Since the machines took over the city they have been killing innocent people. With robots ending people's lives May lost everything when they took away her parents. She can't fight the machines, her only escape is to get away from the city and make a life somewhere else. She has nothing more to lose, nothing to keep her away from seeking liberty.
Paid StoryRise of the Magi
Book 2 of the Priests and Magi quadrilogy.
Shadows stir, and old enemies resurface.
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In the aftermath of the Salem witch trials, a group of accused witches, fearing for their lives, managed to escape the clutches of the witch hunters.
These individuals, driven by desperation and a desire for survival, scattered across the American colonies, determined to lay low and avoid detection. Over time, they formed a secret network of covens, each comprising a small group of survivors who shared their experiences and knowledge.
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The rain has not stopped since the machines took control, the day blends with the night everything dark and dreary. Time passes in a blur nothing making sense. Things changed so fast. A normal start to any week with the sun rising, birds chirping as the smell of coffee brewing fills the air. Loud noises echo throughout the building bouncing off empty work stations just powering up to earn that almighty dollar. My title is, Sam from Human Resources. Arriving early I start the coffee ensure their is a fresh variety of juices and bagels available for all employees. Supplying these items is not funded through the company, I pay for these items out of my own pocket. A happy alert energetic employee ensures a great performance. In my fifteen years working here five days a week going through the tasks of my daily routines, I have never heard anything like that. The hairs on the back of my neck stand on end. Goose bumps begin to appear up and down my arms. My mind coaxes me to walk towards the direction of the noises but my body is frozen on the spot. Standing their trying to convince my body to co-operate shadows begin moving in the distance passing through the rays of the sun peeking through the shades of the buildings windows. Frozen, silent as if in a trance I cannot move. Screams vibrate in my head. But I cannot figure out where the screams are coming from. Looking around I notice reflections of silver glinting in the sun just ahead of me. They appear to be getting closer. Suddenly there is a loud humming sound, it is so loud it is bouncing off the walls. My mind cannot seem to accept what my eyes are seeing. The large older style photocopier that seems to run as if by magic never breaking down or glitching that is usually sitting in a cozy corner in the company staff room seems to be not only operating on its own accord but moving slowly towards me. I begin to question my sanity, perhaps I am hallucinating. Unclear how long I stood there silent frozen voices began filling the room. As the employees make their way into the building snaking their way to their work stations they seem oblivious to what is going on. Or at least that is how it seems. The loud exchange of words grows silent as all eyes turn to me. That is when I realize the screaming that has been vibrating inside my head was coming from me. I barely see them as if they are transparent. All I can see is that Older style photocopier slowly moving towards me as if gliding. As others follow my line of site seeing what I see there is a clicking noise now coming from my right the coffee maker is now spurting hot coffee towards the employees like tiny steaming liquid bullets. People begin ducking, shouting for others to follow suit. Finally my body complies joining the others I take shelter. People are shouting from behind me. Turning I find they are pinned down. The bosses industrial paper shredder is dangerously close to reaching them. I am having difficulty recalling how we managed to get out of the building. My memories from that day are vague. Looking back I now realize it was the first day the machines took over. Since then the streets are empty aside from the occasional person attempting to make a run for supplies hoping not to be discovered. How it all began was as a result of a new program developed by a highly intelligent tech student at our local community college. All by accident he created a virus of some sort that started it all. Nothing the greatest minds have tried has worked to delete or find a fix. As time went on people stopped fighting the machines. They just vacated most of the larger cities, moving towards mountains or finding areas when travelling people called dead zones. The machines glitched or even failed to work in the mountains I believe it has to do with the elevation. Many people have set up shelter in caves to stay dry and get out of the rain. much of the lower flat lands are flooded. The dead zones were the safest. Often being located near ditches that were created as a result of nearby farm lands to aid with water run off to avoid over saturating their crops. Communication is limited to in person, meaning we have no way of knowing if our situation is an isolated one or if the whole world has been affected. I assume the virus by now has made its way further than just our city. I have not met anyone traveling from further away than a few hours. The creator of this virus cannot be found he seems to have vanished. Rumors have spread that he is hunkered down trying to find a solution. Its been a year now since everything started. About six months in Scientists even tried setting off electro magnetic pulses hoping to disable the machines to no avail. Many have resorted to bicycles for transportation. A few weeks ago I met a couple with a horse and buggy. They found the buggy in the natural history museum. I would not be surprised if that becomes the new normal as a form of transportation. Motorized vehicles are not safe. They began travelling off bridges trapping their occupants inside. Some even drove into road barriers. the army set up attempting to keep the machines within the city unware that there was no stopping them. I still have nightmares from the first few months the machines took over. Some are so vivid. I can still hear the howls of the dogs in the shelter as the automatic food dispenser began eating them. Several people including me ran to free them but it was too late. The scene was horrific. Bits of teeth and fur covered their kennels the ground soaked red with their blood. Animals not yet devoured huddled in corners trying to escape. We could not save them. So many people have starved struggling to manage. We as people have grown to rely on machines for everything we do. Many not knowing any other way to do things. Those that spent much of their time preparing for the world to end. The survivalists, Their knowledge was fundamental in helping people manage our new normal. From building fires even in wet conditions, to knowing what plants are safe to eat or which can be used for medicinal purposes. They became sought out for information. Money no longer held value. Instead Survival information was purchased using tools for farming or building as well as non perishable food items. As I laid on my make shift bed in my tiny shelter exhausted wondering what new surprises the next day held I closed my eyes. Only to wake what only felt like several hours later feeling as if I was laying in a puddle of water. My body and hair soaking wet, I opened my eyes confused. Looking around I found myself in my big comfortable queen size bed sunk into my pillow top mattress covered in my king size mink blanket with vibrant purple and blue colors reflecting in the sun light streaming in through my bedroom window. Confused I sat up Looking around my room. My body covered in sweat. At first I thought I was dreaming of my old life before the machines tool over until my alarm clock on my bed side table began beeping loudly alerting me to wake. It was the start of a new work week. Time to shower and head into the office where I held the title as Human Resources and have held that title for the last fifteen years. I was dreaming more like having a nightmare. From my kitchen in my apartment I can hear my coffee maker come to life the smell of morning coffee filling my apartment. For a moment I panicked until I remembered I automatically programmed the coffee maker. At least I think I did.....
I'm never looking back, give me a clue How do I continue to live. What we went through day by day I need to get away far away Help me understand the reasons you give. I can't listen to lies anymore. The dreams I had are absent now. I need to distance myself from all that was. Mia had a dream of finding true love. Her past was just like a rock on the shore where the force of the waves kept colliding onto it. She gave all of her love. Her life became an empty dream full of sorrow. Her eyes filled with tears with echoes of the past. How can I go on she yelled. My life is a disaster. Since we severed this bond of passion, affection, and devotion. Weeks has passed, and I've grown weary and withdrawn. Mia sits in her room alone gazing at herself in the mirror. Closing her eyes hoping this was all a dream. Only to open them and see herself broken - hearted. She needed to cry and let go of all these pent-up emotions. She needed to feel relieved. Mia climbed in her bed as she reminisced her uncontrollable crying started to engulf her. Her sadness persists. She could not catch her breath her chest tightens, a sense of suffocation. Struggling to breath she passes out never to awake again. Azreal and the angels of death seize her soul from her lifeless body. On the journey between heaven and hell. A place for troubled souls. A place called Purgatory. The suffering of souls all around her. The aches in her soul are so intense. Moans and the turmoil of the human life that once was is all but dreary. The shrieking cries of tortured souls. No one wants to be here the agony we are all suffering is extreme. Constant pain beyond all expectations. This hell that we are in is unbearable. Is this my final destiny. I can't take it anymore, Mia screamed. How can this be, Help me!!! St. Michael the Archangel of death and protecter of souls and also Lucifer's older twin brother, hears Mia's screams. Purgatory is a part of hell; Hell is much worse stated St. Michael We are in need of cleansing our sins and being forgiven. That is why you are here Mia. Your sins were of pleasure and passion and not recognizing the pain you were causing yourself staying with someone who only caused you great emotional pain and distress. You needed to be strong move on with your life focus on your personal growth. To let go of the past and move forward with a purpose in life. You only dwelled in sadness and emotional turmoil. which caused you to spiral negative thoughts that were overwhelming you. Therefore, causing you your own demise. The sins of the individual's pain are only temporary. and not an eternal ache in your soul. You need to acknowledge your responsibility for your sins. You need to undergo purifying suffering of love. If you are not cleansed, you will stay in this state of punishment and suffering forever, ask for forgiveness. Mia is confused I suffered for love when I was alive, now I will suffer love in death. OH, the pain Mia screamed crying profusely. I can't take this pain any longer. This does not make any sense to me. I am so confused. I'm damned if I do and I'm damned if I don't. St. Michael's brother Lucifer the fallen angel became Satan. St. Michael banished him from heaven leaving him the ruler of hell. Satan heard the words of Mia. Satan's main strategy is in deception, temptation and manipulation. He will tell you lies. He will present you with false promises. Satan knows your vulnerabilities and uses them well. He can even impersonate the holy spirit by presenting dreams and false visions. He can even perform miracles; imitating God but are satanic. Satan is determined to destroy humanity especially those who are committed to their faith. He is full of rage. As Satan was listening to Mias woes he became interested in knowing more. Her time in purgatory will be coming to an end Satan chuckled with a chilling echoing sound. He wanted Mia to join his demons in hell. Since Satan was Micheal's twin Mia had no idea Satan was tricking her into believing he was Michael. Come with me Mia we will leave this tormenting place. I've heard your pleading and felt your heartache. You will be forever in a place of divine entities. Mia grew desperate and wanted out of there. The feeling of despair helplessness and sorrow was overwhelming her to the point of giving in to Lucifers request. She took Lucifers hand he grabbed her and forced her into his realm. You will not be saved and go to heaven; you were tempted by me. Hell is now your destiny. Forever your soul will be banished in the underworld. Eternal fire is awaiting us. A place of punishment filled with demons and lust. You will be damned for all eternity. We will be screaming in agony and pain just as all the other lost damned souls. Yes, hell is real you will know the punishment is just and to ensure you will be accountable for your actions. You alone are to blame. Make positive conscious choices rather than succumbing to the temptations. Of course, you can have good morals and values without religion. It is backed by lies about heaven and hell and purgatory to frighten you into doing good. We should not settle for what religions tell us about moral and values we need to accept truth and values without wondering if it is good or evil. You have two paths to follow in life. Whether to believe in religion or not it is your purgative. It is crucial to respect the beliefs and choices of others even if they are different from your own There is no right or wrong it's your own choice. Some people find comfort and meaning in a religious faith whereas others do not. As for Mia she was tempted by Satan. She had a strong desire to escape her misery. Temptation seduced her and lured her into a trap of evil and ensnared her as Satan carried her away as bait. There is nothing more powerful than your mind use it well.
In Love and Dangerous Confessions, Orion is torn between disbelief and fear, unsure of whether to trust the stranger standing before her who just claimed to love her and is now begging for her trust. With every passing moment, tension builds as Jesse struggles to control his emotions and keep his dark secrets from unraveling before his eyes.
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Michael was a boy with a very vivid imagination He would dream very unusual dreams. He dreamed one night he was walking on very colorful pencils, leading up to the sky. When the path came to an end he turned into a pterodactyl and flew far, far away. He would also daydream he was an astronaut He was the Mission commander of his ship while his friends Mark, Joey and Kyle were his crew members. When they reached the outside of earth's atmosphere they gazed upon the breathtaking countless stars and other celestial bodies, consisting of asteroids, planets and comets. This is the most amazing adventure I have ever been on Michael told his crew. They were on their way to the space station. Once they arrived Michael and his crew suited up to perform tasks outside called a spacewalk. They needed to do some repairs and maintenance on the space station. Once they were done with their tasks they head back to earth. Michael, Michael called this mother dinner time. As he ran downstairs, he smelled his favorite meal . Chili and topped with Fritos and a side of corn muffins. yum rubbing his belly. He sat down at the table with his mother, father and sister. Everyone spoke about the day they had. When dinner was done everyone helped clean up. By that time it was 9 pm He said his goodnights and headed up to his bedroom with a warm cup of milk as he aways does. Changing into his jammies and jumping into bed. He reaches over to his night stand to grab his milk He guzzles it down. Puts his head on his pillow hoping to have sweet dreams. As he drifted off to dream land he came to a desert, but this desert had trees, flowers and lakes. There was a hammock between two trees. Michael climbed in and the hammock began to spin round and round faster and faster the hammock was out of control. Hurling Micheal into a land of ice and snow. It was dark and cold. As he hit the ground he slid farther into the snowy abyss. He rose to his feet and started walking slowly to keep his footing. As he was walking he heard cracking under his feet The ice gave way Michael fell through the ice deeper and deeper he sank in the unknown. He saw an elephant, bear and pigs pass by him. The elephant was singing a song with his trunk like a trumpet. The bear was doing a swirling dance and the pig said Hello Michael, excuse me sir, but would you have any Grey Poupon. The animals vanished as quickly as they had appeared. Michael was now floating holding on to a bunch of red balloons making his way over the land of Mountain chickens and sneezel weeds. They grow everywhere. The mountain chickens would hide among the sneezel weeds for protection from the giant cyclops who steals their scrambled eggs. The giant cyclops saw Michael and his red balloons because how can you not see red balloons its so obvious. The giant pops the balloons Michael falls into the sneezel weeds and begins to sneeze. Chasing the mountain chickens out of their hiding place only to be found by the cyclops. He scooped up the 10 mountain chickens with 1 hand and ate them. Yum, tastes like chicken said the cyclops. Michael woke up all sweaty and scared . He yelled for his mother she came into his bedroom . Michael what happened? she asked. I've had a bad dream The giant cyclops ate the mountain chickens. His mother grinned and told him you know you should not go straight to bed after having 2 bowls of chili. That would cause you to have nightmares. Let mama tell you about the mountain chicken legend. The mountain chicken is an endangered frog species. People used to eat them which is how they became endangered. These frogs are large and can weight up to 2lbs. They even squawk like chickens. As she was telling Michael about the legendary Mountain chickens, Michael had fallen asleep. Good night, sleep tight, sweet dreams my little dreamer.
She couldn’t remember how she got here… but she surely had an odd feeling, something was definitely off. Everything was blurry and dark, and her ears were ringing, but she could smell blood and feel the floor beneath her, but then there were these distant footsteps that kept coming closer and closer… would she be able to run or is she doomed? She had no idea where she was or how she got here. She had no clue of what awaits her. Was she in grave danger?
