Entry 14: Growth

Day 31 I run across Nancy while jogging away the stress from work. She’s pleased with the job I’ve done. “It’s a good thing Angel recommended you to me,” she says. “I don’t normally let outsiders set up on my turf.” She knew? This whole time? Nancy laughs at my shocked expression. “Oh, don’t act […]

Entry 13: Thaw

Day 29 Winter has ended and the stream has thawed enough to fish again. Charles and I ate more than our share of spoiled meals over the winter to ensure our supplies lasted… and so we didn’t have to grill fish in the middle of a blizzard. He’s a glutton so it doesn’t bother him, […]

Entry 12: New Life

Day 24 I get home from work the next morning busting for the bathroom. I feel nauseous as I eat the grilled fish Charles left for me while he rests to get his sleep schedule aligned to the night shifts his career demands. He doesn’t complain; he knows my hours are even weirder. I had […]

Entry 11: New Blood

Day 23 I get in touch with the Project over the computer and they send me a few Wonder Child files to peruse on a system they call the Gallery. I choose someone who seems to show an interest in cooking. I can’t access their exact skills, but I know they have a score of […]

Entry 10: The Oracle

Day 22 I haven’t quite become the Oracle yet, but I did get lucky on a chance card that pushed my performance high enough that I’m almost guaranteed that promotion tomorrow. I just have to take good care of myself and make sure I go to work in good condition. Winter has finally come, by […]

Entry 9: Getting There… Slowly

Day 17 It’s taking longer than planned to make Oracle. I may have to wait until the start of next week. I’ve been preparing the house this past Sunday to ensure I’ll be ready when the day finally comes, and I’ll make sure to do some more the next Sunday. The more money I spend, […]

Entry 8: Seasons

Day 10 The seasons have shifted and it’s summer now, but the rain has come back with a vengeance. The strawberries are no longer in season so now I’m picking basil and hoping it won’t taste too disgusting come winter. For a moment, I thought the mushrooms were also gone, but I guess they just […]

Entry 7: Money

Day 8 My second Sunday in Glassbolt finally arrives and I can use the money I’ve earned to add a few new things to the shack. I add stairs up to the roof and a fence. I don’t have the money to add a rocket ship yet, but that will come in time. I add […]

Entry 6: A Choice That Isn’t a Choice

Days 5-7 Things are going well at work, but the lack of entertainment is starting to wear me down. The weather outside is rainy all the time and I get soaked through every time I head out to catch a meal and grill it. I’ve taken to bringing my food home with me and eating […]

Entry 5: Felonious Monk and Minor Crime Lord

Days 3-5 I wash up best I can for my first day working as a Felonious Monk for the mob. Nancy bumped me straight up to rank 4. Thanks, Angel. There’s not much to do around here and I’m bored out of my mind, so I sing my heart out. I am a terrible singer, […]