**ATTENTION: Misguided wanderers of the World
Moving forward, you shall relinquish your name and place all grievances aside. I reclaim absolute authority and choose not to recognize individual purpose or tired pursuits of grandeur. Until further notice, every living soul will now be referred to as 'Occupant'.
A growing minority of you have become a collective source of irony—deceptive bargaining chips motivated to ruin the world for others.
Mankind was given the opportunity to thrive, create, impress, love. Many have fallen short of these simple tasks, tossing blame around as if it devalues responsibility.
Every social contagion ruins the playing field for others, displacing the right to freedoms we want for all.
What you are experiencing are toxic ripples.
We hereby foreclose on said freedoms. Every person will be held under sovereign order to remain in their dwellings until this mandate has been lifted.
Violation of these terms is outside the realm of possible. Freewill will be monitored. All activities beneath the open sky will cease. Progress may resume as we see fit.
It is time for a reset, so, may the children of Gaia learn what is becoming of intellectual reasoning. Trust will gradually be granted to those who have gained it through personal conduct.
During this decree, we highly recommend you spend the greater part of your time considering the validity of logical expectations, which goes well beyond loving thy neighbor.
What lies ahead in your future are two doorways. One leads to the Pearly Gates. The other, the Chariots of Fire.
For the lesser multitude, this is a moment gilded by fortune. You must realize you are not the center of all things but more of a traveler, a star seed orbiting a universe of internal noise only you can solve.
Love remains at the outer fringes of this universe, waiting for you to align yourself with the ways of the majority.
You still hold the cards. Your choices determine which door you seek.
You are but soldiers in an army of good intentions. It is time to embrace this rank and allow life and light to evolve.
—Trinity Council of Micheal of Nebadon.
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Lamar Wiggins
Creative writer in the Northeast US who loves the paranormal, mystery, true crime, horror, humor, fantasy and poetry.
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Comments (11)
This is very cool, Lamar. It has a somber weight to it and almost has a kind of divine Big Brother vibe. I was just discussing free will and spirituality with an old friend earlier today. I'm happy to find this from you! Best of luck in the challenge! ⚡💙Bill⚡
I loved this Lamar! Giving the whole world a time out to chill out and reflect on loving your neighbor is brilliant! Of course, there those among us who need the time out more than others…. Great challenge entry! Good luck!
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What a decision we all have to make one day or so. Good job in making us think.
Oof, this is really thought-provoking. Free will being monitored is a terrifying idea, but on a cosmic intervention scale... Well, it's easy to see how it might need to be monitored! I also love the gentle scolding tone throughout. Great piece!
Yeah this is right up my alley
“You are all in timeout, earthlings!” Loved this so much, Lamar. I often think that Earth is an experiment on the outskirts of creation that God started and forgot about. Nice to know that someone still cares.
Great job! Fave part is: For the lesser multitude, this is a moment gilded by fortune. You must realize you are not the center of all things but more of a traveler, a star seed orbiting a universe of internal noise only you can solve. Love remains at the outer fringes of this universe, waiting for you to align yourself with the ways of the majority. You still hold the cards. Your choices determine which door you seek.
Having my free will monitored is scaryyyy! Loved this a lot!
Well- you have introduced me to Michael of Nebadon and peaked my curiosity. I enjoyed the concept of "Freewill will be monitored. " I enjoyed your work that delved into the deep!
This is very interesting Lamar. I’m not sure where to go with this but to acknowledge the depth of thought and concern you put into this. Excellent as always!