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The Library in the Lighthouse
As Paul's boat crashed into the dock the waves continued to pummel the capsule as the rain fell from the sky hitting his skin like a thousand needles. The wind howled like a werewolf as the lightning cracked the sky like an egg. The blinding camera like flash lit up the sky like a million fireworks as he jumped down from the decapitated craft. Paul knew that he was stranded as he stood on the shore watching his boat sink into the black abyss. The storm started to subside, giving off an eerily stillness to the environment around him. All he could think about was how he was going to get back home. That same morning a mysterious package had arrived at his house including a map, a little black book containing a letter with instructions, and keys to the boat. The little black book attached to the map said this on the first two pages...
Bill LandwehrPublished 3 years ago in FuturismThe Book Giveth and Taketh
Transcript: Myrrha Miller You know how sometimes things just go awry. They go sideways and ruin your life in the most ludicrous way. Well this is one of those stories. To most, finding a book that could instantly force something you desire into existence would be the stuff dreams are made of. But what most people fail to realise is that everything comes with a price, and the price I paid was far worse than anything I could have ever imagined…
obvicious1Published 3 years ago in FuturismYou’re Gonna Hear Me Roar…But Only Sometimes
What’s your sign? I bet I can guess your sign! Oh, it makes so much sense now on why you are this way! The endless array of speculation and judgement when it comes to learning each other’s zodiac sign is more dominate than ever. As someone who grew up reading the daily horoscope in the back pages of a magazine or newspaper, I can honestly say that the intense importance in what sign you were born under has grown over the years. Whether you’re a compatible match with someone comes down to the day and month you were born.
Mandy RaquelPublished 3 years ago in FuturismAzrael's Song
Angels didn’t get sick days or paid time-off like humans did. But after the last war—it was a doozy, even by the standards of the 20th century—who could blame Azrael for needing to take a few days off for some “me time”? Michael wasn’t happy about it, but he granted the request. He couldn’t remember the last time the angel of death had done anything that didn’t involve some aspect of war, plague, or one of the many disastrous human inventions that peppered the sphere known as earth.
Jillian SpiridonPublished 3 years ago in FuturismOut of Time
Fingertips tracing along the well-known halls of her family home, Arytiss struggles once again with the ever-present temptation that is the locked cellar door. The cedar rails wane ever so slightly at her touch, beckoning her closer. Every room in the house is hers to explore. Every room except this one. Why?
Bree BeadmanPublished 3 years ago in FuturismStinging In The Rain
Scorpios. Man, we get a lot of heat!! Unforgettable, for better or worse, it would seem. Artistic, intuitive, passionate, loyal, honest, determined, sexual. So, human, essentially. Like everyone else. What's so bad about all that you ask? Nothing! The two edged sword is the negative qualities associated with us; jealous, secretive, resentful, manipulative, prone to cloudy moods that may or may not involve lying down in a puddle in the middle of a thunderstorm, wallowing in our newest grief. Allegedly. So I've heard. From other people.
Daniel PittmanPublished 3 years ago in FuturismFlowers Bloom
Sally clutched her treasure tight as she slipped into her apartment. A brush of her finger against the handle, and the door’s AI read her biological imprint.
Andy WalserPublished 3 years ago in FuturismEarth Mother
Humans are kind. Every single one I have met thus far has shown me some sign of friendliness. Whether it be the gentle bald man who walked me to registration, or the cheerful welcome lady who gave me my key, or the older fellas who looked like professors and smiled warmly at me. The people here share their joys with one another. The first few moments in my dorm were quite the opposite of lonely. As I turned the key to reveal my new home, a young woman vibrating childlike enthusiasm came barging out of her room in a fit of giggles. Her cheeks squished against her squinted eyes in a bright smile, and when she finally caught her breath she looked up at me and beamed.
Cheyanne HollidayPublished 3 years ago in FuturismChanging Fates
The small bar of gold hit the metal table between us with a clang that skittered along my bones. “A token to express our,” he paused, and I could feel the eyes hidden beneath the shadows of his shawl catalogue the small tin room. “Interest.”
Brianne ZwambagPublished 3 years ago in FuturismYou Need A Virgo In Your Life
"Just like a Virgo" when I hear people say that I don't know if I should cringe with disgust or smile with pride. I guess it depends on who the messenger. I call being born in September the "sweet spot" where Summer is coming to an end and where fall begins. It has a feeling of warmth, leaves, and hot chocolate. If I told you that being a Virgo is the best sign on the astrological chart, would you believe me? Without the Virgo, you wouldn't have amazing people like Beyoncé, Michael Jackson, Kobe Bryant, Idris Elba, Nick Jonas, Keke Palmer, Zendaya Keanu Reeves, to name a few. These eclectic human beings have made a significant impact in the world of entertainment. I am lucky to be in a class full of hard-working people. So, it saddens me when I see threads on Twitter listing Virgo as the worst sign to date. I'm not here to highlight the negatives like people-pleasing and perfectionism. I'm here to tell you why you need one in your life.
teisha lesheaPublished 3 years ago in FuturismThe Fish
I was probably about 12 years old when I first got my hands on a copy of Seventeen magazine. For me, it opened up my eyes to a whole new world -- a world I wasn't supposed to be a part of. It talked about boys my parents said I wasn't old enough to date, fashion my school dress code prohibited, and horoscopes and zodiac signs my religion cautioned against me believing. So for an angsty pre-teen, it represented a perfect mix of rebellion and curiosity.
Just Like Everyone Else
The bunker was 100 miles east and north of Seattle, almost in Canada, miles from anywhere, yet here Pete was, back in five minutes, holding a case of Cristal, $20,000 worth of bubbly, the last time they bought it. Which was eight years ago, when they got here. The virus, political disintegration and economic collapse were reasons enough for Billy and Warren to head for the underground palace and plan the new world order they would head up when it was all over.
David WilliamsPublished 3 years ago in Futurism