Science Fiction Short Story Opening
The uprising
prelude
Let me take you to a time… A time so long ago even man failed to exist. There were no countries like England, China and Russia, just a large district. It was known as Pangea by the animals. It was considered as a forbidden area by them 13 Districts, which contained the most vicious, vile, abominable creatures which were not known to man until they were tamed and captured by 13 men. These men were named the Eidolon and each owned one district to themselves but with great power came great responsibility and for some – this was too large of a task.
Snake Forall marched his army throughout all of District 3. He grinned, “yesterday District 6, today District 3, tomorrow…only I know” he thought to himself
A small, fragile man appeared by his side - “Sir, there are 6 casualties, 26435 deaths and we have Jet Rolendo on standby, his condition… stable” he shouted, due to the stamping in the background.
Jeff Rolendo – the 3rd member of the Eidolon and known best for his age and wisdom. Jeff was the only member of the Eidolon who had lived up to the age of 96 and had reined District 3 since the day it was found. Unfortunately, for Jeff, it was that he would not be able to rule District 3 for any longer.
Jeff swivelled his head… black. Jeff looked into the other direction…black. The pitch was silent – so silent Jeff could hear his own heart beating. He tried to move but in vain, his hands and feet were tied. To a chair, perhaps? Then, a light. The light came as a shock, and burned Jeff’s eyes, but as he flickered his eyes and it became dimmer. He looked at his surroundings; there was nothing but a stick on the floor, the dark, damp floor which looked like it had a thousand tales to tell. He looked up – stone. The floor and ceiling were made out of stone, which made Jeff snigger, “probably so no-one escapes” thought Jeff Snake Forall kicked open through the door. He sniggered and grabbed Jeff – “you really think you can stop me?”
prelude
Let me take you to a time… A time so long ago even man failed to exist. There were no countries like England, China and Russia, just a large district. It was known as Pangea by the animals. It was considered as a forbidden area by them 13 Districts, which contained the most vicious, vile, abominable creatures which were not known to man until they were tamed and captured by 13 men. These men were named the Eidolon and each owned one district to themselves but with great power came great responsibility and for some – this was too large of a task.
Snake Forall marched his army throughout all of District 3. He grinned, “yesterday District 6, today District 3, tomorrow…only I know” he thought to himself
A small, fragile man appeared by his side - “Sir, there are 6 casualties, 26435 deaths and we have Jet Rolendo on standby, his condition… stable” he shouted, due to the stamping in the background.
Jeff Rolendo – the 3rd member of the Eidolon and known best for his age and wisdom. Jeff was the only member of the Eidolon who had lived up to the age of 96 and had reined District 3 since the day it was found. Unfortunately, for Jeff, it was that he would not be able to rule District 3 for any longer.
Jeff swivelled his head… black. Jeff looked into the other direction…black. The pitch was silent – so silent Jeff could hear his own heart beating. He tried to move but in vain, his hands and feet were tied. To a chair, perhaps? Then, a light. The light came as a shock, and burned Jeff’s eyes, but as he flickered his eyes and it became dimmer. He looked at his surroundings; there was nothing but a stick on the floor, the dark, damp floor which looked like it had a thousand tales to tell. He looked up – stone. The floor and ceiling were made out of stone, which made Jeff snigger, “probably so no-one escapes” thought Jeff Snake Forall kicked open through the door. He sniggered and grabbed Jeff – “you really think you can stop me?”