Samson, the biblical hero of great strength, seemingly had much going for him.  He was strong, had women, and could even kill 1000 men with only the jawbone of a donkey for a weapon.  However, in the biblical account, Samson is betrayed by Delilah, and ends up blind and imprisoned before his heroic death.  Could he have chosen a different path? Or was the path he chose the best one available. You get to choose. 

This storygame was created as an entry for EndMaster's Myth & Religion Contest

The end of the world is nigh - or at least the end of your world. Rebellion has been stirring in the Middle Kingdom, which is nothing new. But now, the Empress' book of power is missing. This book contains the secret words of power by which she created and set the foundations of her kingdom. In the wrong hands, they could undo everything, including you. You play as Artem, the Empress' top champion as you seek to retrieve the book and keep the kingdom in status quo.

Created as an entry for EndMaster's Crisis Contest

You play as Peter, a young high school student attending a Halloween Party. But remember, things, and people are not always what they seem.

An entry for Mizal's Damned and the Shamed Contest 2023.

A certain story

We're an American Band

Of Course! I am a complete moron and will therefore copy a link posted by a random idiot in an internet forum. 

Beer

Bracket I: Mizal

Bracket II: Thara

“I’m from the government and I’m here to help.”

"We will camp here so we can be ready to stage for attacking that Taskmaster base with the others."

"Roger that, Sensei."

"Hold up, I'm getting some kind of signal coming from that ruined building over there. It's like the power is on."

"Let's move, and check it out. Dom, you take point."

The team moves swiftly and silently through the ruins of what used to be a thriving city. No life is visible as Ashton checks their movements against his screen.  Dom stops at the entrance of what looks like it used to be a bodega, and looks questioningly at Ash.  Ash nods and the team methodically moves in through the entrance.

"Back here. I've got a door."

"That's the office, I just cleared it."

"Not that door you idiot, on the other side."

"Huh, that looks kinda like a secret door to something."

"Eyes open," instructs Tanaka. "Move."

"Moving." The team hits the door swiftly and follows a short corridor to an elevator. Which, surprisingly, still  has power.

"Weird. Lee, stay here and keep watch.  If anyone comes, let us know. Everyone else, Let's check it out."

The team enters the elevator, which only has 2 buttons and the only available direction is down.

"Let's go see if Charon is in today," Dom says as he pushes the button.

After a brief vibration the doors close and the elevator descends.

"Ummmm, this seems to taking a while."

"Yep, glad we don't have to take the stairs."

Eventually the elevator stops and the doors open into a wide room that looks like a lab. Control panels on the far side of the room appear to still have power.  As the team moves across the floor, Ash points out a series of logbooks.

"Uh, Chief, I've got a bad feeling about this...," he says showing the title of the logbook he just picked up.

VIRAL REANIMATION TRIALS

"Not good."

As Dom, approaches the control panel, a computerized voice greets them.

"Welcome, Shall we play a game?"

"Can I again say how this is 'Not good'."

"If you wish to leave, you must choose." The elevator doors shut.

"Forget this," Buck says striding forward and smashing down a large red button before anyone can stop him.

"What the..."

"Stop. No.  Why did you do that?"

"Thought I'd just turn her off."

"Thank you for your selection," the voice chimes. "Although you have avoided releasing the virus, our game of Global Thermonuclear War will commence shortly.

How about you read it and tell us about it.

Briefing Room at Sigma Corp. HQ

Colonel Tanaka stands at the front of the room. “Are we all clear on the parameters of this mission? Complete elimination of targets only - no collaterals.  Dom, you are in on this op.  Laura, you run comms from here.

CEO Enter confirmed our prior Intel regarding the location of those Canadian bastards.  They also kept their word and hit them hard with an attack, but unfortunately those sneaky weasels slipped his trap and got away.

We will not have a repeat of our last engagement.  Get your gear and load up. Time for payback.”

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The steady rhythm of the chopper blades cut through the evening air.  Tanaka nodded as they cleared the tree line and his team dropped the ropes preparing for infill.  As the helicopter slowed to hover and the team began to descend, movement on the ground behind their location caught his attention.   

“Sneaky bastard,” he muttered as he brought his rifle up and calmly pulled the trigger.  Tanaka almost smiled as his target’s head snapped backwards before the back half of it exploded in a shower of blood.  “One down.” Slinging his rifle, he descended the rope and made toward the sound of gunfire to meet his team.

“Two down; should be two left.”

His team was moving quickly towards a small shelter.

“Heat signatures show two in the shelter, Sir.”

“Go”

The team moves forward quickly with Tanaka taking overwatch.  Sporadic bursts of gunfire break out but are quickly silenced. 

“Clear”

“Clear”

“All Clear”

After the final call, Tanaka joins his team in the shelter to confirm success.  He nods as he recognizes the Preservationist insignia.

“Alright then, good work. Let’s secure the area and then get out of here. Drinks are on me back at base.”

Story B

Ok. I will participate in this retardery, because I am trying to avoid doing actual work at work.

1. Yes

2. Yes, as long as they are not a complete faggot

3. No and Yes (reading, lol)

4. Sometimes, yes.

5. Yes

6. No

7. Yes

8. Yes?

9. No

10. Yes

11. Yes

12. Yes

13. Meh

14. Yes

15. Yes (please see OP of this thread)

16. Yes (this is a retarded question)

17.  Stupid people. (again see OP)

18.  Beer