Oceanfalls – Author: Nights

Illusion: Engulf.

14-Apr-2024

The dark forest rumbles, answering the call of its master. A prison of countless vines rises, caging in all that it approaches. Its master is now simultaneously nowhere, yet ever-present in every vine, every thorn, every rose. Perfectly imperceptible, so long as you remain ensnared within her trap. What an interesting sort of helplessness this is! Just yesterday, this experience would've probably frightened you into total inaction. ...But things are different now. Aria: ... Aria: Oh, bummer! I've been bested! Aria: Whatever shall I do now? Spirit: ...Huh...? Spirit: What's... with your attitude. Spirit: Weren't you trembling with fear just now...? Aria: I guess I was. Aria: But not anymore. --/--> After all, how could you be worried when you can see its edges so clearly? Everything that seemed to…

Reed: Don't panic. Focus.

07-Apr-2024

Aria: R-Reed, you've been...Reed: ...It's fine.Reed: This much is nothing if I can still move.Reed: It doesn't matter what happens to me,Reed: But you need to stand back and keep yourself safe, no matter what. A soul so vital, that you'd even trade yours for it... Really, have you gone mad? Shut the fuck up already. It doesn't matter now. You're not touching a single hair on her as long as I'm around. I suppose you've never been one to value your own life in the first place. ... Go screw yourself. Aria: Try to calm Reed down. Aria: Reed, focus on my voice.Aria: Don't listen to anything else... Aria: That's just the spirit purposefully trying to get a rise out of you.Reed: ...Ugh. Reed: Listen. Reed: You have your…

Spirit: Taunt.

31-Mar-2024

Reed: Ugh...!Spirit: Foolish, overconfident human.Spirit: You underestimated one whose depths are unknown to you.Spirit: You only have yourself to blame. Dammit, what the hell did it just do? In the blink of an eye, everything around you suddenly shifted... Is this an illusion? Since when were you caught in it? Fuck. You'd never have thought to account for something of this scale. This forest is haunting, isn't it? From the first step here, it has swallowed you whole. North, South, East... directions like these are meaningless now. The only thing that matters anymore is who will survive! A bodiless voice that seems to have no source echoes throughout the landscape... What are you meant to do against such a thing? Your attacks are completely useless if you don't know where…

The Witch's Challenge - Fifth Night.

11-Mar-2024

While preparing to answer the witch, you spy something on the other side of the room... "Weary travelers. Care to take a quick rest?" "Or maybe you need some SICK weapons?" "This might be your last chance to gear up before the VAMPIRE and the VAMPIRE HUNTER start a fight between all the guests here, you know!" First in line, Lay's Chips spoke: "They're still going to fight!? That doesn't sound good at all-! Can't you two do something to stop them...? The nice witch will SURELY be upset from this...! I don't know what money is, but I don't think it'll work like the Mister said..." "Oh, don't worry about it!" "If you don't like the violence, you can just stay out". "Between you and me... the REAL winners…

Hallow's Eve.

Midworld Merriment by Wights End It is time, little red! Having studied everyone so carefully... do you now understand them enough to pass this little challenge? It might seem like a silly game, but it is actually an important test. I must see if you are a worthy successor. After all, only those who can give a complete answer are deserving of the host's seat. Now, little red. The basket is yours. Show me, to whom does each treat belong? Five: Hand out the treats. First, Five will give Little Sweetie to the little Ghostie! As a commoner who could not afford much, her tastes were predictably easy to sate. Anything that reminded her of home was more than enough. -----> Then, Five will give the Salted Caramel Toffee to…

The Witch's Challenge - Fourth Night.

31-Oct-2023

Read the prelude here. The Count, eager to have more manpower on his side, begins approaching various guests. A spooky Ashenchromatic ghost tried to haunt the Count by speaking in a most unsettling, spooky ghost voice: "he is going to LEVITATE you out of your JORTS bro!" "You know, I might be one of the only people who can actually see ghosts here. You're fooling nobody." "I've had my eyes on a couple entertaining oddballs around here, including you... if you're going to be this way forever, would you perhaps like to make a living out of it?" "I think your corpse would make a brilliant mantel decor for one of the rooms back at my residence. Come to think of it, there was also a weird frog here, whom…

The Cat's Cradle.

Midworld Merriment by Wights End Nyahahaha! It's finally time... for the FINAL BOSS to appear! Did you use your thinking time wisely? I sure hope so! 'cause now's the time to answer the witch, you know? You remember the riddle, don't you? Twelve guests, and twelve treats. Which treat belongs to whom? Right now, only the witch knows the answer! Wait, don't tell me you need more hints? But you had so much time to think... Well, I COULD tell you what I know if you really want me to. But this really is the end! After we're done here, you must answer the witch, so listen carefully to my WISDOM. View newly acquired hints. #1: The Vendors"Rumor has it that a hardworking, ruthless businesswoman was present in the mansion,…

The Witch's Challenge - Third Night.

30-Oct-2023

Read the prelude here. Continue the story. Ashenchromatic, who is a ghost, attempts something: "Now that I'm dead I use my spirit powers to divine lune's favorite snack." You float spookily in the corner, doing your best to figure out this mime mouse's taste... and then you realize that she hasn't ever acknowledged your presence for the past however minutes you've been there. Perhaps it would be more accurate to say that she isn't even seeing you in the first place. This is because GHOSTS are not SPIRITS, and GHOSTS are INVISIBLE, unlike SPIRITS. Get it right, stupid!!! Ghosts cannot be seen by NORMAL people. Their only power is that their voices can be heard sometimes, but even then, whatever you might say is unlikely to reach her in this…

The Witch's Challenge - Second Night.

29-Oct-2023

Read the prelude here. Continue the story. Wight said: "Hi! I'm a huge fan of your work! can I get your autograph? I'll take it in frosting on a biscuit if I have to" Wight, wearing the glasses, excitedly replies: "I've never been so excited to not be able to see!" pikarai said: "Hey, what is this?! You're clearly bootlegging my patented Interdimensial Cookies of Passion! I'm gonna need some royalties... Don't worry, I can settle out of court." The HOT SKELETON suddenly makes an impromptu phone call. Uh oh. Reader said, attempting to trick the SKELETON: "Hey, look! Over there, a man holding a stack of gold coins!" *Scribbles 'FREE' on her sign with black marker while she's looking away* "Guess he's gone. Oh cool, is this a treat…

The Doctor's Note.

Midworld Merriment by Wights End Halt! This is the costume judgement zone! Let's see, who do we have here... Little Red Riding Hood, eh? Perfect! You may pass! Only people with suitable costumes can hang out at this party, according to the witch. Man, imagine NOT dressing up for the holidays! Anyway... you remember her riddle, don't you? "Of the twelve who will be present in the dining hall tonight, which treat belongs to whom?" ...or something along those lines. I hope you've been making good progress! There's still some time left before the deadline, so I'll help you out a little. The witch's treats are super varied, but not all of them are easy to obtain. Apparently, some were only available in certain places! Take a look at this!…

The Witch's Challenge - First Night.

27-Oct-2023

Read the prelude here. Begin the story. A small ghost has shown up at the west entrance. She's so totally cute that you're sooooo super nervous! Yes, just take my word for it and don't worry about it too much. Anyway... will you approach her? Remember, Five said that asking the right questions could be helpful for your cause. Or you could just say hi. Your choice, really! Go ahead! Spookipillar said: "Hello Miss! Can you help us?" nevermind3476 said: "We'd just like to know what your taste in candy is like." pikarai said: "No reason... You wouldn't happen to know your friends' tastes as well, would you?" Witch's Cadence said: "What's your favorite type of bug?" Ashenchromatic said: "WHY are you so short?" Wight replied with an offering: "Gun!"…

The Witch's Challenge.

26-Oct-2023

Midworld Merriment by Wights End Greetings, little one. Welcome to my banquet. You are the thirteenth guest of the night. Before you are a variety of treats, collected from far and wide. Some are salty, some sweet, and one... bitter. Why are they so different in nature? It's simple, me and my invitees have all sorts of tastes, and we must cater to each one equally! This is a wonderful space, overflowing with treats. But in order to obtain your own share, you must first answer my question. These are the twelve who will feast in the dining hall tonight. Tell me, to whom does each treat belong? You have until the night of hallows to deliver a complete answer, child! View list of treats. #1: Little SweetieA sugar candy…

Reed: Don't get distracted by the spirit.

16-Sep-2023

Reed: Shut the fuck up already! Reed: Do you believe what the professor had said now? Reed: I've had enough of this.Reed: I have absolutely no goddamn reason to trust you right now,Reed: And none of this has anything to do with Nino.Reed: Yes, I did want to hear you out,Reed: But nothing says I have to believe you.Reed: So shut up about this irrelevant shit, or you're fucking dead.Spirit: O-oh, wow... are you sure you can afford to act this way?Spirit: A prophecy of doom that seems unlikely, but is bound to come true...Spirit: You don't want to repeat their mistake by ignoring such a thing, do you?Reed: I don't care about what happened in the past.Reed: The fact that the old man ended up being right does not…

Reed: Is this something you experienced firsthand?

10-Sep-2023

You were once an unwitting witness for such an event. One day, after the professor returned from a meeting with some pretty important-sounding people, your older sister remarked that something seemed off. "I must check on father, so wait for me patiently". It started with something that disappeared. Zachery: Her highness, Seth, Mortimer...Zachery: They all did not believe me, Ruby. Do pardon me, professor... That day, I did not have the luxury to inspect what the grand library contained firsthand. If you'd recall, I was rather busy wrapping up inheritance matters with her late majesty's attendants. However, if the majority of our team say that they have not seen the book you speak of prior, then that clearly has to be the case, no? You must've simply been exhausted from…

The Heightening

Spirit: Reveal yourself.

03-Sep-2023

Spirit: Tell me... do you care to stay alive?Spirit: It doesn't look like you'd use the word "happy" to describe your life,Spirit: But, you do believe your life to be very important.Spirit: After all, you have valuable matters to take care of back home, don't you?Reed: ...What's the point of asking what you already see the answer to?Reed: If you're just trying to piss me off, then it's working incredibly well.Spirit: Haha, not at all! I just really want you to think about it.Spirit: But since the answer is definitely a 'yes'...Spirit: Let's skip to the point. Reed: Hear the Spirit out... but be careful. Spirit: Something bad will happen if you stay here with those people.Spirit: It will prevent you from ever leaving this world.Spirit: So in order to…

Reed: Enter forest.

19-Aug-2023

This'll be fine. You've dealt with spirits a ton already. One more fake-dead-Nino for the day is nothing you couldn't handle. Ludwig rushes forward, outpacing your walking speed. It seems to be his way of watching out for you, just as Aria instructed him to. Although you don't need that much protection... you will admit that he is a well-trained animal. Perhaps a good boy, even. --/--> The forest is eerily quiet, so quiet that you only hear your own breathing. Perhaps you won't run into a spirit that soon, then? Or better yet, maybe there aren't any here in the first place. Wow, wouldn't that be great? So great that it's probably too good to be true. Better not lower your guard any time soon. --/--> ????: So...????: You…

Nino: Feel refreshed after getting to hit one of your copycats.

13-Aug-2023

Yeah, you won't lie. That was one satisfying kill. With these guys, hopping straight into a fight rather than wasting time talking anything out is the best option. Man, Combat is so... simple, direct, and to the point. If only you could solve all your annoying problems this way, huh? Spirit: General!Spirit: How- How dare you!?Meimona: Nino! Careful! Mei: Take down the other fake! This one summons lightning at will, and it does so very rapidly. If you got hit by those sparks, you could take some serious damage... and they seem really annoying to dodge, especially since you're not as fast as Mei - who's been able to keep up with everything here as you fought the other spirit. Seems like she's noticed this too, and is trying to…

Nino: Prepare to fight.

05-Aug-2023

Spirits don't exactly have a physical body, huh? No wonder this one's still standing after that surprise attack, and no wonder slicing it with your sword wasn't anything like cutting through flesh. Not that you know what that's like. To defeat these things, Aria and Reed said you needed to strike them strongly enough to dissipate their smokey bodies completely. That should be plenty possible for you! You've just got to angle your attacks better this time. --/--> Nino: ...A sword? That's an illusion, isn't it?Nino: I figure it's a waste of time to try and make sense of why you'd bother using your powers like that, but... Why do such a thing, anyway? Spirit: I thought it was only right to show respect to an opponent like you.Spirit: So…

Spirits: Pursue target.

30-Jul-2023

Spirit: Hey hey, where are you looking?Meimona: U-ugh!Spirit: Seriously, where's the "fortune" in someone like you?Nino?: Right, getting lost while crossing is quite unfortunate, if you ask me.Spirit: And she's immediately struggling at the first sign of trouble!Spirit: Haha, what a joke! Somehow, you have to get away... Or you'll never get the chance to see the real Nino or your family again! You try to flap your wings and fly, but your apprehensiveness about the whole thing stops you. Spending your divinity undoubtedly means giving up on going home, and this fear is not easy to fight off a second time. But in order to avoid more injuries, or something worse... Meimona: Your only option here should be a no-brainer. Nino?: At this point...Nino?: Even the real deal would…