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The Frozen Catacombs

You will never see it coming. You will never see what Tarren James will find. Just keep reading and find out.

By Emily Curry (Rising Phoenix)Published 3 years ago 3 min read
The Frozen Catacombs
Photo by Kiwihug on Unsplash

Nobody can hear a scream in the vacuum of space, or so they say. In the frozen catacombs under the the state of Alaska he ventures inside prepared for the unknown future that awaits him.

The year is 2043, Tarren James a native to Alaska dreamed of sharing is knowledge to the world. A world where humans are all scientists having lost the humanity and curiosity of life.

It's unusual for a human to have any sense of emotion in this time. Though the sense of right and wrong lingers inside. The sense of emotion is unheard of.

Everyone thought he was an mistake, always questioning their beliefs.

He just never knew his reason for living is much deeper then he would ever think.

The thoughts of doubt roams through his mind often. Will he ever discover something in this world? Something of meaning? Something that matters to him?

The will to walk down the catacombs that had always been forbidden to everyone in Alaska.

As he ventures further and further the cold with should have killed him. But his will surpassed his body.

Then like a bat out of hell, he found a door when he touches it it's very warm.

Ever hear that saying curiosity killed the cat? But satisfaction revived it.

Getty like a school mate, he opens he doorway walking into a new world that never could have fathomed by.

Catacomb City (found on Pinterest)

Oh my god what have I discovered, his thoughts running wild with him. As he walks through the city gawking at everything. Seeing a woman with her chest exposed with three breasts. His eyes gawking at them.

"Sir, my face is up here." She speaks.

When his cheeks become warm, he looks into here eyes a beautiful mossy green. It is as if, he can see into her soul.

"I'm so sorry, my name is Tarren."

Her smile is so radiate, "Amelia, what brings you to Catacomb City?"

As his hand reaches to his head rubbing trying to think of a good reason to say.

Nervously laughing, "To explore to see this world."

She reaches for his hand, to welcome him and show the new guest around.

All the while gawking and speaking time with Amelia. He just could get around the idea small door brought him hear.

In a lot of ways, Catacomb City you wouldn't think is futuristic because the humanity within people still existed.

Tarren James as a cyberpunk man.

"Might you wanna go to get a drink with me?" Amelia asked.

"Mhm, sure."

"There is a bar I know of called The Drag Bar."

He chuckled.

As they both take their times walking and spending time together. His curiosity kept growing. But his features starts to grow. Mostly his hands, the longer he stayed in Catacomb City. The inside his humanity and emotions showed more as he adjusted to this place more and more.

The Drag Bar - The hotspot in Catacomb City.

As we arrive inside a huge crowd of people are enveloping us to welcome us. This is as if they knew he would here. But in truth they're just welcoming us.

"I'll go get us a drink, what would you like?" asked Amelia.

"Vodka tonic please." As he sits down in the far corner.

Amelia has bright red hair pulled back into a tattered ponytail her body is full figured. As he watches her very noticeable breasts bouncing in place he nips his bottom lip.

While speaking to the bartender he gaze around this city is everything he thought it would be.

How can this place be so dark, mysterious, yet be so welcoming at the same time?

"I hope you like it added a little orange juice for favour."

A nice screw driver, wonder if there is a hidden meaning behind this? God damn she is so attractive.

"Thank you so much, Amelia."

"If you want you can call me Ammie."

"Alright Ammie."

As they drink and speak to one another getting to know each other. It would be the completion of his transformation.

The transformation and transition into the Catacomb City citizen.

It would be weeks he would be there no one would look for him. No one would notice him gone. It would be in that moment with Amelia that Tarren would realise he is truly home.

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About the Creator

Emily Curry (Rising Phoenix)

Author, blogger, and in 7 months I will be a mom.

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  • Rebekah Conard3 years ago

    Interesting premise! I have a few thoughts that may help you round out the story if you choose to continue developing it. The idea that all humans are scientists is neat, but it doesn't necessarily follow that they've lost curiosity. Scientists are driven by curiosity and wonder. I think you were getting at the notion that people view things clinically rather than emotionally. What pushed humanity this direction? What reason would they have to forbid exploration of the Catacombs if they "know it all"?

  • Mariann Carroll3 years ago

    I entered a new world story for sure. Nice futuristic pictures that go along with the story🙂

  • Test3 years ago

    You've got the pieces of an interesting world here.

  • Babs Iverson3 years ago

    Interesting new world. Enjoyed the read!

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