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The Forgotten - Prologue

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Prologue – Knowledge




For an uncountable amount of time, hidden away in one of the most isolated corners of space, lived the being. A gargantuan creation, several times larger than any sun, living in complete isolation in its own corner of the galaxy, neither heard nor seen of. For several millennia, the great eldritch being lived entirely by itself, completely oblivious to the rest of the universe. It had never considered the thought of the existence of anything other than itself, and it would have likely remained that way until its complete disappearance with the rest of the universe.

Until chance decided otherwise.

Slowly, lazily, a single electromagnetic spark somehow found its way towards the monstrous creation, fading away merely instants of entering contact with the entity. The abomination, however, was suddenly confronted with a terrifying truth: it was not alone in the universe.

Confused, angry and desperate, the being began to stir after millennia of slumber. One notion took over its thoughts: I am not alone. What else is out there? Why have I never seen this? It reached out its influence to try to grasp for whatever else was out there with an invisible hand, but to no avail: it was all too far away from its power.

After a terrifyingly long time of careful deliberation, the cosmic being came to one conclusion: it would find out, one way or another, what was out there. It would search, it would understand, and it would find a place for itself in this vast, incomprehensible universe. Slowly, it expanded its influence to itself, creating a slow, rotation movement. After several thousand years it had finally gained enough momentum, and shattered itself, spreading its pieces into all possible directions throughout the galaxy. Each small part of the original being, microscopic in comparison but still monstrously large, began to sweep through the galaxy, marveling upon the grand majesty that was the creation.

Now…

It would finally understand…
Prologue of my current story and one of my oldest projects ever, spanning almost two years of concept and creation. "The Forgotten" is a mix of science fiction, fantasy and adventure, with a few heavy themes underneath.

If you are one of the people who have read my earlier submissions, you might notice soon enough just how heavy-laden "The Forgotten" is in comparison. I guess my love for H.P. Lovecraft and the rest of the Ctulhu Mythos is going to be pretty apparent once you have read this.

Chapter 1: [link]
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escape-the-dream's avatar
Very nice, this is the first work by you i've read and already i'm intrigued by your ideas. The concept sounds to be something that can be expanded into any kind of story, so i'll be very intersted to find out what comes next.