Like Trapped in a Game Pt. 02 byKousakacomplex© “But-?” She sighed, then looked away a little. “Look- being the top gamer? It means a lot to me. But that’s not what you signed up for, and I don’t want to be responsible for a repeat of today’s events. I can contact Kelly and tell you […]

Like Trapped in a Game Pt. 02 byKousakacomplex© “Slice!” I yelled, slicing into the hammer’s wooden handle, but the spell didn’t cut through the thick bark. As the giant steadied himself getting ready for another blow, I dashed behind the ruins of the destroyed house, before creating an illusion of myself and having it climb […]

Like Trapped in a Game Pt. 02 byKousakacomplex© Honestly it hurt so much I thought I would pass out, but Serra’s mocking laughter about the face I was making as the pain ripped through me was enough to spur me into fighting on with the wound. I did notice however that later that day, as […]

Like Trapped in a Game Pt. 02 byKousakacomplex© We emerged from our hiding place, stretching our apparently sore limbs a bit and I marveled again at the incredible attention to detail in the game design. “Now for the boring part,” Serra announced as we stood above the collapsed ruins. “Ready to start digging?” she asked, […]

Like Trapped in a Game Pt. 02 byKousakacomplex© “A-are you alright?” I was concerned. “Fuck,” she whispered now, “when the fuck did I become the idiot who rages at noobs?” She looked on the verge of tears, and I wasn’t sure how to react. She took a few long minutes to compose herself, before standing […]

Like Trapped in a Game Pt. 02 byKousakacomplex© “Why are you repairing the trees, Lina? She looked at me thoughtfully. “Because the funny lady with the red hair said that it would help you save someone.” Hmm. “Did she say anything else?” “Uh-huh. She said that if you asked me any questions about her, that […]

Like Trapped in a Game Pt. 02 byKousakacomplex© Author’s note: This is chapter 2 in my ‘Trapped In a Game” series. It’s not a self-contained story so you’ll be pretty much lost if you didn’t read chapter 1. Special shout out to all those who kept me going through a difficult time on this one. […]

Like Trapped in a Game Pt. 01 byKousakacomplex© I relished in the feel of her lips against me, and little moans were escaping her lips as they parted to mash against me, each time returning with renewed intensity. My hands wrapped around her almost instinctively, pulling her closer and exploring the curves and shape of […]

Like Trapped in a Game Pt. 01 byKousakacomplex© “Holy shit dude, how are you not dead?” Pete asked. “I actually have no idea.” Pete’s comment however made me remember the mysterious figure who’d stood on the ledge. Shit. Maybe this isn’t over just yet. I pulled Karn aside and let him know what I saw. […]

Like Trapped in a Game Pt. 01 byKousakacomplex© “It takes us thirty minutes to sweep this place making sure no-one’s hiding in ambush,” Karn muttered, in the aftermath of our onslaught, “you cut that down to zero. Color me impressed.” “So are we in?” I asked, and he nodded with a smile: “Consider yourselves part […]

Like Trapped in a Game Pt. 01 byKousakacomplex© “Ugh. Well alright then, let’s go see.” We headed outside and sure enough a large crowd was gathered around the message board in the town square. “We’ll never get through that crowd,” I muttered. “Wait. That’s Galvan, come on!” Kelly suddenly pulled me towards a little group […]

Like Trapped in a Game Pt. 01 byKousakacomplex© But she was beaming, and I couldn’t help but smile with her. I studied her a little, and she began to shift uncomfortably. “What? You’re staring…” “I’m sorry, it’s just- you sound like my sister, but you look nothing like her. In fact, you kind of look […]

Like Trapped in a Game Pt. 01 byKousakacomplex© I was supposed to take them nightly to regularize my sleeping pattern, but instead of taking them as prescribed I saved them for the nights when I really needed a quick route to unconsciousness. Like right now. With a heavy sigh I shook one pill from the […]