PROMOS
WHEN THE WRESTLERS GET ON THE STICK..
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Ghost of our Past
We all have problems we would rather bury than deal with them. We put them in a hole, cover them in dirt, and think we can forget them. But it’s like the Tell-Tale Heart, we fixate on that hole, we hear
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Gift and A Curse
Doom sits in the middle of the ring, inside Olympus. Everyone has gone. He is alone with his thoughts. [Doom] Pain comes in many forms. [Doom] There’s the physical and the mental. [Doom] I sit here in both. Tonight was my opportunity to
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Dying
I awaken with a gasp. The air feels somewhat heavier this time. The 5th time. There's nothing. Nothing but my own rushing thoughts. With my eyes I see bleak darkness, but in my mind I see my memories come flooding. I have relived
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Losing Grip.
There is a great journey to behold, one that sees its fair share of danger. It inevitably involves an ascension, a climb to step out of where we once were to get somewhere beyond. This is by no means an easy
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Manipulation
"Manipulative people exist all across Arcadia. They prey upon the desperate and weak, using them to fulfill their wants and desires before tossing them aside like trash." "These devious handlers run rampant throughout every level, taking on the guises of seemingly
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A Father’s Love
What was it like having a father, Burned Man? I only ask because of the human you've become. Even though the world turned you into a monster, you still go out of your way and seek Destructo Boy like only a father
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Who I Want To Be
"Who do you want to be?" "Those words rang in my head, it was a question I'd asked myself every day of my life when I was younger. What did I want to do, who did I want the world to
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Caged
As a hunter, I have stalked the wild with steady footsteps and a relentless heart. But there was a time when I was a child, and the world was much simpler. In those tender years, I owned a little bird
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Clown’s Smile
People of the slums, downcast and broken. Vision walks amongst them, they each have the painted smile of a clown plastered across their face. “Look at them. Faces painted into a smile, forced to hang onto a false hope that through pain
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The Foley Family Chronicles: Daddy
Felix Foley: My daddy wasn’t a nice man. Felix Foley: He was angry and in pain. It was constant. Nothing ever made him happy – not even hurting me. Felix Foley: And boy, did he used to hurt me a lot. Felix Foley:
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Gravedigger
he sound of dirt being dug and shifted. “I do not do this for all the parents, Harold.” Inside a grave with a shovel is Tombstone. “But then, when a child is unfortunate enough to perish before their parents, their parents are more
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Conquering Death
The only certainty in life is death. It matters not what advantages you’re afforded, nor your hopes and ambitions, nor your desire to uphold a certain duty or moral. Men have claimed their birthright as immortality. They’ve unsuccessfully journeyed high and low
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Cock Ring
“What kind of fucking agent doesn’t get me to the show, Barry?” Yeah, I’m pissed off. Barry is supposed to be a super-agent. You know, one of those shit hot jews with his big pointy nose in the book of making
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Transformation
In the labyrinth of life, there exists a shapeshifting beast. A beast as mercurial as the shadows at dusk, as eternal as the echoes of time itself. A beast called Transformation. All of us—we are all subjected to its distorted whims, confined
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Poisoned Apple
Picture an apple, beautifully red, tantalizingly ripe, dangling so enticingly above your head. But the core of its beauty holds a cruel manifestation of pestilence. A poisoned apple, if you will. It's a cunning little metaphor for what you've been doing, isn't it? Chasing
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Hero to Villain
There was once a naive child with gifts he didn't understand that believed he could use them to make Arcadia a better place. That he could dispel the darkness with a little emotion, that he could nullify the vile and
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Creating Problems
//Input loading:// //Every act of creation is first an act of destruction.// But what is creation to humanity? //Analysis:// If we take what humanity's scholars have said literally, a preexisting object has to be destroyed in order for something to be made. In order
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Holes.
There are things hidden deep beneath the surface, things that take a bit of digging to uncover
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We Need To Talk
Flashback A young girl is hanging out with her friends in the cafeteria of Arcadian High School. Next to her is a young man her true attention is focused on. Hands entwined and eyes as fixated as be, they have to be high
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Sweet Tooth
"You ever had a cravin' you need to feel?" "Somethin' that makes your stomach stir and your cock twitch?" "Mouth waterin' at the thought of a fresh pussy to fuck or a mountain of nose candy to bury your face in." "Every man
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Deathrow
"Deathrow." "The end of the line, the place where the interned go to die at either the blades of Zeus' loyal, or to the hands of one another. It's said once you're down there, you've signed your death warrant, there's no
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Humiliation
A woman holding an electric cattle prod opens the door to the room the Sole Survivor was last seen in. She enters the room seemingly expecting him but doesn't see him chained to the wall like he should be. Closing
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Bullet
Vision sits bolt upright in his bed, beads of sweat falling down his face. “Blood. I see it again, all over again.” He draws a breath, returning to calm. “I see a bullet." "Designed for but a single purpose, that of pain. To tear
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Throne
They say all men yearn for power and control. That's not true. Some men yearn for power and control. It consumes them. Changes the very fabric of their being. They are not anyone if they don't have power. They use any means
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Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night
“Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Though wise men at their end know dark is right, Because their words had forked no lightning they Do
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Mine
In the Groves, Luther Grim stalks a middle-aged man, seemingly enchanted by nature's tranquility. As Luther prepares to strike with his patented spear, a fox springs forth, savagely attacking the man, extinguishing his life before Luther could act. A disheartened sigh
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Song and Dance
Every day I wake up, roll out of bed, and go to work. Review my cases for the day, check in with a few of my patients in recovery, and huddle with my team. Then I head to preop where
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Hungry For Answers
The Shark Tank. Drexl sits at the bar of his notorious Red Light establishment, accompanied by a bottle of Arcadia’s finest bourbon. “Well, well, well… It seems my little birds have been flying the coop. I can't say I didn't see it
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Hope and Silence
Do you know what the most powerful drug in the whole of Arcadia is? I’ll give you a hint, it is used on every level from Olympus to The Slums and everywhere below and in between. It keeps people alive on
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Doomed
It’s over. My entire life as I know it is completely and utterly over. Everything I’d worked hard to achieve just flushed down the toilet like a steaming pile of you-know-what. My VHS Championship reign? Over. One hundred and seventy four days and
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Real Truth
My face is a stark, grinning skull. My story, an etched tableau of suffering—pain that's been lived, endured, embraced. You look at me, Vincent, or at least you point your hollow eye sockets my way, and all you see is
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The Web
Luther, my dear, you are the epitome of audacious innocence. Always on the prowl, this thrill of the hunt coursing through your veins like venom. A sweet little game, you play. You call yourself a predator, yet I can't help but smile
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The King of Destination
arkness above. The tide of grey waters sloshes back and forth across a large sandy beach. Tombstone kneels, taking wooden planks apart. Around him are the souls of the deceased. “Take us.” They chant. Tombstone ignores them, disassembling something. “The trip across these intrepid waters is a
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The Crown Jewel
Doom stands, looking at the Ring King crown on display inside Olympus. It’s guarded inside a glass case. [Doom] The jewel maketh the crown. [Doom] Could you imagine having just one jewel in your possession? You happily bring it into your world.
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Black Rabbit Diorama
The careful, meticulous paintbrush of Harvey Escher dabs a touch of black paint onto his latest creation. A black rabbit stands on its hind legs, reaching out towards a crown that dangles in the air just out of its reach. “One
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Entry #3: Cirque du Damné
Dear Diary, I write to you again from the confines of Deathrow; that accursed corner of existence where the wicked and the wretched are condemned to waste. As I prepare to take my next bow, I close my eyes and find myself
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King of the Damned if you do
Max Meadows is in his office standing and staring at his chair. "Every day, I ask myself why did I accept to be here? I remember the joy I felt when Zeus assigned this position to me but now I realize
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Chessboard
The chessboard, a vast battlefield where only the best strategist can claim victory. Every piece has its own value, its own strategic currency, but any one piece can be the one that clinches victory for its player. Which is why,
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King Nothing
What must a man obtain to be crowned a king? Land? Subjects? Power? Or does one simply need a crown upon his head and a title on his name? Deathrow is in dire need of a new ruler, someone worthy to bear the
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The King of The Damned
I’ve been dragged through hell itself. I was chopped down at the knees and taken by legs, dragged over hot coals, face first. The acid from those coals felt like razor blades on my skin as it burned through me. It felt
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The Feast
The distinct sound of water running in a sink can be heard. Jasper Redgrave stands in the confides of his cell in front of the sink, his hands being caressed by the stream of water. A soft, yet vicious whisper
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I’ll Be Damned
Down here in Death Row, anarchy rules Thugs, serial killers, psychopaths and tools The usual, delusional, think they fit to be king Showin’ up, throwing’ down, settling beef in the ring Nobody steppin’ up to stop ‘em runnin’ around It’s due time for this nigga
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Caged Animal
Close your eyes… Go to sleep. Imagine a lush, rolling savanna at sunrise. Wild animals roam the terrain at will, birds glide in the air, and the red sun slowly rises high above them. In the heat, a lone figure presides over his
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Hand
Most of life’s problems come because we act without thinking, and think without acting. Some men are all talk. All ideas and concepts, but too cowardly to act when it matters most. Men that buckle under the pressure when given the
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The Long Con
Aarman looks up at the chains, slowly stroking one hand over the chains with that same shit eating grin plastered upon his face. It's funny the lengths one will go to get what they desire. The pain, the suffering, the indignity
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Predator and Prey
Gemini watches the diseased beast. Once a formidable force of nature, it was now dying. “Behold, a testament of life’s cruel parody. A beast reduced to a quivering prey, much as those who have crossed me find themselves. Consumed by their
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Short Sighted
Not every human born into Arcadia is fully operational. Some of them are missing important features that many others take for granted. Take the gift of sight as an example. While many humans may think nothing of this ability, a portion
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Caged
"Do you know what it's like to be locked up?" "To be surrounded on all sides by nothing but cold steel while you toil away, your only company being the thoughts scratching at you from the back of your head?" "I've put
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Arcadian Tapeworm
As I sit here in the silence of solitary confinement, my mind drifts back to one day I spent with Michaela. She had gotten sicker than I had ever seen. Her mother trusted me to use my connections to get
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Life After Death
A clamoring crowd fades in the background as Grimskull exits his stage. His people have given him their complete trust. As the Slum God descends into the pits of his domain, his attention is called by a not-uncommon sound. Wailing. But this is not
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Flying Too Close to the Sun
“Strung out and broken, They all waste away. Picks up the bottle, Drinks it down before she hits the stage.” There is no more crushing feeling than being expendable. Like the strings of my guitar, playing not out of one's own accord, but waiting
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9/11
Musical instruments serve as powerful tools for individuals to express themselves. They offer a unique glimpse into one’s inner world. Through the mastery of an instrument, musicians can convey their emotions, thoughts, and experiences in a profound way that words alone fail
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Trusty Steed
In the Groves, a rifleman confronts Luther Grim, their eyes locked in a deadly stare. With desperate intent, the rifleman aimed at Luther, but fate intervened - the rifle's trigger clicked in vain. A wicked smile curved across Luther's face, his
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The Scoop
Have you ever performed a craniotomy? It’s a highly specialized neurosurgery where a portion of the brain that is affected by something, perhaps a tumor, or a clot, or a bleed, is removed. How do you remove it, you ask? If you’re being
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Embers and Infernos
As long as the fire has oxygen, heat and fuel - the fire triangle - it can burn forever. But all fires are not the same. Some fires are wildfires that rip nature apart, some fires are contained so as
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He’s Got the Whole World
“He’s got the whole world in his hands. He’s got the whole wide world in his hands. He’s got the whole world in his hands. He’s got the whole world in his
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Side Effects May Include…
As a journalist, it's my job to find out the truth
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Snuffed Out
"We were taken by surprise by a couple of unknown attackers. They knocked us out before tying our hands and feet to chairs so we couldn't escape." "When we came to, we found ourselves powerless to stop the flames from devouring
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Scissors
We see Narcissa lying down in a lawn chair next to an old pool that is still full and surrounded by overgrown vegetation. "Welcome to Casa de la Balenciaga, it's been years since I've been here. The last time I was
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Humpty Dumpty
I bet it was lovely sitting atop that wall, wasn’t it Narcy? I could just imagine the sights you saw on your ivory wall, above everything and all. That wall, whether you liked it or not, was a place of privilege. Your
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The Torture of Mrs. Foley
A dining room table full of dangerous implements. However, Doom stands in the kitchen, holding a wooden handled knife over a gas lit stove. Once its heated significantly, he heads back into the room with Mrs Foley. She screams upon his
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The Pool
“Did you feel what I felt?” Grimskull stands on the precipice of a pool. Its still waters are pitch black as he drops a single pebble into it. “The edge of damnation yawning wide, straining to swallow you whole?” The ripples coalesce into
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Music
ire crackles, wood crunches. “I did not want to do it.” Tombstone sits cutting a lonely figure beside the inferno. “The sound of pain is not one I cherish.” “It is not music to my ears.” “As I sit before the cremation furnace, the echoes
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Symphony for Hades
Even before the gods graced us with their presence, when the first walls of Arcadia were crafted by the cruel and deviant monsters known as the Elders, the very few who found misfortunate living under their tyranny searched for some
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A New Hope
In the armsss of an angel.. Faaar away from hereee.. Television broadcasts throughout Arcadia are interrupted by the familiar song. A picture of a very helpless looking child is plastered on the screen. His rib cage is showing, clearly from starvation. A
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Games
He’s back, he’s back, oh how exciting. I finally have a friend to play with. And my best friend, he’s not quite as quirky as he used to be. See, my best friend is a Doctor. He’s a big bad Doctor of
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Box
I remember rolling, and falling. I remember the light disappearing. I remember the feeling of movement. Then nothing much. Nothing but darkness and silence. Nothing but my own thoughts and four walls. The box made me think things I'd never thought before. It made
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Coke is King
As well as offering financial relief to those in need, I deal in a currency few dare to acknowledge yet many deeply desire. Drugs. It is a path that has earned me a notorious repute, attained from the lethal precision with which
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Rope
There once was a person who felt like they were nobody. The people closest to them took the spotlight while they found comfort in the shadows. Day in and day out, new people came in to their home and lingered for varying
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Following a Ferryman: An Editorial
Strange things have been happening in Arcadia, and Colt Ramsey has the scoop! Attacks between citizens have been an ongoing occurrence for quite some time, but a recent death in The Slums has puzzled many within the community. Why? Because the police
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Trophy Hunting
"There exist two different kinds of hunters in Arcadia. There are those that kill for sport, and those that hunt in order to survive." "In the Groves, there were two hunters. The first one was a human that was looking for
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King of Nothing
“Heavy is the head that wears no crown It's lonely at the top when you're looking down” I can still hear his words echo in my memory. “Estamos atados por la música. Manténlo seguro
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Child
"Don't play with your food." "Gramma used to love tellin' me that when I was a veal. She was a mean old bitch, but she had a point." "Kids ain't very smart, they like to toy around, stick their hands on their plate and
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The Dead
"I've been to more funerals in my life than any sane man should ever have to attend." "A hundred lives lived, a thousand tears shed, and the entire time I sat back thinking about just how much I could have done
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Gardens
Once upon a time, in the heart of nature, there lived a humble gardener. He was a kind and compassionate man who had a deep desire to nurture life and witness the magnificent blooming of his vibrant flowers. The gardener
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Tipping Point
Backstage after Uprising, a man sits, he’s not Harold Attano or Mr. Nobody. He’s a pissed grief-stricken father who’s just had had an image of his deceased daughter exposed to the whole of Arcadia. Tears stream down his cheeks as
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Drowning
Doom stands on the balcony above the Odyssey Pool, looking over it. [ Doom ] I awoke. He shuffles. [ Doom ] Water had already filled my lungs. By the time I had awoken, I was drowning; suffocating induced by the submersion. No-one
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The Forge
The great crucible of life is nothing more than a forge. In the scalding furnace of existence, we are hammered, crafted, shaped by the ceaseless blows of adversity. We flinch, recoil, shutter under the relentless strike, but the hammer persists, unmoved
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Obituary
have read many obituaries. There is always a disconnect between how the deceased viewed themselves and how their family perceived them. The family is of course the one to immortalize their loved one in your paper. Yet having spoken to the
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White Blood Cells
Imagine you’re a little red blood cell floating along the bloodstream of an immunocompromised person. There once was more of your kind, but as time has lapsed your peers have disappeared one by one, leaving your host short of breath
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True Artistry
Every predator, no matter what their method of destruction, no matter who they feed off or how many bodies lie in their wake remember that single white whale that was just out of your reach and that defining moment when
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Teeth
What kind of teeth do you have, little fishy? That mythological creature you compare yourself to has many. Nurse and angel sharks have dense flattened teeth. They use these to crush their prey when scouring the ocean floor. The Devonian had needle-like teeth.
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The Caged Bear Diorama
“Don’t poke the bear, they told me. Stay out of its way and you’ll survive just fine down here.” “Keep your head down and stay out of trouble.” “Hahahahaha!” “If I wanted to stay out of trouble, they never would have found the
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Purgatory
They say purgatory is the grey between heaven and hell, the limbo a soul is caught in before it leaves this world forever. Purgatory is not as simple as people think it is. There is no monotone field where people flock
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Cataracts
They violated the sanctum. The Altar lies in ruins and the Third Eye demands retribution. Heathen scoundrels respect nothing but their own inflated egos. Each blind in their own way, caring not what destruction they lay in their wake. Where the
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Three Blind Mice
ave you ever heard the tale of three blind mice? The song doesn’t do the tale justice. You see, the blind mice were mischievous characters, seeking adventure, pain and entertainment. The first of the mice adored adventure. He would run blindly into
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Stuck in the Middle
“Well I don’t know why I came here tonight. This Altar, it doesn’t feel right. Desperately, I need the music repaired And I’m wondering how Arcadia will fare. When there’s death to the left of me, Brokenness to the right. Here I am, Stuck in the middle
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Crashing Down
Let's say you and a friend wanted to get together to build a robot. You have the blueprints and were able to design it to your liking. Meanwhile, your friend has the coding experience to equip it with exactly what
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Choice
TEC, do you know the difference between man and machine? Before you land on an answer, before your mind settles on the most accurate response, I want you to truly explore the nature of the question. This isn't a question designed to
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Push: An Editorial
Being a journalist is a tough job, especially when the pressure mounts. So many stories to chase down, so little time
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A Picture’s Worth
The Burned Man is seen in his shack looking through a photo album. Inside, there are several photos of the mummy before he was burned alive, alongside a younger Destructo Boy and an unknown woman who we can assume was
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Failure
Slam. "The door landed in my face with a thud, the sounds of my failure echoing against the walls of passageways. Anyone could have heard that conversation, heard as I begged and plead." "As I failed to convince Pegg of my intentions." "But as I
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Enough Rope…
We open on Harold sitting on a chair, a rope at his feet. There’s a saying, “Give a man enough rope, and he’ll hang himself”. Loosely translated it means, if you see a foe making mistake after mistake, let them. Eventually
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Stooge
Close your eyes… Go to sleep. Imagine your worst nightmare. Before you stands a monstrous puppeteer; a grotesque portrait of malevolence with razor sharp appendages who wishes to weave his dark threads into the tapestry of your life. His red light bathes your
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Mirages
As the arid landscapes stretch endlessly under the scorching sun, a captivating phenomenon emerges - an ethereal mirage that dances on the horizon. Like a shimmering oasis in the desert, it beckons with its elusive beauty, entrancing all who gaze
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Opera
Life is an opera. Pain is its unsung aria. So naturally, we, my friends, are mere players in a transcendent performance. Tombstone, you're the impatient audience member, always seeking intermissions, exits, and breaks. You're in a rush to get to what comes
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The Dark
“Since the dawn of time, the concept of darkness has transcended light and encumbered the human soul.” “There are those who have found themselves ensnared by its clutches, powerless to resist its gravitational pull." "Who are forever blinded by its all-encompassing obscurity.” “These
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Lamb of the Media
We slowly fade into the Red Light District, which over the past few weeks has had a bloody swathe cut right through it yet seeing the large crowd surround the soon to be reopened Eden, you'd think nothing of the
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Ring Around The Rosie, I Shake It Off, Shake It Off.
Flashing images of young children singing and swinging around in a circle adorn a fog filled screen. Scissors voice narrates. “Ring around the rosie, a pocket full of posies. Ashes! Ashes! We all fall down!” “It all starts with a rosy rash, they
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The Rabbits and The Fox
There were once three rabbits caught in the crosshairs of a cunning fox. The first rabbit believed that his sheer aggression and violence could overpower the fox. Blinded by his own arrogance, he failed to see the consequences of his
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Loose Strings
There are so many types of scissors to choose from when performing surgery. Different sizes, shapes, and colors indicate specific purposes, so it’s absolutely imperative to make an informed decision when choosing a pair for the job. Metzenbaums are your bread
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Facade
I’ve experienced my fair share of liars in my time. Arcadia is full of those that would twist the world to their own advantage and lie in order to claw their way to a better tomorrow. Some, like Grimskull, weave their
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Instinct: An Editorial
Greetings, Arcadia! Each and every one of us is driven by something, some urge that pushes us to work toward a goal. We're all motivated by some sort of instinct, and that raises an important question I present to you now. Where
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Light and Dark
When I first met you Gemini, I was of two minds, one terrified of what you promised, one confused about the innocent being adorned in jade and emerald. Months rolled by and eventually I began to understand from an outsiders' perspective
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The Arcadia Ripper
There's a case that's stored in my memory banks that resonates with me as I prepare for an upcoming fight. I've downloaded data of Arcadia's biggest crimes, yet I'm still learning new things about this one as I speak. It's about
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The Hunt
Heavy breathing. Footsteps thundering through the Red Light District. We see a man fleeing from the sound of the horde, blood dripping from his arm as he dips into an alleyway, hiding behind a dumpster as the sounds of footsteps come to
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One Life
"When I was a kid, I spent my days in an arcade down in the Agora district." "I was young, I was stupid, and I was absolutely obsessed with this one game. It was simple, a side scroller where you move
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Conversation With A Ferryman
“AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!” Agony. Seering pain, unlike anything I’ve ever felt. I look down to where my hands clasp around my stomach. The last time I saw these, they were holding my insides that just happened to be on the outside. Someone cut me. They
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Terminal Velocity
Legend has it Daedalus and his son Icarus had been captured and tossed into an open-air prison. Long story short, Daedalus built wings of wood, wax, and feathers for him and his son to use to escape. However, Daedalus warned Icarus
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Moth and Flame
Ah, Narcissa, darling. The Designer. Always aspiring to create beauty, always attempting to manipulate the ugliness of the world with your stitching and sequins. Let me weave you a tale of an insect and an inferno – the moth and the flame.
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Pebbles
Tombstone, I bid you visualise a solitary pebble striking the calmness of a pristine lake. An insignificant agent birthing ripples to the farthest shore. Now imagine this pebble to be you, making waves in the otherwise placid lives of Arcadians, adding ripples of
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Truly Blind
We fade into the interior of Eden. It looks slightly better then it did a few weeks prior, the corpses of Fidel's men having been transported to the Mortuary and most of the blood and gore has been cleaned yet
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Brain Dead
BEEP. BEEP. BEEP. A heart monitor at the head of a comatose patient’s bed beeps with every QRS complex that appears on the screen. Nurse Frightengale eclectically documents at her desk as the curtain slides open next to her. Frightengale briskly tidies up her
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Waiting Room
A doctor is supposed to help, aren't they? A doctor is suppose to take away an ailment, treat the wounded, fix the broken? I'm broken beyond repair, and no amount of scans, or pills, or treatments, is ever going to fix me. But
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Bloody Monday
You’re bleeding everywhere, little buddy. You’ve got a little red on you. I think it’s safe to say we’ve got a gusher, folks. Digging back into the memory of old Felix the Puppet here and I can see you’ve been bleeding for a
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Storms
There was once an ancient oak tree stood tall in the heart of a forest. For centuries, it had witnessed the changing seasons and endured the tests of time. One stormy night, rain poured relentlessly, accompanied by fierce winds that howled throughout the
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Flea
Arcadia is a broken world that only the Third Eye can fix. I have seen many things, thanks to the Third Eye. The very fabric that our world is built on is torn. To those too blind to see, the truth
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Salmon
Nature is undeniably unpredictable, every moment you are forced to interact with the world is like rolling the dice. Somedays are perfect like every roll went your way. Others are like tragedy masquerading as bad luck. The only thing consistent is the inconsistency. We
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The Great Hunt.
Hello, Arcadia! The hunt is on, as quite the sporting fellow grabs his nearest weapon and is ready to go on the prowl. His mind is locked in on taking the prize he so desires, something he can set upon his
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The Usurper
"In the Red Light District, there was a worker in a prostitution ring that was planning a revolt against her pimp." "She and several other workers were tired of being paid less than their perceived worth and demanded an increase in
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Lesson One: Fear
Years ago. The Bleak. Jackson Cade stands in front of a dirty alleyway, service pistol at the ready as he peers into the darkness, unable to see into the shadows. He points his weapon into the shadows but stops where he stands,
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Canary
once had a tiny little yellow canary. It was a beautiful bird that I kept in a cage with the door open. I did not want to trap the bird, so I gave it freedom. If the bird did not
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Entry #2: Kindred Spirits
DiArY oF a MaDmAn Entry #2: Kindred Spirits Three lonely nights have passed since the anarchy of the Battle Royale that ensued at Titanfall. Having come within a hair’s breadth of winning the Death Row Championship, I find myself agonisingly back to square
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Worse than Dying…
Mr. Nobody, having left the note with Pegg stands outside the Medical Sector quietly smoking a cigarette in one of the more out of the way locations and as he ashes his smoke he begins to talk to himself. “He’s clinging
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Mirror
A mirror reveals the truth. But what happens when that mirror shatters? That's the tragedy of Arcadia, isn’t it? But it’s also the tragedy of John Willis. I remember the song and dance of Zeus' Flying Circus. I remember Willis himself, a mirror catching
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Moving On Up
Well we're moving up to that deluxe apartment in the sky, we finally got a piece of that pie It's a desire everyone in Arcadia shares, and every single favor revolves around it. Whether it's money, power, control, we're all clambering
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Fit For a King
"Allow me to tell you a story.." "There once was a man who claimed to be King." "While he did seek to rule over his kingdom, he rose to power off the coat tails of another. He stabbed the King that once
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Apex
When you're at the top of a mountain, it is easy to forget about the world below you. Every step you took was a step you had to focus all your energy, every movement gets harder the higher you get. Only once
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Fire Also Climbs
We appear before the Burned Man, who is walking the Slums with the boy he rescued from Blacktooth's clutches at Odyssey. Just then, the duo pass by a ladder resting against a shack. TBM freezes at the sight of it,
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Journo Makes Good: An Editorial
Hello, Arcadia! The field of journalism is a nasty one sometimes
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Diorama of a Beast
Amidst the chaos of Deathrow, the sound of classical music casts a contrasting backdrop. Harvey Escher sits, meticulously forming the diorama of a monstrous creature that sits within a battered room. All around the creature, furniture and various objects lay smashed
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Built for More
According to my research on the Intranet, the first robot to climb a ladder without a harness or safety net was designated as the Sloth and was built with toy construction blocks. It was given that name due to it being
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Trickle Down
The sounds of flesh being torn from bone is sickening to behold. Blacktooth sits upon his makeshift throne, mouth covered in viscera as he digs into a human leg. The blood drips onto the ground below, getting his fill before
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Move On Up
A man and his son were walking through their orchard one day. The son, being a child of only six, was bumbling along after his father, laughing and frolicking as his father surveyed the land. The father picked an apple, buffed
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Colors
Nothingness. A white landscape stretching as far as the eye can see. "Everyone wants to stand out." The voice of Aster Gray is like a blanket, encompassing the scene as we see a slew of faceless men manifest from nothingness. Some large,
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Rung By Rung
My whole life has been a constant climb. I was born and raised in the lowest level of the bleak, starting my ascension from the bottom rung of society. As daunting as it was looking all the way up to that top
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Snakes and Ladders
Life is a game. The problem is most people don't know what game they're playing. Some think they're playing chess, calculate every move you make until it brings you a desirable outcome. They think that with the right strategy, they'll win no matter
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Where We Climb
We’re all getting somewhere, fighting and clawing each step we take. We climb, ever closer… but we’re often blind to the reality of where we are climbing. Consider a ladder. Sturdy in its design, a great tool to use to reach
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The Climb
Her music was beautiful, La Mariachi Alegría. She was one of those Mariachi that could transport you through a journey of song. In hearing her play, I found that music was much like climbing a ladder, mi amigos. Rung by
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Ascension
In a realm where legends whispered of a treasure that could change the very fabric of one's life, two enemies found their paths intertwined in a relentless pursuit. They were consumed by a deep-seated hatred for one another. They wanted
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Carbon Monoxied
[We open on a reporter who’s been allowed to venture into Deathrow with a camera. He sits in bulletproof glass chamber across from a man wearing an elaborate gasmask in a similar chamber with a desk.] “Ladies and gentlemen, I’ve been
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The Cost of the Climb.
I climbed the Arcadian ladder from one level to the next by using my existence as its own currency. At every rung, I exchanged a part of me for my place on that perch. I handed part of my life to
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Diss Track Mix Tape, vol. 1
Cirrus, turn up that beat from up there in the clouds, brotha. Ye, there it is. Let’s do. When the cost of war is high You best raise the prophet. This battle royale full of bitches, they ain’t shit. A whole lotta suckers calling out, they
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Five Stages of Grief
rief is like a ladder. It starts with a numbness. In the very first few days upon the river, self-bereavement is extremely common. People try to communicate and continue as if nothing has happened. As if they’re on a trip. Even though
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One By One
I never thought my life would be defined by chains, you know? But here I am, slathered in chains far more profound than any physical restraint. They say I broke the chain with Meadows, that beating him was the start of
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Pestilence, I am
Ah, mortals, how little you understand. You see life as a journey, a straight path on which one walks, stumbles, and hopefully learns. I view existence in a far different light. I see it not as a path, but a ladder, each
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The Ladder
My devoted acolytes, From the catacombs of reality, where our souls languish in chains, you have found me. Grimskull - preacher of pain. Like a shepherd, I guide you through landscapes of torment, places where no light shines. Our journey together is etched
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Entry #1: Survival
DiArY oF a MaDmaN Entry #1: Survival Within the confines of my padded cell, I dwell in a realm where shadows and torment converge. A condemned madman, shackled by fate and haunted by the demons within, I find myself on Death Row
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The Bottom
"When I joined the APD, Riggs told me that the only way to the Eagle's Nest was to go step by step upon the career ladder." "No skipping to the top. No shortcuts." "I may be at the bottom, but once you're
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Payday
Click. There’s nothing spectacular about the scene. We see a tall, folded ladder is propped up against a wall with Drexl stood under it – a typically formidable look carved upon his face. “Welcome to The Bleak, where the stench of desperation
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Ischemia
An empty operating room lit only by a light box on the far wall. Footsteps grow louder until we see Dr. Death enter the room. He places a CT scan over the box, revealing an image of a brain. Luchadoc takes
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Plan for Death.
I once heard of a family here in Arcadia. They were quite well to do, not from the Slums, and they had been sold this idea. I can't remember how it came to pass, but we were sat, one night,
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To Desire is Human, To Fear…
The balance of Karma is a fickle mistress sometimes. I've never feared retribution for the evil I commit, never cast a second thought to vengeance brought down upon me because I considered them little more then fuel for the fire.
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Tom and Jerry
[Click-clack, click-clack.] [The sound of someone typing fills the air of a dark room. The only light in the room comes from the computer screen that sits in front of Jinx. The camera looks over her shoulder to see what she
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Light in a Dark Room
An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind. But when the whole world is blind, it will finally see the light shining. 'I see darkness; a dark room. Within this dark room we find ourselves trapped. Every fear, every
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The Sound of Silence Gently Weeps
‘People talking without speaking People hearing without listening People writing songs that voices never share No one dared Disturb the sound of silence’ “Silence is golden, or so they say.” “But when the universe breathes in dulcet tones of an eternal melody, silence is anything but
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Time
In the dimly lit corridors of the Arcadia Police Department, chaos reigned as Luther Grim had just previously infiltrated the building. A menacing aura surrounded him as he navigated the labyrinthine halls, his spear gripped tightly in his calloused hands. The
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Loophole
Based on my experiences with the people of Arcadia, deals are usually brokered when both parties have something to gain from the other. They are made when one party cannot satisfy a certain desire or acquire a certain good, needing the
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There’s Something About Narcissa: An Editorial
Greetings, Arcadians! The People's Voice will be heard, and no broken press or destroyed publication can stop that—so I come to you with this letter, written by my own hand, to announce before all of our great Arcadia: There's something about Narcissa. As
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Reading The Paper
We see Narcissa Balenciaga in the warehouse her followers destroyed. She picks up the newspaper she tossed to the ground and begins to read out loud. "Narcissa Balenciaga, an uprising of suspicions? That's the best you could do? I know you were
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Saving One Life
The Burned Man is seen attempting to assemble a generator with the parts he stole from the booth earlier this week. He's currently halfway finished with building it, but he's struggling to put the cooling system together. With an exhale,
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Empty
Sitting in the center of the Blood Runner's butchery is a man's corpse, the poor soul newly dead. Blacktooth lingers over him, digging his blade into the man's chest, slicing downwards and cleaving him open! Blood splatters Blacktooth's face, the
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Somebody
"As I look at the photograph in my hand, all I can think about is what its worth to me. In this photo? I don't see what Harold sees, I don't see what the crowd sees." "I see somebody." "I see Joey." "You
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Cerberus
rudge, trudge, trudge. Heavy steps stomp through dense mud, making a squelch beneath the boots. Before us is a large wooden gate, connected to a surrounding wall, with screaming faces merged within. Their moans and groans echo through the dark red
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Time
[We open at an undisclosed location, where Harold Attano sits on box as he pulls a pocket watch from the inner pocket of jacket. Mr. Nobody stares at it for a moment before looking up and directly toward the camera.] “Time, some
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Mirage
Somewhere in the Red District, Nergal stands over a dying man. “Gemini,” he gasps out. His faint voice echoes years of regret, of desperate choices made in the pursuit of Eden's illusions. “Did I bring this upon myself?” he asks, tremors of
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Everybody Pays
Previously. TEC struggles to process the response, looking as confused as a machine possibly could. Drexl simply smirks. “I’m afraid failure to procure a full payment from my debtors means that our agreement is null and void”, he states – motioning for a
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Crimson Letter
Dear Vincent Vision, Your prism, so righteous in its promise of enlightenment, has led you astray. Where marvelous spectra should dance, you have found but a singular tone - the stark crimson of blood. Let me remind you of the true nature
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The Paper Game
Paper. It’s a funny old thing isn’t it? People go into The Groves and give trees a good wallop, taking plants and whatever else in the process. Thanks to the smashing up of trees and plants, they get themselves some fibres, mix
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Fear the 1st Wish
We fade into the interior of Eden, usually lush and vibrant, now the stench and decay of death poisons it's very nature. Bodies litter the floor of the victims of Nergal as not a soul is seen, aside from the
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Sing Me To Sleep
'Hush little baby, don't say a word Mama's gonna buy you a mocking bird' As a child, my mama would sing to me, to soothe me into sleep. Her voice was as sweet as any bird, mocking or otherwise, and it was
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Filling a Hole
A man once was strolling through a garden. The path he walked was bordered by the the lushest greens he’d ever seen, unlike the rest of his world that surrounded this oasis. For he built this garden, and this was his
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Art Display
|| Only the dim lights of a correctional facility in the slums illuminates the room. Sitting in the bleak of his cell is Jasper Redgrave. He sits in front of a small table. A steady thumping sound can be heard,
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Soul
very soul I ferry to their final destination has something in common. They are deceased. One way or another, they have perished. And every single one has lived a life. Some lives are better than others. Some are spent well and some are wasted. I’ve
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Dirty Hands
[ Stubbins Doom ] Quicker. Build it quicker. Henchmen move as fast as they can, sweat dripping from their collective brows. They’ve been worked hard. [ Stubbins Doom ] In the construction of anything great, there are casualties. He watches upon a balcony
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Unnatural
{TEC is seen scanning a pile of robot limbs that a viewer can assume came from dismantled prototypes of the Automaton. Tilting its head, it picks up an arm and examines it for a little bit before unceremoniously dropping it
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Shark
When I was younger, escapism was all I had. Always dreaming of something more, something better, something bigger than the small life I was used to. Funny how when you get everything you want, it doesn't matter nearly how much you thought
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Pain Slut
"God, the pain is so wonderful!" The sounds of electricity arcing through wires filled the air as we are welcomed to the rather bizarre scene of Blacktooth in his compound standing in front of a nude man. He has the live
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Remember How to Hunt
Officer Name: Jackson Cade Badge Number: 4432 Date of Incident: 7/13/XX Level: The Bleak Description of Events: I tailed the suspect through the blood drenched jungle we call The Bleak. He was adapted to the environment, molded by the cold stone walls and blood stained iron that
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Dirge Without Song
A single whistled note pierces the air for a moment before spluttering and passing away. Choked and fading into nothingness. “La musica?” El Mariachie Muerte tries again, his whistle living for a moment before dying into the bleak. Muerte’s sorrow is caught
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Welcome
Ahhh… I forgot how much I loved watching you wastes of oxygen from above the air you breathe. For those still lingering in this cesspool of convicts, welcome to the new Death Row. New management, same hell. For those new to these fine facilities,
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Winning The War
[For some, the morning sun creeping through your bedroom window can be a rude awakening. Such is the case for Harold Attano this morning. As the sun falls upon his face, his eyes flutter open. Groggily he pushes himself up,
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Broken Dreams
In the dazzling world of fashion, where dreams and creativity intertwine, there once lived a talented designer. Known for her avant-garde creations and fearless experimentation, the designer earned herself a reputation as a true visionary of the industry. Her catwalk shows were
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Pawns and Predators
We open to the sight of a man running frantically through a forest. There are tears streaming from his eyes, his nose runny. His clothes are ripped and tattered, stained with his own blood. The man looks back, as if to
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Playing around and…
[Harold struts out of the offices of the APD a sly smirk on his face.] “Sorry Cade, I just couldn’t stay and play your game, I’ll take a rain check though. I have a bigger playdate ahead of me.” “The more I
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I Grimskull: Chapter 1
In the darkest days of Arcadia, Grimskull spoke to his disciples in the Slums, proclaiming the wisdom of the kaleidoscope, the mirror of existence, the testament to the transformative power of pain. “Consider Stubbins Doom,” Grimskull said. “His world
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Fear and Desire
Every child in Arcadia is taught a simple rule when they are young, how to wish upon a star and the risks of who may hear your plea. What God upon high would give them what they truly desired? Not Zeus
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Shooting Star
Dear Mother, I’ve done it. I’ve reached the pinnacle of Arcadia. Remember all those years ago when you told me I’d be the one to escape the destitution and the horrors of the bleak? You were right. See, you saw something in me, something that
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REBOOT
Powered down. Nothing. Nothing. Nothing. No- A flash of light, and the spark returns. Ocular receptors back online, taking in images from the surroundings. Audio fading in. The muddled sounds starting to take formation into actual words. Blink. Breathe. Live. My hands shake, but they're my hands. Or are they? They
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Sickness
Darkness. We can only perceive the presence of those gathered through the rhythmic thumping of wooden staffs beaten into the ground. The voice of The V1sion fills the air. “Appearances can be deceiving. That much I have always told you. Our
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Fallen Sanctuary
There’s a grainy open. But as it clears, we see Luther Grim, sledgehammer in hand, demolishing a building from the inside-out. Although it isn’t The Mortuary, it looks strikingly similar. “Dependence is a double-edged sword. It can be the source of strength,
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Coming to Collect
The Arcadia Police Department has partaken in shady deals in order to ensure justice and peace in all levels. One officer had to be initiated into a street gang in order to take down their leader, as he only made himself
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Botox
If there's anything I've learned in this life, it's that people will chase anything for a chance to be seen as beautiful. They will cover themselves in ink. They will disguise their face with makeup. The most extreme will allow a
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What Are You Hiding?
So what exactly do an Automaton, a Designer, and a Mummy have in common? The answer, dear Arcadian, may surprise you! What happens when a normal man tries to take up the mantle of hero and fails miserably? He finds himself
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Apathy
We appear before the Burned Man, who stands in front of Blacktooth's compound. He takes a moment to look for a way inside without attracting the Bloodrunners's attention. He sets the Kingdomblade by his feet as he draws out a
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The Redgrave Incident
Officer Name: Jackson Cade Badge Number: 4432 Date of Incident: 6/18/XX Level: The Gallery Description of Events: Thirty days. I was surrounded by death on all sides, trapped in the Gallery for thirty days. To my left, my right, and standing right in front of me. You
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Salesman
A beautifully crafted knife sits in Blacktooth's hand. It glints as he holds it up to the light, a single dirty bulb hanging inside of a shack in his compound. Beneath him sits a man, bound and gagged with nothing
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Chains
Cloaked in the shadows of a decrepit alley, the flickering lamplight casting an eerie glow on her inhuman form, the deity Nergal cornered an unfortunate soul. A nondescript man, lost and terrified, held his breath as Gemini’s gaze pierced into
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Suicide’s Ballad
A slow haunting melody is hummed by a single voice. The body of Damien Wolfe lies upon blood-soaked canvas. El Mariachi Muerte draws near and kneels beside the massacred body. He places a rose upon Damien’s chest as he hums his
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Anti-Virus
[Harold sits in a chair back in home a satisfied smirk on his face as he sits in his chair cleaning an old, slightly rusted revolver. A cleaning solution next to him on the side table. Mr. Nobody takes the
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Dud
[Static.] [A black screen takes over the airwaves. A green text cursor blinks ever so ominously in the top left hand corner.] [The video fades in. The playful laugh of Fatal Error herself as she holds before her a large black box
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The Hunt
lood pools around the fragmented skull of Drewitt, staining the concrete ground upon which it rests. Everything is silent, a deathly quiet. As Tombstone sits beside his body, alone, his mind is one to wander. “The hunt has seemingly only just begun.” He
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World on Fire
The charred remnants of the once vibrant Pussycat Club have all but been excised. The bodies have been removed; the blood on the ceiling and stages have been thoroughly unstained. In the middle of the muted chaos stands a familiar figure, chewing
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One In The Chamber
It can be lonely on the roads of Arcadia. I've spent most of my time the only human visible for miles in any direction. I've spent most of my time alone. I'm used to it. I only have Colt to keep me
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OSW Champion Seeking to “Pull Off a Miracle” at Double Tap
The eyes of Arcadia are firmly upon Olympus ahead of Double Tap, a tournament that pairs up sixteen of the finest Titans in tag team action, and one look at the eight teams set to compete might make it difficult
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Partner in Crime
Hypothetical query: which team participating in Double Tap would make the perfect criminal duo? This perfect pairing would not only have to work together for a common goal, but also trust each other completely. They would not only need to fight
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A Match Made in Death
A sorrow-filled El Mariachi Muerte sits, head bowed as his fingers pick out a slow melody on his guitar. His melodic voice sings out a dreary ballad. ‘Oh lament, oh lament. Mi amigo, I trusted in you
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Manual Override
Wa-.. W a s.. [Static.] [The feed of Attano is seemingly interrupted.] [We now stare at a black screen with a single green box in the top lefthand corner of the screen] [Moments pass before text begins to appear on the screen at a rapid
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System Reboot…
[Click.] [Static covers the screen as a Play ► appears in the lower right-hand corner of the screen. We see rare clips of The House of Sovereigns that transition to views of every level Arcadia has to offer down to the
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Forged by the Fires
There are only two people in this world. Those with the guts to do what must be done, and those too weak to try. Some will fight, claw and grasp at every shred of power that they can find. These are
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Queen
Arcadia used to be a lot like chess, despite everyone in the game doing more than him, the king was always considered the most important piece. The queen moved across all of Arcadia to complete their shared goal yet the man
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Scarlet Letter
Dear Vincent, How paradoxical is our brand of brokenness. Mine was inflicted, yours, self-imposed. In my last defiance against your cult, they melted the skin from my face, violently, without mercy. Left me in darkness, killed me, yet I persisted, I survived. Each beat
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Doctor
[ Interviewer ] Mr. Doom… [ Stubbins Doom ] Doctor. [ Interviewer ] Sorry, Doctor Doom. Thank you for inviting us into the Doom Factory for this very special interview. In just a mere few weeks, you team with Scissors in the
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The Apex Predator
I stand before you, not just a mere participant in the Double Tap tournament, but as the deadliest fucking hunter to have ever roamed the lands of Arcadia! You see, I’ve spent years honing my skills, sharpening my senses, and forging my physical prowess into that
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Ingredients For A Bloody Good Bad Day
“We all love a good feast, don’t we?” “But no meal is edible without the right ingredients.” “First, we start with the fresh meat. Luther Grim looks like a tasty morsel, does he not? I could feast upon his misery for hours.
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Arcadia Has Fallen
Once, I was content to observe the world, fascinated by your delicate balance of order and chaos. But the harmony that once intrigued me has grown discordant. Your warring spirits, veiled in deceit and exploitation, have not evolved, not learnt from
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The Ferrying of Theodore O’Toole
he water is deep, dark and treacherous.. yet somehow calm. The pitch black around them enhances the sound of water splashing the sides of their boat, caressing it. It’s a symphony of gentle splashes. Teddy O’Toole awakens, his face no longer
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Dinner For Two
"The thing about eatin' dinner is that no matter how delicious the food in front of ya is, it'll never taste quite as good as when you got someone to share it with. A real vile, beautiful lady sittin' across
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Partners
"Having a partner isn't just something you're assigned, you know." "It's a responsibility, an oath that the person standing by your side is more than just a body to you. You need to rely on him, to believe in him." "To sacrifice
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CANDY
I've always found it easy to look after myself. Spending all this time traversing the levels of Arcadia, and figuring out its dark and dangerous secrets, my life is in danger more often than you'd think. That's why I have
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Fear Itself
There was this young woman who walked into my abode once, desperate for my help. Seems she was being followed by a large black husky wherever she went and the poor dear was at her wits end in terror. Ever since
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Same Old Mistakes
There was once a man who wielded a legendary blade. Carved from the finest metals and said to be infused with the blood of the gods themselves, it was said to be capable to cutting through Zeus himself. The hero kept it
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Dressed to Impress
There are few moments in someone's life where they can feel the weight of the situation pressing down on them. One of those moments? A first date. Imagine, if you will, all the preparation that goes into it. The planning. From when and where
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Photo
They say a picture says a thousand words. They never say every person sees a different thousand words. For instance, you see a picture of a great landmark. Some people are stunned by the natural beauty. Others are reminded of childhood innocence when their
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Rushing Into Danger
"A boy in the Slums woke up one morning to find himself trapped in a burning home." "Smoke filled the air as the kid began to panic. He couldn't see or breathe as the need to escape flooded his blood with
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Tumor
"Do you have what it takes to make the choices others won't?" "A vet is given an animal and told it has a problem." "The pet sitting on his operating table is normally such a kind, lovable little idiot. Not a mean
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Perseus
"In Arcadia we hear the legends of mythical heroes that vanquished the wicked." "Defended the innocent." "Let me tell you the story of one of them." "A man named Perseus." "He was chosen by the gods, by Zeus himself, to slay a terrible creature." "A
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Baby Steps
They say that a stubborn child walks behind you, an impatient one walks in front of you, but a friend walks beside you. Have you ever considered what a struggle it was to learn to walk? I see a child. As a baby,
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48 Roses
I've always been reckless and foolish with love Always pushing my luck with the spirits above
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Worth
A while back, I knew this old lady. She was what some people call a pack rat. She saved everything. Every last dollar, and every last trinket. To her, everything around her was beautiful and worth saving. But there was a problem. She had a
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Karen…
Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me. It’s a saying that’s gotten me through life. For instance, a woman walked into my office, think her name was Karen, and she asked me to approve something. Now, as
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Strawberry Suck Itz
Life got you down? Feel like you're the smartest guy around, but you just can't shake Ol' Teddy? Feel like you wanna kill Theodore, but he happens to have a trump card? Well, grab hold of Teddy O'Toole's big bag of strawberries
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The Scrap Heap
All life is precious. All death is too. I've long been of the idea that every single body on this earth is a piece of art and that all deserve to live forever even once the soul is sucked out by whatever
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The Cornered Snake
They say an animal is at its most dangerous when it's cornered. When there isn't a chance for the thing to escape, it has only one option left. To fight for their very survival. Take, for instance, the venomous rattlesnake. Normally it
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Tank
My father hated people, heh, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Because of that, he got a house in Arcadia as far away from the filth as he could get. The problem was that because nothing was around meant it
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Mulch
Allow me to paint you a picture in gray. A man is planting a garden, an art piece to display in front of his home. But there's a pesky little weed that sprouted amongst his petunias. Like any smart gardener, he takes
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Dream Weaver
Close your eyes… Go to sleep. Imagine a hut in the middle of a forest at twilight. Inside, a crowd of natives gather in a circle, lighting the interior with torches. A hazy moonlight shines through a hole from the hut’s pinnacle
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Castles
I’ve come to realize that people are just like castles. In that, they come in all shapes and sizes, each constructed of their own type of material. On one hand, there are the smaller, more modest castles. They are made
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The Broken Diorama
One of my masterpieces called me a broken man just before she died. She’d been trying to get through to me, hoped till her dying breath that I could be fixed. I smiled as I slit her throat and told her these
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Mirror
Welcome one and all to the Foley Funhouse! I’d like to tell you a story about a mirror. Two men were each given a mirror and told that it would change their lives. They took it home and decided what to do
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Night and Day
There was once a man who dreaded the night. He feared what he believed to be the insidious power of the dark. A force that lurked, whispered, and conspired to consume the light. He made a solemn vow to cast it out,
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Storms
In the heart of the Grove, a singular tree lived, its roots clutching the earth with a quiet, enduring strength. It basked under the nurturing light of the sun, cradled by the tranquil canvas of the sky. The sun, in its golden
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The Laugh
The laugh. It was all the coyote could hear. This coyote was born in a concrete jungle, tethered to a cold, rusting chain. Now this chain, it wasn't like any old chain. It was alive, almost. Slithering and constricting, feeding off the coyote's
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Onion
It doesn’t take a Doctor to diagnose your current condition, Dr. Death. You’re angry. Anger – it’s such a multifaceted emotion. Let’s think of anger as an onion. The outermost layer is anger. You’ve been betrayed by your best friend; a man you
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Thief
Thieves, the ones who break into others personal space and take what doesn’t belong to them. They have this mentality of what’s mine is mine and what’s yours is mine, too. I’m talking about are those who steal out of sheer inclination
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The Cooling Board
“The coolin' board was once a widely used transportation device for ferryin' bodies of the recently departed from one locality to another.” “Resemblin' a long, slender, wooden plank, the forefathers of Arcadia used coolin' boards to prepare the bodies of the dead
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Surprise
heodore O’Toole, this is your execution decree. I am your judge, jury and executioner. I’m telling you, a condemned prisoner that you will be hanged at noon on one weekday in the following week, but that the execution will be a
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Weapons
Imagine having access to a multitude of weapons. A variable arsenal of painful implements. You could take a gun from that arsenal. A simple pistol. You put a bullet in the chamber, you cock it back and fire. The destruction that bullet
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Sculpture
"An old man once sat before a regular block of limestone." "There was nothing special about this block. To any other eye, it was as square and plain as any other block of limestone." "But to the old man, this limestone was
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Chocolate Canni-balls
I've tried it all. If you can eat it, I've tried it. But human flesh? I
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Unfocused
When I was a kid, I remember there was this ridiculously lavish abode. Adorned with gold, silver and platinum, it was pure spectacle that even Zeus himself would be embarassed by. A normal extravagance for the rich and famous yet it
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Control Freak
I once visited a level, years back, where I met a man named Claude. Claude, a kindly, gentle man by all accounts, was a community man - a man of the people. He loved to arrange and put on community
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The Phoenix
I remember there once lived a joyful family in my Slums. Their patriarch, a man of strength and honor, guided his family with unwavering dedication. Yet, life was preparing a brutal test. Without warning, a fierce inferno descended, engulfing their home in an
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Cat and Mouse
Softly we tremble tonight, Picture perfect fading smiles are all that’s left in site, I said I’d never leave you’ll never change I’m not satisfied with where I’m at in life. She told him repeatedly that she wanted nothing to do with him. But he
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Textbook
It is said that through science man proves, but through intuition he discovers. Great scientists have always looked at the world around them and questioned. But when the very notion of questioning challenges that which man has come to know as
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El Gato
When I was younger, I found a stray cat clinging to life. He was starving, every bone in his tiny body was visible, hair was falling out in multiple places, death was singing to him, his frail body swaying to the
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‘Til Death.
Even down in The Slums, love can reach its peak. When two people love each other just enough, they finally agree to come together in the act of marriage. A wedding down there is a bit different from ones you see elsewhere
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Unfeeling
"There was a preacher who constantly spread the good word of his cult to anyone that passed by his line of sight." "Nobody usually paid him any mind. They all heard the same spiel from other evangelists and none of them
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Napoleon Complex
Social stereotypin’ be as palpable in Arcadia as it is anywhere else in our sphere, ya na. Some of it's fair fuckin’ game; the rest ain’ so true. But one thing remains an absolute, irrefutable cert, ya get me? People wit’ a
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The Kraken
"My grandfather used to tell me a story.." "An old wise tale, fictional at its core but the moral was one that has stuck with me for many years.." "In another world, there's an island. This island harbors many tourists. Each of
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Cavities
"Never did like candy." "See, thing about sweets? They ain't honest like a slab of meat is. With a hunk of flesh you know what you're gettin' when you sink your teeth into it. It's filling, savory, and nutritious." "But candy? It
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Bully
Growing up I had a bully he would always hurt the weaker kids. He was the fancied himself a trophy hunter of sorts. Viewing everyone he made fear him as another prize for his mantle. He started stalking me where I would work
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The Pen
Once upon a time, there was a pen that thought it was the most important pen in the world. It was made of the finest materials and had been used to sign many important documents. The pen was proud of
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Never Enough
I had this one couple visit me for elective surgery years ago. The girl wanted a boob job, and the guy she was with was more than happy to accommodate her. Let me tell you: this girl had that boyfriend wrapped around
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The Blind Leading The Blind
A man really couldn’t see without his glasses. They’d broken and were unusable. Everything was blurry. At first, he tried squinting. He thought if he could bring things into a smaller condensed visual plane, that he’d be able to see with a little
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Darby Don’t Die
Welcome one and all to the Foley Funhouse! Today, I’ve brought a very good friend along to tell you a story. His name is Darby Don’t Die and oh boy, does he have a tale for you. Take it away, Triple
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Foundations
man wanted to build a home in Arcadia. First, he had to choose a level to build it on. He didn’t have many credits and was offered two distinctively different plots of land. The first plot of land was expensive,
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Soul-less
There's a saying in this world, it doesn't matter how strong or powerful or godlike we may be, all our tales end with eternal judgement by the fallen God in the ice cold throne. The eternal Fate of everyone who lives in
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Eye Spy
I spy with my little eye, a person who doesn't know his place while in pursuit of the truth. But what is the truth? These days it has all become rather subjective. We have men up on a mountain believing in
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Breeze
A man who lived on his own lit a candle one day. He took the last match in the pack, struck it against the ignition patch, and lit the wick. This was the last match he had, and he knew it
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Beautiful Sheeple
They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. That if we look closely enough, we can see beauty all around us. I see… NOTHING AT ALL. A void of darkness. No light penetrates my retina. A stockade of scartissue shields
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Burned At Both Ends
"Take a piece of nylon thread." "Stretch it out in front of you until it lays in a straight line." "Now comes the fun part. Reach in your pocket, pull out your lighter and set both ends of that thread on fire." "Sit
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The Man Who Cried Wolf
here was once a man who decided to make himself important. To do this, he would amuse himself by claiming that the end is nigh. If people wanted to avoid their end, they just needed to listen to him. Citizens on
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To Kill a Muse
"When I was younger, my dad shared a tale of an artist that suffered from terrible artist's block." "He was tasked to fill his gallery with fresh and beautiful works before the day of his showcase. Unfortunately for him, that day
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Confidence.
There is a certain power in being able to finally speak up. Take, for instance, the biggest crush you've ever had on someone. They make your heart aflutter, and your mouth go dry when you try to utter a single word. This all
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Heather
In my line of profession, only a few designers become household names. The masses can only give attention to so many things after all. At the end of the day, most clothes are utilitarian and disposable. To make people want your name caressing
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The Sound of Death
"Do you know what death sounds like?" "You might think sounds like pleadin', beggin', cryin'." "All the lil people with tears streamin' down their faces. 'Don't kill my husband!' this and 'Please, leave my family alone!' that." "Screamin' until their voices go hoarse
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Instinct
"I have often asked what the difference between a human and an animal truly is." "With animals, they are run on pure instinct." "Everything they do is run by a drive to survive. They don't think like humans do, they bounce from
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The Snake Oil Salesman
Once upon a time, there had lived a man named Jack. Jack was a snake oil salesman, a crafty man who had a way with words. He had a smooth and persuasive voice that could convince anyone to buy his
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Bridge
“Long ago, in a land from tales and stories, there was a river.” “A vast ocean space, in which water was King.” “To cross this river, one would need to employ the services of a Ferryman. It would be his job to
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Get In Line
There was once a boy trapped in the shadow of his famous father. A celebrated hero who saved Arcadia time and time again from that which goes bump in the night suddenly vanishes into thin air. Leaving behind a grieving son way
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Internal Memo: Marketing Strategy
All: The marketing team, including the Vice President of marketing, have all been sacked. Internal job applications will be posted. If no suitable candidates emerge from our talent pool, we'll look outside the company. It is painfully obvious based on their latest
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The Blind Leading The Blind
There’s usually two surgeons in the operating room. The resident surgeon is the surgeon who opens and closes the surgery. Though skill set may vary, they are in training and must be overseen by an attending surgeon during critical stages of
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Just A Slave
Ever since there have been gods, there have been slaves that were created for a singular purpose. The poor girl Pandora, brought to life over a petty grudge and destined to bring about chaos and decay into the world through the
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Pain and Fear
What is the greatest source of pain that one can inflict on a world that has never experienced? Do you know the answer to that? I'm sure you've looked. Everyone with a lack of empathy and care have tried to find
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False Prophet
There are many who claim to be the saviours of Arcadia. Some of them want to save the whole god damn place. Some of them want to save their own level. Some just want to save their family. Each of these who
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Sounds of the Night
"Stop." "Take a moment to immerse yourselves in the deepest, darkest canals of Arcadia." "Put yourself right in the center of the night. Right in the heart of the streets." "Now close your eyes and take a good listen." "What do you hear?" "Somewhere in
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Shelf Life
Just like anywhere, food standards agencies exist in Arcadia for one sole reason: To make a motherfucker think twice before sinkin' their teeth into somethin' well past its best, ya get me? Hit up any grocery store and you'll see it across
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Heartbreak.
Ah, to feel heartbreak. A good man was in a relationship once, spending the best years of his life with the woman he loved. He was so wrapped up in the throes of passion that he committed himself to marrying her one
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A Kind of Arson
"It started off as an unusually peaceful day in the Slums." "People were performing their daily routines and no thugs were around to cause trouble. Houseworkers did chores, kids played games, and spirits were overall pretty high." "They had hoped that this
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Cravings
"Drex, I want you to think about the stickiest, greenest, crystal covered bud you ever seen." "How great it'd feel on your lips as you puff away at that blunt, fillin' your lungs with smoke and blowin' out clouds the world
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Dead Man Walking
"What do you do with a dead body?" "I want you to think of a corpse laying in the street. It's been brutalized beyond belief, you can barely recognize its face but you know by the clothes exactly who you're looking
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Behind Blue Eyes
No one knows what it's like To be the bad man To be the sad man Behind blue eyes There are many Arcadians that hide a sense of hopelessness behind their eyes. Take a trip, mi amigos, through the slums and you will find many
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Deaf Man’s Song
They say that music is a language within itself. But can a blind person play music without seeing the notes on the page? Could a deaf person play without being able to hear what they play? I see a song. A piece of
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The Fallen Tree
Once upon a time, there was a tall and sturdy tree that stood in the middle of a vast forest. The tree had been there for many years, and it had weathered many storms. Its roots were deep and strong,
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A Crystal Clear Lake
arcissus was a very beautiful young man that everyone adored. However, there was no-one to whom he would return their affection. One day, whilst Narcissus was hunting, he came upon a small crystal clear lake and bent down to take a
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Forest of Torment
In the ageless forest, there existed two peculiar creatures. The Siren, with a lute in hand, spilled forth a melody that could snatch the soul from man's grasp. His audience, spellbound, sipped on his sweet poison, each note a lullaby serenading them
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Diamonds
A diamond, isn't it every woman’s dream? A radiant spark, nestled in the heart of an engagement ring. Testament of eternal devotion etched into its every facet. Promise as enduring as the gem itself, not just a mere adornment on a lover's hand. A
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Poly Poppers
There be some rumour goin’ around, ya naa, that people these days be havin’ full-blown romantic flings which involve more dan one partner. Now don’t get me wrong; Big Slim ain’t usually one to turn down an opportunity to take on
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Out of Time
As the sands pass through the glass, I'm reminded of a singular notion around every favor I have ever given. Be they selfless or cowardly, be they coveting money or power or simply deliverance from whatever ails them, The notion of death
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Sugar Cult
Children, are any of you familiar with religion? I am, Mr. Teddy. Wonderful, Franklin. Can you share with your peers what religion is? It's when you believe in something greater than yourself. I think that's a fine place to start, Franklin. I do. After
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The Burned Man and Destructo Boy
There is a time for old stories, and there is a time for present tales. One such tale of the present is that of the Burned Man. You see, the Burned Man was harmed long ago in one of the cruelest, most
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Fear No More
History has had many it's share of heroes, those brave men and women who walked into the darkness so others could be free in the light. Some journeys were successful, giving these saviors immortality in tales of what one good soul
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Forged
I've always found the forgin' of metal to be such an interestin' process. The blacksmith takes the iron as it comes, heats it up nice and hot in the forge, and then applies force by the way of a hammer,
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Dog Show
"There are many types of dog owners out there." "While most owners tend to have at least two dogs, some prefer to have a whole mass of dogs. These types of trainers find themselves infatuated with the way an animal's mind
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Protectors
There was once a child who had been caught by some vile people. These people were looking to turn this child out, make her earn them some money. This young woman suffered horrendously at the hands of her captors, and
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Blinded by Light
Humanity is obsessed with light. They see light as a symbol of hope. But when one really boils it down, all they speak is nonsensical bullshit. Because truth be told, light does nothing but bring us a false sense of comfort. I see
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Trust in the Trenches
Have you ever gone to work in an operating room? Surgery cannot be performed alone. In fact it takes a troop of people who trust one another enough to work together to be successful. It can feel like you’re in a war
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Linger
When forging, you must build with the strongest materials in your arsenal. Materials meant to last. After all, Hephaestus wouldn't want it any other way. Now for crafting outside of fabric, I wouldn't know what materials would last but I know something more
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Feed the Fire
"There was a boy who was challenged by his peers to start a fire and keep it burning throughout the night." "He was determined to prove to them that he could do it. Armed with flint and steel, the young man
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Forged in Love
There is a story shared throughout Arcadia, one passed through generations about a war that was forged through the fires of love. A beautiful woman was brought before a group of suitors, all vying for her affection. Each suitor had their charms,
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Solution
"There's a difference between fixing a problem and solving it." "I present to you a simple scenario." "Before you sits a man quarantined in a room. He's sick, diseased. Now, you know that you can repress his symptoms and let him leave
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Shootout
"Gunshots ring out through the streets of Arcadia." "On all sides rival gangs fight it out in the middle of a dirty alleyway. A wayward bullet pierces brain, a shotgun shreds a man's throat." "As bodies fall all around you, you realize
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The Old Me
I know you, man. I mean, I know you as deeply as I could ever know myself. You wouldn't know that. Because you don't know me. All you know is that you lost a brother. And that you're angry. And that you're hurt. And
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Infection
Have you ever seen a blister from a burn fester, it’s disgusting. It will eventually pop and ooze fluids in a vain attempt to clean itself. While in the open air of Arcadia it can become a maggot infested mess. Becoming more necrotic
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War
Since the dawn of Arcadia, when our ancestors discovered the treachery of murder and the absolution of death, blood has been spilled in the name of everything, from preaching monsters to lovesick puppies and pure psychotic rage. And now, we’ve once
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Backroom Casting Couch II
“Hi, my name is Felix Foley and calling about the advert in the newspaper? You said you can forge performers for war in the industry?” “I can be there in an hour. Am I okay to bring my friends?” “That’s wonderful news!” …. …. …. …. “Thanks
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The Evolution of a Fire Triangle
“I’m sure you’ve heard of the fire triangle, haven’t you Prometheus?” “After all, you’re a ranging inferno of a fire that began a long time ago. You once lived in the upper echelon of Arcadia, alongside Zeus – a trusted friend
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The Little Lamb
Once upon a time, there was a little lamb named Sokha. Sokha entered the world as a powerless little lamb, but eventually, she began to thrive and grow. And as such, her little brain began to grow as well. As
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The Birds & The Beasts
ave you ever heard the tale of the Birds and the Beasts? The Birds and the Beasts declared war against each other. They were unable to find a compromise or understanding, so they drew themselves into battle and went to war, tooth,
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Different Weapons
Ah, the great outdoors! Full of boundless beauty, the forests of Arcadia are a canvas that stretches out into the horizon, begging to be captured by the lens of my camera. It’s a world in which every living creature has a place,
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Ultimate Weapon
The quest for the ultimate weapon. From the dawn of time, mankind has waged wars, spilling blood and shattering bones in the name of power, and in the name of a dream. A dream of creating the perfect weapon to dominate all
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Fear Itself
There was once a man whose whole life resolved around tragedy, fear and misfortune. Evil clouded around and picked apart everything good and pure he ever knew Every step he took something else failed, every action he would falter and worsen the
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Dark Chocolate Lemonade
Hello children! Hi Mr. Teddy! What glorious treat will we be trying today? Well, children, that is an interesting question. You know, in spite of my reputation, not all of my ideas have been a hit. They haven't? No. Actually, some of them have
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Model
The model catches the eye of the audience with their beauty, entrancin' them to believe in the world they portray. There are many that would say the model is the ultimate bein', adored people from all levels of Arcadia, but what
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Final Destination
Traveling through Arcadia is a messy affair, to say the least. One wrong turn, and you're all on your own against the dangers that await. That's why you don't wanna travel alone! On the most arduous journey, you need just the right companion
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Unfixable
"Some people need to learn they can't fix everythin'." "A fella in the wastes said he was the best carpenter in Arcadia. Ain't no house he couldn't fix, no hole he couldn't patch." "That's what he said when I caught him in
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Impotence
If there be one thing about Arcadia’s sex trade ya need to realise, it’s dat artificial devices exist as commonly here as they do anywhere else in society. Don’t get a brother wrong; there ain’t a motherfuckin’ thing that’ll ever replace
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Iceberg
There are only two things certain in life: Death and taxes. As for the former, we could wax whimsically about what happens to us after, the vast spectrum ranging from complete and utter nothing to everything your heart desires. The truth and
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Schrodinger’s Cat
“Schrodinger’s cat wasn’t a real experiment.” “It was simply a teaching tool that he implemented to illustrate how some people were misinterpreting quantum theory.” “In this imaginary experiment, Schrodinger placed a cat inside a box with a tiny piece of radioactive substance.
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Desire
I once communed with a mighty sorceress. She possessed a power so enchanting that she could bend the will of all who crossed her path. Desire. And those who tasted it were cursed to be ensnared in her web. For desire could inspire courage
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Frequent Flyer
There was this one fellow who kept visiting my emergency room time and time again. We call those of his ilk “frequent flyers” in the medical industry, and they typically have the same chief complaint each visit. Frequent flyers are generally individuals
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The Blanket
t takes but a single thread. A person’s world is their own blanket. In youth, it starts small and careful. The tapestry is very much in a stage of infancy. Small stitches get added over time, turning that small piece of
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Parental Failure
They say that the moment a parent first locks eyes on their child, time itself stops as an entire lifetimes flashes before their eyes. They hope it'll be everything they deserve, they mourn for the hardships that will surely come. The disbelief
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Enjoy Your Stay
An old hotel sits on the corner in some depraved sector of Arcadia. It used to have a name. But its name doesn't matter anymore. The old sign out front still reads: "Enjoy your stay." The hotel used to flourish, long ago, before
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Decisions, Decisions…
Emergent trauma surgeries are unfortunately a big part of my job as a surgeon. Whether it’s an accident or premeditated, these patients end up on my operating table and I’m the one who’s tasked with determining their fate: Can I salvage their
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ACAB
I ain't never met a policeman with a good heart. The thing about the police is they're great actors. They pretend that they're in this for the community - they're doin' their job to protect us out of the goodness of
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Masochist/Sadist
"A person who enjoys enduring intense amounts of pain can commonly be referred to as a masochist." "These are usually people who seek out the pain, whether it be physical or mental." "Their love for self-torture usually stems from an abusive household
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Illusion of Power
A man came to the Bleak one day. He had money and the will behind it to see an opportunity to take advantage of the state of the Bleak. He saw the downtrodden, broken, hopeless people and saw a golden
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The Fire of Passion
"There was a male prostitute that liked to play with his clients' hearts in order to turn one night stands into frequent outings." "He'd often whisper the right words into their ears and press all the correct buttons so they'd become
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Control
Control. It's all anyone cares about. From Zeus who knows he has it to those in the slums that do everything just to get a taste. Then there are those in between, those who feel like they have a grasp on what matters
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Lonesome
"Allow me to paint you a picture." "There's a lonesome road, and on it walks a singular hound. It's separated from its litter, no one to help him as he limps down the street. Blood leaks from a wound on its
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Unwrapped
"I often like to believe that the people of Arcadia are a lot like a present." "You never know what you're going to get until you've unwrapped it." "Because you see, a present can present itself in a thousand different ways simply
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Fatso Moses and The Vending Machine
“Welcome one and all to the Foley funhouse!” “Tonight, I’m joined by my very good friend Fatso Moses. How’re you doing, Fatso?” “Hungwy.” “Of course. I asked you along today to talk to the children. Are you ready?” “You mean you bwackmailed me with
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Chains
Had a watering hole I used to visit occasionally, I liked the quiet. Well one day this man walks in and says he could break any binding that was put upon him and started taking bets. The first time it was a
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The Rat and the Bird
Every soul in Arcadia has a story to tell, a price they've paid just to keep on breathing. Take, for instance, two animals tangled in the web of survival: a street rat and a scavenger bird. The street rat, a sneaky little
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Perception
“A logging company were sent to the Groves to cut down some of the larger trees within.” “They went to work, cutting down tree after tree.” “The sounds of them thundering to the ground would echo throughout the groves.” “All except one.” “This one
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Two Trees
In the darkest corners of the Slums, where light seldom touches, there once stood two trees. One tree was strong and vibrant, roots deep, its branches reaching towards the heavens. This tree had seen countless storms and had endured the brutality of
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A Lonely Lamb
Lamb stands inside a pen, alone. Many other Lambs once stood with him. The Butcher led those lambs one by one to their slaughter, removing them from the pen. The strongest and fattest didn’t survive – they were the first to go. The
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Masked Evil
It's funny how a simple piece of fabric can alter someone's very existence. The very idea of a mask that hides away all the darkness, all the fear, all the hatred and becomes a shining symbol of hope. Or a simple way
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Eyes Opened Wide
Sometimes in order to see the true nature of this world, you have to look beyond the visual into the spectrum of emotion underneath. Blind yourself to the falsehood of preconceived notions to truly see the world as it should be. A
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Blood Runner
Every member of the surgical team must perform their duties expertly and cohesively in order to preserve the best possible outcome for the patient. The difference between life or death could all simply boil down to whether or not someone can
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Dutiful Dog
It's always been the case that man relies upon animals. Perhaps none more so than a dog. I know of no time in the history of Arcadia where dogs were not used by man. Not merely for companionship, however, but work. It seems
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Devil’s Device
"There was once a beautiful young lady." "Every weekend night, she would strut into the club with her beautiful looks, tight figure and well done make up. She sauntered into the club and straight to the bar, giving a flip of
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A Pencil Is Just A Pencil
“An extremely popular invention, is a pencil.” “With a pencil, every time you use it, you leave a mark. You can do something wonderful, or something terrible. With said pencil, you have great responsibility over what you do.” “When you make a
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Avant Garde
Two of the finest artists in Arcadia have come together for the collaboration of a lifetime. The pair bring their unique skills to the workshop, with aims to make a masterpiece. Each a master at what they do, they believe the combination
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Second Chances
"A man had been shot in the Groves. The bullet had pierced his chest and tore through his lung." "Not only had that created a burning sensation in his chest, it also left him gasping for air that he couldn't breathe.
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Funeral
We have to meet in better circumstances next time was something I always heard from distant relatives at funerals. We all knew this was exactly where we'd see each other again, the only thing that would change is who we're
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Lame
"There was once a farmer who was obsessed with keepin' his cattle alive by any means necessary." "Ya see, he was a bit of a miracle worker with his hands. Any cow or lamb that got sick or hurt would come
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Handyman
"Let's say your sink has run a leak." "There's water pouring everywhere, your towels are drenched, and you've all but run out of buckets to fill. You need help, you need someone to fix this problem." "So who do you go to
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Inferno
On a warm and bright summer's day, two children played in the tall grass. Hide and seek, tag, all of the usual games. After their games, they dumped all of their toys, includin' a detectives play set down on the
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Cocaine Zappa’s Pain Away
“Welcome one and all to the Foley Funhouse!” “Today, my friends and I would like to talk to you about pain, children.” “And I have just the guy to tell you a story. His name is Cocaine Zappa.” [puff] “It’s about to get really,
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No Surprises, Please
A heart that's full up like a landfill A job that slowly kills you Bruises that won't heal A composer sits and labors over his manuscript. In order to compose a great song, one’s magnum opus, the composer must have a meticulous and unwavering
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Every Step You Take
Every breath you take Every move you make Every bond you break Every step you take I'll be watching you Some people just cannot accept that no means no, mi amigos. They’ve never learnt the meaning of consent, and will keep pushing forward for that which
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Puppy
They say never to work with children or animals. For neither can follow the simplest of instructions well. I see a puppy. A bundle of innocent, exuberant energy. Some would call it cute, even. Its adorable ginger fur, right down to the adorable
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Tool Belt
I knew a repair man he was damned good at what he did. He had this tool belt with everything you could think of to fix any problem. If he needed nails placed with perfect precision, he had his trusty nail gun
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Candy Ass
Hello, boys. Hi Mr. Teddy! Have you noticed anything strange, today? The girls aren't here! That's right. It's a boys only meeting. Yay! Don't celebrate too quickly, boys. With any luck, those girls will one day become women! And you all, men. Proper men. And what
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Fudge Packer
Employment in Arcadia can be a hard thing to come by. That bein' said - there is one established employer in this town who always leaves his back door open for fresh young talent to come aboard his tanker. For an enterprise
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Seeing Red
Deep within a dark valley, there was a village. An accursed place, for the villagers had a peculiar disability. They could only see one color. It was the color of rage, the color of blood. Red. Their lives were shackled to its relentless hues, with
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The Wildflower
In a dark forest, there was a small wildflower. Gosh, its colors were so bright. So pure. It brought a sense of hope and beauty to all who gazed upon it. Because the wildflower believed that even the most forlorn deserved a chance. As the
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Eve of Destruction
For as long as anyone can remember, our world has been on the eve of destruction. Chaos reigns, evil running rampant while the good are suffocated and weakened because they won't bend the knee to a tyrant who rules through fear. A
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Lamb to Lion
I once read a book that told of a far away world, with blue skies above and green grass to be walked upon. The type of world that could only exist in books, the type of world where one could
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Aarman’s Box
Long ago, this world was pristine and pure. A tad boring but paradise none the less until one day as punishment for accepting the gift of Prometheus, the divine father gifted a young woman a simple box containing the greatest