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Writing Exercises: Week 4

9 years ago

It's Xmas week, which I'm sure means a lot of people will be busy.  But a few people might have time off.  Xmas Eve and Xmas proper won't have w.e. 

Monday:

Pick a story from this site.  Describe a fanfic one might write based on this story.  bonus:  write some of it.

Writing Exercises: Week 4

9 years ago

The Walmart Game

One year after the events of the terrorist attacks at Walmart, another attack happens. This time, however, half of Walmart has been bombed, people are dying, and it's still at the same Walmart. It's up to you to save the day, again. Will you die trying.

 

Bonus:

 

Walmart smelled terrible, like usual. But this time you smell somehing unusual.

"Bomb!"

A bomb this time. Ever since the previous attack, Walmart has purchased much more security. But it seems that a bomb still exploded.

As you walk around, you see dead bodies scattered all over the floor. 

Ouch. 

Writing Exercises: Week 4

9 years ago

A game of life and death: 

the vampire becomes a condescending companion who aids you since he wants revenge on Annabelle for jilting him in their past relationship. In the end he gets possessed by the mother and you and your friend escape during this time. The plot to The Other World follows except its a vampire now and from the same vampire the rebel leader is a direct descendant. Also the main character is a descendant of the main character of the game of life and death. The spirit weapons achieved in the previous games are passed down alongside the book and are a key to unlocking a true ending in which the vampire is defeated.

 

Writing Exercises: Week 4

9 years ago


(Merry Christmas, everyone! :D I'm basing this off your story Sethaniel; Haunted. ((Full credit goes to you. © and all that.))

So, the first part begins when, the woman fades away because you weren't quick enough to save her. This was the first ending I got when I played your story XD usually like to get right into things, so I'll get right to that. (Bonus included.)

It starts where it all ends. The sun is rising quickly. When you hear the woman in front of you scream, you quickly remember the photograph you have on you. You effortlessly reach into your pocket, pulling out a small heart shaped locket. It has been empty ever since you first got it. With haste, you jam the picture into the locket, literally as the woman vanishes. Thinking you were too late, you slouch to your knees, sobbing. You put the locket round your neck. Your head starts filling up, almost like something is taking up space in your head. You have a massive headache when the filling stops. You hear a very familiar voice in your head. 'where... Where am I?

Writing Exercises: Week 4

9 years ago

Tuesday:

Fanfic level 2: Crossover Crisis!

Pick two stories from the site and describe a crossover fic.  Bonus: write some of it!

Writing Exercises: Week 4

9 years ago

The Walmart Game and Homo Perfectus

As a Homo Perfectus, you must go to Walmart to get rid of the terrorists there. The terrorists think you are ordinary, but you are not. With your bendable DNA, you can increase some of your skills. You could outrun the terrorists, dodge them, outsmart them, and lots of stuff like that. Sure, some people might see you. But the problem is that your life is at risk.

Bonus:

I increase my speed and start running after the terrorist. The terrorist then attempts to shoot me, but when I increase my reflexes, he fails to do so. But soon I slip on the floor. Ouch. Since he has some time, the terrorist runs away. Since I've never been here, it looks like I'll need some guidance, maybe from an employee.

But the employee isn't much help, all the employee does is motion me to another person - called the manager.

"Hi. I am the manager. I can see you are not a terrorist. But anyways, how can I help you."

"I need a map."

"A map, so you've never been to Walmart."

I shake my head, I can't tell him I'm a Homo Perfectus. he wouldn't believe me. With my increased hearing, I can hear he is trying not to laugh.

"Since all these people have taken over the store, I'm afraid that I can't be much of a help. But I suggest you go home, it's quite dangerous."

"Sir, I just need to know what those what those yellow signs mean."

"Those signs are to tell you if the floors are wet, couldn't you just read the signs?"

"Well, all it did say was 'Caution', sir." The manager doesn't seem to be much of a help, so I should just figure everything on my own.

Before he can speak, I'm gone.

Writing Exercises: Week 4

9 years ago

(Haunted & Necromancer)

After successfully attempting to save the woman with your locket, you decide to wait until nightfall, to speak with her once more, but a dark figure is roaming around at the graveside nearby. (Necromancer)

(Bonus)

After the success of saving the ghostly woman in your locket, you slept in her home until nightfall with her permission.

You jerk awake. It is dark outside, and the woman is staring at you, frightened.

'What's wrong?' You ask quietly.
'S-Someone is here, I th-'

The door crashes open. A hooded figure steps into the room. His eyes look upon you first, but then lays his looks on the woman.

You can see his jawline, but not his face. He grins, malevolently.

'Found you.'

Writing Exercises: Week 4

9 years ago

Final for the week:

Fanfic again?! Describe an Xmas themed fanfic of a story from the site.  Bonus, write a bit.

Writing Exercises: Week 4

9 years ago

The Walmart Game with a holiday theme. Walmart is more crowded than usual. The terrorists have more people to kill, all the aisles are crowded. Will you survive?

Bonus:

As you enter Walmart, the spokesperson gives you a sticker, except it's different than usual - it has a red hat and is well, more 'Christmas-y'.

Then, you walk across the aisles, something catches your eyes-a candy cane. What else can you buy? Soon, as you turn towards the checkout,  you realize there are not cashiers. This could only mean one thing.

Terrorists.

But why would they want to be here? Did they want to make snowmen?

Something catches your eyes, a terrorist. Did they come here to get winter clothing? You shake your head. This should be a long day.

 

Writing Exercises: Week 4

9 years ago

(Haunted)

A different path, only a lot more jolly for the Christmas cheer. You manage to save the ghost woman, by stuffing her picture into your locket. You then decide, while she is in slumber, to clean the place up for when she wakes.

'Wh... Where... Am I?'
The ghost woman slowly appears upon the floor. She sees you, recognizes you and floats to you. She spins around, looking at the room.

'You!' She cries happily. 'What is going on with these decorations... Is... Is it... Christmas?' She whispers.

You nod. A fire is in the corner, warming you up. You don't know if she can feel the warmth, but she seems too preoccupied with the amazing decorations.

She floats back to you, and hugs you. Her hands pass through you, but you embrace her, pretending you are holding a physical being.

She looks at you. She smiles, and whispers: 'Thank you, Sethaniel.'