Title: A Prophecy Fulfilled Type: Key People: ORP Word Count: 161+ Summary: 3
Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2022 4:35 pm
Title: The Leaves Type: Solo Key People: Anniliese Word Count: 613 Summary:
The Leaves (6) : With the changing seasons, there are piles of leaves all around Destiny City. It’s a difficult job to try and keep up with them all, and sometimes the allure of these leaf piles is impossible to ignore. Who doesn’t want to relive the childish joys of their youth? And no one’s around to see, right? So why not jump into a pile of leaves? Oh–because, when you do, you jump through one pile and come out of another somewhere else across the city. The leaves all seem ordinary, but there are a few odd seconds between when you jump into the leaves and when you jump out; it feels like falling, tumbling, somersaulting through the air. It’s not scary, just odd. You see walls of leaves–brown and orange and yellow and red–and they crunch magnificently. Overall, it doesn’t seem menacing, just a bit of trickster fun. If you try to jump in a pile of leaves again, you might wind up somewhere else entirely–or right back where you started.
Anniliese was looking forward to the changing of seasons. She was tired of the hot summer and just wanted a change. She hoped that the turning season would mean that it would be a little chiller. She had been sleeping with the windows open, the A/C, and about five fans on. This year has been such a hot year. It seemed like Mother Nature had a stick up her butt or something.
Anniliese had decided to take a stroll and walk around and enjoy the scenery. It wasn't hot outside but rather a nice cool breeze was coming in. She put on a nice soft coat and put on her uggs. She hadn't worn them in ages and felt cute that day.
"Keys, Check, Wallet, Check, Phone Check. I am good to go."
She locked the front door behind her and headed down the street. There were leaves everywhere. Autumn has really made its way in full force. She had always felt that this was the best season out there. She also felt that it was too sort. She felt like she couldn't get to enjoy all that this season had to give. She loved the leaves. They were so beautiful to look at. And the other thing she liked about this season was that it meant that Halloween was just around the corner. One of her favorite holidays. She couldn't wait to go costume shopping. Last year she was a bumble bee. She had wanted to dress up in something cute that year. She hadn't thought about what she would be this year.
Looking at all the leaves brought back childhood memories.. Memoires of her when her mom was alive. Her mother also loved this season and would always decorate the house in bright colors to represent the leaves. Beautiful reds and oranges. Anniliese choked back a sob.
They would rake all the leaves up in a pile and dive into them. It was a memory that Anniliese had cherished.
She turned the corner of her neighborhood and saw a good big pile of leaves. She wanted to jump into them like she did when she was little. She looked around and saw that no one was watching, even if someone was watching she wasn't sure that would have stopped her from jumping into the piles of leaves. She sighed and decided to just go it.
She jumped into the pile of leaves feeling the leaves as she fell into them. She closed her eyes and smiled at the feeling. She opened her eyes and was surprised. She was not in the leaves anymore but it seemed like she was just falling down. Falling down a big long wall with leaves swirling around. She felt like how Alice in wonderland felt when she was tumbling down into wonderland. Was that what going to happen to her? Was she going to land into a different world? She wasn't scared her only concern was if she would be able to make it back home.
She closed her eyes and waited for the impact of the ground. If there would be any kind of impact. But when she opened her eyes again she was not falling anymore but was laying in the pile of leaves looking up at the sky above. She laid there for a few minutes just trying to think about what had just happened. She sighed and got up out of the leaves. Of course, something like this would happen. This is Destiny City that we are talking about. She made her way back home. She wasn't going to attempt to do that again.
Title: The Call Type: SOLO Key People: Anniliese Word Count: 550 Summary:
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The Call (10) : An unknown number calls you. Maybe you pick it up, maybe you don’t, but the message is the same–someone on the other line is warning you about something. They seem to have details that give credence to whatever they’re warning you about, but there’s something particularly unbelievable about it all–because, they sound like you. And they know things only you would know. And then, the line drops, and you’re left alone. If you try to call the number back, it’s been disconnected. If it was a prank, it was a good one. But, maybe there was something more to it.
Anniliese had been getting random phone calls. Whoever was calling would either breathe really hard or not say anything. She would hang up and they would call again right after. It came to the point that she had to block them. But They will still call her they would get another number or the block would not even go through. She was tired of it. She stopped answering her phone. The caller then started to leave voicemails. She didn't listen to the voicemails cause she thought that they would probably be about
After a while, she decided to actually listen to the voicemails. She called her voicemail and put in her code. They actually left her a message. She turned her head to the side and listened to the voicemails. The voice on the phone was soft and low. Anniliese had to listened really hard to hear and comprehend what they were saying.
"..Warning you."
The voice was cracking and breaking up but they were trying to warn her about something. But what it was she had no idea.
"Warn me about what?"
She sat and thought about what they were trying to warn about. She jumped when her phone rang again. She picked it up
"Warning you... You are in deep trouble... Dice..."
They hung up the phone. She called them again but the number was disconnected.
Dice? Are they talking about the mysterious dice game that she was sucked into? How did they know about it? Were they the ones who orchestrated the whole game? She quickly thought back at the game. She wondered if any other Senshi went through the same game as she did. She silently cursed herself. She should have kept the dice. She could have probably found someone that could help her figure out the whole game. Maybe they knew more about it.
Maybe the person on the other side of the phone knew anything.
Anniliese was left alone with her thoughts. She couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that had settled in her stomach. The warning had been too vague for her to understand, but she knew that it had something to do with the dice game. She replayed the events of the game in her mind, trying to piece together any clues that might have been hidden in plain sight.
But there was nothing that she could have thought of. She sighed. She had to remember where she lived. Missed-up stuff happens in Destiny City all the time. All kinds of weird happenings.
She remembered the eerie feeling she had every time she rolled the dice. The way the air around her seemed to thicken and how everything became still as she waited for the outcome. It was as if the game had a life of its own. She shuddered at the memory.
But then she remembered the eerie feeling she had every time she rolled the dice. The way the air around her seemed to thicken and how everything became still as she waited for the outcome. It was as if the game had a life of its own. She shuddered at the memory.
"I am tired of all this."
She decided to mute her phone and ignore any other calls. She wasn't going to let this ruin her day.
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2022 9:47 pm
Title: Family Affairs Type: SOLO Key People: Anniliese Word Count: 594 Summary:
Anneliese remembered the first time she learned how to drive. She was so scared. She was anxious and stressed out about the whole thing. She gripped the wheel and looked sideways at her father.
"Keep your eyes on the road. Ten and two."
She nearly jumped out of her seat. She was so scared and had to take the test several times. Plus she had to find someone else to teach her how to drive. Her father was making her driving lessons unbearable. But that was a thing of the past and now she was going to drive her father and brothers on a six-hour road trip to see her grandparents.
She had never driven her brothers anywhere. It was usually just her or her father. She got in the front seat and bucked her seat belt. She adjusted the mirror and looked into the back at her younger brother.
There was one good thing and one bad thing about driving this long way to her grandparent's house. The Bad: Her father sitting in the passenger seat, on the verge of telling her how to drive. What not to do. Hold the steering wheel right, and other complaints. But the good part was the view.
A major scenery of the whole car ride was the clear blue sea that stretched and stretched beside her. It was beautiful. It was Spring Break and the beaches were flooded with college students. The salty breeze caressedher face, and she felt alive.
As they got further away from the city, the road became more and more deserted. Anneliese took a deep breath and pressed her foot down on the gas pedal. The car lurched forward, and she felt a rush of excitement. She was in control, and nothing could stop her.
Her father cleared his throat, and she knew what was coming.
"Make sure you stay in the middle of the lane. Don't go too fast. Use your turn signal when you're changing lanes."
Anneliese gritted her teeth and tried to tune him out. She was determined to prove to him that she was a capable driver.
The hours passed in a blur of sun, sea, and sand. Anneliese's brothers dozed in the backseat, and her father was quiet for a change. Anneliese felt a sense of peace settle over her. She was doing something she loved, and she was doing it well.
One more hour and they would be at their destination. Her stomach grumbled. She was hungry.
Her father sighed.
"Lets stop and pick up some food. And if you like I can take over driving and drive the rest of the way."Anneliese felt a pang of disappointment at her father's offer. She had been looking forward to driving the entire way, but she also knew that her father was just trying to be helpful. She pulled over at the next rest stop and they all got out of the car.
As they walked towards the food court, Anneliese felt her father's hand on her shoulder.
"I'm proud of you, you know that?"
Anneliese looked up at him, surprised. Her father wasn't usually one for showing affection.
"I am," he continued. "You've grown up to be a great driver."
Anneliese felt a warm feeling spreading through her chest. She smiled at her father.
"Thanks, Dad. That means a lot to me."
They entered the food court and ordered some burgers and fries. As they ate, Anneliese felt a sense of contentment settling over her. She was with her family, doing something she loved. Life was good.
Anniliese dropped the mail on the table in the living room and made her way to the kitchen. It was a rather hot day. She had walked to the park and just made it back home. She couldn't take the heat.
She made her way back to the living room and picked up the mail and went to the kitchen. She sat down and started to go though the mail. So far nothing but bills.
But there was a rather strange looking box. It had no return address on it.
"What could this be?"
Anniliese turned the box around and shaked it. It rattled a bit and made her curious.
She opened the box and looked at the item that was in the box.
"What is this?"
It was something she never seen before. It looked to be sort of timeless item that feels as though it is easily decades old.
It was a necklace, or at least that's what it looked like. Anniliese picked it up and examined it closely. The chain was made of a dark metal, but it was the pendant that caught her eye. It was a deep blue gemstone that seemed to glow in the light. It was cut in a unique shape that Anniliese had never seen before.
As she held the necklace, she felt a strange energy radiating from it. She wasn't sure if it was just her imagination, but she felt drawn to the necklace.
It seemed to have been lost to time. Any time she looked at it she was filled with the same sensation of timelessnes.
She tried to put the necklace down, but something in her wanted to keep it close, as if it held a secret that only she was meant to uncover. She put it on and felt the weight of the gemstone rest against her chest. Suddenly, she was filled with a sense of wonder and excitement. It was as if she had discovered a long-lost treasure that no one else knew about.
The longer she wore the necklace, the stronger the energy became. She felt the power of the gemstone coursing through her veins, filling her with a sense of strength and invincibility. She knew then that this necklace was more than just a pretty trinket. It was a powerful artifact that held the key to a mystery.
Anniliese couldn't believe how alive she felt with the necklace around her neck. She had never felt so invigorated, so powerful. She knew that she had stumbled upon something extraordinary, something that was going to change her life forever.
She wondered where the necklace came from and from who. She wasn't sure how to go about finding out information about it. As there was no return address.
"Who could have sent this?"
Try as she might she couldn't figure out anything about the necklace's origins. It just seemed to have appeared out of nowhere.
Anniliese decided to go online and search for information about the necklace. She typed "deep blue gemstone necklace with unique shape" in the search bar and hit enter. She scrolled through pages and pages of search results until one caught her eye.
Maybe it was an antique or something. But her searches came up futile.
She just couldn't find something about the necklace. It was getting late so she decided to just go to sleep and in the morning try to find out about the necklace.
She work up to find that the necklace was gone. It was like it didn't even exist.
Anniliese searched her entire room, but the necklace was nowhere to be found. She went back to the living room and checked the box, it too was missing. She started to panic, wondering if she had lost the necklace or if someone had taken it.
The only other person in the house was her dad and he wouldn't take things from her room.
Anniliese searched again when she suddenly remembered something. Yesterday was an holiday there was no mail delivery.
Anniliese began to wonder if the necklace had ever really existed or if it was all just a figment of her imagination. Maybe the heat had gotten to her and she had imagined the entire thing.
She did live in Destiny City. Anything was possible.
Title: Fond Memories Type: Solo Key People: Word Count: 716 Summary:
The Tulip Festival was coming to town. Anniliese couldn't wait to go. She was especially happy cause she was going with her dad. They were going to spend some time together. She spended a few minutes looking for a nice outfit to wear. She decided on a nice flowery dress to go with the occasion.
Her and her dad got in the car and she drove them to the fairgrounds. As they arrived, the captivating aroma of blooming tulips filled the air. The vibrant colors of the flowers illuminated the surroundings. Anniliese couldn't believe how beautiful it was. She had never seen anything like it before.
As they walked hand in hand towards the festival, Anniliese couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and happiness. The sun was shining bright, and the streets were filled with people adorned in colorful clothing. The sweet scent of tulips filled the air, making Anniliese's heart jump with joy.
As they arrived at the festival, Anniliese was in awe of the sea of tulips before her. There were rows upon rows of tulips of every color imaginable. It was like stepping into a dreamland. Anniliese's dad took her hand and led her towards a particularly beautiful group of tulips.
"Your mother loved tulips."
Anniliese squeezed her father's hand, her mother has been gone for over 10 years. She knew her father thought about her every day. Anniliese did too.
As they walked through the festival, Anniliese couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement. The vibrant tulips were in full bloom and the air was filled with their sweet fragrance. The festival was bustling with life, the sound of laughter and joyous chatter filling the air.
Anniliese's dad held her hand tightly, leading her through the rows of tulips. They stopped every now and then to admire the different colors and patterns of the flowers. Anniliese couldn't resist the urge to pick one for herself. She carefully plucked a bright red tulip from the ground and held it up to her nose, taking in its sweet aroma.
As they continued their stroll, Anniliese's dad suddenly suggested they take a break and try some of the local food stalls. They indulged in some savory pastries and sweet treats, enjoying the simple pleasure of spending quality time together.
As the day turned into night, the festival transformed into a magical wonderland.
Anniliese couldn't get enough of the tulips. She could see why they were her mother's fav flowers. She was enchanted by their beauty and the way they seemed to glow in the moonlight. They walked through the rows of tulips, Anniliese's hand still tightly clasped in her father's.
As they walked, Anniliese couldn't help but feel a sense of closeness to her father. She knew that her mother's absence had been hard on him, but today it felt like they were building a new bond together, one that was centered around the love they both shared for her.
As the night wore on, Anniliese and her father found themselves in a secluded corner of the festival, surrounded by rows of deep red tulips. They sat down on a bench together, content to just be in each other's company.
Anniliese's father turned to her and said, "You know, your mother and I used to come to this festival every year before you were born. It was always one of our favorite things.
"Really?"
Anniliese was surprised. The fact that the festival was around back then. "Yes, it was a tradition for us. We would come to admire the tulips and enjoy the festivities. But it hasn't been the same since she's been gone."
Anniliese's heart ached for her father. She knew how much he missed her mother.
"I know, Dad. But I'm glad we're here now. It feels like we're making new memories."
Her father smiled at her, his eyes filled with love and pride.
"You're right, Anniliese. I'm so grateful to have you in my life."
Anniliese leaned her head against her father's shoulder, feeling the warmth of his embrace.
"I love you, Dad."
"I love you too, Anniliese."
They sat there for a few more minutes, enjoying the peacefulness of the night. The scent of the tulips filled their senses, the soft glow of the moonlight illuminating their faces.
Posted: Sun May 28, 2023 6:59 pm
Title: In the garden Type: SOLO Key People: Anniliese Word Count: 592 Summary:
The garden had been left neglected for so so long. It wasn't like Anniliese was busy or anything she had just been feeling lazy and not want to do anything. And then when she had wanted to try and do something to the garden it started to rain nonstop for so long. But now the sky was clear and Anniliese had time on her hands so why not fix the garden.
The weeds in the garden have become overgrown. The garden looked so bad. Anniliese would have to replant the whole garden. She looked down at all the plant seeds that she had brought from the store the day before. She rolled up her sleeves and got the shovel and water can and got to work.
Anniliese started digging up the soil, pulling out weeds, and removing dead plants. It was hard work, but she felt a sense of satisfaction as she saw the garden transform with each passing hour.
She looked down at the selection of seeds. She had Carrots, Eggplants, Tomatoes, Bell peppers, and Pumpkins.
As Anniliese dug deeper into the ground, she felt a sense of excitement for what was to come. She carefully planted the seeds and covered them with soil, and then gently poured water over each one.
Days turned into weeks, and Anniliese made sure to tend to her garden every day. She didn't want to let her hard work go to waste. And finally, after a few weeks of daily attention, the first signs of life started to sprout from the soil.
She was so proud of herself. Especially since she didn't really think she had a green thumb. She wasn't really into gardening like that.
But as Anniliese continued to tend to her garden, she began to realize just how much she loved it. She loved the feeling of being outside in the fresh air and watching her hard work pay off as her plants grew bigger and stronger each day.
As the vegetables in her garden began to grow into full maturity, Anniliese felt a sense of joy that she had never experienced before. She would often spend hours in her garden, marveling at the way the sun shone on her plants, feeling the dirt between her fingers, and experiencing a sense of peace that she had never felt before.
Her mother was actually the gardener of the family. Anniliese remembered coming out to the garden with her mom when she was a toddler and her mom telling her about the different plants and flowers.
She would often fall asleep on her mother's lap as her mother tended to the garden. As Anniliese grew older, however, she became less interested in gardening and more interested in other things. But now, as she stood in her own garden, she felt a sense of connection to her mother that she had never felt before. She missed her mother. She thought about maybe planting some flowers and bringing them to her moms grave when they grew.
She took in the beauty of her garden, the colors of the vegetables, and the aroma that filled the air. She felt at peace with herself and the world around her. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath, enjoying the moment.
But as she sat there, she couldn't help but feel a sense of emptiness. Her mother, who had taught her so much about gardening, was no longer there to share in her joy. She missed her mother terribly and wished she could talk to her about her gardening experiences.
Title: Shooting Crystal Type: SOLO Key People: Anniliese Word Count: 584 Summary:
This year would be the second year that Anniliese has seen the Meteor Shower that comes every year around the Star Festival.
She made sure she found a nice spot to watch the meteor shower. The meteor shower last year was beautiful. The stars were so dazzling to look at.
But this year. The stars seemed to twinkle even brighter than it did last year.
She took out a blanket from her bag and laid it out. Laying on the blanket on her back she gazed up at the sky. She couldn't help but feel a sense of wonder. The stars were like tiny diamonds scattered across an endless black canvas, each one twinkling with its own unique brilliance. She felt small and insignificant beneath the vast expanse of the universe.
But then, as she continued to watch, she noticed something strange. A shooting star seemed to be moving in the opposite direction from the others, its light flickering erratically. She frowned, wondering if it was just her imagination, but as she watched, the star grew larger and - to her shock - crashed to the ground just a few miles away.
Her heart pounding with curiosity and excitement, Anniliese gathered up her belongings and set out to investigate. She walked for what felt like hours, her eyes fixed on the horizon, until finally she spotted a faint glow in the distance. She quickened her pace, her heart racing with anticipation.
As she approached, the glow grew brighter, until she could see that it was coming from a small crater in the ground. The air was still and quiet, and Anniliese could feel her pulse racing as she peered down into the hole.
At first, all she could see was darkness, but as her eyes adjusted, she saw a faint outline of something glowing. She reached down and picked it up, gasping as she realized she was holding a small crystal. It was like nothing she had ever seen before - its surface was smooth and polished, and it seemed to glow with an inner light.
Anniliese was mesmerized by the crystal, and she couldn't help but wonder where it had come from. Was it a piece of a fallen star? Or something else entirely?
She turned the crystal over in her hands, studying it closely. Its glow was soft and radiant, pulsing gently with an otherworldly energy. It was unlike anything she had ever seen before, and she felt a strange sense of connection to it, as if it were calling out to her in a language she couldn't quite understand.
Or that could be just her imagination.
Anniliese shook her head, trying to dispel the strange thoughts that were beginning to take root in her mind. She was just tired from the long day she had. She had been up all day. She told herself. The crystal was just a curious find, nothing more.
She took another look at the crystal. It looked to be a part of something. She remembered seeing something like it before but she couldn't remember where.
Then it dawned on her, the crystal was a piece of the charms that they were giving away at the fair. She made her way to the stall and looked the charms over.
The gold color one. The crystal looked to be a part of it.
She took a gold charm for herself and putted it in her pocket. It was kind of weird that it ended up out on the ground like that.
Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2023 6:38 pm
Title: Lantern Festival Type: SOLO Key People: Anniliese Word Count: 631 Summary:
Anniliese's favorite part of the festival was the lantern festival. Every year the city is sells paper lanterns infused with various seeds. they were processed by the secretions of the glowing caterpillars that can be seen from the caves by the reservoir. Which were made into an organic paste that can withstand the outside world.
The paste is full of minerals to support healthy plant growth without risking damage to the environment; all lantern purchases come with a small packet of activating power that will heat the paste up enough to mimic the effects of a candle without the concerns of flammability.
When the glow paste loses its heat, the lantern will return to the Earth and upon the first rain (or any contact with water) the paper will dissolve and the seeds may begin to grow. All proceeds from the lanterns are put right back into the community to support local conservation and environmental protection efforts.
The idea that these lanterns were made to help the earth and help grow more trees made Anniliese happy.
She had brought a couple and couldn't wait to release them at night.
As night fell, Anniliese joined the crowds gathered in the city's main square. The festival was in full swing, with vendors selling delicious food and musicians playing lively tunes. But Anniliese's eyes were fixed on the lanterns, each one glowing with a soft light and filled with the promise of new life.
As the hour grew late, the festival announcer called for everyone to light their lanterns, sending them soaring into the sky. Anniliese carefully struck the packet of activating power and placed it inside her first lantern. The paste inside warmed up, casting a warm glow across her face. With a deep breath, she sent the lantern up into the air, watching as it joined hundreds of others in the sky.
Anniliese released her second lantern, watching as it joined the others, rising higher and higher into the night sky. She felt a sense of peace wash over her as she watched the lanterns flicker and dance, their soft light casting a spell over the entire city. she gazed up at the glowing orbs, she felt like they were carrying her hopes and dreams up into the heavens, where they could take root and grow.
The city was going to look so pretty when the seeds grew.
As Anniliese stood there with her heart filled with joy, she heard a soft, melodic voice behind her. Turning around, she saw a dark-haired woman smiling at her. The woman had a kind face, and her eyes glowed with the same soft light as the lanterns. She was holding a lantern of her own, the paste inside glowing with a rainbow of colors.
"Isn't it beautiful?" the woman said, her voice like music.
Anniliese nodded, transfixed by the sight of the glowing lanterns. "It's amazing," she whispered.
The woman stepped closer, her eyes shining with a mysterious light. "Do you know what the lanterns represent?" she asked. Anniliese shook her head, curious.
"The lanterns are a symbol of hope," the woman said. "They represent the power of nature to renew itself, to grow and flourish, no matter what obstacles it faces."
Anniliese felt that.
She felt the power of nature coursing through her veins, filling her with a sense of wonder and awe. She looked up at the sky, where the lanterns were still floating, their soft glow casting a spell over the city.
"I feel it," she whispered. "I feel the hope."
She continued the night walking around and spending fun at the festival watching people release the lanterns that they brought.
She stopped to pick up a charm from the floor. Someone must have dropped it. She tucked it into her pocket.
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