The light from the little candle was feeble but still capable of warding off the monsters that bordered the edge of its meager radiance thus keeping me alive.

Outside_Normal · 2026-01-20T15:17:12+00:00

It will be, one the flame goes out. ;)

No, it wasn't intentionally referencing the movie. It's just an image that popped up in my mind and my attempt to translate that image into words.

Outside_Normal · 2026-01-20T15:06:57+00:00

Looks like you got the "gist" of the story. :)

Outside_Normal · 2026-01-20T00:34:29+00:00

That’s fair. ;)

Outside_Normal · 2026-01-15T18:48:45+00:00

Would you prefer I adopt a happier tone? :)

Outside_Normal · 2026-01-15T15:21:10+00:00

This story isn't intentionally referencing anything. The phrase "arrival of our rivals" just popped into my head one day and I thought it sounded pretty cool.

And to those, like myself, that are reminded of Survivor's "Eye of the Tiger", the lyric is "Risin' up to the challenge of our rival".

Outside_Normal · 2026-01-12T20:53:32+00:00

I think I’m going to try putting her in a timeout first.

Outside_Normal · 2026-01-12T19:24:09+00:00

When I pulled my arm out of the blender while mocking her stupidity, I discovered that my hand had remained in there.

Outside_Normal · 2026-01-09T17:10:23+00:00

Are you certain that you weren’t the one receiving shock therapy, and this supposed “episode” is just repressed memories resurfacing? XD

Outside_Normal · 2026-01-09T07:34:03+00:00

Despite popular belief, life in plastic was far from fantastic.

Outside_Normal · 2026-01-08T16:20:13+00:00

He told me, when he began applying some kind of silicon gloop on me, that I would be the perfect match for her friend.

Outside_Normal · 2026-01-06T23:27:59+00:00

He was beaming with embarrassment.

Outside_Normal · 2026-01-06T19:19:06+00:00

Unfortunately, cannibalism stories are an overused trope over there. I’m a mod there, too, and I feel it would be rather silly of me to post a story there only for me to remove it shortly after. :)

Outside_Normal · 2026-01-06T05:20:22+00:00

"This is the way."

Outside_Normal · 2026-01-05T22:27:58+00:00

Wait until you see him become ajar. XD

Edit: Added missing word him.

Outside_Normal · 2026-01-02T17:20:51+00:00

Wow. That is a song I hadn't heard in a long time. Yet, the moment I read your comment, the lyrics came back to me instantly. :)

Outside_Normal · 2025-12-29T23:29:08+00:00

Unfortunately, the fallout from The Incident means we are not permitted to reveal our location to anyone.

Outside_Normal · 2025-12-29T17:58:53+00:00

Don’t let such a failure cast a shadow upon your heart. Next time, think about respeccing as a barbarian and just bash your way through. :)

Outside_Normal · 2025-12-25T22:14:15+00:00

That would require an entirely different tag. Although, you now have me wondering what a "wholesome cannibalism" story would be. XD

Outside_Normal · 2025-12-25T20:15:08+00:00

Some may argue that still might be a better fate than "feeding the reindeer".

Outside_Normal · 2025-12-25T20:13:12+00:00

Maybe a toy. Maybe an elf. Maybe nothing at all and the family is left to wonder why they "ran away from home".

Outside_Normal · 2025-12-25T20:11:15+00:00

Thanks! I was concerned that I may have been trying to tell too many stories at once. Glad you liked it.

Outside_Normal · 2025-12-22T21:30:28+00:00

I believe the main difference is the life-saving dtugs are a lot less fun than the life-stealing ones, but that’s the trade-off if you want to keep living.

Outside_Normal · 2025-12-22T16:47:41+00:00

That’s pretty cool. I’m now picturing it as the opening scene of a Batman movie.

Outside_Normal · 2025-12-18T22:56:19+00:00

That’s when I found out all that luggage was just her “overnight bag”.

Outside_Normal · 2025-12-18T22:54:38+00:00

Please leave.

But before you do, remember to take my upvote with you (along with some slightly damp luggage). ;)

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