THE OFF LIMIT SYSTEM

Have no idea how long Ethan ran, but even he was amazed at his ability to run so far. Ethan had never worked out in his life, not because he was lazy, but because his body was so frail. He was playing a game, thus he was obviously able to perform actions that he would never be able to in the real world.Up ahead, there were ropes dangling from above. When Ethan peered up, he could make out a wooden house perched atop a tall and huge tree. To reach a safe location, it appeared that the players tried to climb the ropes right away. They scrambled and worked quite hard to climb up. Ethan opted to seek for a different hiding spot, concealing his body close to the bushes, since he could hear coyotes close by.Ethan witnessed the coyotes mutilating victims in the moments that followed. Nobody wanted to help as those who couldn't get up were assaulted and ripped apart. Even though everyone had a weapon in their hands, they were all only trying to protect themselves.Whe

Ethan nearly fell as he held the branch with both of his hands. He promptly raised his legs and crossed them over the limb so that he could hang from it. Ethan continued to climb steadily until he was able to perch on the branch in spite of the coyote's growls and barking.The four willing team members refrained from trying to catch up with Ethan, choosing instead to remain silent and act cowardly. How could Ethan expect there to be genuinely honest and reliable numbers in a game full of intense competition? He should have realized it right away, but he had assumed that these individuals would be kindhearted. Really, a big zero. When he was unable to push them, Ethan just turned around and attempted to crawl while seated in order to reach a more sturdy branch.Ulrich yelled from the direction of the treehouse, "Run, Boy!" with a chuckle that was either amused or disdainful.While it may have been one of Ulrich's tactics to sacrifice someone in order to prolong t

"Terry's eliminated!" Dane shouted hoarsely.Ethan flinched, suddenly feeling guilty. That was difficult to miss, even though he believed he had calculated everything. Unless the primary colors were ordered alphabetically: Blue, Red, and Yellow. The fourth door would most likely be purple, the fifth orange, and the final green.Could it, however, be based on color? What if it was something else entirely?Ethan regretted having jumped to conclusions so quickly. His badass demeanor necessitated the elimination of someone from the game. Yet he’s unsure if Terry will be able to play the game again. But what if he doesn't? What would happen?Dane knelt and sobbed gently. "This is a nightmare.”Ethan approached Dane and sat on his knees before the young man. "Trust me, Dane, everything will be OK. I know I was wrong, but I’m going to try to figure this out.""How?""I'm not sure, but one of these doors is the answer.""Maybe the color thing was wrong, Ethan.""It should be alphabetical, blu

The lights in the room had gone out twenty minutes ago. The only light on was the dim nightlight on the wall above the bed. Ethan's could not close his eyes. He usually slept even before the room lights went off. However, that night he didn't feel tired at all. Something kept him focused on just one thing: the game.THE OFF LIMIT made Ethan feel "alive," despite his previous physical and emotional fragility. Despite the suspense and horror, the game generated a little addiction in Ethan that he had never felt before.The thrill.The game was still on the nightstand, and Ethan took another look. Both Dane's and Terry's statements stayed with him. There was no turning back once you entered the game. In actuality, though, Ethan might return to reality. There the hard truth was obviously real.Could there be a chance to retreat, early in the game? Would it be better if Ethan stopped before it was too late?Ethan's nose could be heard exhaling heavily. Coupled with the image of Dane that f

The Casual is a portal in THE MEDIEVAL's western edge. Its threshold curled into an inverted U and was fashioned of solid, earthy stone. A dark hole in the middle with no apparent edge. Dark.And there it was, the portal.Several players passed through the gateway. Several gathered around the gateway, as though expecting teammates or friends. Yet, many players decided to go solo, whether they were newbie to THE MEDIEVAL or experienced.Ethan and Dane stopped at the portal and observed the people who were there." Do we just go in?" Ethan indicated the portal's location."I think so.""You don't sound sure.""They just said enter The Casual." Dane raised his chin at the people entering the portal. "Just go in like that.""Alright," Ethan said, nodding.The two were about to walk towards the portal when Ethan's shoulder was gently gripped. As the young man turned his head, Miriam was already standing behind him."Newbie!" she said cheerfully."Hi," Ethan replied in nervous."I forgot yo