Reality Hopping
In this story you can hop between realities following these rules:
No more then
- 1 a Day
- 6 a Week
- 20 every 4 weeks
- 50 every 12 weeks
- 180 every 48 weeks
These measurements are based on your home reality.
Your home reality is the one where you start your journey from.
When you hop to another reality you switch your mind with anybody who is there already.
If you hop to a different reality then your home reality from another reality then:
Reality 3 contains you.
Reality 2 contains the person from reality 3
Your home reality contains the person from reality 2
If someone dies then the person whose reality he/she home reality changes to that of the person who died. (Using the example above , if the person in your home reality dies your home reality becomes reality 2. If the person in reality 2 dies then the home reality of the person from reality 2 becomes
3.)
Written by Catprog on 22 August 2004
Wait.... am I really in another reality?
You open your eyes, shielding them from the bright light as they adjust. As everything dims down, you find yourself in a small wooden shack, laying in a small bed. It isn't fancy, just a mattress to provide cushioning, and a thin blanket that doesn't do much to shield from the cold.
Pulling the sheet off, you climb out of bed and look around. The room is a little spartan. An old wooden dresser is pressed firmly against the wall to the left of the bed, barely big enough to hold more than a dozen articles of clothing, with a tiny window just above it, sun light shining through. To the right of your bed is a doorway, no door, leading to another room.
You walk over to the dressed, open it up, and to your surprise find your clothes in there. Not the clothes you'd think someone else would wear. These are the clothes you had back in your world. Same pants, shirt, socks, and underwear.
Almost immediately, you feel something's not right. Still barefoot, you walk to the other room, and find it appears to be a small living room and kitchen, a small coal stove in the corner with a metal pipe snaking out above it, through the roof. There is a small TV in another corner of the room, an old CRT box tv, like those made at the turn of the century before flat screens became common place, with a 2 seater sofa facing it directly.
Glancing around, you try to find a mirror to look into, and see one over a sink. As you approach it, the feeling of dread slowly comes over you, and as soon as your reflection comes into view, it's quickly replaced by shock.
Staring back at you, the body you are in, is yours! The exact same body you had before you jumped. Every detail, from the length and color of your hair, to the size of your feet and color of your skin, is the same. Even you're underwear is the same as before. What is going on here? Did you really jump to another reality, or is someone pulling a prank and actually shipped you off somewhere in your world? And if you did jump, did that mean there was more than one of you, other versions of you in other worlds?
Written by Universal6 on 29 March 2013
Zoo
Perhaps if the house has not changed the area outside has? Looking outside you see what used to be houses down the hill across the road has been replaced by a zoo. And not just any zoo but a large sized one. Also it seems like they are having a promotion to celebrate their grand opening.
Heading over you find that the entry is free for the first week, unfortunately most of the animals are yet to arrive. You also are handed a map and find out the hill is only the front of the zoo, the plains behind it also are now part of the zoo. There also seems to be an aquatic area, an aviary, and a reptile house. It seems this zoo will have every kind of animal imaginable, once they have arrived.
You ask the guide "What happened with the animals that has delayed them."
He sighs "Well we ran into some problems in our last location. People ended up missing and we got blamed, so the animals are still there while we set up here. Once we are settled, then we can move the animals here. What is your favorite animal by the way?"
Written by Cason Whitlock + Catprog on 18 July 2015
Selkie
"Well, I know they are mythical creatures and traditionally female, but I have always liked the story of the selkie. So I guess seals would be what I would choose," you respond to the zookeeper's question, feeling a mix of curiosity and apprehension about the unfolding situation.
"Well, we are actually using technology to try and show off as many creatures from mythology as possible. Would you like to see behind the scenes of the selkie exhibit?" the zookeeper suggests, his smile widening as he extends the invitation.
Intrigued by the prospect of unraveling the mysteries behind the enchanted display, you nod in agreement. The zookeeper leads you to a discreet entrance near the selkie exhibit, hidden from the public eye. As you enter, you find yourself in a dimly lit corridor filled with the faint hum of machinery.
"This is where the magic happens," the zookeeper remarks, guiding you through a series of rooms with large monitors displaying intricate simulations of mythical creatures. It becomes apparent that technology plays a crucial role in bringing these legends to life.
Entering a room with a glass partition, you witness technicians manipulating holographic projections and fine-tuning the details of various creatures. It's a mesmerizing sight — from majestic dragons to elusive unicorns, each mythical being is meticulously recreated with cutting-edge technology.
"Now, for the selkie exhibit," the zookeeper says, leading you to a room with advanced holographic equipment. The room is filled with the sound of crashing waves and the calls of distant seals.
As you step onto a platform, the holographic projections envelop you. The room transforms into a coastal landscape, complete with the sound of lapping waves and the cries of seagulls.
As the door shuts behind you, the zookeeper's voice echoes through the room. "Thank you for choosing to join us, Miss selkie." A chill runs down your spine, and you suddenly realize that the invitation to see behind the scenes might have been more than just a tour. Panic sets in as you frantically search for a way out of the exhibit.
"Is this some kind of trap?" you mutter under your breath, your heart pounding. The realization sinks in that you may have unwittingly become a permanent part of the selkie exhibit, and the zookeeper's words take on a more ominous tone.
Your physical form is changing, morphing into that of a selkie. The sensation is both fascinating and terrifying.
As the transformation takes hold, you feel a tingling sensation coursing through your body, starting from your fingertips and toes. The air around you seems to shimmer as your physical form undergoes a remarkable metamorphosis.
Your limbs elongate and reshape, adopting a more streamlined and aquatic structure. Fingers meld into webbed appendages, perfectly suited for navigating the underwater world. The sensation is both bizarre and fascinating, as if your body is aligning itself with the mythical qualities of a selkie.
A sleek layer of fur sprouts across your skin, its texture resembling the smooth, water-resistant coat of a seal. The fur is a dark, glistening hue, mirroring the traditional depiction of selkies in ancient tales. It feels different from human skin, offering a newfound sensitivity to the environment.
Your facial features subtly shift, becoming more refined and expressive. The contours of your face take on a graceful quality, and your eyes, once familiar, now hold a depth and soulfulness characteristic of the mythical creature you've become. Long, flowing hair cascades down your shoulders, matching the color and texture of the fur that envelops the rest of your body.
In the midst of this transformation, you can't help but wonder about the implications. Was this part of the zookeeper's plan all along? Are you now a permanent resident of this mythical exhibit?
As the changes progress, you become acutely aware of a transformation in your body's proportions. Your physique adapts to the graceful and agile nature of a selkie, embodying the essence of a creature equally at home in the sea and on land.
Throughout this profound metamorphosis, you also notice a shift in your gender. Your physical form aligns with the feminine aspects of the selkie mythology, a manifestation of the creature often depicted as a captivating and enchanting female.
As the changes complete, you stand there in your new selkie form, a reflection of the fantastical creature you chose as your favorite. The room seems to settle into a quiet stillness, and you can hear the faint echoes of the zookeeper's voice from beyond the door.
A mix of emotions swirl within you—fear, confusion, and a strange acceptance of your altered state. You take a moment to gather your thoughts, contemplating the next steps in this unexpected journey. The quest to escape the confines of the selkie exhibit and the mysterious zoo takes on a new urgency, as you grapple with the reality of being a living manifestation of folklore in a world that seems to defy explanation.
Written by on 31 December 2023
The end (for now)