Captivity

Episode 0

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Episode format -
P.X.1 stands for preliminary rounds but not started yet. Hence the "X". So it is preliminary rounds. No round. Episode number.

P.1 stands for preliminary rounds. Episode number. These chapters are where the rounds have begun.

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In a hidden pocket of the multiverse, there existed a realm where the boundaries of reality and imagination blurred—a universe of alternate realities known to none but those trapped within. Over four hundred individuals, each from different walks of life, found themselves inexplicably transported to this enigmatic domain. It was a journey undertaken without the knowledge of the outside world, a silent transition that left no trace.

These travelers, later, were drawn together by a singular, tantalizing promise: a treasure of unimaginable power. The one who could reach its pinnacle would be granted ten whole wishes, each capable of bending the very fabric of reality to their will. This promise of ultimate power was irresistible, and it drove every soul forward with an intensity unmatched by any other force.

The universe they traversed, known as Captivity, was a place of endless trials and hidden dangers. Its very name spoke to the nature of their existence within it—captives of their own ambitions and desires. Each reality they encountered was a test, a challenge that sifted the worthy from the unworthy. And as they pressed on, the group of four hundred slowly dwindled to a hundred thirty. More than half of them had fallen, victims to the harsh trials that lay in their path.

Among the remaining one hundred thirty, each person carried their own reasons for pursuing the treasure. Greed drove some, their lust for power and wealth blinding them to the dangers ahead. Others sought escape from lives filled with suffering and sorrow, seeing the treasure as their only hope for a new beginning. Loneliness spurred a few to continue, the promise of companionship or the end of isolation a beacon in the darkness. There were those whose friendships strengthened their resolve, banding together against the odds. And then there were the voids, individuals devoid of feeling, driven by a cold, relentless determination that neither hope nor despair could sway.

Captivity, with its ever-shifting realities and unyielding grip, welcomed them all. It was a place where every aspect of their being would be tested, where the price for achieving the treasure was measured in sacrifices both great and small. Yet, even as the cost grew higher, the treasure's allure remained undiminished. For in the words of humanity, "No day goes by without sacrificing, and no day henceforth shall."

As they journeyed deeper into the labyrinth of alternate realities, the survivors became acutely aware of the stakes. The treasure awaited at the top, its promise of ten wishes a shining beacon. But only one could claim it. The rest, left behind in the relentless pursuit, would simply perish, their dreams and desires extinguished.

In this universe of infinite possibilities, where each decision could alter the course of their fate, the remaining travelers steeled themselves for what lay ahead. The path was fraught with danger and uncertainty, but the promise of the treasure was a light that none could ignore. For them, every sacrifice was a step closer to the ultimate reward, and they would continue, driven by hope, desperation, and the indomitable will to survive.

The words of humanity echoed through their minds, a constant reminder of the reality they faced. In Captivity, there was no room for hesitation or doubt. The journey was a crucible, shaping and testing each soul in ways they could never have imagined. And as they pressed on, they knew that the final trial would be the greatest of all, a test that only one could pass.

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Fear not, us Captivity, for you will receive what you deserve.

Join us; together, we will bask in the light of victory.