Don't Trust the Dead {~Synopsis - Contest~}

Heaven? Reincarnation? You wish!1

All the way through, no matter who you are, or how optimistic you may be, Life is a game. Every up and every down is just a bored moderator toying with you. If you react well, maybe they'll go easy on you. Or maybe they'll leave you alone if you're a pain in the ass. It's impossible to tell just by looking at someone. But you'd think that Death would be the ultimate Game Over, wouldn't you? From there, like a normal game, you could decide whether you want to drop it, or start again.2

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If only, if only. After Death, Life does indeed go on. Like that secret mission after an End-Game. But in reality, this secret mission is much more than just that. After Life, you still get that small cutscene before you Cycle the game. But, of course, its hidden-- and hidden well. Walking down the wrong alleyway at night might just cost you from seeing the Truth. And there's no cheating. No disobeying what Life- or more accurately, Death- has in store for you. Cutting your life short is a no-no. And just waiting is a fine approach to Death-- if you want an eternity of darkness. You've gotta die at exactly the right moment. Don't learn anything you don't need to learn. Aim for your goals, dream your dreams, because soon enough... It'll all be over.4

...But, I haven't answered an important question yet. What is this 'final cutscene?' This 'secret mission?' If I tell you, you'll miss out on seeing it yourself. Do you want to risk that? Of course you do-- It's human nature.5

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The Hidden Truth is-- The game begins only when it ends. Only when you die can you truly live. You close your eyes for the last time.. only to open them again minutes later. Around that time, you'd surrounded by many others like you. Five things known simply as 'fees' would have been taken away from you- one of your five senses, a physical possesion, and a mental one.  A familiar face, and something unknown. Beware the last fee. In exchange for all of these fees, something is given back to you. An embodiment of your very Soul, and the only thing you can hold dear-- a weapon.8

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You will be given a month. To do what? Don't ruin the fun-- I'm getting there. In that single month, the lives of what was over one thousand people at first, will be reduced to either one or two. All lost souls are completely deleted, and will never see the light of day again-- the true ultimate Game-Over. If the population of this world is dropped to two, a fight to the Death shall begin until only one Soul is left.  That soul is granted a single wish- just like in a fairy tale. 10

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Of course, this Hidden Truth is a game- and all games have rules. Like all things as such, these rules are dull and boring;12

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#1: Trust no-one. Only your weapon-- Only youself.14

#2: Never attack a Moderator (or MOD). Doing so will result in immediate deletion.15

#3: One must think of their granted weapon as their own Life. Dispose of it and one disposes of their Right to Life.16

#4: There must only ever be one Winner of the Game.17

#5: If the Winner's wish involves reincarnation or anything of the sort, they must be deleted.18

#6: Forget what you know. The MOD's word is law.19

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These are all rules that Competitor's must follow... To begin with. As stated in rule 6, the MOD's word is law. Thus, they can bend the rules of the Game to their liking.21

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...One must always remember, no matter what, once a Competitor had died, they will never again walk on Earth. Upon making a Wish, the Winner must truly think outside the metaphorical box. In other words, it wouldn't make sense to make a wish the revolves around themselves- They're simpley going to be erased as soon as it is granted. More people die, enter the games.. And thus, the Cycle of Death goes on. However, there is one wish that can keep them alive... Well, ensure they are not erased. I could tell you... But that would be cheating, wouldn't it? 23

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So, how was that? Now that I've ruined your destiny, have your questions been answered? Dare you inquire further? Perhaps you should just wait... Its not like you've anywhere to be... 25

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Author notes

I haven't written anything in a while.. So this is like a kind of test. I guess. No, I'm not implying anything by writing this.

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  • E Ardania silver member
    November 23
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    This 'synopsis' sounds very sinister. It sounds a bit like a deadly game... a very, very deadly game. I like how it is laid out as if it's a sheet of instructions that a Competitor must read before participating... even more interesting.

    I love the language you've used throughout; the capitalisation of some of the words give them an air of significance.

    There's nothing for me to prod at in terms of SPaG...

    Thanks for entering, and good luck!


    • Go Go Inaro-Lily
      November 23
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      Hehe~ Thanks. This is kinda a first for me, writing that way @.@ . And, like everything I write, I think its shit until I post it. Then I get positive feedback. Its pretty confusing. Anyway, thanks for the comment!


  • Wildpaw-Lily
    November 5

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    oook..This makes your story make more sense..XDD >.> Uhh..Comment..Comment...*Mental blank* ....*Runs off*

  • Deep... Or too deep... Jin, this isn't like you! Who are you and what have you done with my sister?

    XD Goodwork anyway... >.>

    • Go Go Inaro-Lily
      October 28
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      Nah, I just got more awesome. Nah XD .

      I just haven't really written anything for a while, so I suppose my writing style has changed a little. @.@ Look out for deep Jin!!

      >.>
      <.<

      T00tles.
      ~Jin, signing out.

  • rustic
    October 25
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    interesting story you've got here


  • Color Splash
    October 23

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    Epic! And exhaustingly long!

    Love the idea you put behind this! I was going to write a story about something like reincarnation, and it's still in the shop! Love the idea! Good luck!


    love
    and most importantly
    Ink ~

  • Go Go Inaro-Lily
    October 22
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    Fanksies to all~! I don't think I've written anything this year, so I'm glad I can make people enjoy my work after all that time~ I guess I should start writing more. Again, thanks! And....

    >.>
    <.<


    Tootles.

    ~Jin.

  • Luo Hanna
    October 22
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    Wooow...

    Deep... But I love it!!!

    beginning: 5, language: 5, plot: 5, ending: 5.


  • Xithen Reux
    October 21
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    Raah! Where'ded mah comment goes!

  • Xithen Reux
    October 21

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    Yushels,Jinels! -Re-reads for the 4th time- I love reading the things you write cause they always feel really full of thought and emotion~ -Is finding it hardes to explain-

    Uhh.........


    Oh...Right! Comment! Ehem.... Well as with everything you write I love it and I wonder...

    "The mod's word is law! Mwahahahaha!!!!" *cough* Anyway love it ^^


  • Danni.
    October 20

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    You have no idea in how you spoke out and aloud in this. It is truly *mental blank.* I had the word...its just gone..GRR! XDD

    Anyways, Jin this truly spoke out to me..it showed me, friendship...memory-wise, I remember when I had just met you. That day was unbelievable. You know how much I wish there were more people in the world like you. The world needs more of you. You are amazing, astonishing...I am lost for words as you probably noticed..XP

    I am so speechless. This cut into me deep, way, way past my heart..(that sounds so corny..LMAO.) It touched my soul.

    You should have a look on my page after you finish reading this. You've probably noticed by now, how this would have dragged on longer if I could have let the words out that I was previously going to say.

    You have an uncanny ablity to make me remember my forgotten memories. Like my memories with my nanna for example.

    I still don't know what I would do without you and without you're amazing ablity to cheer me up so fast.


    As Always Jin, STUNNING, FANTASTIC work!!!

    Love,
    ~ Dann♥

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