Oblivion 3 – The Emperor’s Scorn. [1.0. Methuselah Family]
On November 26, 2024 By Fang Dokja In Arc 1.0. Methuselah Family
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This story contains intense and graphic themes that may be disturbing to some readers. Please read with caution.
Trigger Warnings:
* Violence: Explicit descriptions of physical and psychological abuse, including brutal assessments and the culling process of children.
* Child Endangerment: Children are subjected to harsh testing and evaluation with high stakes involving life or death outcomes.
* Body Horror: Descriptions of unnatural physical mutations and genetic experimentation.
* Death: The process of eliminating children deemed unworthy, including casual references to death and disposal.
* Trauma: Depictions of emotional and psychological strain, including fear and distress in young characters.
* Blood and Gore: Frequent references to blood and medical procedures, including surgical tools and bloodstains.
* Medical Torture: Some medical procedures are shown to be invasive and disturbing, performed without concern for the well-being of the subjects.
* Moral Ambiguity: Characters discuss and participate in a system that objectifies and harms others, leading to moments of ethical conflict.
* Death and Injury: A number of characters face fatal injuries or near-death experiences, and their suffering is described in detail.
* Abuse of Children: There are scenes depicting the abuse and mistreatment of children, including exploitation and brutal testing.
* Disturbing Imagery: Some scenes feature disturbing, surreal, and unsettling imagery that may be deeply uncomfortable to some readers.
* Foul Language: Strong language, including expletives, is used in parts of the story.
* Mental Health Struggles: Characters express significant psychological strain, frustration, and moments of existential crisis, with occasional references to mental instability and self-destructive thoughts.
* Substance Abuse: Characters engage in drinking alcohol in excess as a coping mechanism, often to numb their emotions or escape the harsh realities of their environment.
* Dark Themes of Futility and Despair: The setting and interactions between characters explore feelings of hopelessness, futility in their work, and a pervasive sense of being trapped in a cycle of violence and survival.
* Chaotic Behavior and Madness: Some characters display erratic or unpredictable behavior, including moments of frantic energy, outbursts, and strained attempts to maintain control in the face of overwhelming chaos.
This story addresses intense themes related to power, experimentation, and the loss of innocence. It is recommended that readers be cautious if sensitive to graphic violence or emotionally heavy content.
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Status: Draft #1
Last Edited: November 26, 2024
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The morning air of District 1 carried a cold sterility, a chill not of nature but of design. Kasuga and Orion moved silently through the sprawling estate, their steps softened by floors polished to a mirror-like sheen. Beyond the grandeur of their quarters, they followed the winding, hollow paths toward the farthest reaches of the Methuselah Estate, where even the faint hum of perpetual technology seemed muted, swallowed by a sense of foreboding.
Ahead lay Nursery Golgotha, the facility assigned to the weakest of the Methuselah’s progeny. It was a paradoxical name, both a graveyard and a crucible, where the unworthy were weeded out and the survivors shaped into cold perfection. The Nursery loomed like a vast, geometric monolith, its structure devoid of warmth. Though the living conditions were leagues above those of District 12, it was clear this place was not meant to nurture. It was a place to refine.
Orion, ever energetic despite the oppressive air, hummed a tuneless melody as his silver hair shimmered under the flickering artificial lights. “Sector Z, Class Z,” he said, glancing at the assignment tablet clutched in his small hands. His heterochromatic eyes sparkled with interest. “The lowest of the low. Wonder what that says about us, huh?”
Kasuga cast him a sidelong glance, his tall, lean form shadowing the smaller boy. “It says we’re expendable,” he replied, his voice measured. “Perfect candidates to clean up after corpses and failures.”
Orion only grinned. “Cheerful as always, Kasuga. But hey, at least we’re starting somewhere. Maybe Class Z will surprise us.”
Kasuga said nothing, his gaze fixed ahead as the automatic doors slid open with a hiss. The interior of Sector Z was as uninviting as the exterior—clinical white walls, sharp fluorescent lighting that cast unforgiving shadows, and the faint, acrid smell of antiseptic masking something darker, something more organic.
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