"Task"
by Jason Hart
An eight part story written for Twitter in April of 2010
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Once upon a time, God came to a man named Seth and offered, "I will give you whatever your heart desires - just ask."
After much thought, Seth responded, "For my whole life, I've failed a very important task. God, I want the strength to complete it."
God lovingly replied, "Oh, I know all about your task. I'll send someone to help you complete it - I'll send you a friend."
After a few months, a man came to Seth and claimed, "God sent me to give you strength to complete your task. My name is Pain."
"Pain?" Seth scoffed, "From God? You must be joking! God wouldn't send me Pain, He loves me too much. Just leave me alone."
After leading a life of ease for many years, Seth died angry and frustrated with God, never gaining the strength to complete his task.
In heaven, Seth confronted God, "Why didn't you ever allow me to complete my task? Why didn't you keep your promise?"
"Seth, you didn't fail because of Me." God countered, "You failed your task, because you wouldn't let Pain be your friend."
- THE END
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Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Dark
"Dark"
by Jason Hart
A seven part short story written for Twitter in December of 2009
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Once upon a time, there were three acquaintances - Lift, Sara, and Dark. Sara, more than anything, wanted to be loved.
One day, Lift told Sara, "I love you, Sara. I always have, and always will. I love you no matter what. My love is free."
Sara knew she craved love, but was skeptical of the unconditional love Lift offered. "How can love be free?", Sara wondered.
A few days later, Dark told Sara, "I will love you, Sara. But, you must do what I demand. My love must be earned."
Sara reasoned, "A love that is earned must be worth more than a love that is free." So, Sara decided she wanted Dark's love.
Sara, desperate for love, asked Dark, "What must I do to earn your love?" Dark responded, "If you want my love, you must kill Lift."
After much thought, Sara concluded that it was Dark's love she desired. Sara killed Lift. She was never loved again. - THE END
by Jason Hart
A seven part short story written for Twitter in December of 2009
~~~
Once upon a time, there were three acquaintances - Lift, Sara, and Dark. Sara, more than anything, wanted to be loved.
One day, Lift told Sara, "I love you, Sara. I always have, and always will. I love you no matter what. My love is free."
Sara knew she craved love, but was skeptical of the unconditional love Lift offered. "How can love be free?", Sara wondered.
A few days later, Dark told Sara, "I will love you, Sara. But, you must do what I demand. My love must be earned."
Sara reasoned, "A love that is earned must be worth more than a love that is free." So, Sara decided she wanted Dark's love.
Sara, desperate for love, asked Dark, "What must I do to earn your love?" Dark responded, "If you want my love, you must kill Lift."
After much thought, Sara concluded that it was Dark's love she desired. Sara killed Lift. She was never loved again. - THE END
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