coming out! I forgot what it’s called. Too bad. What’s you favorite movie? What about the best movie you’ve watched in theatre? Mine would be any sort of 3-D movie. Though they make my head hurt, I love them.
With love,
Fan Fi
Dear Sci-Fi,
How’s it like getting stuck in a simulation? I heard you got stuck and that must suck. I
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November 4, 2022
Song: ‘Magic Man’ by Heart
November 4, 2022
Song: ‘Magic Man’ by Heart
1725 wordsOriginal lyrics:
Cold, late night so long ago
When I was not so strong you know
A pretty man came to me
I never seen eyes so blue
You know, I could not run away it seemed
We'd seen each other in a dream
Seemed like he knew me, he looked right through me, yeah
“Come on home, girl” he said with a smile
“You don't have to love me yet, let's get high awhile
But try to understand, try to understand
Try, try, try to understand, I'm a magic man”
Winter nights we sang in tune
Played inside the months of moon
“Never think of never let this spell last forever”
Well, summer lover passed to fall
Tried to realize it all
Mama says she's worried, growing up in a hurry
“Come on home, girl” Mama cried on the phone
“Too soon to lose my baby yet, my girl should be at home”
But try to understand, try to understand
Try, try, try to understand, he's a magic man, Mama, ah
He's a magic man
“Come on home, girl” he said with a smile
“I cast my spell of love on you, a woman from a child”
But try to understand, try to understand
Oh, oh, try, try, try to understand,
He's a magic man, oh, he's got the magic hands
Oh's over top
“Come on home, girl” he said with a smile
“You don't have to love me yet, let's get high awhile”
But try to understand, try to understand
Try, try, try to understand, he's a magic man, yeah, ohTranslated lyrics:
It was a long cold night
I know I'm not that strong
A handsome man came to me
I've never seen such black eyes
You know he can't survive
We dream of it
They know me, they see me, yeah
“I'm going home right now,” he said with a smile.
“You're not happy at first, are you,” he said
But try to understand, try to understand
Look, look, understand I'm a wizard.
We sing loud on winter nights
They play every month
“Don't worry, you can't spell forever.”
Summer comes in summer.
Everything was given
Mom Says She's Afraid He's Growing Up Too Fast
“Go to the kitchen,” Mom said to the receptionist.
For the sake of his life, my son must go home immediately.
But try to understand, try to understand
Try, try to understand, Beautiful is mother, oh!
He's a wizard.
“I'm going home right now,” he said with a smile.
- I loved you as a child.
But try to understand, try to understand
Oh, try, try to understand
He is a wizard with magical hands
Oh, that's it!
“I'm going home right now,” he said with a smile.
“I'm still not in love, and that's fine.
But try to understand, try to understand
Try, try, try to understand, it's amazing, yes, unfortunatelyMy story:
It was a cold December night. Not unlike any other December night, or any other night in general. In the Kingdom, it’s always cold at night. And in the day. Overall it’s just a cold place, as you’d expect living in the mountains. But what makes this specific night different from all other nights isn’t the weather at the time. What sets this night apart was the strange visitor I met, and the series of occurrences soon after.
You see, I am a human who lives in a castle made out of rock on the top of a mountain in the kingdom of Everdrift. And I am happy alone, but sometimes I get lonely. I try not to get lonely. I try to be happy and remember that I have everything I need to be happy, because if I ever wish for something, the Magic will make it happen. That doesn’t sound like a bad thing. But it is. Because when the Magic is involved, things never go as planned.
On this December night, I was cleaning out the living room; sweeping the stone floors, airing out the carpets, cleaning the fireplace, and chasing the demons out of the overstuffed sofa cushions. This is a pretty normal thing for me to do, and it’s always a struggle, because cleaning involves carrying large cauldrons of water to various places, and my arms are the equivalent of limp pasta noodles when it comes to… well, when it comes to anything involving muscle strength. Most nights, I can do alright, but tonight my arms were unusually sore. I had traveled to the Witch Doctor earlier in the day to get my tetanus shot and influenza vaccine, and since the Witch Doctor had done one in each arm, my arms were quite uncomfortable.
“It would be really nice if I had someone to help me out with cleaning,” I muttered to myself.
After I said that, I absentmindedly began mopping the floor, and as I did, I thought of all the other benefits of having a friend. I didn’t even realize what it was I was going to bring upon myself until the deed had been done.
The wind howled outside the castle walls, and it felt like a breeze blew through the room, which was strange, because I very distinctly remembered closing all the doors and windows to keep out the snow. Still in denial of the big mistake I’d just made, I finished mopping the floors and went to exorcize some Couch Cushion Demons.
/Knock-knock-knock./
Someone was at the door. I didn’t know who that could possibly be, coming to a secluded castle at this hour in this weather. I went to open the door, hoping it was a long-lost relative or something of the kind, and not a mad ax-carrying serial killer.
I opened the door, and immediately, the strangest-looking man I’d ever seen stumbled onto my doormat. He had a head of thick, unruly black hair and was covered in snow from head to foot. I didn’t know this guy, but I figured he was probably going to get frostbite and lose all his limbs if I didn’t help him out quickly. Luckily, I’d made some soup for my dinner and had some left over, and there was a big stack of warm blankets that had just come out of the laundry. Yeah, I was a little weirded out by having a stranger visit me in the middle of the night, but it was clear he wasn’t going to survive if I didn’t help him.
“This is all so strange,” the man said. “I feel like I’m in a dream.”
He was sitting at my kitchen table. Luckily he’d been wearing about seven layers of coats, scarves, and pants, so he’d just taken off the wet clothes until he’d gotten to a layer that was still dry. His boots and hat were sitting on the hearth of my newly-cleaned and lit fireplace, drying out, while he drank a clay mug of my leftover soup.
“Yeah,” I said, “it may feel like that, but I know for sure I’m awake, so you’re not.”
The man looked at me. He had the most interesting eyes. They were jet-black, just like his hair, and looking at them I felt like I was staring into a cosmic expanse of galaxies and nebulae.
He stood up. “Thank you for helping me,” he said, “but I should go.”
Not only was this guy weird, he was also delusional. And I told him so. “You’re crazy,” I said, “you almost just froze to death. There’s no going back out in this weather.”
“Yes, I am,” he said urgently, “you don’t understand. Look, I’m a wizard. Every month in the winter, we have a festival. We sing and have a fire and tell stories. But the wind blew me away and I ended up here. Now I need to go home.”
This was annoying. When I save the lives of lost travelers, I expect them to listen to my directions for the sake of their own good. Sensing my disagreement, the wizard looked at me in exasperation. “You can come with me, if you want,” he said, “just let me go. /Please./”
I tried to disagree. “Please just listen,” I said, “you may have magical powers but you’re not stronger than that storm. I’ve lived here my whole life. When it comes to stuff like this, I may not be more powerful, but I’m smarter. Just stay here for a few more hours, and the storm will blow over by the morning.”
He seemed really worried and angry now. “I don’t have /time/ to wait for the morning! And you? Smarter than me? I bet you don’t even know how to spell the word ‘forever.’”
That was a low blow. I’ve struggled with dyslexia my whole life, and yes, spelling /is/ a struggle for me. I don’t know how he knew, but he’s a wizard. There’s probably a lot of stuff he does that I can’t explain. The hurt showed on my face, and Wizard Boy could see it.
His face fell. “I’m sorry. That… I shouldn’t have said that. That was mean.”
“Yeah,” I said, “it was.”
“Neither of us need to be insulting each other. Just… just here.” He held out his cell phone. Since when did wizards carry cell phones? “Call my mom,” he said, “she can explain. Her name is Summer. Because she’s also a witch, but her powers only work in the summer. So you know… Summer in the summer.” He must have realized he was awkwardly rambling, because he stopped talking and typed what was presumably his mom’s number into the phone.
“Hello?” I said uncertainly into the cell phone.
“Yes, this is Summer?” a musical voice replied.
“Ma’am, I’m so sorry for bothering you at such a late hour, but your son told me to call you. It’s an incredibly long story, but he showed up at my castle half-frozen to death and is ignoring any sane reasoning, insisting he must go back out into the snow. He told me you could explain.”
I heard rustling from the other side of the phone. “Marlee, tell the receptionist to go to the kitchen. My chicken nuggets are in the microwave and it looks like I’m going to be occupied for the next few minutes.” There was more rustling as Summer moved back towards the phone.
“This will be a long explanation,” she said, “so bear with me.” Her voice radiated sunshine and kindness, and I sat down on the sofa to listen to what she had to say.
“As I’m sure Forest has told you, my son and I are magical beings.” So that was his name. Forest! “I don’t know why or how this happened, but the winds of the Magic summoned him to your castle, and without your permission, he can’t leave.”
“But it’s literally dumping buckets of snow outside. Your son will be in danger if he leaves.”
Summer sighed. “I appreciate your concern, but staying at your castle is far more dangerous for him. Forest was taking part in a monthly firelight ceremony that is critically important to maintaining the balance of the Kingdom. Please try to understand - for the sake of his survival, my son must go home immediately.”
Just from her voice, Summer seemed like a beautiful woman with a beautiful personality. Even if I’d wanted to, there was no way I could disagree with her. (At the time, I was unaware that this was the effects of her Witchiness working on me.) She seemed like someone who was afraid for the safety of her son, and afraid that he would be growing up too fast.
“I understand,” I told Summer. “I will let your son go, and I’m sorry that I didn’t understand at first.” I ended the call and repeated my apologies to Forest, handing him back his cell phone.
Forest put on his now-dry boots and extra layers, and thanked me for the temporary shelter and delicious soup.
I sighed and looked him in the eyes. “I still am not in love with this plan. So please, don’t kill yourself.” Since when have I been so protective of the well-being of others?
Forest grinned at me. “Don’t worry,” he said, “I’ll be fine. I’m magic, remember?” He held up his hands and magical light flashed and swirled around them.
“I’m going home right now,” he said, and disappeared out the same door he’d entered through so unceremoniously. It was crazy to think that it had been this same night that had happened - my head was spinning from the conversations and events of the past few hours.
But it just goes to show you - this is why I never try to ask for things. Really, I’m quite happy with what I have. And for better or for worse, the Magic will deliver what I ask for, but I always seem to end up with less than I had before I wished for whatever it was. Truly, it’s an amazing and unfortunate thing. I asked for a friend to help with my loneliness and ended up even more lonely. But that’s just the way the Magic works. And who knows? Maybe Forest will show up at my door again someday.
authors note - whoopsies this turned out to be about eight times the minimum size for this daily xDD that was a total accident, I just happened to get really into the story. In hindsight, I would have been far more productive on other things today if I'd only translated a small portion of the lyrics, but I am ever the overachiever :') Regardless, I'm really proud of how this turned out! I think that even though writing less would have been easier on my brain, the finished product of this is something I'm actually pretty happy with. As I usually try to speedrun dailies, this was very different for me and I feel like the writing here is much higher quality and a bit more serious, while still managing to retain my voice as an author.
On another note, I love this song aasldfjsdka- I couldn't pick which song to translate so I picked the one at the top of my Spotify favorites lol but I love this song so much. The band and their music bring back a lot of happy (and some sad) memories, and the song itself is so well-crafted and I highly suggest you listen to it! The history behind the song is also quite interesting but that's a story for another time ;)
- scratch_warrior_cat
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500+ posts
SWC Megathread || Nov. 2022
Wind Duet (416 words)
This story was inspired by google translating “Any Way the Wind Blows” from the Musical Hadestown. The translated song is shown below:
It is not known in the world
Now the wind duo is different
The weather is not as good as it used to be
No more spring and fall
hot or cold
Even when the wind blows
And there is nothing you can do
When the weather is good
quickly
Even when the wind blows
wind duet
article…
Do you hear this sound?
wind duet
(move to another city
There is nothing to arrest
When dark clouds come
Even when the wind blows
stay well
you remind them
Are you fighting?
Always sing in the heart
give it to me
Where is this girl going?
break the curse
People come to you like the wind
In good times
Because you are better than yourself
Even when the wind blows
When your body hurts and you can't sleep
There's no turning back if you're hungry
The girls soon left
Even when the wind blows
wind duet
article…
And sometimes you wonder
wind duet
(Do
I want to eat until I'm full
We are looking for a collapsible bed
Where the wind does not follow you
Wherever you go
Even when the wind blows
The story is unfinished, but it's getting close to time to submit the daily, so I will leave it as is for now. ^^
Bree wrapped her shawl over her head, turning away from the dark clouds. For a moment she tried to convince herself that there was nothing to worry about. She can’t have chased me here.
Then a bolt of lightning split the sky, sending a shiver down her spine as if she had been struck with that flash of electricity. She froze, the familiar sensation wiping away all doubt from her mind. It was time to move. Now.
She stumbled between the cracked buildings, almost colliding with several villagers who were preparing their homes for the oncoming storm. The girl choked out a few apologies and kept running, her mind whirling with possible escape routes. She searched the mental map in desperation, doing her best to stave off the worry that she had already lingered too long.
Bree pulled her shawl farther down over her face, her ears buzzing with anxiety. Lost in her mind, she didn’t see the obstacle until she slammed straight into it.
All the breath flew out of her chest with a WHUMP, and she hit the ground hard. She looked up at the person she had ran into, blinded with shame and panic.
“So sorry, I have to go,” she mumbled, pushing herself to her feet. She tried to brush past the stranger, but a delicate hand shot out and gripped her arm.
Confusion quickly dissipated as Bree got her first real look at the young woman’s burning amber eyes.
“Noa,” Bree whispered, her blood running cold.
The woman tilted her head, raising her free hand to pull back her cloak. Despite the wind that whipped their surroundings, Noa’s hair and clothing remained still, as if she stood in the eye of the storm.
Bree couldn’t drag her eyes away from the other woman’s piercing gaze. She froze, unable to move a muscle.
Then Noa lunged. Adrenaline coursed through Bree’s veins as she flinched away, but she only took a step back before warm arms wrapped around her shoulders.
“Sister. I missed you,” Noa murmured, her voice trembling.
The wind around them dropped abruptly, and everything was quiet. Bree clutched her sister, tears pricking her eyes. Guilt and helplessness raged within her. I need to make a move, now that she’s off her guard.
But Bree couldn’t bring herself to do anything but stand there unmoving, as golden tears soaked into her shirt. She ran her hand over her sister’s spine in smooth, rhythmic movements as she fought for something to say.
This story was inspired by google translating “Any Way the Wind Blows” from the Musical Hadestown. The translated song is shown below:
It is not known in the world
Now the wind duo is different
The weather is not as good as it used to be
No more spring and fall
hot or cold
Even when the wind blows
And there is nothing you can do
When the weather is good
quickly
Even when the wind blows
wind duet
article…
Do you hear this sound?
wind duet
(move to another city
There is nothing to arrest
When dark clouds come
Even when the wind blows
stay well
you remind them
Are you fighting?
Always sing in the heart
give it to me
Where is this girl going?
break the curse
People come to you like the wind
In good times
Because you are better than yourself
Even when the wind blows
When your body hurts and you can't sleep
There's no turning back if you're hungry
The girls soon left
Even when the wind blows
wind duet
article…
And sometimes you wonder
wind duet
(Do
I want to eat until I'm full
We are looking for a collapsible bed
Where the wind does not follow you
Wherever you go
Even when the wind blows
The story is unfinished, but it's getting close to time to submit the daily, so I will leave it as is for now. ^^
Bree wrapped her shawl over her head, turning away from the dark clouds. For a moment she tried to convince herself that there was nothing to worry about. She can’t have chased me here.
Then a bolt of lightning split the sky, sending a shiver down her spine as if she had been struck with that flash of electricity. She froze, the familiar sensation wiping away all doubt from her mind. It was time to move. Now.
She stumbled between the cracked buildings, almost colliding with several villagers who were preparing their homes for the oncoming storm. The girl choked out a few apologies and kept running, her mind whirling with possible escape routes. She searched the mental map in desperation, doing her best to stave off the worry that she had already lingered too long.
Bree pulled her shawl farther down over her face, her ears buzzing with anxiety. Lost in her mind, she didn’t see the obstacle until she slammed straight into it.
All the breath flew out of her chest with a WHUMP, and she hit the ground hard. She looked up at the person she had ran into, blinded with shame and panic.
“So sorry, I have to go,” she mumbled, pushing herself to her feet. She tried to brush past the stranger, but a delicate hand shot out and gripped her arm.
Confusion quickly dissipated as Bree got her first real look at the young woman’s burning amber eyes.
“Noa,” Bree whispered, her blood running cold.
The woman tilted her head, raising her free hand to pull back her cloak. Despite the wind that whipped their surroundings, Noa’s hair and clothing remained still, as if she stood in the eye of the storm.
Bree couldn’t drag her eyes away from the other woman’s piercing gaze. She froze, unable to move a muscle.
Then Noa lunged. Adrenaline coursed through Bree’s veins as she flinched away, but she only took a step back before warm arms wrapped around her shoulders.
“Sister. I missed you,” Noa murmured, her voice trembling.
The wind around them dropped abruptly, and everything was quiet. Bree clutched her sister, tears pricking her eyes. Guilt and helplessness raged within her. I need to make a move, now that she’s off her guard.
But Bree couldn’t bring herself to do anything but stand there unmoving, as golden tears soaked into her shirt. She ran her hand over her sister’s spine in smooth, rhythmic movements as she fought for something to say.
- Whirlygig
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500+ posts
SWC Megathread || Nov. 2022
Bi-Fi in-cabin daily - five-word Friday #1!
November 4, 2022
wreck - lunch - crevice - presidential - science
November 4, 2022
wreck - lunch - crevice - presidential - science
I’ve got it down to a science at this point. Day in, day out: Wake up in the morning (about fifteen minutes later than I intend to), eat breakfast, shove on a shirt, pants and shoes. Pack all my books into a bag, pray I haven’t forgotten any homework, and go out the door at 7:43 AM, a time that is most inconvenient for me, as the school doors open at 7:45 and I really do need that extra quarter hour to center myself and put on my armor for the emotional barrage that will come at me throughout the day.551 words
Now don’t get me wrong - I do like school. But some days, I feel piled on by the torrent of snarky comments, people who only like me when I lend them my notes, and teachers who just don’t seem to /care/. Those are the days when I want to throw my books, water bottle, and 3-ring binders into my locker, lock the door, and hide away in the crevice in the wall in the first floor bathroom.
Yes, I know. I’m an emotional wreck. But at least I’m a wreck with a 4.46 GPA.
See, my school is what is called a college prep school. That means advanced-track classes, stressful tests, and a good bit of self-imposed toxic perfectionism when I see myself with a grade that’s not as flawless as I think it should be, even though it’s still pretty darn good and a grade that many of the people who passive-aggressively bother me throughout the day would probably envy. But even so, I’m always thinking to myself, “you should have gotten higher than a 92 on that test,” or “a 99 average isn’t good enough; you always say that class is too easy so why don’t you have a perfect grade in it?”
But the worst part is lunch: The place where I’m supposed to socialize with my friends, which I enjoy, but also the place where I have to socialize with people who aren’t my friends. Days like today, where everyone who’s someone skipped school for the championship game and I’m sitting alone with a girl I barely know, because her so-called friends ditched her and apparently I’m a nicer human than they are. Days like today, where the girls who have boyfriends come over to my empty table, bringing their posse of annoying smelly boys over to bother us.
And yeah, there are times when I wonder if I’d be happier just not going to school, because does knowing who won the presidential election of 1878 really matter to me? What if I spent the whole day doing something I love instead?
Of course, being the people-pleaser I am, I’ll decide it’s all worth it. I’ll search valiantly for the positive, looking forward to my favorite classes (there are about two of them, which is better than none I guess), looking forward to the day I can find subject matter that truly interests me (give me real physics please, not Walmart-brand “physical science”), and literally glowing - like, toxic-radiation glowing, when I receive a rare compliment from a teacher.
Someday I’ll be out of this place, I guess, but I have a feeling that being in a job is going to be even worse.
authors note - lolol just a daily about everything that's wrong with school! /hj but seriously, school isn't that bad. I'm actually quite happy with my school, but I decided to use some :sparkle: author's license and say I hate everything about it. Which is true, some days, and if today were one of those days this is probably what I'd write. But I do really enjoy learning (specifically geometry class and English class ahaha) so uh yeah that's a thing
- ButterflyWings22
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100+ posts
SWC Megathread || Nov. 2022
nov 4 daily, 217 words
psst! want to read my writing? all my writing links are here
Song: almost home by mxmtoon
Story based off of translated lyrics:
(I really don’t like this story I’m not that proud of it but I needed inspiration so I kind of went crazy with the first sentences that popped into my mind)
Flashbacks to when I was younger cross my mind. I remember being in the backseat of the car, falling asleep while the radio is on. I remember watching strangers pass by with their flashy colorful cars. Here I am now, all grown up. What am I doing with my life? I turn on the radio. My dreams seem so much bigger now. If only I could do something with them.
“Mommy?”
I jumped…oh, yes, I was on the couch, listening to the radio, with my three-year-old tugging on my hand.
“Yes, Finn?” I smiled.
“Can i have the cookie?”
I sighed. He’d already had a couple today. “No,” I said firmly.
“Please?” He stretched out the word and made his eyes go big in that sad and pitiful way and I sighed.
“Only one.”
I wish I was young again. I wish I could play make believe again and play with dolls again and wish on stars again.
Even if I did now…it’s not the same.
It’s not the same as when you really believe it and you’re laughing with your friends and you’re safe and you don’t have to worry about anything.
My son came back with his mouth covered in crumbs, and I smiled and picked him up.
“Full,” he sighed.
psst! want to read my writing? all my writing links are here
Song: almost home by mxmtoon
Story based off of translated lyrics:
(I really don’t like this story I’m not that proud of it but I needed inspiration so I kind of went crazy with the first sentences that popped into my mind)
Flashbacks to when I was younger cross my mind. I remember being in the backseat of the car, falling asleep while the radio is on. I remember watching strangers pass by with their flashy colorful cars. Here I am now, all grown up. What am I doing with my life? I turn on the radio. My dreams seem so much bigger now. If only I could do something with them.
“Mommy?”
I jumped…oh, yes, I was on the couch, listening to the radio, with my three-year-old tugging on my hand.
“Yes, Finn?” I smiled.
“Can i have the cookie?”
I sighed. He’d already had a couple today. “No,” I said firmly.
“Please?” He stretched out the word and made his eyes go big in that sad and pitiful way and I sighed.
“Only one.”
I wish I was young again. I wish I could play make believe again and play with dolls again and wish on stars again.
Even if I did now…it’s not the same.
It’s not the same as when you really believe it and you’re laughing with your friends and you’re safe and you don’t have to worry about anything.
My son came back with his mouth covered in crumbs, and I smiled and picked him up.
“Full,” he sighed.
Last edited by ButterflyWings22 (Nov. 5, 2022 16:08:20)
- seasiide
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500+ posts
SWC Megathread || Nov. 2022
11/2 - 11/9 (week 1, words total): Welcome! To start the session off, we’re focusing on epistolary writing ;) We challenge you to pose as a personified version of your cabin and write letters to the other 14 genred 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).
The current weekly is worth 1000 points and ends at 12 AM UTC on November 9th.
(119 words)
Dear Thriller,
I have always wanted to ask you, “Why do you write like you’re running out of time?” But then I remembered why: it is probably because you have been avoiding me and use you writing as an excuse. I get it, you are busy and you still have not given up that grudge about the Michael Jackson mixup. But that still is not an excuse for sending me poisoned cookies in the mail! I know I had given you some rough times during school, but come on, how long are you going to keep saying that I bullied you? Like, please. I barely insulted you! At least think up a better accusation.
Love, your favorite enemy,
Script
(125 words)
Greetings, Adventure!
How are you? It has been so long since we last talked, now that you are super busy with that training camp. I have so much to tell you! Like how I have started writing a script for a play! I actually think it might hit off one day! I also heard that you had taken up archery or something. Or was it sword fighting? Anyways, that sounds so cool! You have always been the adventurous one, so I guess it makes sense. By the way, someone also said that you were at war with yourself. That sounds… painful. Are you okay? Do you need help? Should I come over? Just know that I’m always here for you!
With love, your sibling,
Script
(135 words)
Dear Sci-Fi,
Someone told me you finally got a job as a computer programmer! Well, the person said ‘hacker’, not computer programmer, but computer programmer sounds much more professional. But congrats, anyways! It’s about time you got a job. I was literally hired as a playwright a decade ago. But, as a side note, the person also mentioned that you had hacked something and were sending messages to people across the globe. Did they also say something about a multiverse? Anyways, that sounds like a lot of trouble, sis. I know you were always a tech wiz and independent kind of kid, but try not to get yourself into too much trouble now that I am gone. This time I am not there to save your neck again. So, stay safe!
Your beloved sibling,
Script
(125 words)
Dear Bi-Fi,
How have you been? Now that you work full time as a concession worker, we barely see or talk to each other anymore. I also saw on the news about a catastrophe in the theater you work at. Are you okay? And are the rumors true? Because I don’t believe that when one movie started playing, the characters from the movie suddenly ‘jumped’ out from the screen into real life. Like, come on! That is so obviously fake. But still, please take a break and come back home with me. We could have a ‘welcome back’ dinner and gossip about the people at work, just like we used to in the old days. Write back soon. I miss you!
Your favorite sibling,
Script
(141 words)
Horror,
I had a weird dream last night. It was almost as if a ghost or something had talked to me through my dream. He said that I was ‘the chosen one’, whatever that means. I think he is trying to earn my trust, but I do not trust him at all. Am I going crazy? Has something like this happened to you before? I have a feeling that you read me a tale about a ghost whose powers were removed, and he chose people to help him get his powers back. I do not believe in fairy tales, but the amount of similarities in my situation and that folklore is… scary. So if you know anything, please write back soon! I really need help right now, and you are the only one who I trust.
Your obedient servant,
S. Cript.
(103 words)
Real-Fi,
There is a rumor going on about how you are trapping people inside that hotel you work at. I am not saying that I believe it, it is just what I have been hearing recently, and I thought you might want to know. But it does make sense, if it were true, of course, seeing that you always were a troublemaker at school. But I should not be quick to judge, so I left a package along with this message as a sort of… gift. For overcoming the gossip and such. I hope you like the cookies!
Your obedient enemy,
S. Cript.
(131 words)
Dear Dystopian,
I heard that you know a lot about stars, so I was wondering if you could help me with an idea for a play I’m writing. It’s about a realm far from Earth, where three celestials rule instead of presidents or kings or queens. The idea suddenly came to me. It was almost like I had heard it before. From you, even. But when would we ever get together and tell each other stories? We are not even that close. So it is probably just a children’s story or myth or something. Because who would believe that somewhere in the universe, magical beings called celestials rule? But anyways, I’m getting off topic. If you know anything, feel free to write back and tell me!
Your favorite hostile neutral,
Script
(136 words)
Dear Fantasy,
I am absolutely in love with your house’s aesthetic! After you posted a picture of it, it went viral, and now everyone is wanting steampunk-related items, in case you didn't know. I, myself, have even added steampunk decor to my apartment. I was just wondering how you made the creatures (a dragon, phoenix, griffin, reindeer, and fairies to be precise) look so real! Always remember that you can come over to my house whenever you want! I would love to hear all about how you got the idea for your house’s aesthetic. But you can always just write back instead of coming over, because I know how long the journey is to meet me. But nevertheless, bravo! And if you are coming over soon, I guess I will meet you inside.
Your ally,
Script
(135 words)
Dear Folklore,
I know that we have not talked to each other in a while, now that you have moved to a secluded cabin in the woods and all, so I was like, ‘Hey, what if I wrote a letter to Folkore? Why not?’. I just wanted to let you know that I have been listening to Taylor Swift more and more often after you had recommended her songs to me. Additionally, I have heard so much of your famous soup, so I was wondering if I could come over one day, you know, so I could try some. Of course, I don’t have to come, but I have heard of countless five star reviews, and that forest of yours could be a good spot for sightseeing. So what do you say, ally?
Sincerely,
Script
(100 words)
Dear Mystery,
A relative mentioned to me recently about how you went on a train to go… somewhere. How (and where) are you? And how was the ride? The tracks must be filled with snow now that it’s winter. I hope you got there safely. There have been lots of sketchy things happening with transportation recently… so just stay safe out there! I even heard on the news about a train meowdur, and the remaining passengers stated that they felt that something was off, even at the beginning. So remember, don’t trust anyone. Even your friends.
Sincerely, your neutral,
Script
(114 words)
Dear Foetry,
Why don’t you take a break and get away? Now that you are running that huge poetry competition, I am sure that you get busy sometimes. I mean, come on, three groups all trying to win and facing off against each other has to get exhausting. And all of that determination and competitiveness that you so strongly have must surely lead to stress. Even writing something as short as a haiku must get tiring after a while. You are probably longing for a break. So I sent some unpoisioned cookies along with this message, so you could enjoy your break and take the time off. You need the rest. Enjoy!
Sincerely,
Script
(140 words)
Dear my favorite enemy Hi-Fi,
I saw a wanted poster today, and I just so happened to notice that it looked a lot like you! Of course, I should not be that quick to judge, but it had your name and everything! I also have not seen you in a while. Are you avoiding me? Or are you avoiding… something else. So are you not telling me something? Because the poster also mentioned how you, well, someone named Hi-Fi too, recently robbed a train! And if that is not you on the wanted poster, then I hope you are doing well. Because who knows, maybe someone will see you and think you are that criminal too! So I sent some totally not poisoned cookies along with this letter, as a gift for this definite misunderstanding.
Your obedient servant,
S. Cript
(110 words)
Dear Non-Fi,
Congrats on the opening of your bakery! I have heard such good reviews about it! And then, of course, there are those totally misleading stories about how your bread gave someone food poisoning. Oh, my! Of course, it is probably fake, but once can never be too sure. So I will be visiting your bakery soon to see if the rumors are true. And if they are, you can always taste the definitely unpoisoned cookies that will be attached to this letter. If you like them better, you can always sell my cookies instead! With credit, of course. Just make sure to taste them beforehand!
Your enemy,
Script
(102 words)
Dear Fan-Fi,
Last time we talked, you mentioned something about how you were trying to time travel. That sounds so cool! How is it going so far? I know you are really smart and talented and all, but this kind of seems like a stretch. So if you need help at any time, feel free to contact me! Rembrandt that I am always here for you. And if you do somehow manage to achieve time travel, notify me right away! It would be so cool to travel through time. We can do it together if you want, too!
Your friendly neutral,
Script
Last edited by seasiide (Nov. 6, 2022 17:16:55)
- ka26dhan
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100+ posts
SWC Megathread || Nov. 2022
228 WORDS - DAILY 4
I run through the meadow, trying to talk myself out of asking for a cat. I don’t want it, I don’t want it. I don’t want it, but something has changed me into wanting it. I just want to go buy a cat. I’m afraid of asking. It’s weird. I don’t want to ask. I’m tired of asking. I can’t second guess my parents. They always say random stuff. I want to go back to sleep and forget all of this, but I just woke up and there is no use. Maybe I can just trust myself and buy one but make sure my parents don’t spot it. I can pay for food and stuff. Asking parents puts me down and makes me not think I’ll succeed, so I don’t think I have to ask. I don’t understand what they have against cats. Well, I think they don’t like cats. They have major misconceptions about cats. They should think more positively. I’m already walking out of the house to the pet store, so it’s final. I can’t change my decision now. I’m too excited. I’ve never tried changing a decision anyways. I’ve been so afraid of buying a cat, but I know I’ll love and care for it, so let's hope for the best.
-Nora walks inside, then runs out-
IT’S ALL 200 DOLLARS PER CAT!!! TOO MUCH!!!!
SONG: Defying Gravity
ORIGINAL:
But I don't want it
No, I can't want it anymore
Something has changed within me
Something is not the same
I'm through with playing by the rules
Of someone else's game
Too late for second-guessing
Too late to go back to sleep
It's time to trust my instincts
Close my eyes and leap!
It's time to try defying gravity
I think I'll try defying gravity
And you can't pull me down
Can't I make you understand
You're having delusions of grandeur?
I'm through accepting limits
'Cause someone says they're so
Some things I cannot change
But ‘til I try, I’ll never know!
Too long I've been afraid of
Losing love I guess I've lost
Well, if that's love
It comes at much too high a cost!
GOOGLE TRANSLATED:
But I don't want it
But, I can't ask for it anymore
Something has changed within me
Something is not the same
I'm through playing by the rules
Someone else's game
Too late to second guess
Too late to go back to sleep
It's time to trust my instincts
Close my eyes and jump!
It's time to try to defy gravity
I think I will try to defy gravity
And you can't pull me down
I can't understand you
Do you have major misconceptions?
I am through accepted boundaries
'What if someone says they are so
Some things I can't change
But until I try, I'll never know!
For too long I was afraid
Losing love I feel lost
Well, if that's love
It comes at a far too high cost!
yui | INTP | writing | #Realfiftw |
I run through the meadow, trying to talk myself out of asking for a cat. I don’t want it, I don’t want it. I don’t want it, but something has changed me into wanting it. I just want to go buy a cat. I’m afraid of asking. It’s weird. I don’t want to ask. I’m tired of asking. I can’t second guess my parents. They always say random stuff. I want to go back to sleep and forget all of this, but I just woke up and there is no use. Maybe I can just trust myself and buy one but make sure my parents don’t spot it. I can pay for food and stuff. Asking parents puts me down and makes me not think I’ll succeed, so I don’t think I have to ask. I don’t understand what they have against cats. Well, I think they don’t like cats. They have major misconceptions about cats. They should think more positively. I’m already walking out of the house to the pet store, so it’s final. I can’t change my decision now. I’m too excited. I’ve never tried changing a decision anyways. I’ve been so afraid of buying a cat, but I know I’ll love and care for it, so let's hope for the best.
-Nora walks inside, then runs out-
IT’S ALL 200 DOLLARS PER CAT!!! TOO MUCH!!!!
SONG: Defying Gravity
ORIGINAL:
But I don't want it
No, I can't want it anymore
Something has changed within me
Something is not the same
I'm through with playing by the rules
Of someone else's game
Too late for second-guessing
Too late to go back to sleep
It's time to trust my instincts
Close my eyes and leap!
It's time to try defying gravity
I think I'll try defying gravity
And you can't pull me down
Can't I make you understand
You're having delusions of grandeur?
I'm through accepting limits
'Cause someone says they're so
Some things I cannot change
But ‘til I try, I’ll never know!
Too long I've been afraid of
Losing love I guess I've lost
Well, if that's love
It comes at much too high a cost!
GOOGLE TRANSLATED:
But I don't want it
But, I can't ask for it anymore
Something has changed within me
Something is not the same
I'm through playing by the rules
Someone else's game
Too late to second guess
Too late to go back to sleep
It's time to trust my instincts
Close my eyes and jump!
It's time to try to defy gravity
I think I will try to defy gravity
And you can't pull me down
I can't understand you
Do you have major misconceptions?
I am through accepted boundaries
'What if someone says they are so
Some things I can't change
But until I try, I'll never know!
For too long I was afraid
Losing love I feel lost
Well, if that's love
It comes at a far too high cost!
yui | INTP | writing | #Realfiftw |

Last edited by ka26dhan (Nov. 4, 2022 22:41:49)
- charliesunset
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100+ posts
SWC Megathread || Nov. 2022
november fourth daily ☙ google translate day!
song: no one else - the great comet of 1812
♡ 1131 words (word minimum was 200 :skull:) ♡
Original song lyrics:
We've done this all before
We were angels once
Don't you remember?
Joy and life inside our souls
And nobody knows
Just you and me. It's our secret.
This winter sky
how can anyone sleep?
There was never such a night before.
I feel like putting my arms around my knees
and squeezing tight as possible,
And flying away
like this.
Translated song lyrics:
I did everything
I was once a messenger
I don't remember anymore
Happiness and success for ourselves
I do not know
Just you and me, it's our secret.
Cold
How did we sleep?
I have never seen such a night.
I want to register as a member
as possible
run away
I love them very much
“I… have done everything I can.”
The whisper was a confession. It was the admission that I was hopeless, subject to the whim of the universe, when I had vowed to do everything I could.
That confession swirled around me, painting me in unusual colors. I felt the whole sky of stars peering down at me in suspicious shock. I tried to deny their sharp stares.
At least I tried.
Once, failure had just been a figment of my nightmares, those moments when my mind was in a whole different world. I’d loved being young, being told what to do. Being a messenger for my parents had been easy, memorizing sentences and then delivering them to some houses that I’d pass a million times. Back then, the information was told to me. I didn’t have to make it up.
I don’t remember exactly what it was. But for a long, long time, I hadn’t called it bad. I hadn’t seen uneasy grimaces pass across the faces of whoever opened their embellished gate or door. I hadn’t watched those grimaces turn into shocked, lifeless stares, either.
Back when I was young, I’d delivered messages of happy news and successful missions. People looked forward to the girl with the garnet-red dress appearing at their house. They knew she would bring good news. Within the tall, royal neighborhood, the shape of a crescent moon, I became a secret symbol of hope.
Oh, get out of your head, January, I thought to myself.
My mind always ran through my life’s full history when I didn’t want to look forward.
Just the idea of sending my siblings out into the cold, empty night, telling them to run until they found something else, made me wish I could disappear into the frigid air, become a fragment of the wind. It was selfish, and stupid.
So I stood there, as long as I could, waiting for them to come out into the wintry night. Hoping they’d linger just a bit longer, hoping the revolt would delay itself due to some technical error.
Of course the traitors had chosen the night of December 31st. Because when I was a child, when they were somewhat satisfied, there would be great New Years’ celebrations that I couldn’t bear to sleep through. I would stage my own innocent revolt, I guess, staying up until midnight. But mine didn’t tear apart worlds; it just frustrated my parents each year.
Until—
“January!”
The voice was high-pitched and echoed against the trees, which made me shudder in the fear that someone was lurking behind them, ready. Very slowly, I pivoted to face Calida, who was six years old and did not know what was about to happen. She carried just a red bag slung over her shoulder, which clearly belonged to my mother and did not fit my younger sister. I didn’t object.
“Are Lumi and Sora coming?”
“Yeah.” Callie shrugged. “I know I’m the most efficient of your siblings, though.”
Leave it to Callie to learn the word “efficient” at six.
“I don’t think I should leave you here, January,” Callie continued transparently. “Because I think, if you’re going to, like, step in for our parents for a while, I should definitely be your advisor. I know you’re, like, seventeen, but everyone knows six is the luckiest number.”
And as she continued her heartbreaking monologue about how she would be the best advisor for any leader, I struggled for words to tell her that no, Callie, it isn’t like that, but everything was washed away by a selfish feeling of impatience. I wanted Sora and Lumi to come out. I wanted to tell my siblings goodbye, and watch them walk out into the night, together but incomplete.
The black sky was swept with cloudy tears, and glassy glimmers of stars. It was beautiful, in a broken, excruciating way.
Time used to be my safety net, shielding me from this night. Now, I just wanted out.
If I got lucky, there would never be another night like this again.
I focused as hard as I could on Callie. Her hands were moving in elaborate gestures as if she was imitating one of our parents giving a New Years’ speech. “In conclusion, January, I would like to propose that, if possible, I may become a member of your—oh, I think I hear Sora and Lumi.”
My heart burned.
Two small silhouettes appeared on the steps of the towering house, as if by magic. Sora was ten, Lumi was thirteen, and both of them probably knew. When the stars illuminated their faces, Sora’s looked bewildered but determined. Lumi’s was splotchy.
“We should probably go,” Lumi said to Sora, softly so that I could barely hear it.
Sora looked straight at me.
Lumi grasped her brother’s arm, and pulled him over to where Callie and I had been standing in the wet grass for however long they’d stalled. Sora, I wasn’t surprised. Lumi’s glassy eyes said it all.
Callie reached up for Lumi’s hand.
“Okay, Callie, Sora, and Lumi. You’re going to try your best to stay safe, right?” I whispered.
“Yeah!” “Yup.” “Yes.”
“And you’re going to look for other cities?”
“Sounds good!” “Sure.” “Yes.”
I looked up at the stars again. They offered no advice, not even a condolence. All they did was keep glimmering.
“Okay,” I whispered to my siblings. “And one last thing: don’t come back, don’t try to come get me, until, um—” I grasped for something reassuring to end with. “Until I come to find you.”
This time they nodded silently, the three in unison. Callie smiled. Sora smirked. Lumi gazed out into the night.
“Go ahead, then,” I whispered, pulling Callie and Lumi close to me and letting Sora give me a casual high-five. I rolled my eyes at him playfully in the dark, internally wishing that I could tell my siblings every piece of advice I’d ever learned, but that was another selfish idea, and I’d thought I heard some discordant clanging and shouting from far away.
“Okay guys, let’s do this!” Callie cheered, pulling away from me and dragging Lumi out into the expanse of stars. “See you soon, January!” “S—see you soon!”
Callie, Sora, and Lumi joined hands, then faded into silhouettes, then figures in the stars. They walked at a steady pace, Callie pulling them ahead sometimes because she was young, and naive, and would probably make a great messenger, like the girl in the garnet dress. But my sister wasn’t me and I didn’t want her to become me.
I wished I could’ve given them some good luck, but before I could even think of running after them and crying out that last thing, I heard the clatters begin to resound.
Last edited by charliesunset (Nov. 4, 2022 22:49:16)
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8 posts
SWC Megathread || Nov. 2022
Google translate song story - minimum 200 words - 200 points - no evidence required
(Part of the song A Million Dreams)
[I closed my eyes and looked
The world is waiting for me.
This is what I call myself.
To the door
There was none before.
But I feel at home.
They can talk like crazy.
Maybe they'll say I've lost my mind.
I don't care, I don't care, call me crazy
We live in our own world.]
One night after I went to bed I had a dream and I went to this world that looked perfect for me and I liked everything about it. I felt like I could do anything that I like to do. I ran to a neighborhood and knocked on a door. An astronaut named Larry opened the door and I knew it was him because I wrote a book about him and his adventures and he looked the exact same. I then asked him if I could come in and look around. He let me and it made me feel like I was In my dream home. After I talked to him for a while I left and kept exploring the neighborhood. I walked past a group of people that sounded like they were talking like crazy aliens. Then one of them looked at me and I could hear them say “Is she losing her mind?!”. I didn't know what they were thinking but I didn't care. I walked around a little more thinking about how cool and perfect this world was and then I woke up in my normal bed in a normal world. I went went back to bed for a while hoping to dream about it again.
(Part of the song A Million Dreams)
[I closed my eyes and looked
The world is waiting for me.
This is what I call myself.
To the door
There was none before.
But I feel at home.
They can talk like crazy.
Maybe they'll say I've lost my mind.
I don't care, I don't care, call me crazy
We live in our own world.]
One night after I went to bed I had a dream and I went to this world that looked perfect for me and I liked everything about it. I felt like I could do anything that I like to do. I ran to a neighborhood and knocked on a door. An astronaut named Larry opened the door and I knew it was him because I wrote a book about him and his adventures and he looked the exact same. I then asked him if I could come in and look around. He let me and it made me feel like I was In my dream home. After I talked to him for a while I left and kept exploring the neighborhood. I walked past a group of people that sounded like they were talking like crazy aliens. Then one of them looked at me and I could hear them say “Is she losing her mind?!”. I didn't know what they were thinking but I didn't care. I walked around a little more thinking about how cool and perfect this world was and then I woke up in my normal bed in a normal world. I went went back to bed for a while hoping to dream about it again.
- Fr00ggy
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36 posts
SWC Megathread || Nov. 2022
November 4th - Daily
411/200 words
tw: death
I'm sitting in a lumpy hospital bed. The sharp aroma of disinfectant attacks my nose, and I am suddenly struck with memories. I start to cry, the tears running down my face and into the brace around my neck. I whispered hoarsely, lost in my past. “What have I done?”
Go back in time. Back to when he was still here. Back to when you could bury yourself deep into his open arms, and suddenly, your troubles don't seem half as bad.
He and I would always go driving together. He owned a Porsche, his favourite type of car, and every afternoon we would journey across town, through the busy streets. It was our thing.
But suddenly, he was torn away from me. He suffered a heart attack, while he was working in his office. He never liked that office. I despised it.
The loss was a stab to the heart. My mother passed just after I was born, and I never got to know her. But my father was my best friend, my guide to the world. I was broken, but I didn't want the pity.
I was underage, barely 16. I was taken in by one of my friends' parents. They loved me dearly, like their own, but it was never the same. Slowly, the grief was tearing me apart, but I had to show my strength. A wall around my troubles, a set of armor. I showed them all that I could stay strong. But the protection wore me down further.
Soon, I was old enough to inherit my father's belongings, His car. I was brought back to the adventures we had, and my heart ached. Just one more ride…
I drove, and drove, and drove. Faster and faster, I wouldn't stop. With a final sniffle, I decided it was time to turn back. Forget the past. But as I pressed down on the brake, I didn't seem to slow. My already broken heart sank. I couldn't stop.
In my terror, I lifted my hands off of the wheel. Big. Mistake. My wheels started spinning, I started nearing a tree.
Collision. Regret. Heartache. I braced for impact. The force knocked me unconscious.
Wake up, I'm back to where I began. A nurse walked in, a grave expression on her face.
“Sir, you.. you aren't going to make it.” she said, sadly. But as the light drew nearer, I walked in gratefully. My father and I were together again.
411/200 words
Here are the translated lyrics!
(Unstoppable by Sia)
All the smiles, I know what to do to cheat this town
I'll do it all night until sunset
Oh yeah
Oh yes, let me tell you what you want to hear.
Please put your glasses down while you shed tears
This is never the right time
Yes Yes
I put on my armor and proved how strong I am.
I put on my armor and
I can not stop
I'm a Porsche without brakes
I am invincible
Yes, I won every game.
I am very good
You don't need batteries to play
I am very sure
Yes, I can't stop today
I can't stop today
I can't stop today
I can't stop today
I will not stop today
I break down, I'm just crying
You'll never see what's hidden
I'm hiding deep in my heart
Yes Yes
I know I heard it to get rid of your feelings.
This is the only way to deepen your friendship.
But now I'm scared
Yes Yes
I put on my armor and proved how strong I am.
I put on my armor and
I can not stop
I am always a Porsche enthusiast
I am invincible
Yes, I won every game.
I am very good
You don't need batteries to play
I am very sure
Yes, I can't stop today
I can't stop today
I can't stop today
I can't stop today
I will not stop today
I can't stop today
I can't stop today
I can't stop today
I will not stop today
I put on my armor and proved how strong I am.
I put on my armor and
I can not stop
I am a person who always likes Porsche
I am invincible
Yes, I won every game.
I am very good
You don't need batteries to play
I am very sure
Yes, I can't stop today
I can't stop today
I can't stop today
I can't stop today
I will not stop today
I can't stop today
I can't stop today
I can't stop today
I will not stop today
tw: death
I'm sitting in a lumpy hospital bed. The sharp aroma of disinfectant attacks my nose, and I am suddenly struck with memories. I start to cry, the tears running down my face and into the brace around my neck. I whispered hoarsely, lost in my past. “What have I done?”
Go back in time. Back to when he was still here. Back to when you could bury yourself deep into his open arms, and suddenly, your troubles don't seem half as bad.
He and I would always go driving together. He owned a Porsche, his favourite type of car, and every afternoon we would journey across town, through the busy streets. It was our thing.
But suddenly, he was torn away from me. He suffered a heart attack, while he was working in his office. He never liked that office. I despised it.
The loss was a stab to the heart. My mother passed just after I was born, and I never got to know her. But my father was my best friend, my guide to the world. I was broken, but I didn't want the pity.
I was underage, barely 16. I was taken in by one of my friends' parents. They loved me dearly, like their own, but it was never the same. Slowly, the grief was tearing me apart, but I had to show my strength. A wall around my troubles, a set of armor. I showed them all that I could stay strong. But the protection wore me down further.
Soon, I was old enough to inherit my father's belongings, His car. I was brought back to the adventures we had, and my heart ached. Just one more ride…
I drove, and drove, and drove. Faster and faster, I wouldn't stop. With a final sniffle, I decided it was time to turn back. Forget the past. But as I pressed down on the brake, I didn't seem to slow. My already broken heart sank. I couldn't stop.
In my terror, I lifted my hands off of the wheel. Big. Mistake. My wheels started spinning, I started nearing a tree.
Collision. Regret. Heartache. I braced for impact. The force knocked me unconscious.
Wake up, I'm back to where I began. A nurse walked in, a grave expression on her face.
“Sir, you.. you aren't going to make it.” she said, sadly. But as the light drew nearer, I walked in gratefully. My father and I were together again.
Last edited by Fr00ggy (Nov. 10, 2022 23:20:00)
- minergold48
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100+ posts
SWC Megathread || Nov. 2022
Daily - 11/4/2022
Higher Ground by Imagine Dragons
Original Lyrics:
Translated Lyrics:
Kie was a pueo with a story.
They were the seventh child of a seventh child, and were granted healing powers and could control plant life because of that. Their oldest brother, Lepo, was very jealous, and even though he was very rich and owned a large company located in the ‘Northern Region’, a place filled with terrifying beasts that scared away the average person, he wanted more.
Kie was married to a seal named Sakshi. She was very nice, and always gave Kie advice on how to live their strange, chaotic life, and was trying to help them get into the best university on the continent, until the…accident happened.
They had gone to the Northern Region in order to retrieve a dark, mysterious substance that gave them resistance to fire, which used to be their main weakness. They found Lepo, who had tamed some of the local beasts, on the way back, and the two got into an argument surrounding Kie’s powers. Kie, influenced by the darkness of the substance, used their powers to attack Lepo, seriously hurting him.
Kie was chased down by the beasts, and, with help from the substance, defeated them. When they returned, Sakshi tried to help them fight their growing evil, but soon Kie was fully possessed…
…and went to take out their anger on Lepo.
(222 words)
Higher Ground by Imagine Dragons
Original Lyrics:
I know when my day will come
Go back to the place that I came from
Looking back, will I think that I did the right?
I still don't sleep at night
I got these symphonies
Stuck in my head and they don't leave
Filling up the silence with these notes
I don't want them to go
Ghosts follow me around these days
Haunting my head and house
My mind is crazy loud
But I won't give in to it
Take it all in stride
This life is such a ride, I live until I die
I walk into the fire
I'm searching for the higher ground
What a life, I live until I die
Won't fail unless I try
I'm searching for the higher ground
I've got that golden gun
I was born as the seventh son
Everything comes with conditions
Everyone's got their dirty dishes
I've got these memories
Stuck in my head and they won't leave
Filling up my treetops with these crows
I wish that they would go
This life is such a ride, I live until I die
I walk into the fire
I'm searching for the higher ground
What a life, I live until I die
Won't fail unless I try
I'm searching for the higher
This life is such a ride, I live until I die
I walk into the fire
I'm searching for the higher ground
What a life, I live until I die
Won't fail unless I try
I'm searching for the higher ground
Get it, got it, want it
Tell me what to do and I'm on it
I am the witness, the genesis, the reason
Get it, got it, want it
Tell me what to do and I'm on it
I am the witness, the witness, the witness!
(The witness, the witness, the witness)
This life is such a ride, I live until I die
I walk into the fire
I'm searching for the higher ground
What a life, I live until I die
Won't fail unless I try
Bleeding, keep on breathing
Higher ground
Hey, hey, higher, higher
Higher, higher ground
Higher ground
Hey, hey, higher, higher
Higher, higher ground
Translated Lyrics:
I know my day will come
Back to where you came from
Looking back, I think I did the right thing.
I can't sleep at night.
I have this story.
They won't let you catch me.
Break the silence with these tips
I don't want them to go.
Animals are chasing me now.
He lives in my head and in my house
My heart is beating fast.
But I won't give up.
Don't complicate your work
Life is a trap, I live and die
I walked into the fire
I want university.
Life is life until death.
You can't fail if you don't try.
I want university.
You have gold nuggets
I am the seventh child
All conditions.
Everyone has their own story.
I have an idea.
They won't let you catch me.
Fill my tree with this tree.
I want you to go
Life is a trap, I live and die
I walked into the fire
I want university.
Life is life until death.
You can't fail if you don't try.
I want the best
Life is a trap, I live and die
I walked into the fire
I want university.
Life is life until death.
You can't fail if you don't try.
I want university.
I want, I want.
Tell me what to do and I'll do it.
Married to Sakshi
I want, I want.
Tell me what to do and I'll do it.
I confirm, confirm, confirm.
(Listen, listen, listen)
Life is a trap, I live and die
I walked into the fire
I want university.
Life is life until death.
You can't fail if you don't try.
Breathe if bleeding occurs.
Northern region
There are lots of them.
Northern region
Northern region
There are lots of them.
Northern region
Kie was a pueo with a story.
They were the seventh child of a seventh child, and were granted healing powers and could control plant life because of that. Their oldest brother, Lepo, was very jealous, and even though he was very rich and owned a large company located in the ‘Northern Region’, a place filled with terrifying beasts that scared away the average person, he wanted more.
Kie was married to a seal named Sakshi. She was very nice, and always gave Kie advice on how to live their strange, chaotic life, and was trying to help them get into the best university on the continent, until the…accident happened.
They had gone to the Northern Region in order to retrieve a dark, mysterious substance that gave them resistance to fire, which used to be their main weakness. They found Lepo, who had tamed some of the local beasts, on the way back, and the two got into an argument surrounding Kie’s powers. Kie, influenced by the darkness of the substance, used their powers to attack Lepo, seriously hurting him.
Kie was chased down by the beasts, and, with help from the substance, defeated them. When they returned, Sakshi tried to help them fight their growing evil, but soon Kie was fully possessed…
…and went to take out their anger on Lepo.
(222 words)
Last edited by minergold48 (Nov. 4, 2022 23:53:33)
- TheBibliophile7
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500+ posts
SWC Megathread || Nov. 2022
Daily #4: 11/4/22
“Google Translate is infamous for its inaccuracy - but today, we're using that to our advantage. Copy and paste a song into Google Translate, and translate it into different languages until the lyrics are completely different. Then write a story based off it! 200 words for 200 points, no evidence required.”
Because I am in the field of rags
I hope you are all mine
I see eternity in your eyes
It's nice to see you smiling and laughing
Always wanted a fabric
I pray to God that one day you will be mine
Evergreen shrub
~ Translated lyrics of Dandelions by Ruth B.
My dreams always start in a field.
As soon as I feel the sun beating down on me, I know I’m dreaming. A perfect blue sky, dotted with cotton ball clouds, swims above me. The corn is up to my chest, not quite obscuring my view, but making it hard to move. The thick stalks surround me and block any visible paths.
I look down at the ground, noticing my light blue, flower-patterned dress and white sandals. Not the most practical thing for a field, but it will work.
I find myself walking toward the forest, pushing the corn out of the way as I go. Surrounding me is brown, but the trees are all vibrant green, like a sea of rustling leaves in a gentle breeze. The wind kisses my cheeks and blows my dress. I laugh, despite myself.
My pace increases and my long hair bounces against my back. The caramel curls twirl with the melody of the gusts. The corn sways too, as if this picturesque dream world all dances to the same rhythm and ticks to the same heartbeat. All connected, all unified.
A bird caws in the distance.
I get to the edge of the field. The trees tower above me, and stare deep into the woods. Sunlight filters in through the leaves, but in small streams rather than large pockets of light. The branches, interwoven, create a canopy above the forest floor. Flowers and shrubs dot the grasses like stars against the inky backdrop.
I enter the forest.
The shade tickles my bare arms and legs, sending a swift chill down my spine. I move confidently through the brambles, my light footsteps making hardly any sound. It’s silent in there, despite the leaves overhead and the animals that have to be found within. It’s almost an eerie silence; no noise, no matter where I place my foot or how hard I slap it to the ground.
Movement catches my eye, and I spin to the right. Something was making its way towards me. I could see its shadow, slinking across the ground, but the thick trunks blocked the figure.
Suddenly, it stopped, peeking around from behind a tree.
A boy’s head pops out. Sandy hair and a splash of freckles. Brilliant green eyes meet mine.
I can't help but gasp.
As soon as his eyes meet mine, they go wide, and he disappears back into the trees.
The silence lifts.
The leaves beneath his feet rustle; I can hear them now. I take off after him, zigzagging between shrubs and branches. I chase him for a few minutes, following nothing but his fleeting frame and pounding steps against the crackling leaves.
I see him stop, and I speed up, sprinting, breaking through another line of trees-
I lurch to a halt. A rushing river swells in front of us, running crystal blue water over silver rocks.
A tingle breaks me from my thoughts, and I turn to find the boy looking intently at me. He is average height, just a little taller than me, and is dressed in simple jeans and a flannel shirt. His complexion is gently tanned from the sun. His breath comes naturally, not at all like he's been running. I'm not panting either, surprisingly.
His eyes, though. Their bright green is so intense, I can't look away.
He smiles at me, and I blush.
A piece of fabric flutters towards me from out of his shirt pocket. I glance at it, and then look back up at him. He winks.
Frowning, I kneel to retrieve the fabric. It is white cloth, but where had it come from?
I look up at him again, and gasp.
The green-eyed boy is gone. In its place stands a stout, evergreen shrub.
I jolt awake.
I have no recollection of my dream, though foggy memory told me I had one. I climb out of bed, and stretch my fingers.
Suddenly, a thin piece of white fabric slips from my previously clenched hand. I blink, and part of that missing memory rushes in.
Bright, evergreen eyes.
“Google Translate is infamous for its inaccuracy - but today, we're using that to our advantage. Copy and paste a song into Google Translate, and translate it into different languages until the lyrics are completely different. Then write a story based off it! 200 words for 200 points, no evidence required.”
Because I am in the field of rags
I hope you are all mine
I see eternity in your eyes
It's nice to see you smiling and laughing
Always wanted a fabric
I pray to God that one day you will be mine
Evergreen shrub
~ Translated lyrics of Dandelions by Ruth B.
My dreams always start in a field.
As soon as I feel the sun beating down on me, I know I’m dreaming. A perfect blue sky, dotted with cotton ball clouds, swims above me. The corn is up to my chest, not quite obscuring my view, but making it hard to move. The thick stalks surround me and block any visible paths.
I look down at the ground, noticing my light blue, flower-patterned dress and white sandals. Not the most practical thing for a field, but it will work.
I find myself walking toward the forest, pushing the corn out of the way as I go. Surrounding me is brown, but the trees are all vibrant green, like a sea of rustling leaves in a gentle breeze. The wind kisses my cheeks and blows my dress. I laugh, despite myself.
My pace increases and my long hair bounces against my back. The caramel curls twirl with the melody of the gusts. The corn sways too, as if this picturesque dream world all dances to the same rhythm and ticks to the same heartbeat. All connected, all unified.
A bird caws in the distance.
I get to the edge of the field. The trees tower above me, and stare deep into the woods. Sunlight filters in through the leaves, but in small streams rather than large pockets of light. The branches, interwoven, create a canopy above the forest floor. Flowers and shrubs dot the grasses like stars against the inky backdrop.
I enter the forest.
The shade tickles my bare arms and legs, sending a swift chill down my spine. I move confidently through the brambles, my light footsteps making hardly any sound. It’s silent in there, despite the leaves overhead and the animals that have to be found within. It’s almost an eerie silence; no noise, no matter where I place my foot or how hard I slap it to the ground.
Movement catches my eye, and I spin to the right. Something was making its way towards me. I could see its shadow, slinking across the ground, but the thick trunks blocked the figure.
Suddenly, it stopped, peeking around from behind a tree.
A boy’s head pops out. Sandy hair and a splash of freckles. Brilliant green eyes meet mine.
I can't help but gasp.
As soon as his eyes meet mine, they go wide, and he disappears back into the trees.
The silence lifts.
The leaves beneath his feet rustle; I can hear them now. I take off after him, zigzagging between shrubs and branches. I chase him for a few minutes, following nothing but his fleeting frame and pounding steps against the crackling leaves.
I see him stop, and I speed up, sprinting, breaking through another line of trees-
I lurch to a halt. A rushing river swells in front of us, running crystal blue water over silver rocks.
A tingle breaks me from my thoughts, and I turn to find the boy looking intently at me. He is average height, just a little taller than me, and is dressed in simple jeans and a flannel shirt. His complexion is gently tanned from the sun. His breath comes naturally, not at all like he's been running. I'm not panting either, surprisingly.
His eyes, though. Their bright green is so intense, I can't look away.
He smiles at me, and I blush.
A piece of fabric flutters towards me from out of his shirt pocket. I glance at it, and then look back up at him. He winks.
Frowning, I kneel to retrieve the fabric. It is white cloth, but where had it come from?
I look up at him again, and gasp.
The green-eyed boy is gone. In its place stands a stout, evergreen shrub.
I jolt awake.
I have no recollection of my dream, though foggy memory told me I had one. I climb out of bed, and stretch my fingers.
Suddenly, a thin piece of white fabric slips from my previously clenched hand. I blink, and part of that missing memory rushes in.
Bright, evergreen eyes.
- Ataraxea
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100+ posts
SWC Megathread || Nov. 2022
Daily 4
238 Words
Original:
1, 2, 3, the chandelier is falling down
All at once, the neon lights illuminate the room
4, 5 and 6, claps ring out
The spotlights shine at us
Now, welcome to the theatre
The show’s starting, it’s showtime!
Translated:
1, 2, 3 candles
At the same time, neon lights flash
4, 5 and 6 screws and hooks
Under the lights
Welcome to the theater
Come and show me the watch
Story:
Marcy grabs a rusty pocket watch from the creaky chair.
“Hey.” a voice hisses. “Marcy!”
“What?” a voice replies. Marcy looks up and sees Lucy pointing.
“Look,” she says shakily. “The candles…one of them's lit!”
“So?” Marcy says. “Someone else was probably just here,” they add shakily.
“N-no, i-it lit i-itself.” she stammered.
“C'mon Lucy, candles' can't just light themselves,” Marcy replied.
Fwoosh. Another candle lit itself just as a cool breeze swept through the room. Marcy's eyes widened.
“Oh…I guess they can,” they say timidly. Lucy looked around the empty, dusty room frantically.
“No one’s here…” she whispers.
They could feel another breeze drift through the room. “Probably just a draft,” Marcy mutters.
The two lit candles and the rusty, old lightbulb hanging from the ceiling started flickering.
The room goes dark. All of a sudden, all three candles light themselves and at the same time, a neon floodlight turns on. They both screech.
“My eyes! I’m blind!” Lucy squeals.
“Chill out, Lucy. You’ll be fine,” they say calmly.
“Marcy! The room, it changed!” Lucy cries.
“Oh…oh my,” Marcy says, looking around the room. Where once lay a table and desk, was a pile of screws and hooks.
“Well, well, well. Look who we have here.” a male voice says. “It seems like you’ve stumbled on my watch. Thank you for finding it. I’d like it back now.”
Lucy and Marcy exchange a look.
“Now.”
Last edited by Ataraxea (Nov. 4, 2022 23:59:25)
- Minecrafter13529
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17 posts
SWC Megathread || Nov. 2022
Translated lyrics from Oblivion by Halfy & Winks
I proudly promised not to die
you must let go of your past life
An illusion of arrogance was born
he protected me from harm I did not know
now I'm lying on the dusty floor
Now I know I can't ignore my regret
Abandoned, now I know how you feel
I have seen the world begin to change
Memories that drown in the waves of the abyss
Roofs barely hang from bare rock
thousands of feet high
I'm falling now
I'm falling now
Into oblivion
we start a good day
We and our kingdom are trapped in the summer sun
one stone one stone
But this wall is only ruins and dust
We used to rustle up our good sides
when we fight the devil
has it started
Has he come out of the darkness?
Through fire, rain and fog?
Can't catch the wind Why didn't you catch the wind?
we fell
Please
To be forgotten?
alone on this break
Now I only hear the echo of the song
How refreshing and so easy!
now the horror is over
I fall again
Oh oh!
rejected
fell into oblivion
Into oblivion
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I’m not dying. Not like my father. Not like my mother. Not like my brothers and sisters. Not like my friends. I have to let go of my past. The fires of the kingdom are still burned in my eyes. I tried to fight, I tried to save them. Then I tried to flee. I tried to be brave. It was an illusion of arrogance. My eldest brother tried to protect me from it. From the harm it brought. He payed for my safety with his life. I have to let go. But I can’t, as I lay on the dusty floor. I can’t ignore my regrets now. Now I know how they felt. Abandoned, alone. Memories drowning me in the waves of the abyss. The burnt roofs of the city hang from their eroded stone walls. I feel like I’m hanging, thousands of feet high. The waves of the abyss crash up against the walls. I’m falling, falling through the waves. Falling through the abyss. Into oblivion.
It was a normal day in the kingdom. A good day even. Our kingdom trapped in the summer sun, the heat warming our cold homes and our orchards. But one stone changed everything. The one stone, thrown into the lake. The one stone, thrown at the walls. The one stone, that killed the king. Like David and Goliath. The walls turned to ruins and dust. Our armies tried to muster their courage, though they could not. We were faced with the devil himself.
“Has he come for our souls?” They asked. “Has he come from the darkness, through the fires of the underworld, through the fog and the rain, to take us?”
Though our sails we up, we couldn’t catch the wind. Why couldn’t we catch it? Though our ships were strong, they sunk when they were hit once. The foe quickly took us and slaughtered many. We were felled.
“Please,” I begged of my brother. “Come with me.”
He never did. And he was to be was forgotten. Like many others.
Alone in this broken place, now I only hear the echo of a song. How refreshing and easy, to forget it all. Now the horror is over. But I’m falling again.
Oh, I’m falling again. Oh, how dreadful it is. Rejected and abandoned. Falling. Falling into oblivion…
(387 words for the story)
WHY WAS THIS SO DARK T-T
I proudly promised not to die
you must let go of your past life
An illusion of arrogance was born
he protected me from harm I did not know
now I'm lying on the dusty floor
Now I know I can't ignore my regret
Abandoned, now I know how you feel
I have seen the world begin to change
Memories that drown in the waves of the abyss
Roofs barely hang from bare rock
thousands of feet high
I'm falling now
I'm falling now
Into oblivion
we start a good day
We and our kingdom are trapped in the summer sun
one stone one stone
But this wall is only ruins and dust
We used to rustle up our good sides
when we fight the devil
has it started
Has he come out of the darkness?
Through fire, rain and fog?
Can't catch the wind Why didn't you catch the wind?
we fell
Please
To be forgotten?
alone on this break
Now I only hear the echo of the song
How refreshing and so easy!
now the horror is over
I fall again
Oh oh!
rejected
fell into oblivion
Into oblivion
========================================================================================
I’m not dying. Not like my father. Not like my mother. Not like my brothers and sisters. Not like my friends. I have to let go of my past. The fires of the kingdom are still burned in my eyes. I tried to fight, I tried to save them. Then I tried to flee. I tried to be brave. It was an illusion of arrogance. My eldest brother tried to protect me from it. From the harm it brought. He payed for my safety with his life. I have to let go. But I can’t, as I lay on the dusty floor. I can’t ignore my regrets now. Now I know how they felt. Abandoned, alone. Memories drowning me in the waves of the abyss. The burnt roofs of the city hang from their eroded stone walls. I feel like I’m hanging, thousands of feet high. The waves of the abyss crash up against the walls. I’m falling, falling through the waves. Falling through the abyss. Into oblivion.
It was a normal day in the kingdom. A good day even. Our kingdom trapped in the summer sun, the heat warming our cold homes and our orchards. But one stone changed everything. The one stone, thrown into the lake. The one stone, thrown at the walls. The one stone, that killed the king. Like David and Goliath. The walls turned to ruins and dust. Our armies tried to muster their courage, though they could not. We were faced with the devil himself.
“Has he come for our souls?” They asked. “Has he come from the darkness, through the fires of the underworld, through the fog and the rain, to take us?”
Though our sails we up, we couldn’t catch the wind. Why couldn’t we catch it? Though our ships were strong, they sunk when they were hit once. The foe quickly took us and slaughtered many. We were felled.
“Please,” I begged of my brother. “Come with me.”
He never did. And he was to be was forgotten. Like many others.
Alone in this broken place, now I only hear the echo of a song. How refreshing and easy, to forget it all. Now the horror is over. But I’m falling again.
Oh, I’m falling again. Oh, how dreadful it is. Rejected and abandoned. Falling. Falling into oblivion…
(387 words for the story)
WHY WAS THIS SO DARK T-T
Last edited by Minecrafter13529 (Nov. 5, 2022 00:03:38)
- KeatsBat
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5 posts
SWC Megathread || Nov. 2022
Weeklies
Weekly One
Word Count WIP
To: faiththefairy@fantasy.org
From: annalee@gomystery.com
Dear Faith,
How have you been? I haven't heard from you in a while. I have the funniest story!
A few weeks ago, I was visiting my cousins Suzanne and Collin. I went by train, and since I had some money to spare, I went first class. The ride was fine for the first hour or so, but by nightfall, there were snowflakes. By dinner, the train had stopped because of the snow. We were stuck for over a week! By the time I got to their place, I had to head back home.
It's nice getting back in touch with you after so long.
Sincerely, Annabel
To: presofpanem@dystopia.org
From: annalee@gomystery.com
Dear Suzy,
Hey! You will never believe this.
I recently got in touch with Faith, my friend from 3rd grade. You were friends with her, too, right? She's the one that made you drop your mango back in Mrs. Shelley's class. That woman was SCARY. Anyways, it turns out she moved back up North to be with her family. I visited her last week and she's doing well. While I was up there, I went to get a cheap dinner. Do you remember that kid that bullied you in kindergarten? Skye? Y'know how she never listened to Mrs. Shelley? She was a cashier at McDonald's. Best told-you-so moment ever.
Sincerely, Annabel
To: brinafinn@bizarroisd.org
From: annalee@gomystery.com
Dear Mrs. Finn,
Good morning! I have a question about today's homework. On question no. 3, about the law of conservation of matter, is there a typo? The only answer choices are that “matter can be created, cannot be destroyed”, “matter can be created and destroyed”, and “matter cannot be created, but can be destroyed”. I looked at my notes and they said that “matter cannot be created or destroyed”. I also want to know about the last question. The answer choices don't include noble gasses, which I consulted my notes and found to be the right answer.
Thank you,
Annabel Lee
To: mariashelley@scaryschooldist.org
From: annalee@gomystery.com
Dear Mrs. Shelley,
Good morning! I'm going to be absent during 9th period today because of a dentist appointment. If we're starting the Tom Sawyer book reports today, will the instructions be posted online? Thank you!
I also have a question about yesterday's homework. In question 5, are there two correct answer choices? The question is about grammatical errors, and the two answer choices that I was confused about are “the little girl was on they're property” and “this shouldn't effect people negatively, but it will make a big difference”.
Congrats again about the bake-off!
Thank you,
Annabel Lee
Weekly One
Word Count WIP
These are emails (written mostly in a letter format), from the perspective of a student by the name of Annabel Lee. You can find the cabin in the person's email (annalee@gomystery.com). It also goes in order of cabin points ranking (at the time of writing).
To: faiththefairy@fantasy.org
From: annalee@gomystery.com
Dear Faith,
How have you been? I haven't heard from you in a while. I have the funniest story!
A few weeks ago, I was visiting my cousins Suzanne and Collin. I went by train, and since I had some money to spare, I went first class. The ride was fine for the first hour or so, but by nightfall, there were snowflakes. By dinner, the train had stopped because of the snow. We were stuck for over a week! By the time I got to their place, I had to head back home.
It's nice getting back in touch with you after so long.
Sincerely, Annabel
To: presofpanem@dystopia.org
From: annalee@gomystery.com
Dear Suzy,
Hey! You will never believe this.
I recently got in touch with Faith, my friend from 3rd grade. You were friends with her, too, right? She's the one that made you drop your mango back in Mrs. Shelley's class. That woman was SCARY. Anyways, it turns out she moved back up North to be with her family. I visited her last week and she's doing well. While I was up there, I went to get a cheap dinner. Do you remember that kid that bullied you in kindergarten? Skye? Y'know how she never listened to Mrs. Shelley? She was a cashier at McDonald's. Best told-you-so moment ever.
Sincerely, Annabel
To: brinafinn@bizarroisd.org
From: annalee@gomystery.com
Dear Mrs. Finn,
Good morning! I have a question about today's homework. On question no. 3, about the law of conservation of matter, is there a typo? The only answer choices are that “matter can be created, cannot be destroyed”, “matter can be created and destroyed”, and “matter cannot be created, but can be destroyed”. I looked at my notes and they said that “matter cannot be created or destroyed”. I also want to know about the last question. The answer choices don't include noble gasses, which I consulted my notes and found to be the right answer.
Thank you,
Annabel Lee
To: mariashelley@scaryschooldist.org
From: annalee@gomystery.com
Dear Mrs. Shelley,
Good morning! I'm going to be absent during 9th period today because of a dentist appointment. If we're starting the Tom Sawyer book reports today, will the instructions be posted online? Thank you!
I also have a question about yesterday's homework. In question 5, are there two correct answer choices? The question is about grammatical errors, and the two answer choices that I was confused about are “the little girl was on they're property” and “this shouldn't effect people negatively, but it will make a big difference”.
Congrats again about the bake-off!
Thank you,
Annabel Lee
- Polarbear_17
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500+ posts
SWC Megathread || Nov. 2022
Daily #5
I hope the waves take you someplace safe from me.
I set reminders that loving you will only be– was only– temporary. Somewhere in these words, I think you will find solace in knowing that all the pain I inflicted upon you has always ricocheted back harder on me. The funny thing is, I will never win, now that you have the closure you need. I think it is too late for me to find my own conclusion.
I hope wherever you are, you are grinning as the consequences chase after me like starved vultures. I hope you're comfortable. I hope you're satisfied.
I hope the tides take your underwater casket to the places that you have always wanted to see. Italy, perhaps, or Paris, if the waves can carry you up the river. Knowing all too well how you tried so hard to fight my conviction, I am sure you can fight the currents upstream just fine.
Salt water seems fitting, especially for how many hours I listened to you scream tears of desperation until your voice broke. Your voice was not the only thing that broke that day. But, salt water is still water; I can wash my hands and the evidence away until all the red spirits suspended at the surface dissolve in the void of clarity.
I can not discern what the worn label on this bottle says. Maybe there is some kind of metaphor there; how time heals through the erasure of memory, or how constant torment makes you forget who you truly are. Or maybe the metaphor here is that there is no meaning in things that were not meant to have hidden explanations in the first place. Maybe I should stop seeing anomalies as clues to a nonexistent mystery.
There is no point in having this message in a bottle float when you are somewhere trapped below. I will fill this vessel with rocks to help you reach this S.O.S. sign. If you do not intercept it, then perhaps there will be no goodbyes.
Goodbye.
I hope the waves take you someplace safe from me.
I set reminders that loving you will only be– was only– temporary. Somewhere in these words, I think you will find solace in knowing that all the pain I inflicted upon you has always ricocheted back harder on me. The funny thing is, I will never win, now that you have the closure you need. I think it is too late for me to find my own conclusion.
I hope wherever you are, you are grinning as the consequences chase after me like starved vultures. I hope you're comfortable. I hope you're satisfied.
I hope the tides take your underwater casket to the places that you have always wanted to see. Italy, perhaps, or Paris, if the waves can carry you up the river. Knowing all too well how you tried so hard to fight my conviction, I am sure you can fight the currents upstream just fine.
Salt water seems fitting, especially for how many hours I listened to you scream tears of desperation until your voice broke. Your voice was not the only thing that broke that day. But, salt water is still water; I can wash my hands and the evidence away until all the red spirits suspended at the surface dissolve in the void of clarity.
I can not discern what the worn label on this bottle says. Maybe there is some kind of metaphor there; how time heals through the erasure of memory, or how constant torment makes you forget who you truly are. Or maybe the metaphor here is that there is no meaning in things that were not meant to have hidden explanations in the first place. Maybe I should stop seeing anomalies as clues to a nonexistent mystery.
There is no point in having this message in a bottle float when you are somewhere trapped below. I will fill this vessel with rocks to help you reach this S.O.S. sign. If you do not intercept it, then perhaps there will be no goodbyes.
Goodbye.
- unhinged_musings
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46 posts
SWC Megathread || Nov. 2022
it started out humorous but then it became horror w h a t h a p p e n e d
*some typos and misspellings were on purpose
Daily for 11/5
I’m bored.
I hope someone finds this note, and learns how bored I am. Because I am very incredibly bored. I’m also about to die of thirst and hunger, but mostly I’m bored.
I’m alone on a deserted island. I used to not be alone, but now I am. Not that that’s any of your business, kind reader. Neither is what happened to the body.
My only friends are the birds, with their bright, jarring colors and screeching songs of rrrapturous joy. I tremble thinking of their beauty. I don’t dare eat them, or drink their water. I have manners. I come from civilized society, after all!
I’m starving. My tongue is so dry it might snap in half if I bite down on it too hard. I’ve actually been experimenting with that. Your own blood tastes a lot different from other people’s, I’ve found. Or maybe everyone’s blood tastes different.
Too bad there’s no one else here to experiment on.
Have I talked about how bored I am? I’m considering going farther into the island. It a bit dark and spooky there, in the damp forest, but it seems more
a ppealing than this shiny-bright beach. I think the bright reflection of the sand is only making my headache worse. Did I mention my headache? It's one of the most entertaining thinggs out here, but not quite entertaining enough.
But going into the woods would also mean leaving the absolutely joyous sensation of feeling the sand digging into my bare feet behind. That pain is entertaining too, like my headache.
Did I mention my headache?
I'm using a bottle and a sheet of paper from the wreck to right this. The wreck of the boat I and Marie used to get to this island. Most of the useful stuff is gone, I ate it all and drank it all, and exploring it is boring now. I know exactly what's in there. I could list everything, if you want!!
*some typos and misspellings were on purpose
Daily for 11/5
I’m bored.
I hope someone finds this note, and learns how bored I am. Because I am very incredibly bored. I’m also about to die of thirst and hunger, but mostly I’m bored.
I’m alone on a deserted island. I used to not be alone, but now I am. Not that that’s any of your business, kind reader. Neither is what happened to the body.
My only friends are the birds, with their bright, jarring colors and screeching songs of rrrapturous joy. I tremble thinking of their beauty. I don’t dare eat them, or drink their water. I have manners. I come from civilized society, after all!
I’m starving. My tongue is so dry it might snap in half if I bite down on it too hard. I’ve actually been experimenting with that. Your own blood tastes a lot different from other people’s, I’ve found. Or maybe everyone’s blood tastes different.
Too bad there’s no one else here to experiment on.
Have I talked about how bored I am? I’m considering going farther into the island. It a bit dark and spooky there, in the damp forest, but it seems more
a ppealing than this shiny-bright beach. I think the bright reflection of the sand is only making my headache worse. Did I mention my headache? It's one of the most entertaining thinggs out here, but not quite entertaining enough.
But going into the woods would also mean leaving the absolutely joyous sensation of feeling the sand digging into my bare feet behind. That pain is entertaining too, like my headache.
Did I mention my headache?
I'm using a bottle and a sheet of paper from the wreck to right this. The wreck of the boat I and Marie used to get to this island. Most of the useful stuff is gone, I ate it all and drank it all, and exploring it is boring now. I know exactly what's in there. I could list everything, if you want!!
- blood
Last edited by unhinged_musings (Nov. 5, 2022 00:39:43)