The Black Tome

The Black Tome

Short Story

By: Kenneth Tillman aka Kenny T

@kportret

“Living in Genostria is a luxury. Here, we have peace. We have unity. History has taught us that diversity and unity was nothing more than a distraction. The idea of identity and individuality were nothing more than an allusion that existed merely to keep us separate. To keep humanity on a leash. But now, we are free. We are free people. Our dreams are reality. Our nightmares are nothing more than history and monsters now live only under our beds where they belong.”

A Message from the Liberating Voice of Our People’s Leader

The day we are born, we are set free. We are given the choice to live in the land of Genostria or to be thrown into the malicious teeth of the mirage of a utopia. Our leaders believe that from birth, we should be given choices so that we can learn the power that exists within every decision we make. I was named Amelika Duplacitrus the day I was born and placed before two windows. One window opens up to the beautiful Genostria. Below the other window is the raging waves that represent going back into the deceptive world of peace; far away from Genostria. Whichever window we first look at is our destiny.

“I don’t comprehend how such decisions can be made upon birth as we are…..

Genostria is a place full of life and luxuries not offered equally upon the other places that make up the world. I was fortunate enough to be drawn into the paradise that is this place.”

This was said by one appreciated citizen.

Our trees are as gold and our grass glimmers on the ground like shaved emeralds and the air is filled with the smells of the finest foods. Everyone here wants for nothing! Everything is provided to us from our loving Leaders...From our Leader of Genostria!

“Living in Genostria is a luxury. Here, we have peace. We have unity. History has taught us that diversity and unity was nothing more than a distraction. The idea of identity and individuality were nothing more than an allusion that existed merely to keep us separate. To keep humanity on a leash. But now, we are free. We are free people. Our dreams are reality. Our nightmares are nothing more than history and monsters now live only under our beds where they belong.”

A Message from the Great Voice of Our People’s Leader. This shall be my home forever!

Our founders were birthed in the treacherous world. While lost at sea, they both were nearing their demise until they chose freedom. True freedom. They visioned their perfect idea of a true utopia. And Genostria was born! From their dreams. A dream that actually came true.

There, on the virgin soil of this anomalous island, they found the true meaning peace and liberty! They built, molded, and eventually gave birth to the golden city of Genostria. A place unknown by the world.

Our founders were originally thei... they were so satisfied with their new lives, they wanted to share their new found wealth. But to those not of gre...peace. So, instead they again combined their wishes, and gave birth to the first generation of Genostrians!

The first generation Genostrians served as the foundation for our great city! Following their perfect example, this led to the 20th generations continued peace. My peace and my generation.

Our perfect city has everything we need. Our clothes capture every color combined in our attire. Our Black Books can be found in our Grand Schools. They are found in our Historical Library. You might be wondering why all of our books are black. The truth is, the Book is...The Book holds the answers to everything we need concerning knowledge and wisdom. By the age of 10, we are given our own Black Book. These books are filled with only one page. And when we have questions about anything, we can always rely on our Black Books for the answer.

These books hold my sou...they hold our futures. By the age of 20, our unique books, like fingerprints, determine who and what we shall become in order to fulfill the perfect needs of Genostria.

However, it feels like I’ve been 20 forever! I await for the day to find hel...the answers to my life!

I feel like I’ve been 20 forever, 20 forever, 20 forever, 20 forev...20,000...20,000 is how much I won when I volunteered to steal this book! It was supposed to be simple! All I had to do was take this Book from some homeless guy and...and..and Genostr...and the next...next thing I knew, this book opened and imprisoned me in this god forsaken...beautiful and liberating land of Genostria!

“Living in Genostria is a privilege. Here, you will have true peace. Life in the real world is treacherous and has encapsulated you with greed. But now you shall forever live here to learn that money is nothing more than a distraction. You will be stripped of your individuality and shall live here with all of those who were once like you. You will forget who you are and will be forever punished. With every soul that is placed here makes the world a better place! Enjoy your stay in Genostria and become one of our permanent citizens!

A Message from the Voice of The Black Book. A message from the man you stole from. He thanks you for the $20,000.

Beware of the Book that holds the wisdom to protect and to punish.