[The Atomic Punk]

No need for a blurb unless you want a specific direction. Whatever character names that you want will go in the story.

Again, not so much a lack of story ideas. Just been really out of sorts and drained. I made a doctor’s appointment for a physical. Might make one for a head check, too.

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Thanks, Linea. I have a few concepts, just have been too busy to develop them into a story or narrative.

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Mine’s working again. Thanks, Jeff and Kaldath!

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Allow me to start by apologizing for the lack of activity recently. First, the technical issue with my new laptop. The mousepad is junk and I haven’t been able to get a simple USB mouse to work with it. Chloe Cat is scared of gremlins. Not only has this cut into my HeroMachine time (writing and design challenges), it has really fouled my mood. I’ve been popping in from work. Kind of “browse-by” comments now and then.

Second, I am really stuck with Linea’s story. I had a dream last night that has absolutely nothing to do with the fairies, but… well, maybe. Third, we’re still trying to destroy the merc foothold on Scarborough. What should have been a decisive advance is turning into a stalemate. Lastly, overall, I have not been feeling well. It’s too early for winter.

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MEMENTO MORI (Remember That You Will Die)
Character Designs by Harlekin; Story by The Atomic Punk

“Sibyl! Please, wake up! We have to keep moving!”

“Unnn…. Dav… David? Am I dead?”

“We’re both alive thanks to you. Are you strong enough to get up?”

“I need to rest. My head and back hurt. The demon! Is he still after us?”

“No, Sibyl, we slew him.”

“What? How? I closed my eyes wishing that his fire would not harm us.”

“Yes, the flames went around us like there was a green shield blocking them. Then your eyes opened. They were glowing the same green. Sibyl, you were floating in the air!”

“Huh? I don’t remember. Then what?”

“I raised my sword but you grabbed the blade. The sword transformed in my hand! The blade turned into this green energy.

“The demon leapt and knocked you hard to the ground. He stomped on you. I swore that I heard your spine break! I plunged the sword deep into his back, right between his wings.”

“The sword, it’s beautiful. David, let me touch the blade.”

“Of course, Sibyl… Sibyl… No! You’ve stopped breathing! I can’t hear your heartbeat! The green blade… it’s fading… Wait, the energy is returning to Sibyl’s body. Sibyl?!?”

“Cough… David? Am I dead?”

“You are very much alive. Here, I will carry you until you are strong enough to walk.”

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Dirigible

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Welcome back, Hudson!

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NIHILI SIN NEFAS (Nothing Without Sin)
Original Character Designs by Harlekin; Story by The Atomic Punk

“David, is it still chasing us?”

“I don’t think so, Sibyl, but stay alert! Keep it together.”

“Gone, everyone’s gone! What do we do now?”

“If we survived, surely others have. Think, Sibyl. Use your gift to see.”

“No, no! It’s terrible! I only see that demon chasing us! David, this is a nightmare!”

“Yes, it is a nightmare. As with any nightmare, try not to be afraid.”

“That sword didn’t even scratch the demon!”

“I know, but it’s the only protection that we have.”

“I see them… mom… dad… Matthew… they’re all dead!”

“Try to look beyond your house, Sibyl. Do you see the neighborhood? Can you see the city?”

“Yes, David, there are others! They are also hiding. There are more demons roaming the streets!”

“We can’t hide in the park forever. Maybe if we find other survivors, we can make sense of all this.”

“This is my fault, David. I’m so selfish! I wanted the world to change for me! And it did! This is no gift! It’s a curse!”

“Sibyl, that’s nonsense. Here, let me dry your eyes. Then we must go.”

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Liking them both, especially Templar.

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Welcome back, Luc! Great take. Though, I’ve never seen “Breaking Bad”.

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Any random piece will do.

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Willkommen, 0604854! Interesting concept. I’m sure someone will pick up your request.

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Cool, I would like to see what others come up with. Myself, I have a severe block. Still work ing on Linea’s “Fairy Fight.” Not to mention that my laptop mouse still isn’t working…

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Effort

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DIES IRAE, DIES ILLA
Original Character by Harlekin; Story by The Atomic Punk

“Sibyl, hey!” said David excited to have finally found his classmate.

“Hey,” replied Sibyl emotionlessly.

“Why are you hiding in here? I’ve been looking for you for hours!”

“I just wanted some time to myself before the storm came. Close my eyes. Listen to some Mozart,” answered Sibyl, still with no emotion.

“What’s wrong? Don’t tell me that you are having those ‘visions’ again.”

“They are not ‘visions!’ They are quite real!” snapped Sibyl, this time rather angrily.

“So you were scared and decided to hide in a drain rather than come home from school?”

“David, you don’t see. The storm is coming. Soon there won’t be a home,” Sibyl whispered and curled into a fetal position.

“Great, now it’s starting to pour. Mind if I crawl in there while we wait for the rain to pass?”

“Sure, David. Now is not the time to be out in the open.”

“Dear God, Sibyl, look! The rain… it’s turning into fire!”

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