Storyverse act 1: STORYVERSE

By william stone greenhill

 Words have power. But what about stories? All throughout human history men, women and children have told epic tales of heroes and villains. This story is a little different. It tells about the power of stories. Because whenever a book is written, it creates a pocket universe to which the characters are born into. The universes are linked in a kind of quantum web. But can someone actually cross the mystical barrier known as the 4th wall. The 4th wall is the only thing standing between a story and the universe. It might be worthwhile noting that it can be broken by character's when the writers want a character to talk directly to an audience. But can it be broken from the universe side? Well…. It can. But only by an interpreter. An interpreter is someone with a connection to stories so vast that they can actually break that wall. They are known as a practitioner of the art. Yeah, it is complex

• Language: English
• Publisher: william stone greenhill
• Release date: Mar 28, 2020
• ISBN: 9781393186014

william stone greenhill

Hi, I'm William greenhill. I was born in Fremantle WA and I love writing stories. I am a massive nerd and I love it. I have autism and A.D.H.D and I'm darn proud of it. I always wanted to be in a fantasy world. I have always admired the hero's of stories. I always wanted to be one. But sadly that's not an option. So instead to get a fantasy fix I write stories. Lets face it, who wouldn't.

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Chapter one

The girl who was born in the eye of the storm

WORDS HAVE POWER. BUT what about stories? All throughout human history men, women and children have told epic tales of heroes and villains. This story is a little different. It tells about the power of stories. Because whenever a book is written, it creates a pocket universe to which the characters are born into. The universes are linked in a kind of quantum web. But can someone actually cross the mystical barrier known as the 4th wall? The 4th wall is the only thing standing between a story and the universe. It might be worthwhile noting that it can be broken by character’s when the writers want a character to talk directly to an audience.  But can it be broken from the universe side? Well.... It can. But only by an interpreter. An interpreter is someone with a connection to stories so vast that they can actually break that wall. They are known as a practitioner of the art. Yeah, it is complex.

For example, 10 years ago, my mum was

rushing to the hospital. From what I’m told it went something like this. My mum was enjoying her day. She was 8 months and 29 days pregnant. She said to my dad as they partied at a rich girl’s house one last time. I really wish I could have a jelly shot. At this point, my mum was 22 and my dad was 21. As my mum, let’s call her Amethyst, approached the guy at the food stand. She asked can I get some nachos? I really want nachos. The young 15-year-old boy said nachos, coming up. That will be $5.50. My mum handed him the money. She really wanted to live her youth before I kept them up every night for 3 years. Even after that, I would wake them up at 5, every morning. Except for Mondays of course. My mum inhaled the nachos. She was a hell of a party animal. She just wanted to rebel against her mum. My grandma thought mortal parties were boring. My mum felt a

colossal pain in her chest. Storm clouds rolled in. My dad, Tom asked, are you OK?. My mum yelled in pain NO I’M GETTING CONTRACTIONS. They made a beeline for the emergency exit. But they picked the wrong night for a party. The Hurricane and all the horror that came with it had arrived! Lightning flashed. The speakers gave an ear-wrenching explosion. The taco boy jumped over the desk. He yelled at the top of his lungs back away, give her some space. I’m a medical student at WAU. (Western Australian University). My dad yelled in panic HAVE YOU EVER DELIVERED A BABY BEFORE? he said in return No. But I have spent 3 years of training. I would consider it an honor if I could do this. Please, I am the best ya gonna get in a party in the middle of a hurricane". At that moment a book on the shelf dropped off. BANG! Lightning struck again. My grandma appeared. She flew out of the book in a flash of white light. She looked only about 16. I guess that was when she stopped aging. At that point, everyone was looking at my grandma. Everyone but the determined taco wielding medical student who would go on to be one of my mum’s best friends. The hurricane smashed outside.

I'll skip forward until I’m born. I doubt you want to know all the details. Anyway, a miracle happened that night. By the way, the med student’s name was Bill. His nickname would be Bill the bold. My grandma replied as she held me in her arms I got a present for you. I know that you had trouble affording a house big enough to fit three people. So, I got you a little present. My mum's name is Amethyst, and my Dad’s name is Tom.

It took all night for the storm to pass. But it did. My grandma walked with my mother and father along the street. The wind was strong and wet but nowhere near hurricane strength. My dad thanked my grandma I can't thank you enough. I still can’t believe you brought us a house. My grandma replied no problem. I am an interpreter. I have money to spare. But, it's not exactly a house. My mum said, I really appreciate this, but I know you’re up to something. She replied anyway, it’s right around this corner. The group was in the city of Perth. They turned a corner. My grandma replied Here it is. Say hello to your new home. And no complaining because it’s free. In front of them was a comic book store!

My mum sighed you brought us a comic book store so that she would grow up around books. Therefore, she could gain a connection to the Storyvrese and become an interpreter. Just like you wanted. My grandma replied yeah, you pick up a few tricks when you’ve been alive for 600 years. See ya" 10 years later, I awoke with a start.

Chapter two

I put on some rings then I learnt to fly.

I AWOKE WITH A START. I looked at the clock on my bedside table. It said 5:05. I then realized tomorrow was my 10th birthday. But then, a huge man bashed down my bedroom door. He was a character from Barbarians vs Werewolves. He screamed I am basher the destroyer. You are werewolf, basher bash! I reached for the one thing that could save my life. Basher raised his axe. I took a deep breath. I grabbed the sword I kept by my bedside table. I hoped I would never have to use it. I waited for the last second. His axe was only 200 cm from my face. I parried with my sword. He bellowed state your name werewolf? I will destroy you. I yelled back at him I am Tessa Storm. I am a human from the universe, and this is my home. You are not welcome here. You are a character from a comic book. Ps, I still have a surprise for you. I made a grab for my dresser. I grabbed out a little green shaped gun. The stupid barbarian yelled I am not a story, I am.... I didn’t give him a chance to finish. I shot him with the shrink-ray my grandma gave me. It was from some crummy cartoon. He started to get smaller. Eventually, he was the size of a Barbie doll. He yelled I am Basher! I will squash you like a bug. I grabbed him by the leg. I replied, that may be hard seeing that you are now the size of a doll. He yelled back I am an action figure. I put him down and said RUN. He did. I walked downstairs. I looked out the window. It was pitch black. I knew a lot of the characters could only walk at night. My two little mischievous brothers were asleep, I crept upstairs and readied to wake them up. I smashed Ted in the face with a pillow. He screamed I need sleep. This woke up Todd. I replied, I can always dump your laundry hamper onto your bed. Todd yelled NO! they got up. I explained a character got out of one of the comics. I do believe that could be a problem. Unless someone purposely let him out. Isn’t that right....... Grandma. Temperance Storm appeared out of nowhere. She replied "very good. I know it's your birthday tomorrow. I got you a little something. I was going to give this to you tomorrow, but I got you something, one day early. She showed me 8 silver and sky copper rings.

Sky copper is a metal from the classic young adult book, the DNA Chronicles Saga. It features beings named Transcriptors who have the power to modify genetics at will. Sky copper is copper forged in the fire of a power of three amulet. It was designed to slay Transcriptors.

Anyway, my grandma replied those are binding rings. They bind metal from the universe and the Storyverse to draw in Storyvrese energy. Interpreters use them to gather power.

I said in shock I’m not an interpreter! I know about story stuff, but I don’t have that kind of power. Grandma told me "you grew up in a comic book store. You have known about the Storyvrese since you were old enough to speak. Of course, you were picked for welcome to the Storyverse week.

Welcome to the Storyvrese week was the week when 10000 young authors and interpreters were picked to learn how to wield, enter and survive the Storyvrese. about 75% of them will be sent to schools, the rest become apprentices.

My grandmother told me try them on. With the amplified Storyvrese energy you will be able to finally use the art of the Storyvrese. Well if you have any potential. I put the first ring on. ZAP! Ow, I said while I sucked my pinkie. I put another one on. BANG!!!! My brother's wardrobe flew open. I put on two more. Books began to zoom out of the comic book store. Flying at rampant speed up the stairs. Characters started manifesting all around me. I put on the last two. My eyes went white, my black hair turned white and I asked umm when did the ceiling get shorter. I was two meters above the ground. Comics flew all over the place. I yelled over the indoor lightning HOW DO I TURN IT OFF! Temperance explained calm your mind. I wasn’t expecting this much of an energetic reaction. Time passed. The clock struck 7:00. I was still in mid-air. Fire burned in the air as I tried to relax. 7:00 was time to open the store. Jessy was at the counter. My mum told him the banging coming from upstairs was the washing machine. He had heard some crazy excuses working here for two years.

Another half an hour passed. My grandma yelled you are Tessa Storm! You are strong enough to control the power of the Storyvrese. You are a practitioner of the art and you can... calm down. I fell 2 meters straight down onto my face. Ted asked COOL! When can I learn to do that? Temperance then explained to my little brother when your 12 years old dear. Give or take a few years. My stomach was really sick. I put my hand on my head. The world looked like it was underwater. I said I think I have a concussion. Can I go to the doctors?"

Chapter 3

A Concussion and New Found Power.

I AWOKE IN A ROOM ON a medical bed. I over-heard the doctor says, apart from the fact that all my medical equipment works funny around her, I believe she is ok to go home. Just tell her to keep it easy for a few hours and she’ll be fine. Just a minor concussion. How did she fall? My mum told him that I fell off the ladder of my little brothers’ bed. That was a lie. She might as well put gasoline and a match on her pants. Because of liar, liar pants on fire. Anyway, I was discharged and told to take it easy. My mum Amethyst yelled at grandma WHAT WERE YOU THINKING! YOU KNEW THAT HER POWERS WOULD GO NUTS! I HAVE BEEN NOTHING BUT PATIENT! I LET YOU BUY MY DAUGHTER ALL KINDS OF !@#@ FROM THE STORYVRESE AND ALL I EVER ASKED FOR IN RETURN IS THAT YOU DON’T PUSH HER INTO LEARNING THE ART. My grandma interrupted hey, Tessa’s right here. Care to ask her what she thinks. My mum couldn’t argue with that. I explained hey, I always wanted to see the Storyvrese up close. You know, on the other side of the 4th wall. And mum, you’re always saying to look for opportunity’s that could open doors in my future. Well. Could this open doors in my future? My mum became lost for words. I added, but on the other hand that might be the concussion talking. We arrived at our house. Then I rested for roughly 5 hours.  I was ready to get up. As I got up, I replied at least now I know that wasn’t the concussion talking. But I still don’t know how to control my powers. My mum queried are you sure you want to do this? From the moment you accept your rings, you can’t un-become a practitioner of the art. I answered, I’m not deciding yet. But I will start training. My mum told me that I made a responsible choice. Temperance gave my mum a look. Amethyst replied, I learned a few things about the Storyvrese during my childhood. Meanwhile, in the comic book store, an author named William (also the author of the previously mentioned DNA Chronicles Saga) was looking for comic books. Then Basher charged wielding a tiny axe and screamed DIE GIANT. GIVE ME A SHRINK OF RAY AND I WILL LET YOU LIVE. Despite writing many popular books William was a stranger to the Storyvrese. That is probably why he was a bit surprised to see a 10 cm man charging at him with an axe. Instinctively William kicked Basher into a comic stand. Basher was in pain. The sight of a man this size would have driven most humans mad. But William was not average. He replied Hello there. What species are you? Where do you come from? Basher remarked I am Basher from the barbarian tribe of skull blade! I was blasted from my world and shrunk into a midget. But that doesn’t matter, because now I get to kill giants. William took a comic off the shelf. Will asked I do believe you are from Werewolves vs Barbarians. I heard about you! You’re the guy that killed the dark werewolf Empress. He yelled, how do you know? Will explained because I read it. You’re a comic dude. Plus, I watched the fan theory videos online".

At that moment Bashers, whole reality was broken into millions of tiny pieces. I guess that is what happens when you find out your whole world is just a story. It’s not uncommon for this to happen. In fact, it happens every day. Thousands of time a week.  He cried my whole world! It was never real! I don’t know what to bash. William responded interesting. How did you break out of the story? I’ve heard of breaking the 4th wall but this is a whole new level. Jessie the employee yelled closing time. 4:00, anyone left in the store please make any remaining purchases and leave. William paid for a Witch Hunters Daughter comic and left. Any way Tessa went to bed soon after. That night she would have to rush to the nearest safe place, and fast!!!

Chapter 4

The Red Council Attacks

THE NIGHT WAS BLACK. I slept in my bed. My birthday is tomorrow. The clock struck 12:30. A dark, cloaked figure entered the comic book store that I called home. I began to levitate. I was one meter above my bed. The cloaked figure struggled against the Storyvrese energies from the comics. Sparks launched off of him as he tried to enter the door. As he did every instinct I had rang like an alarm bell. Two words entered my head, Red Council! My grandma ran into my room. She yelled we have a problem. We have a Red Council operative entering the house. They’re here for Tessa. They want her power for their organization. I got to my feet. I asked, who the hell are the Red Council? Temperance (my grandma) stammered no time to explain. You will need every ounce of strength to get out alive. I got up. The alarms in my head told me she was right. Screaming wails screeched through my mind as the cloaked figure entered the building. Temperance replied we need to get you out of here. It’s only after you. We get you out of here and that thing will chase you. I grabbed my laptop, my shrink ray, sword, a blue raincoat, my cell-phone, and a blanket. By the time I got my stuff ready, the cloaked figure was already at my door. it yelled stupid, stupid Temperance. Come with me, Miss Storm. The Red Council values your skills. I gathered my power, grabbed my comic book collection and lashed out with my inner strength holding a witch hunters daughter comic. GREEK FIRE!!! A lance of Greek fire burst out from the book. Greek fire was the chosen weapon of the protagonist of the Witch Hunters Daughter.... Chakra Nightfall. The lance of flame burnt the shadowy figures cloak. As it turned out the figure was a girl. A girl only about 12. But her eyes looked like they had seen millions of stars explode and die. Her eyes looked ancient, wise and corrupted by greed. Much like my grandmothers looked. Minus the corruption. Her coat was burnt off revealing a cat t-shirt and love heart boxer shorts. We ran! The twins followed us. The girl yelled if you won't accept our services willingly, there are other options.

She took out a device. It looked like a memory wiper. Grandma informed me that she would wipe my mind and make me think I was one of them. She also said that it was a standard recruiting procedure for the Red Council. The woman grew wings. Demon wings. She charged at us. I thought we were done for. But then ted sprayed laundry liquid onto the little girl. grandma yelled she’s an author and an ancient one. She works for the Red Council. With the help of binding rings, they can call upon any of the powers from any of the worlds they created. Todd led us down the fire escape. The author landed on top of the fire escape. She let out a bolt of dark crimson fury which blasted apart the fire escape. Fear struck Temperance’s voice If the Red Council wants you, you’re not safe. Not safe at all. We need to get you to protection.

Chapter 5

Why are Planes Exploding at 3:00 AM in the Morning?

IT WAS LATE. I HAD just gotten up and been chased out of my own home by a Red Council operative. The time was 1:14 AM. My grandma Temperance was driving me at tremendous and illegal speed. Of course, we were driving a flying horse. Lightning flashed. My little twin brothers Ted and Todd were clinging onto the back of the beast like if they didn’t there would be no tomorrow. Rain pelted on my face. I asked Who are the Red Council? What Do they want with me? Why did my hair turn white when I put the binding rings on?

Temperance answered for hundreds of years the Red Council roamed the earth. They were bent on stealing every piece of power the Storyvrese had to offer. They have powerful and ancient characters, immortal authors, dark practitioners and horror beyond your wildest dreams. They want you because they see your great potential.

I then asked, yeah, yeah but why did my hair change color? My grandma shuddered well, that’s just what happens when you get your interpreter abilities. No one knows why it just does.

Two airplanes were on our 6. Ted yelled, watch your 6. I fired my shrink ray. They evaded the strike. Temperance screamed over the rushing air Watch out. I’m going to ditch them!!! 9 battle ready drones swooped in. They fired lasers. Our horse swiftly evaded. I fired the shrink ray. It shrunk the 2nd plane. I then hit two more drones. But one gun hit horse’s leg. We started to fall. Grandma yelled we are almost at Point Walter. You can take a boat from there. Everyone will be there for Welcome to the Storyvrese Week. We entered a barrier which blocked dark Storyvrese energies. The planes went through. But seeing how the pilots were evil entities from the Storyvrese they were blocked. However, the plummeting planes were a big problem. A barrage of Storyvrese fire was shot at the planes. They continued to fall at incredible speed. We smacked straight into the ground. Horsy was alive. The brave horse made a full recovery in just 3 weeks. The only injury was a broken rib. Temperance replied I’m sorry, but I need to get Horsy medical attention. A man rushed over to us. He asked, What in the blazes happened here? A girl with short black hair rushed over. Then William, the author of the Witch Hunters Daughter and the DNA Chronicles Saga ran over. The planes hit the ground.

BOOM!

The man said I’m taking this horse to a medical bay. You can spend the night on the boat. In the morning we can see who wants to educate this kid. Let’s see, are you on the list for Welcome to the Storyvrese Week? My grandma told him Tessa Storm. Search under family history Storm Clan. Also, search for top priority. The Red Council were after her. I am her grandma. I have a personal request from Lilly storm requesting to train her at the Cloud of the Blue Moon. Also known as Cloud 9. Idiots call it the Witch Cloud.

The night was already dark and cold. But that was before the fog rolled in. It then started to rain. I put on my blue raincoat and walked through the night. It was 3:00 AM. I asked the girl with short black hair Hi, I’m Tessa. What’s your name? The plane wreck caught fire. She answered Snow. My last name is moon. We approached a boat. It was the size of a large house. Not quite a mansion but quite big. We went onboard. The creepy old man named Lester replied as we walked on board what a troublesome lot. Lightning flashed "I guess ye be off to the Witch Cloud. Better get some sleep. They only accept 3 people each year. The must be a fine lot. But beware the seas of the Storyvrese. They can be filled with anything. Absolutely anything. Ye best be off. Beds are at the bottom. You better be an elite lot ain't ya. But don’t go looking for trouble, or you might just find it.

Chapter 6

A Solid Cloud and a Creepy Captain Named Lester.

THE SEA ROCKED THE boat. It had been 11 hours since the ship had left the dock. The creepy old man’s name was Lester. The boat gave a sudden THUD! I looked out the window. A colossal ship which appeared to be called Sea Angel Academy was directly beside us. Lester’s voice bellowed over the intercom. good evening. Anyone who has an arrangement other than being trained by the Sea Angel Academy please don’t step onto the giant boat on the docks. Anyone who isn’t being trained by them.... you’re in for a very rough journey indeed. Most everyone got off of the boat. The crowds dispersed until only 10 people remained. I asked Snow, you’re staying? That’s great. Our ship undocked from the boat. I asked so, you’re in for the Cloud of the Blue Moon thing too. William who was sitting next to Snow said hey, I’m going there too. I guess this Storyvrese stuff is pretty cool. William took out Basher. Basher said I am Basher! I will bash you. Wait, you’re the girl with the shrink of ray. You shrunk me! UNSHRINK ME NOW! I took out my shrink ray and pressed big. Basher was his normal size again. Basher yelled I BASH YOU! I told him if he bashed anyone, I would shrink him again. He squeaked and shut up. The boat was now in the Swan River. We passed the docks and then went under the first bridge. Then we picked up speed. He dropped us off at the 2nd bridge. I asked, what are we meant to do here? Lester bellowed over the intercom Climb to the top of the bridge. The other 7 I have to take to become apprentices". We got off. The stairs to climb to the top of the bridge were quite tiring. I ran to a stone place between the bridge and the steps. It had a stone fence and a Sundial.

I replied, I think we are meant to jump over. Snow asked me if I was crazy. I jumped over the edge. Snow screamed, NO, TESSA!  `I landed on a solid cloud. I yelled come on down! William jumped. He landed on the cloud. Snow readied to jump. She stammered ready, set...... jump. She landed on the cloud. Face first.

The cloud rose and rose. We eventually got to a humongous cloud.  It had a huge city. My aunt, my grandmother's daughter Lilly Storm was waiting for us. Her greeting smile said it all. A small cloud lifted us up to a big cloud like an elevator.

The cloud eventually came to the top of the big cloud. Snow asked ahh...... how are we standing on a giant cloud? We reached the top. Aunty Lilly explained the answer is magic from dozens of different genres and thousands of stories. Welcome to cloud 9. Oh, Tessa, how’s that mortal sister of mine? I answered she’s ok. But probably wondering where I am.  She responded hello you must be Snow. I’m sure you’ll love our training program. But first, let me introduce you to everyone. Will, I have someone who especially wants to meet you. Will responded, do I have a fan up here? Lilly responded not quite. Someone... you created. We walked forward. There were lots of young sorcerers training.

First, an interpreter sends someone inside a book where magic can be learned. For someone to learn magic outside the 4th wall they need to go into a book and then learn magic. After that, they come out of the book and retain the ability.

Two of them were in a fight. One was stood next to a book called Mary’s Shadow School for Magic Users. This is obviously where he learned his skills. The other one had what appeared to be a more ancient book where they learned their magic. From about the 1700s. He yelled at the female who learned magic from a story from the 1700’s Get ready for.... This!!! The boy that looked about 25 shot a fireball. The girl teleported to the other side of him. The girl had short cut purple hair and a silvery black coat and was now on the boys back. She said Enjoy being a baby. Then she fired a reverse aging charm. The boy dropped to the ground. She then electrocuted him. He was stunned but alive. But William got hit with the reverse aging charm. Will screamed AAAHHH reddish blue sparks came off of Will. Lilly yelled "take this boy to the med bay. He needs this enchantment