Rupture The Sky, Lucius
On a fateful Friday, a day that seemed to be just like any other, a diligent and sharp-minded worker named Lucius was deeply engrossed in his tasks at the office. He was known for his unwavering attention to detail and his ability to tackle challenges with thoughtful precision. Yet, as he was busy navigating through his responsibilities, the fabric of reality began to unravel around him, and the world stood on the brink of catastrophe.
As the day unfolded, Lucius completed his shift and returned home, only to find that his loyal parrot, Fenwick, was in distress. With feathers ruffled and an erratic chirp, Fenwick appeared badly injured, and Lucius felt an overwhelming wave of devastation wash over him. Confusion swirled in his mind as he tried to grasp the magnitude of the chaos outside. It was as if the world had turned upside down.
Seeking some semblance of normalcy, Lucius switched on the television. However, what greeted him was anything but comforting. The screen flickered to life, revealing a horrifying tableau: humans were engaged in violent acts against one another, their faces contorted with rage and madness, as if they were under a malevolent spell. The wild glint in their eyes betrayed a loss of humanity, leaving Lucius feeling profoundly unsettled.
In an attempt to escape the horrors being displayed, he anxiously changed the channel, hoping to stumble upon something more benign. To his astonishment, he suddenly found himself staring at an old man he vaguely recognized from his subway ride. The sight was initially comforting, but that reassurance quickly faded. Before long, the old man's demeanor shifted ominously; he, too, succumbed to the bizarre wave of possession gripping the populace. With a chilling intensity, he uttered the words, “Found you,” directed pointedly at Lucius.
A cold dread settled in Lucius’s core as he glanced up at the ceiling, the world around him fading into a nightmare. He felt utterly alone and terrified in this forsaken reality. If everything was truly crumbling around him, he pondered, perhaps he should seize the moment and indulge in one last escape from his fears. With a mix of trepidation and resolution, he booted up his gaming console, seeking solace in the digital realm.
As the familiar interface loaded, his heart raced when a notification popped up on the screen, asking, "Would you like to travel to the rift?" The idea of stepping into the unknown, a nexus between worlds, presented itself not only as an escape but also as a tantalizing opportunity. In this dire moment, facing a world in upheaval and sensing the weight of destiny pressing upon him, Lucius was confronted with a choice that could change everything.
bsnana23 · Fantasy
Preferred over artorius fate novel. .....................