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The Author of Life

Thomas is a boy plagued with feelings of loneliness and isolation when one day, he discovers a mysterious box with the power to create life within it. Eager to escape his isolation, he becomes the Author of Life, shaping worlds and civilizations. As he grapples with his newfound power, Thomas learns that playing god has consequences beyond imagination.

rcolin02 · Fantasy
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17 Chs

Chapter 8

As I woke up, I felt a sense of confusion and bewilderment. The world around me was a strange and unfamiliar place.

My mind was foggy, and my thoughts were scattered. All I knew was that I was a sentient being, an elf, and I was somewhat aware of my surroundings.

As I looked around, I saw a forest, a river, and a vast landscape stretching out in front of me. The air was clean and crisp, and the sky was a deep blue.

Suddenly, I felt a presence beside me. I turned, and I saw her. She was a female elf, and she was just as confused as I was.

"Hello," I said, feeling a little awkward.

She smiled and replied, "Hello."

I could tell that she was different from me. She was more graceful, and she had a spark in her eyes that I couldn't quite describe.

As we stood there, looking at each other, a realization dawned on me. We were supposed to be together, we were meant to be together.

The female elf before me was beautiful. I was moved just by looking at her. She was slender and delicate, and her skin was soft and smooth. Her hair was long and wavy, and her eyes were a deep green.

I felt a connection with her, a sense of familiarity.

Then, out of nowhere, I was receiving visions and images in my head. In these images, I could see us, together. I could see us creating a society, building a civilization, and exploring the world around us.

The visions were so clear, so vivid. It was as if they were a part of me, a part of who I was.

I knew then that she was my destiny.

I took a step towards her, and she smiled. She reached out her hand, and I took it. The Creator had put us together for a reason.

"My name is Cyrus," I said, feeling a sense of joy and wonder.

"My name is Amber," she replied.

We looked into each other's eyes, and I felt a sense of excitement and anticipation. This was the beginning of something new, something wonderful.

I couldn't wait to see what the future held for us.

As I gazed into her eyes, I felt a sense of hope and promise. She was my partner, my soulmate, and we were destined to be together.

"It seems the Creator, our god, has created us to populate the world and to grow as much as possible. Our god has also given us an order to create a language so that he can communicate with us in the future."

"What should we do?" Amber asked, her voice full of wonder and curiosity.

"Let us begin by exploring our surroundings and then settle in a location that seems just right so that our future children can grow and thrive."

"That is a good idea," Amber agreed.

We began to explore our surroundings, and we soon found a perfect location for our settlement. It was a secluded clearing in the forest, near a river, and surrounded by lush vegetation.

As we approached the clearing, I couldn't help but feel a sense of awe and wonder. The air was cool and crisp, and the sun was just beginning to peek over the horizon.

The clearing itself was surrounded by a wall of trees, and the ground was covered in soft, green grass. The river nearby was clear and cold, and the water sparkled in the sunlight.

As I looked around, I felt a sense of joy and hope. This was a beautiful place, and I knew that this would be a perfect location for our new settlement.

I turned to Amber, and I saw the same sense of wonder and awe on her face.

"This is a beautiful place," she said, her voice filled with emotion.

"Indeed, it is," I agreed.

"Our Creator is so wonderful! Just look at beauty of this wonderful world." Amber said with sparkles in her deep, green eyes.

I couldn't help but agree. This world was filled with wonder and beauty, and I knew that we had been created for a purpose.

"Let's start building our settlement," I said, feeling a sense of determination. "And let's have children."

Amber smiled and nodded, and together, we began the work of creating a home for ourselves using the surrounding resources like wood and stone.

I couldn't believe the events of the past few hours. I was a newly created being, an elf. I had been created to populate the world. My soulmate, Amber, was with me, and we were about to begin the work of building our settlement and having children.

It was an amazing feeling, and I couldn't wait to see what the future held.

As the sun began to set, Amber and I decided to call it a night. We had accomplished a lot in a short amount of time, and we were both exhausted but thankfully, we managed to finish our crude, little hut where the cradle of civilization will emerge from.

We lay down on the ground, under the moon, and looked up at the sky. The night was clear and beautiful, and the moon was shining brightly.

"The night is amazing, Cyrus my love."

"Indeed, it is, Amber, my sweet. This is a magical moment, and we are blessed to be here together. The Creator has blessed us."

Amber and I cuddled close to each other, and we soon drifted off to sleep on the soft grass.

We awoke to the sound of a small creature.

"What is that?" I asked.

"I don't know," Amber replied.

We both sat up and looked around, trying to figure out where the noise was coming from.

"There," Amber said, pointing.

I followed her finger and saw a small, furry creature standing nearby.

"It's a rabbit," I said, realizing that I had seen the same type of creature during the day.

"It's cute," Amber said, smiling.

"Let's get closer and see if we can make contact with it," I suggested.

"Alright," Amber agreed.

Slowly, we made our way towards the rabbit, and soon, we were close enough to reach out and touch it.

The rabbit looked at us, its eyes wide and its nose twitching.

"Hello," I said, my voice low and calm.

The rabbit tilted its head, and then, it hopped closer to us.

"We won't hurt you," Amber said, reaching out her hand.

The rabbit sniffed Amber's hand, and then, it let her pet its soft, furry head.

"You're a friendly little thing, aren't you?" Amber said, smiling.

"He's beautiful," I said, feeling a sense of wonder and awe.

We spent some time playing with the rabbit, and soon, he had become our friend. The animals of this forest were very friendly, and it made me wonder what other creatures were lurking nearby.

As the sun began to rise, Amber and I decided to go for a walk and explore our surroundings.

"What do you think is out there, Cyrus?"

"I'm not sure, but I can't wait to find out."

Amber and I spent the day exploring our surroundings and we met several friendly creatures along the way. There were rabbits, squirrels, birds, and even a small, furry mammal that resembled a rodent. The knowledge of what these animals were seemed to come to me instinctively.

"The forest is so beautiful," Amber said, her voice filled with wonder.

"It is," I agreed, feeling a sense of joy and happiness.

"Let's head home, Amber. I think it's time we make children."

"I can't wait," Amber replied, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

Together, we made our way back to our settlement and began the process of creating a child.

We spent hours, lying in each other's arms, and I felt a connection to Amber that I had never experienced before. It was as if our souls were intertwined, and our hearts beat as one.

As the night wore on, the lovemaking continued, and eventually, Amber fell asleep in my arms.

I looked at her peaceful, sleeping form, and I felt a surge of emotion. I loved her, and I knew that our children would be blessed to have such a loving mother.

"I will protect you and our family forever," I whispered, as the sun began to rise upon this beautiful world.