The Vault of Lost Ideas

I #tether my boat and stroll up the pier towards the beach. I’m the only one left alive to enjoy it. A row of businesses stand abandoned. Sun Beds lie in piles, towels still flecked with the dried blood of those who tried to flee. I hear engines and freeze #vss365

I #linger on the doorstep for a moment, bidding farewell to my old life. Then I light the match, drop it, and walk up the path as my house explodes into flame behind me. I don’t turn around; this is more for effect than anything else. I leave it all in flames behind me. #vss365

The books contained many examples of shocking #betrayal, but none more so than one referred to as the Rainbow Wedding. Everyone knows what happened thanks to the internet, but what they won’t tell you is how poorly the deaths of all major characters was received by fans.#vss365

My #intent will be the subject of debate for historians for decades to come. If I used this space to tell you why I did what I did, I would rob them of their livelihood, and I am loath to do that. Know only that I was naked in the middle of the House of Commons. And why? #vss365

The #feral pests picked up by Animal Control were a surprising addition to the local Burger Bar’s menu. We are aware of PETA’s presence on this site, so we will not go into any more detail. Suffice to say that ketchup covers all manner of sins, and it’s cheaper than beef. #vss365

#luminous works, the studio that owned the rights to Rocket Rey, decided to put the IP up for auction. They had no interest in actually selling, they just wanted the validation. Studios often do this. Hollywood types are notoriously insecure, and need constant reassurance.#vss365

On the #barren wastes of the old dead city, there lies an owl sanctuary. The owls are all well fed and looked after, despite there being no people for miles around. The owls will outlast the final dregs of human civilisation and usher in a new age. The Age of the Pellet.#vss365

#forgiveness is one of the core tenets of our church. For example, we have forgiven you for bringing a camera into one of our prayer meetings. You are a journalist, yes, and people WILL know you’re missing-you don’t have to keep yelling! We just want to pray with you. #vss365

An #unalloyed expression of joy is in this painting. The problem is that I am not an art critic, but rather a ghost who is trapped in a vase from Greek antiquity. I’ve picked up a couple of things, I have a good eye, but I’m kind of stuck haunting this vase. So. #vss365

Showing a remarkable level of #diligence, Tommy Dankbutter, High School Quarterback, checked into the library to study. The exam was three years prior and he had already failed, but he was going to get that passing grade. He didn’t need it-scholarship-but he wanted it. #vss365

We meet for the first time at #evenfall. My husband-to-be is tied up in a carpet, his head poking out, his mouth gagged; his eyes widen in fright as he sees my Father, a man who has slaughtered thousands. This marriage will prevent a war. I’m cautiously optimistic.#vss365

A #fleeting thought crossed my mind as I leapt from the bridge. I had forgotten to put the bins out. What a nuisance. Next week was a bank holiday, so I was stuck with three bags of trash for a fortnight. What an absolute nuisance, I thought, as I fell into the river.#vss365

I am #haunted by the last few years. My actions were indefensible, and I am now forced to live with the consequences. For instance, one consequence is that toilets will no longer accept me. I have been holding it in for months because they are making a moral point. #vss365

A bit of a #misfit, that one. You would do worse than picking another child to sacrifice to the elder God Si’dnyy. I dunno, I feel the Gods care more if the victims are pretty. What do you think, should we try this with a cheerleader? I think we should kill a cheerleader. #vss365

The #dewdrop inn was bought out by a billionaire consortium and turned into a soulless ski resort. A big city gal was supposed to come for Christmas and save the inn, but she had been trapped at the airport during the great storm of 29. She missed the flight by minutes.#vss365

I produce a #dove from my sleeve and watch it soar over the heads of the audience. They don’t look up from their phones. I take the opportunity to conjure a giant middle finger. I hate being a magician. I never wanted this life. I wanted to be a phone salesman. #vss365

#moonbeam industries, patent holders for the world’s space missions, has declared bankruptcy. The highly advanced technology housed within the Moonbeam compound will be sold to the highest bidder, be they scientists, universities, or hostile nations who aim for the stars. #vss365

I am #dear. You might not remember me. You remember feeling lonely and put upon after a hard day at work. You came home and fell asleep in the armchair. You woke in a house, with me getting a roast out of the oven. I’m your dear. Your perfect wife. Remember me.#vss365

In our high school production of #Phantom of the Opera, we wanted to do something a little bit different. The Phantom would be played by an AI Mrs Gursher downloaded off the Internet. While it did gain a worrying level of sentience, it was a fantastic performance. #vss365

In my #fury, I miss stepping onto the frozen pond. The ice breaks and I fall in; the ducks are upon me then, biting and flapping their wings. Thinking quickly, I grab a chunk of ice and hurl it at them, but a swan soon has me in a headlock. All because I forgot the bread. #vss365