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“Jonn, move over. I can’t see!” Mathieu complains, jostling for a better view. I barely grasp that he’s talking to me.by EphemeralStyle 1300 words, 6 comments, on Feb 8 3:12 AM. In Action, Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic, Science fiction
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Whose idea was it to take Avi to the City and make her Empress anyway? ...Ah yes. (Ok, here we go again, ppl! Let's see how I did!)by EphemeralStyle 1300 words, 7 comments, on Jan 17 8:17 AM. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic, Science fiction
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There’s a brief silence. “You don’t remember?” I ask quietly.by EphemeralStyle 2000 words, 5 comments, on Dec 4 12:19 AM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic, Science fiction
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“Hey, Logan. I’m still here.”
I look up at Jonn blankly. “Yes. Is there something else?”by EphemeralStyle 2100 words, 7 comments, on Oct 21 2:30 AM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic, Science fiction -
Logan. Avi. Garn. And all their crazy secrets xDby EphemeralStyle 65500 words, 4 comments, on Oct 5 7:20 AM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic, Science fiction
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In dreams, I feel afraid. Because I feel whatever my mind wants me to feel. I have no control.by EphemeralStyle 1300 words, 6 comments, on Sep 14 12:24 AM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic, Science fiction
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“Why did you tell me this, Logan?” she asks suddenly. Because I’m insane, obviously.by EphemeralStyle 1500 words, 6 comments, on Sep 13 2:36 AM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic, Science fiction
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“Ugh,” I mutter, rolling my eyes to the ceiling. “I don’t want to be an Empress.”by EphemeralStyle 1300 words, 6 comments, on Sep 10 7:45 PM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic, Science fiction
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“Didn’t you hear?" Bairoh asks. "The Head of Defence is sending out every spy in the City as fast as he can."by EphemeralStyle 2000 words, 8 comments, on Jun 30 4:06 AM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic, Science ficti
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Sicon, Winston, Pursh, Valetish... They all want to pull my strings. And then there's Duvavi. I'd rather him want to control me like the otby EphemeralStyle 1000 words, 6 comments, on Jun 29 4:55 AM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic, Science fiction
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Without my thinking, the mech language pours from my mouth in a babble of metallic sounds.by EphemeralStyle 1200 words, 8 comments, on May 12 11:57 PM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic, Science fiction
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I've walked into a trap. But I'm innocent, and no one should be able to condemn me.by EphemeralStyle 1000 words, 8 comments, on May 12 1:38 AM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic, Science fiction
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I smile and continue forwards without hesitating. “It is, Highness. It’s very good.”
by EphemeralStyle 800 words, 6 comments, on Apr 28 4:33 AM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic, Science fiction -
I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised to find that Logan is more than he appears, and clearly more than a match for me.by EphemeralStyle 1200 words, 8 comments, on Apr 18 9:46 PM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic, Science fiction
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“I think we’re overlooking the real problem here. What do we do about Avalia? She threatens everything."by EphemeralStyle 1600 words, 6 comments, on Apr 14 2:14 AM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic
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That’s what scares me sometimes; there is no answer. I just am. In spite of the world, I exist.by EphemeralStyle 1800 words, 8 comments, on Apr 12 4:26 AM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic, Science ficti
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I place my hand on the machine and wait for the ‘click’ of acceptance. The door swings silently open.by EphemeralStyle 1100 words, 14 comments, on Apr 8 3:13 AM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic
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Someone is trying to kill me. Not like on the Outside, where everyone wants to kill everyone. Me, specifically.by EphemeralStyle 1400 words, 6 comments, on Apr 8 2:59 AM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic
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I throw myself out of the window and onto the wall above the opening, flames exploding beneath me... There must be no witnesses.
by EphemeralStyle 900 words, 11 comments, on Apr 2 6:18 AM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic -
“Why are you attacking me?” I demand, making sure I don’t look at Avi as she slowly circles behind the machine.by EphemeralStyle 800 words, 6 comments, on Apr 2 6:09 AM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic
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The room silences. After a minute a metal face emerges at the end of the bed to see if it’s killed me.by EphemeralStyle 1000 words, 12 comments, on Mar 23 9:40 PM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic
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I see him stiffen slightly through the corner of my eye. “That… was a long time ago, Highness.”by EphemeralStyle 1200 words, 8 comments, on Mar 23 9:34 PM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic
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Why does he speak of it so calmly; so matter-of-factly? Does this happen commonly in the City?by EphemeralStyle 1500 words, 7 comments, on Mar 23 9:25 PM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic
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“I believe I’m giving up too easily. They're underestimating me as usual, and they don’t realise what I’m capable of."by EphemeralStyle 1200 words, 6 comments, on Mar 20 2:46 AM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic
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I turn around to glare at the security camera above me. “Who… are you?” I command.by EphemeralStyle 1400 words, 8 comments, on Mar 19 5:03 AM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic
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It seems that most things about me are inexplicable.by EphemeralStyle 700 words, 8 comments, on Mar 19 4:57 AM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic
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I feel like I’ve lived in the dark all my life while the rest of the world continued to grow and learn.by EphemeralStyle 1600 words, 8 comments, on Mar 17 2:19 AM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic
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"My work actually has nothing to do with you; I came here voluntarily. But my usual responsibilities remain."by EphemeralStyle 1500 words, 8 comments, on Mar 15 6:30 AM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic
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“You haven’t been honest with me so far,” Logan says. “It would help your friend if you told me the truth.”by EphemeralStyle 1300 words, 8 comments, on Mar 10 11:48 PM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic
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The City spreads before me; a carpet of buildings below the gentle hill I stand upon, seemingly going on forever.by EphemeralStyle 1200 words, 8 comments, on Mar 8 10:50 PM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic
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Nothing’s happened. No phone call, no death threat on my doorstep; nothing.by EphemeralStyle 1200 words, 8 comments, on Mar 8 10:41 PM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic
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Perhaps he’s just trying to create suspense; to bother me like this. He seems the theatrical type.by EphemeralStyle 800 words, 9 comments, on Mar 8 2:40 AM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic
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“Do you know everything?” I ask the boy; surprised for some reason that my voice works.by EphemeralStyle 1000 words, 8 comments, on Mar 1 8:16 PM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic
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Chapters 1 and 2 of Untitledby EphemeralStyle 8300 words, 2 comments, on Mar 1 3:04 AM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic
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So there’s another question: why is he not telling us? I’ll just have to wait for answers...
by EphemeralStyle 1000 words, 9 comments, on Feb 29 1:57 AM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic -
"We have a bit of a situation down at the wall." Impossible. This must be some sort of trick.by EphemeralStyle 1100 words, 9 comments, on Feb 28 1:11 AM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic
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“Trying to get into the City, huh? You’re in luck, my friend. You’ll get your wish.”by EphemeralStyle 1000 words, 8 comments, on Feb 27 12:59 AM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic
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How is this possible? It isn’t. I’m dreaming. I’m in a feverish delusion. And yet...by EphemeralStyle 900 words, 8 comments, on Feb 26 2:51 AM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic
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Jonn called me on my way to my meeting with the Emperor to tell me that his regiment has been transferred to the other side of the City for the next week or so. Something about a new investigation on Torus. I wonder if they kby EphemeralStyle 1200 words, 7 comments, on Feb 25 2:09 AM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic
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As he comes down I exclude all logical thoughts from my mind, reach out, close my eyes, and leap.by EphemeralStyle 700 words, 8 comments, on Feb 24 12:51 AM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic
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"Rainstorm is a huge gang. Our numbers exceed the hundreds, and our sole purpose is to one day take over the City."by EphemeralStyle 1200 words, 8 comments, on Feb 23 12:49 AM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic
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It doesn't matter; I won't back down this time.by EphemeralStyle 500 words, 8 comments, on Feb 22 1:56 AM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic
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“…You’re awake,” he mumbles. At this, the entire group twists around to see me.by EphemeralStyle 1900 words, 6 comments, on Feb 22 1:40 AM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic
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"They're dead. It’s as if everyone went about their business for the night and then just dropped dead right in the middle of it."by EphemeralStyle 1300 words, 6 comments, on Feb 21 4:37 AM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic
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by EphemeralStyle 1400 words, 6 comments, on Jan 25 12:34 AM 2008. In Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic, Young adult
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by EphemeralStyle 800 words, 5 comments, on Jan 23 7:41 PM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic, Young adult
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by EphemeralStyle 900 words, 6 comments, on Jan 22 6:35 PM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic, Young adult
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by EphemeralStyle 900 words, 8 comments, on Jan 22 6:24 PM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic, Young adult
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by EphemeralStyle 2100 words, 6 comments, on Jan 21 10:17 PM 2008. In Action, Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic, Young adult
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{segment 4 of chapter 7 - Garn}1 / We keep moving until early afternoon, when I’m finally satisfied that we have a good lead against any puby EphemeralStyle 1200 words, 9 comments, on Jan 18 9:02 PM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Post-apocalyptic
