Zak_The_Slack
Zak_The_Slack t1_jeejupv wrote
Reply to [PM] I want to work on my poetry. So I have have promised myself I will write a poem to every prompt. by so_unstable11
From the lowest per of a journey to the highest (bonus points for using the words “nadir” and “apotheosis”)
Zak_The_Slack t1_jeay7d6 wrote
A killer stalks you. Too bad they don’t know that you are a powerful witch.
Zak_The_Slack t1_jdj2goi wrote
Reply to comment by LegalSeries in [WP] Just two people sitting on a park bench. No gods or monsters or spies or supernatural elements -- just two people sitting. by IAmTotallyNotSatan
Amazingly bittersweet! Loved every moment of it!
Zak_The_Slack t1_ja65500 wrote
“Of course the universe is in the shape of a donut!”
Zak_The_Slack t1_ja60z4w wrote
Reply to comment by SssethelissS in [WP] You are the grim reaper. You allow people to play one last game with them before they get sent to the afterlife. One day you meet a child about to die, and what they want to do... Is to beat Minecraft with you. by VestigeRepel
Damn! Love this one! That twist was amazing and I never saw it coming!
Zak_The_Slack t1_j9k3yao wrote
Reply to comment by DragonLordAcar in [WP] It finally happened, a sentient AI took over the world's nukes and killer drones. However, instead of destroying humanity, it starts enforcing international law, much to the consternation of the nations. by Slayer_Jesse
Yeah but the world is that of the author. You can’t say something isn’t possible just because it wouldn’t actually exist. The hate comes from you sounding like an asshole for saying “Yeah that can’t happen”
Zak_The_Slack t1_j9jq7ss wrote
Reply to comment by DragonLordAcar in [WP] It finally happened, a sentient AI took over the world's nukes and killer drones. However, instead of destroying humanity, it starts enforcing international law, much to the consternation of the nations. by Slayer_Jesse
Who said that this story could be real? And also r/whoasked
Zak_The_Slack t1_j8q0xid wrote
Reply to comment by SilasCrane in [WP] In comparison to the rest of the galaxy humans are rather short, exceptional craftsmen and miners and known for their love of valuables. Humans are space-dwarfs. by Kitty_Fuchs
Love the reference to the song! Such a classic!
Zak_The_Slack t1_j5ypowj wrote
Reply to Warnings to the wannabe cryptid hunters: Bones beneath the snow, a man beneath my bed by girl_from_the_crypt
I was thinking if the devil asked for your firstborn, then you should just say “When do we start?”
Zak_The_Slack t1_j2dmyuq wrote
Reply to comment by Graoutchmeuh in [WP] Faster than light travel has been proven impossible, that's why humans are so surprised when aliens turn up. Not as surprised as the aliens on the generational ship who say the planet was void of life when they set off, following a missile they had sent to wipe out the dinosaurs. by Wrooof
Thanks for the improvements! Just fixed the numbers and the typo
Zak_The_Slack t1_j2dgz1i wrote
Reply to [PM] Give me the name of a fictional planet, three of its most interesting landmarks or features, and a song you think would fit as a theme for exploring it. I will write a story about it. by tssmn
Name: Zarconia
Features: Zarconia’s rotation around its axis is at the same rate as it revolves around the sun, so half of the planet is in perpetual darkness.
There are creatures in both halves of Zarconia, though creatures of the light side can’t stand darkness and vice versa.
Zarconia shows signs of an alien race that had long since died, and apparently had lived in halves of the planet.
Song: The Search by Andrew Prahlow, Outer Wilds OST
Zak_The_Slack t1_j29kj5d wrote
Reply to [WP] Faster than light travel has been proven impossible, that's why humans are so surprised when aliens turn up. Not as surprised as the aliens on the generational ship who say the planet was void of life when they set off, following a missile they had sent to wipe out the dinosaurs. by Wrooof
I stared at the aliens, confused. “How did you get here? We’ve proven that traveling faster than light is impossible.”
Correct, the voice in my head responded. These creatures spoke with their minds instead of mouths. It still creeped me out a bit. We got here by slowly traveling through space. What concerns us, however, is you.
“Wait, us?” I exclaimed.
We did not expect there to be anything left on this planet. When we left, it was devoid of all life, the voice calmly said.
“So,” I started to say, “You’ve been traveling for…”
Around 65 million years, give or take.
I whistled. “Your species lasts this long?”
If the creature could laugh, it would have. Instead it made some sort of wheezing sound. No, we are descendants of those who left our home. Be glad you did not meet those who originally left.
“Why?” I asked.
They… it paused. They had some, let’s say, radical views. They wouldn’t hesitate to repeat what they did before. You see, it was them who sent the missile.
My eyebrows furrowed. “What missile? And how do we not know about this.”
The alien sighed in my mind. Because that missile wiped out all life on this planet 130 million years ago.
Edit: thanks for the typo u/braoutchmeuh! Completely missed them when writing it.
Zak_The_Slack t1_j06bf4t wrote
Reply to I've lived today before. by NomNomNomNation
Could there be someone else stuck in the same time loop as you? Might be able to figure out where your paths crossed and time got weird
Zak_The_Slack t1_izaylmc wrote
Reply to comment by Nele_dr in I killed something invisible and I don’t know what to do by scarymaxx
Oh gosh, now I’m waiting for someone to mention how their brother loved a ghost…
Zak_The_Slack t1_iy9mt55 wrote
Glad to hear everything is ok now. My thoughts are Damien was possessed by a spirit (unlikely), or he is a little insane. His actions are pretty extreme, so he might not be in the right mind. The crash seemed to get him out of it, which is very good news. Those glances you have may just be PTSD from the incident, but definitely keep tabs on him. If he gets too clingy, tell someone else about it. Glad to hear you’re ok OP!
Zak_The_Slack t1_iy6n26n wrote
Definitely a smart move to never take that exit again. Perhaps the monster pulled you into a dimension where the world was looped? Just going around in a circle forever, or possibly having two portals that you went through to go back to the beginning.
If this happens again, I’d be interested to see what happens if you instead went backwards. It could bring you back to our world, or continue going in the loop. I’m not suggesting this, but if you got stuck again I’d be curious. Also if you didn’t have the radio in your car, I wonder how the monster would tell you to take the exit? Possibly through your phone?
Zak_The_Slack t1_iy5kpl5 wrote
Most likely a dimensional shift. Turbulence on an airplane is a common form for people to accidentally shift. If you had any contact with anyone else from the plane, contact them immediately and find out what they’re doing. If they’re fine, then you’re the only one who shifted.
I’d recommend staying in the hotel. There’s a possibility that someone comes in and knows how to shift back or escape in a way that won’t kill you. Otherwise, enjoy your time and free drinks. You don’t have to worry about work, so imagine this as your retirement.
Stay safe.
Zak_The_Slack t1_ixysolu wrote
Reply to My sister who was missing for half a year came home today, but I know it isn't her. by rslashnosleepfanatic
You need to somehow check where you buried her without anyone noticing. Especially your “sister who returned”. If the body is still there, then it’s probably a changeling or a skinwalker, or someone just masquerading as her. If not, then someone or something has resurrected her. I’d seek help with either of these scenarios, but make sure that you are never alone with your sister. We have no idea how she’ll react, so it’s best to always be with someone else. Also make sure you carry a pocketknife or some kind of weapon in case she tries to attack you.
I that it’s just someone masquerading, but I suspect not. Hope this helps you out OP.
Zak_The_Slack t1_jegpfzx wrote
Reply to Every Small Town Has Secrets. Ours Were Hidden in the Corn. by sunshine_dreaming
Don’t go back. But if you do, destroy the lives of everyone still in that cult. Get businesses bankrupt. Burn the corn fields. Let them know that you won’t stop until their cult is disbanded.