Stories. Worlds. Fiction.
There are so many great ones out there which are similar, even to the point of being an antithesis to others. Most of these scream with creativity or fun. What would happen if all of these were put together into one world? This is probably what God thought...
I just returned "home" from school. I live in an orphanage. My parents abandoned me right after my birth, I was told. I have no one. No friends, no family, no girlfriend... Nothing.
When the clock turns to 12 a.m. I turn 14 years old. Who cares about it? Nobody.
A few times, the thought crossed my mind that the world might be better without me.
I always turn these thoughts down, because there is one thing that brings me joy in life: stories.
Whether it be novels, manga, comics, anime, games, or whatever else there is. I just love it. The only thing that brings me joy is something that is technical, not real. Ironic, huh? Well, I don't really care. It keeps me alive and brings me joy
Some hours passed until it was only a few hours before the next day arrived. My birthday.
I prepared a muffin for myself with a candle. If I didn't celebrate my birth, who else would?
As the new day arrived, I blew out the candle.
"And again, a year older. How old will I get? At which age will I die?" I asked myself while I took the candle out and bit into the muffin.
"Iwishmy life were like in these stories. I would love to be in one. All of them..." I wished in a small whisper to myself.
I went on to eat the rest of the muffin. It tasted pretty bland, almost like nothing. The moment I took the last bite down my throat, everything turned black.
Everywhere I turn my head, there is nothing. It's like space, but without stars, without anything at all. I begin to panic slowly, trying to understand what happened.
Before I can even grasp the thought, What happened?, I hear a voice "What is your favoritestory?"
I'm shocked. What is this supposed to be?
Before I can give my answer, the voice continues. "Is it the game Nier: Automata? The novel series The Witcher? Maybe the anime Attack on Titan? The manga Berserk? Or perhaps the Invincible comics? Tell me, what is your favorite among all these stories?"
It takes me a moment to answer. Not because I don't know what to say, but because I'm scared.What happens if I choose the wrong one? No not wrong! I believe in my choice.
What if it doesn't like my answer?
"I don't have a single favorite. I love all stories equally." My words carry quiet pride. A pride without a sign of hesitation.
Everything shakes. The nothingness itself trembles.
"Interesting answer," it says. "Proveit."
A bright light erupts, turning endless black into something brighter than the sun
"This world combines those stories. If every story is great.." the voice says, "then entertainme."