Leeches
"There exist creatures that depend on a host to keep themselves sustained." "They latch onto the unsuspecting host, in this case a human, and proceed to drain their lifeforce until nothing remains. At that point, they'll unlatch from the skin of
A Common Thug
"What do you call a man who roams the streets at night?" "A man that watches you from a distance, watching you closely, and finding it in his best interest to kick down your doors?" "A man that will beat you down,
Not So Beautiful
"There are some things that might seem beautiful, but are actually hideous when you take a closer look." "Take fire as an example. It looks mystifying at first glance, almost as if it was designed to take your breath away with
The Right Thing
"Someone's home was broken into not that long ago. The crooks intended to steal anything that wasn't nailed down and sell their loot for credits." "They attacked the homeowner in the process of nabbing everything they could. The proprietor retaliated, attacking
Tying a Shoe
"One of the most vivid memories I had of my teenage son was when he was much younger. I bought him his first pair of laced shoes and tried to teach him how to tie a knot." "Before I could get
Wilting Away
"There was once a chrysanthemum that, on the surface, looked absolutely stunning. The flower demanded your attention with its vibrant, colorful petals and strong, sweet scent." "The plant brought happiness to everyone in the level it grew in. Nobody dared to
Succumbing to Addiction
"I've seen several addicts here in Arcadia." "All of them were normal people that couldn't handle the stresses life had to offer or just had one bad day too many. Due to their grievances and misfortunes, they turn to drugs and
He Who Fights Monsters
"A boy was suffering from severe and constant night terrors that prevented him from sleeping." "His mother, worried that these night terrors would be the death of her son, took him to the doctor's office. While there, he was prescribed pills
Not a Game
"A child picks up a stick to play fight with his friend." "They rush at each other with their 'weapons' drawn and ready to attack. They strike at each other without caution or the intention to harm." "When either child gets hit
The Perfect Outfit
"There was a time when I cared about more frivolous things in life. For example, what I'd wear on a daily basis in my tier." "I prided myself on being a well dressed family man that cared about how he looked.