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My Life Is [A Never-Ending Story] - FelixTM - 2009-06-08
Hello, Southperry. My name is Kyle, and I'll be your guide through this exciting adventure. This is going to be like a game and a story. It's going to take a lot of work from me and interaction from you, the Southperrians, to make this a fun, enjoyable experience. I'll lay down the intro and basics first:
My idea to do this stems from my love of visual novels and "choose-your-own-ending" books. I'm going to be writing short segments and providing you with options of where you wish to go next. Once an agreement has been made, I will write the next segment based on your choice. Sounds fun, right? It's something that can get everyone involved and bring some life to this section. Plus, I get an excuse to write.
"Rules"
1) After I write a segment, a number of options will be given.
2) Each person may only vote once (per decision), and I'd prefer if you didn't change votes. But you can as long as a decision hasn't been reached yet.
3) Once five-seven people have chosen an option, it will become the agreed upon decision.
4) When you post to vote, sharing comments about why you are making that decision will be appreciated and encouraged. However, it is not required to do so.
5) To add to that, remember you are only one vote. You also have to try getting other people to agree with you or understand your decision if you want the story to go that direction. It can either be a team effort to solve the mystery and get the most from the story, or it can be an adventure to try making the craziest, stupidest decisions and see what happens. Your call.
6) If you do not like my writing or if the story becomes "boring" or "unappealing" to you, then please, don't be rude and, instead, simply cease coming here.
7) Be nice and have fun! I hope you will.
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"Things to note/Thoughts from me"
I will be writing this all myself. No outside help. And I will be making it as I go. I haven't thought any of this out, nor do I plan to write any segments ahead of time. It's going to be real-time and ever-changing. The story will be greatly influenced by you, the Southperrians. You decide which direction the story goes. You decide how it changes and grows. Keep in mind, though, that your choices will have consequences. If the protagonist ends up dead, I'll offer previous entries as a reload point.
I plan on making the story focus largely on an underlying mystery. I am not sure what exactly that is yet, but it's the one thing I will try to keep universal to everything, no matter where the story goes. Your main goal should be to find clues about it and, ultimately, solve it. At random times, I may provide clues directly to you or supply you with useful backstory. This story will go on for a very long time, so long as people are interested enough in it to keep me writing. Remember to have fun!
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"Introduction"
Our protagonist, Felix Legard, is a confident but often confused individual. He is 20 years of age. With shaggy, soft brown hair and stunning blue eyes, many find his face his most attractive feature. He has a slim build and is not very muscular. What he lacks in strength, however, he makes up in cunning. Felix is intelligent and can often get what he desires through manipulation of others. That said, he still cares for others more than he likes to admit. He lives with his dad during the Summer and lives on his college's campus for the rest of the year. He is currently unemployed. His deepest secret, which he has shared with only one other person, is his curious mind. He knows he is not crazy, but he has many unique voices inside his head that help him make decisions. It also seems his life hides a darker mystery...
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Entry 1. June 7, 2009.
It was another average, boring day for Felix Legard. His father, Chad Legard, was already at work. He has to be there early and is always out of the house at 6 AM - way before Felix wakes up. Due to the early departure and late return, he never gets to see much of his dad, though they view their relationship as strong. They figure it has to be, considering what they've been through.
It's 10 AM. The obnoxious buzzing of an alarm clock resonates through the house. Awkwardly and half asleep, Felix hits the OFF button before knocking it to the ground. "Frickin'... That was a good dream," says Felix. After some time in the bathroom, he heads to the kitchen to have a bowl of cereal (his usual, Golden Grahams) and milk. While enjoying those delicious, golden squares, he notices something odd outside the window.
[] Forget it and continue eating breakfast as normal.
[] Stop immediately and go outside to investigate.
[] Finish eating and go outside to investigate.
What are the voices inside Felix's head telling him to do?
My Life Is [A Never-Ending Story] - JoeTang - 2009-06-08
[X] Finish eating and go outside to investigate.
Gotta start your day right.
My Life Is [A Never-Ending Story] - Herbert Jablonski - 2009-06-08
[x] Finish eating and go outside to investigate.
Because Golden Grahams are delicious and I think you're curious enough to investigate.
My Life Is [A Never-Ending Story] - Throes - 2009-06-08
[x] Finish eating and go outside to investigate.
If you leave your cereal it'll get soggy and gross. =(
My Life Is [A Never-Ending Story] - GMSInfighter - 2009-06-08
[X] Finish eating and go outside to investigate.
How dare you ditch a bowl of cereal, even if there is an investigation!
My Life Is [A Never-Ending Story] - Mark - 2009-06-08
[X] Stop immediately and go outside to investigate.
Because Fruit Loops > Golden Grhams. E:
My Life Is [A Never-Ending Story] - Dyxanije - 2009-06-08
[x] Stop immediately and go outside to investigate.
You might miss whatever is going on outside.
My Life Is [A Never-Ending Story] - Salguod - 2009-06-08
[] Stop immediately and go outside to investigate.
He's curious. And there's not going to be any surprises in his cereal no matter how delicious it is.
My Life Is [A Never-Ending Story] - MetaSeraphim - 2009-06-08
[X] Stop immediately and go outside to investigate.
My Life Is [A Never-Ending Story] - Johnson - 2009-06-08
[X] Finish eating and go outside to investigate.
Something else may happen in the time it takes him to finish eatting.
My Life Is [A Never-Ending Story] - FelixTM - 2009-06-08
Entry 2. June 7, 2009.
[x] Finish eating and go outside to investigate.
"I swear this 'gift' is going to be the death of me one of these days. Drives me mad. Fine, I'll finish eating first. Goodness."
Despite tremendous urges to drop everything and find out what that was, Felix decides to finish eating before doing any investigating. He could have sworn, for a moment, that he was craving some Fruit Loops, as well. After eating quicker than he usually does, for fear of losing his chance, Felix ran outside without bothering to put his sandals on. He failed to notice he left the door open too.
He rounds the corner to his backyard. He looks around but sees nothing. "The hell? I know I saw something bright flash out here," Felix says to himself. A loud THUD is heard in his neighbor's garage. At the same time, Felix notices the same flash he saw while eating appear across the street.
[] Investigate the loud noise in your neighbor's garage.
[] Continue to investigate the odd flash.
[] Drop this madness and resume your peaceful day.
What are the voices inside Felix's head telling him to do?
My Life Is [A Never-Ending Story] - MetaSeraphim - 2009-06-08
[X] Investigate the loud noise in your neighbor's garage.
My Life Is [A Never-Ending Story] - Herbert Jablonski - 2009-06-08
[x] Continue to investigate the odd flash.
Just sounds more interesting to me. Become a DigiDestined please.
My Life Is [A Never-Ending Story] - JoeTang - 2009-06-08
[X] Continue to investigate the odd flash.
You don't care about your neighbour. Hopefully, his crappily self-made tool shelf fell on him.
My Life Is [A Never-Ending Story] - Beaner - 2009-06-08
[X] Continue to investigate the odd flash.
we all know your neighbour is just a mobster with a corpse in his garage, go to the light felix, go to the light.
My Life Is [A Never-Ending Story] - Scaeva - 2009-06-08
[x] Continue to investigate the odd flash.
It doesn't matter what's happening in that garage, you want to know what those flashes are.
My Life Is [A Never-Ending Story] - Kortestanov - 2009-06-08
[x] Continue to investigate the odd flash.
Who cares about the garage, hes probably just breaking some cars.
My Life Is [A Never-Ending Story] - FelixTM - 2009-06-08
Entry 3. June 7, 2009.
[x] Continue to investigate the odd flash.
"What on earth was that?! Oh whatever; screw it. My neighbor is a real douchenut anyway. I have to find out what this flash is."
Felix begins running so that he doesn't miss his chance to solve this mystery another time. In his haste, while crossing the street, he steps down hard on a sharp rock. "FFFFFFFFFFFFFFUUU-- I forgot to put my sandals on. Gosh dangit. Frickin'..." Felix cringes in pain. Despite his new injury, he continues running until he's across the street at the house where he saw the flash appear again. While Felix is snooping around their yard, he hears a feminine voice calling to him not too far away. "Feeeeeelix! Heeeeeeey!" says the mysterious female. "Dangit, I don't need to deal with her right now," mutters Felix. "So whatcha doing, Felix?" asks the mysterious young woman. "Nothing that concerns you, Melanie," Felix replies.
"Well excuse me, but I'm not the one trespassing."
"Oh really? I wasn't aware this was your house."
"Heh...well uhm... Okay, whatever. So what are you doing here?"
"I saw an odd flash of light so I came over to check it out."
"What was it?"
"No idea. You distracted me and it probably got away again."
"Excuseeeee meeee~ HEY! There's blood on your foot!"
"No, really, Sherlock? I stepped on a rock coming over here."
"Want me to fix it up for you?" Melanie asks cheerfully.
"Eh..." Felix hesitates.
[] Let Melanie fix your foot up.
[] Try brushing her off and head home.
[] Ask Melanie to help you look for the odd flash.
What are the voices inside Felix's head telling him to do?
My Life Is [A Never-Ending Story] - Mark - 2009-06-08
[X] Let Melanie fix your foot up.
Awwww yeah...
My Life Is [A Never-Ending Story] - Johnson - 2009-06-08
[X] Let Melanie fix your foot up.
I laffed so hard at the above post. Foot Action <3