《Deathless Jack: Soul Games》 Prologue: Eve of the games YEAR XXXX, Casket Way Avenue, Subway entrance My body is roughly lifted by strangers in white garment, nee-naw-nee-naw the ambulance blared incessantly, the men in white entered the ambulance after placing my body inside, as I stared in confusion they departed the scene. Nameless young man: (thought) Was that me? Shaking my head in disbelief, I looked around only to spot a flickering ball of light, near the subway entrance. The ball moved in a circular motion like a beacon. I followed the light as it weaved a path in the darkness, my movements became irregular as I traverse the subway stairs. Minutes became hours as I trudged behind, until the very light I followed vanished leaving nothing but darkness in its wake. Nameless young man: (panic) hello, anyone? Stranger wearing a top hat: (bows) welcome, I have been waiting for you, Jack. Jack: (swivels his head in surprise) who are you, and how do you know who I am? Stranger wearing a top hat: (smiles) I am Judge Dread, your guide, and biggest fan. Jack: (nervously walks toward Judge Dread) Do you know whats going on? Judge Dread: (smiles evilly, revealing a toothy grin) its very simple, my dear Jack, you are neither dead or truly alive therefore I have been tasked with guiding you toward ¡°Carnival¡± and bestowing you the title ¡°Deathless¡±. Deathless Jack: (fall to his knees) how, my life was just starting, everything was falling into place, I even had...... SzzzzzzzzzzzzzSTTTT! Deathless Jack: (turns around) What was that? Reading on Amazon or a pirate site? This novel is from Royal Road. Support the author by reading it there. Before I could utter another world, Judge Dread grabbed my hand, pulling me toward him. Judge Dread: (sweats slightly, looks at his watch) Their here, WE NEED TO LEAVE, NOW! Deathless Jack: (frowns while struggling) whose here, let me go! Judge Dread: (releases Jack) there no time to explain, you need to trust me and run! My footsteps echoed within the subway tunnel, as me and Judge Dread swiftly made our way north, ever deeper into the darkness. Deathless Jack: (breathing heavily) where are you taking me Dread? Judge Dread: (ignores question and stops) were here. Judge Dread smiles, pointing at a large piece of glass, laying abandon on the subway floor. Judge Dread: (jumps in excitement) There it is, our escape! Deathless Jack: (blankly stares at the piece of broken glass) I don''t understand? Behind us shadowy figures appear, their bodies congealing with the darkness. Shadowy figures: Give us the boy, Bison! Before I could utter a word, Judge Dreads thick set arms arbitrarily shoves me toward the man-size mirror, I gasp in surprise as my body merges with the mirror, swallowing me whole. Shadowy figures: (trembles in anger) noooo, you will pay for this, Bison. Judge Dread: (laughs hysterically) its too late, the games will once more start anew! In front of me is a endless desert, in the distance a circus top illuminates the darkness. Chapter 1: Strange Gathering part 1 YEAR XXXX, 7 Crestway Express, Inner Tunnels Judge Dread tosses his gloves into the air, launching himself towards the shadowy figures... Judge Dread: (sitting atop a mountain of corpses, he stares at his watch) seven thirty....SEVEN THIRTY! YEAR XXXX, ???, HYRLL DESERT Wind and sand tirelessly blow across the endless desert, as I make my way towards the circus top. Deathless Jack: (he is caked with sand) Finally. I reach down to touch the tent flaps only to stop halfway as I stare dumbfounded at Judge Dread. Judge Dread: (raises his hand towards Jack) you''ve kept me waiting, Jack. Deathless Jack: (slaps Judge Dreads hand away) none of this makes sense! Judge Dread: (turns around and murmurs) its not suppose to. I stare at Dreads robust figure, his garments-littered with unfamiliar black dots. I grimace as he motions me to follow him inside. Their were many rooms, their decorations gaudy! Six individuals bearing strange and familiar attires, arrived to greet us. Handsome man in golden armor: (energetically waves his hand) Hello, hello, hello... Red haired girl disguised as a boy: (glares at the man in golden armor) You idiot, your too loud. Red haired boy dressed as a girl: (looks at the red haired girl with teary eyes) Sis, their watching. Smart young man with glasses: (narrows his eye) we have a guest! Black haired vixen: (crosses her arm) really Judge, another person, the last soul you brought nearly killed us all. Stolen from Royal Road, this story should be reported if encountered on Amazon. Silver eyed girl: (evilly smiles under her breath) Samantha, its not Bisons fault, you out of all of us, should understand. Samantha: (looks at the silver eyed girl menacingly) Anorah, I would have killed you myself, had it not been for Christoph. Cristoph: (tilts his glasses) Anorahs skill are invaluable, her death would serve no other purpose besides satisfying your grudge, Samantha. Red haired girl disguised as a boy: (stands up, looks at the red haired boy) Cia, you need to stop calling me sis. Cia: (brushes the tears from his face) sis, I mean Rama, please don''t get mad. Rama: (shakes her head and sighs) theirs no helping it, call me what you want, by the way someone should stop Gliss before he accidentally kills the newbie. Deathless Jack: (looks at Judge Dread) who are they? Crrrraaaaakkkkkk, I am mercilessly tackled by a armored man his face revealing a demented smile. Gliss: (hugs Jack) your here, your finally here, welcome newbie...newbie are you alright? Air was squeezed out of my lungs, as the armored mans grip tighten around my waist, I try my best to resist but in the end I simply lay their motionless-waiting for it to end, to my side I spot Dreads amuse smile. Rama: (kicks Glisses face) you oaf let him go, can you see his barely breathing. Gliss: (releases Jack) sorry, I was just too excited after all his arrival signals the continuation of the games. Deathless Jack: (frowns, his face pale) games? Chapter 3: Strange Gathering part 2 Dear Readers, tried to slightly change my previous perspective and writing style, hope you like it, the three spaces between each sentences signifies a change in scene, while double space is a different view-point on the same scene. YEAR XXXX HYRLL DESERT, CIRCUS TENT Judge Dread grins, while staring at Jacks pale face, he gently places his hands on Jacks shoulders. ¡°Jack, please participate in the games¡± Judge Dread said, as his hands slightly tighten, Jack winces. With tense expressions the others wait for Jacks response. ¡°I don''t know, too much has happen,¡± Jack replied. ¡°I understand,¡± Judge Dread nods. ¡°By the way your shoulders are a bit stiff.¡± Judge Dread slowly raises his hand from Jacks shoulder, turning around, he greets the others as they disperse. ¡°You know what to do,,¡± Judge Dread whispers. Jack sits alone until one of the six approaches him. ¡°You should give Bison a chance, he means well,¡± Anorah informed. ¡°Bison sent me to teach you the basics, if you''re willing.¡± Jacks pale face glowed, while listening to Anorahs lecture, minutes turned to hours as Jack learned more about the games. Unauthorized use: this story is on Amazon without permission from the author. Report any sightings. ¡°I should be grateful, but a part of me is reluctant, the dangers you''ve described, frightens me,¡± Jack admitted. Judge Dread spied from a distance, as Anorah and Jack conversed. ¡°Christoph, whats your opinion on the newbie?¡± Rama asked. ¡°No idea,¡± Cristoph replied. ¡°Remember the last one Bison brought, it nearly killed us all, fortunately seven archetypes are necessary for each round.¡± Rama shakes her head in frustrations. ¡°Never mention that person again,¡± Rama ordered. ¡°Ouch that hurt, Sam,¡± Gliss blurted, as Samanthas fist dents his armor. ¡°That''s enough training, by the way how was the newbie?¡± Samantha asked. ¡°His abnormal enough,¡± Gliss replied. ¡°He survived the hug.¡± Cia is rummaging through the treasury, innumerable artifacts from countless worlds lay within. ¡°Why is it always me,¡± Cia grumbled. ¡°Do they know how hard it is to find suitable tools for newbies, only to watch them crash and burn, during their first outing.¡± Cia continues to rummage until a avalanche of treasures nearly buries him, in his hand...