Chatterbox: Inkwell

Phoenix Ski Lodge

 

You’re coming home from a long day, and stop and check your mailbox. Usual things. Magazines and newspapers. You dump them onto the counter, and find something to eat. As you walk to the sofa with your favorite food, you notice a golden envelope, sticking out from inside a magazine. Placing your meal on the counter, you curiously open it up. Inside, is a white paper with gold lettering. 

 

Dear Reader, 

 

If you’re reading this, then I am no longer. I am Elizabeth Madden, and I spent my life searching for the tomb of the Phoenix statue. This statue gives you the power to create and destroy. Finally, I found the tomb, but wasn’t strong enough to enter. I requested my daughter to send this letter to a selected ten people. You will all go on a quest together to find the statue, but only one of you will be one to get the power. If you do accept, please fill the form below.

 

Name: 

Gender/Pronouns:

 

Appearance: 

 

Personality: 

 

Favorite Color:

 

Calm or Hyper?:

 

Biggest Fear: 

 

What would be your reaction if you were the person to get the power?: 

 

 

 

Good Luck!

 

 

 

You stare at the letter for a moment, and quickly grab a pen and sign up. How scary would it be? 

 

 

 

 

This is my first Ski Lodge, and I’m accepting 10 people. No AE’s please! 

Have fun!

 

submitted by tigerqueen
(July 28, 2022 - 8:40 pm)

Name: Avara

Gender/Pronouns: she/her

Appearance: Tall, dark brown hair in a braid, purplish skin, deep purple eyes

Personality: ISTJ-A

Favorite Color: Blue violet

Calm or Hyper?: Calm

Biggest Fear: A fire out of control

What would be your reaction if you were the person to get the power?: Depends on what the power is

submitted by Avara, she/her
(August 4, 2022 - 12:45 pm)

Okay, here we go!! 

 

DAY 1 

 

The jeeps finally come to a stop, and all the explorers hop off. “I’m burning.” Darkvine complains. Some of the others nod in agreement. The rest try using their hands as fans. A girl with blond hair and bright blue eyes jogs up to them. “Hi! I’m Vivian, Elizabeth’s daughter. You guys must be the explorers!” Everyone nods. Vivian’s face lit up. “Great! Let’s go to the tents. It’ll be cooler.” She motioned at the white tents lined up several yards away. “Anywhere other than the heat.” Darkvine said, fanning herself. Vivian led the troop over to the biggest tent. “Cold water over there.” She said, pointing at a tap. After everyone had a drink, Vivian rounded all of the adventurers up. “The tomb is a dangerous place, with many traps. There are chances you may never exit the tomb again. There’s a jeep waiting outside, so anyone want to drop out?” Everyone was quiet. “Great! I see you guys got luggage, so dump those into those backpacks there and pick a sleeping bag. Torches and bagged food is over there. Pick up one of everything. Gallium, I’m making you the medic. You’re going to keep the first aid kit.” Gallium nodded. Everyone shuffled around the tent, picking up their items. “The tomb is a mile from here. There’s too much wind to drive there. You’ll begin walking in a moment.” Red Starlight raised her hand. “How about you?” She asked. Vivian shook her head. “I have to manage camp here.” She tossed her a walkie-talkie. “You can control that.” Soon, the troop was outside. “Good Luck to all!” 

 

Sorry it’s so short. I promise I’ll make it longer next time!!

 

Good Luck!

 

submitted by tigerqueen
(August 5, 2022 - 10:32 pm)

The suspense, its killing me

*starts slowly dissolving*

Well, It turns out I am no longer. Jk, your favorite ruler of the demon realm is still up and running.  

submitted by Lord of the shadows, Aaauuggghh
(August 9, 2022 - 4:13 pm)

 

The group continues, hiking slowly through the rough winds. Several hours later, they reached large gates. Red Starlight pulled out the walkie-talkie. “Vivian?” She said, turning it on. For a minute, it was silent. Then, a muffled reply came. “Have you all reached the gates?” Vivian asked. “Yes.” Gallium said. “Good. We added a wall around the tomb for security. Look for a key-” Vivian’s talking was cut out, and it went silent again. “Vivian?” Red Starlight asked. There was only static.  “Try to get the walkie talkie to work Everyone else, we need to look for a key.” Said Darkvine. Everyone searched, but found nothing. The walkie talkie was broken. Finally, they heard a shout. Rora had found a keypad. “It needs a code.” She said, clicking random keys. “Try Phoenix.” Said Phoebe. It was wrong. “Madden.” Said Lyric. The keypad turned red. They had one try left. “Elizabeth Madden!” Said Avara. The screen glowed green, and a small pathway opened. A few of the explorers cheered. Inside was a massive pyramid, with smaller ones surrounding it. The sun shined weakly, giving the tomb an eerie glow. Everyone walked to the door which had two jewel buttons. “I think we have to choose one of these and the gate will open.” Said Lyric, examining the buttons. “Obviously!” Said Reuby, pressing the left jewel. “Wait, don’t!” Said Rora, but it was too late. A black smoke appeared blurring everyone’s vision. Lyric, who was looking at the other button at the time, quickly pushed it. The smoke cleared and the gate opened releasing dust, leaving the group coughing. “Is everyone okay?” Lyric asked. Darkvine nodded. Red Starlight looked around. “Wait, where’s Reuby?” Everyone looked around, but saw nothing. “Here!” Said Rora, pointing at a paper sitting on the entrance of the tomb. Lyric picked it up. “It says, Reuby is no longer with you.” The explorers looked around nervously. “That’s what Vivian meant.” Phoebe whispered. Lyric folded the paper and placed it in her bag, and the group continued sadly, entering the tomb. 

 

I am soo sorry for the wait. I thought i posted it a bit ago...

PS - Lord of the shadows, when I write part 3, would you prefer me saying the full name or just LOS? Just wanted to confirm!

Good Luck!

submitted by tigerqueen
(August 14, 2022 - 8:14 pm)

Oh no! Reuby's disappeared?????? In THE SMOKE? dun dun dun DUN!

submitted by Rora
(August 15, 2022 - 11:45 am)

LOS is fine!

submitted by Lord of the shadows, In the green fields
(August 15, 2022 - 6:56 pm)