You lie down

Chatterbox: Inkwell

You lie down

You lie down on your bed, opening up your favorite book to re-read for the twentieth time, when you hear a knocking on your house outside. Curious,you go to your window to see what the matter is. You see a kingfisher with a letter tied to its back pecking on your wooden wall, then flying in fromt of you expectantly. You open the window, and the bird flies in. You untie the letter and read its contents:

Dear Letter Recepitent,

Congrats! We at White Oak Lab & Motel have picked a handful of lucky younguns to live with us, and you are one of the lucky few! We will give you all a complete tour of our grand institution, as well as showing you our top-secret lab. Our scientist work all day to harness the powers behind superstitions, for we at White Oak believe that the magic behind these can be used for both good and evil. Rest assured, we have taken all known precautions to prevent any bad luck from cursing our beloved guests. In fact, we promise to treat you with utmost care, giving you gourmet food and first- - class bedrooms! If you wish to attend, please fill out the form below:

Name:

Gender:

Personality:

Appearance:

Are you a part of Black Cat Establishments, associated with Black Cat Establishments, or are in any way connected to Black Cat Establishments *On this section, there are the words "Say No or Die!" in messy handwriting:

Favorite Food:

Favorite Superstition:

How you would like to die:

please have any companions (no maximum) fill out this sheet as well. 

We look forward to seeing you,

Estella O. Opafru

What an odd invite, you think to yourself. How could something be both superstition-centered and scientific? Were these people mad? And most importantly, why send such a superstition - centered letter on Friday the thirteenth?

submitted by Estella O., White Oak Lab & Motel
(September 13, 2019 - 6:10 pm)

I would like to apoligize for the...overly descriptive description of Maddox. I was not aware that this was too far, but let's face it, I should have been. Sorry again for the inconveinence.

 

submitted by Estella O, White Oak
(May 16, 2020 - 2:06 pm)

Hacking complete.

Now loading...

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Neon green words skip across the ebony screen. 

CHOICES

{Here and now, the end has begun. As you writhe in fear in your final days, we'd like to allow you a chance to save yourselves, and others. If you make the right choice, you and your fellow survivors will make it out alive. The wrong choice, however...}

"I don't have to spell it out for you, do I?" Tillstrom's voice leaks through the computer.

The computer glitches, and the symbol of White Oak, a white oak tree surrounded by a white circle with the words "For humanity, we fight" imprinted on it. Estella's voice, shaky with terror, begins to speak.

"This is an emergency broadcast. Project Valerie has gone awry. We have realized that it was our very intentions that have brung us to our knees. We are no longer in control. We can no longer help you. We can only tell you one thing.

"Black Cat only wants to lead you in lies. They cripple you in fear so that you will make their right decision. We have made many, MANY bad decisions in the past for this very reason. Do not fall victim to their logic. Do not fall victim to their fear. Keep your head clear, and remember this; What you see right now is not the only way to think."

The screen returns to the black, and the neon green words return.

  “Dearest ____”

I have the one you care for. It may seem like ___is with you, but in all truth, he will be gone in a moment's time. I have but simply one request. 

It appears that there is a strand of bad luck in our sacred house. All alone, she stands. Allowing her to live any longer may produce unwanted consequences that I’m certain you would like to ignore. So, in my very limited time, I have decided to allow you a choice.

Give me Kanib, and he will be safe.

{What is your choice?}

A.  Give her what she asks for

B. Refuse and walk away

{The majority of you must agree on one decision. If you fail to reach the majorty rule, THERE WILL BE CONSEQUENCES. Your deadline is May 22nd. Best of luck.}

submitted by Black Cat
(May 16, 2020 - 2:38 pm)

I... I... I wouldn't give them Kanib. 

submitted by Alex
(May 16, 2020 - 7:30 pm)

Wait a second! You never said in that letter that if we gave you Kanib, that "he" would be set free and be safe! So technically, if we gave you Kanib, you could kill two people in one strike or whatever you're gonna do with them!

submitted by Alex
(May 18, 2020 - 1:28 pm)
submitted by Did I now?
(May 18, 2020 - 5:23 pm)

We need to reach a final decision... 

The other person may or may not be who I think it is. I'm a bit unsure about it though, so I won't tell it yet. But... I guess don't get rid of Kanib. Either way, it'd be a sacrifice...  

submitted by Dusk S., age ????, ????
(May 17, 2020 - 8:19 am)

Who do you think it is? I'm kinda scared on my part to say that I'd refuse Kanib...

submitted by la'Crosse
(May 18, 2020 - 9:35 am)
submitted by remember Estella
(May 18, 2020 - 11:43 am)
submitted by TOP
(May 18, 2020 - 1:36 pm)

TOP!!!!

submitted by TOP, TOPTOPTOP
(May 18, 2020 - 1:28 pm)

@estella, i want to say, i loved the clipof you stary! i think it's marvulus.i am eager to see the ending! please post it. :)

submitted by NoOneKnows, Everywhere
(May 18, 2020 - 5:16 pm)
submitted by Thank yoU!
(May 19, 2020 - 12:47 pm)

Okey, don't gI've Kanib. 

submitted by Nyx, age 13 years , Earth
(May 19, 2020 - 8:34 am)

I don't think we should give them Kanib. But maybe I'm just being protective of my sweet little Captcha...

submitted by Agent Winter, age Classified, a laundromat
(May 19, 2020 - 10:47 am)

Ok Cat. We agree to not give you Kanib!

submitted by Alex @Black Cat
(May 24, 2020 - 5:29 pm)