Paranormal Abby: Spanked by the Metroline Slimes!
Backstory: Set in the year 2120. Abby is a holovid producer that focuses on the paranormal. Abby is helped by her dominant android lover Maggie who uses a strange algorithm to find areas where dimensional distortions happen, giving Abby invaluable data on the where and when paranormal events will happen. Then it's a "monster of the week" episodic style I hope to continue. Please let me know what you think.
This is a one-off of a series I'm working on. I thought you might enjoy it.
Abby crept down the stairs of the Metroline subway. While the system has been abandoned for over 40 years, no one really knows why it is so clean. Many people who "investigate" the ruins of the past say they have spotted blue blurs out of the corner of an eye or see the motion lighting turn on randomly as they casually search the system.
Maggie gave her the rundown before she made the two-hour trip. There is a faint pink haze over the simulation spanning the whole transportation system. Usually the dimensional distortion simulation paints an area pink where the dimensional energy is spotted. Instead, both watched as the faint pink flow seemed like water flowing through the system. Maggie agreed that it should be safe since no one really had an encounter with a creature or entity, and whatever it was, it seems to run away.
Abby turns a corner and stops in her tracks. She sees a small rabbit-sized bright blue slime with three eyes! Abby pulls out her holopad, slowly, lining up the shot.
"All I need is a picture. Just hold still you little cutie!" Abby whispered as she quietly fought with the camera sensor as it distorted due to the sudden spike of the dimensional energy.
Abby finally got the image in sharp focus, her thumb hovering over the capture button. Just as she pressed it, her heel caught on a loose tile, sending her stumbling backward. She flailed her arms, the camera app beeping in protest as she lost her grip on the holopad. The slime, startled by the sudden movement, propelled itself deeper into the subway station with a soft splat.
"Dammit!" Abby hissed under her breath, catching herself before she hit the ground. She scrambled to her feet and snatched up her holopad, checking the image. It was perfect, the slime's three eyes gleaming with an otherworldly light. But her triumph was short-lived; the creature was already disappearing into the darkness.
The automated motion lighting kicked on, casting a harsh white glow down the tunnel as the slime darted further away. Each light flickered to life in succession, creating a trail of illumination that beckoned Abby forward. She hesitated for a moment, a nagging feeling urging her to let it go. No one had been this close to the creatures before, and the unknown always held risks. But Abby was never one to back down from a mystery.
"Come on, Abby, you can't stop now," she muttered to herself, determination setting her jaw. She pocketed the holopad and sprinted after the slime, her footsteps echoing in the empty subway.
The trail of lights flickered on ahead of her, guiding her deeper into the station. The air grew cooler, and the faint sound of dripping water mingled with her panting breaths. The slime was fast, but Abby was relentless, her eyes fixed on the next light that would reveal her quarry.
She rounded a bend, her heart racing. The slime was just ahead, its blue form shimmering in the light. Abby pushed herself harder, her muscles burning with the effort. The slime seemed to sense her pursuit, darting around corners and down side tunnels, always just out of reach.
The trail of motion lights continued to flicker on, leading Abby deeper into the subway's labyrinth. She knew she should be cautious, but the thrill of the chase drowned out any lingering doubts. The slime was her ticket to uncovering the secrets of the Metroline, and she wouldn't let it slip away.
As she followed the lights, Abby's mind raced with possibilities. What was this creature? Why did it seem to be leading her deeper into the station? The questions fueled her determination, pushing her to keep going, no matter how far the slime led her.
The lights flickered on ahead, each one a beacon pulling her further into the unknown. Abby's breath came in short, sharp gasps, her muscles screaming for a break, but she couldn't stop now. The slime was just ahead, and she was closing in.
Abby's breath caught in her throat as she skidded into the main lobby of the subway. The slime was there, cornered against a wall, its three eyes wide with fear. She slowed her pace, approaching with cautious steps, her hands raised in a nonthreatening gesture.
"Hey, little guy, it's okay," Abby whispered, her voice soft and soothing. "I'm not going to hurt you."
The slime quivered, its body pulsating with a soft glow. Just as Abby was about to reach out, the creature let out a high-pitched scream that echoed through the empty lobby. The sound was so piercing that Abby stumbled backward, landing hard on her butt.
The ground beneath her began to rumble, the vibrations growing stronger with each passing second. It felt like a flood rushing in from all directions. Abby's eyes darted around, searching for the source of the sound. Her heart pounded in her chest as she realized what was happening.
From every vent, pipe, hallway, and subway tunnel, thousands of blue slimes of all sizes poured into the lobby. They flowed like a living river, their forms shimmering in the dim light. Abby scrambled to her feet, but there was nowhere to run. The slimes surrounded her, forming a wall that stretched as far as she could see.
They kept their distance, maintaining a circle roughly thirty feet in diameter around her. Abby stood in the center, her eyes wide with a mix of fear and awe. The slimes swirled around her, their movements almost hypnotic. She could feel the tension in the air, the collective gaze of the creatures fixed on her.
Taking a deep breath, Abby decided to try and deescalate the situation. She slowly lowered herself to sit cross-legged on the cold floor, her hands resting on her knees. She kept her posture relaxed, her expression calm.
"It's okay," she said softly, her voice steady despite the adrenaline coursing through her veins. "I'm not here to hurt anyone."
The slimes continued to swirl around her, their movements agitated but controlled. Abby could see the range of sizes, from tiny droplets to slimes as large as dogs. Their eyes, all varying shades of blue, watched her with an intensity that made her skin prickle.
The slimes surrounded Abby, their collective chirps and chitters filling the air with a cacophony of sound. It was almost as if they were cursing her out, their movements agitated and aggressive. The tiny creatures hopped and bounced, their bodies shimmering with a faint blue glow. Abby would have found the noises and their expressive jumps cute if not for the sheer number of them. The sea of slimes was overwhelming, and she couldn't help but feel a shiver of unease.
Suddenly, a heavy rumbling echoed from the subway railway tunnel. Abby's head snapped towards the sound, her heart pounding in her chest. The ground vibrated beneath her feet, the sensation growing stronger with each passing second. The smaller slimes ceased their angry chirping, their attention turning towards the tunnel.
A massive figure emerged from the darkness, its royal blue form dominating the entrance. Abby's eyes widened as she took in the sight of the 15-foot-tall slime, its body pulsating with a deep, vibrant color. The monarch slime moved with a deliberate, almost regal grace, its presence commanding the attention of the smaller slimes. They began to chirp again, but this time their sounds were almost cheerful, a stark contrast to their previous anger.
The monarch slime approached the outer circle of the smaller slimes, its movements slow and measured. The tiny creatures parted respectfully, creating a path for their leader. Abby's breath caught in her throat as she watched the massive slime draw closer, its size and power evident in every movement.
She rose to her feet, her legs shaky but determined. Slowly, she backed away, her eyes never leaving the looming figure. The monarch slime towered over her, its three large eyes fixated on her with an intensity that made her heart race. The smaller slimes continued their cheerful chirping, seemingly content with the arrival of their leader.
Abby took another step back, her mind racing with thoughts of escape. But the sheer presence of the monarch slime held her in place, its gaze almost hypnotic. She swallowed hard, her throat dry with fear and uncertainty.
Abby put her hands up and looked away from the large slime's three peering eyes as it crept closer to her. The air around her thickened with tension, the smaller slimes' chirps turning into a chorus of excited squeaks. She could feel their collective gaze on her, but her attention remained fixed on the monarch slime's looming presence.
The slime's tentacles, cool and slightly damp, wrapped around her wrists. Abby let out a surprised squeak as the monarch slime lifted her effortlessly into the air. Her feet dangled beneath her, the ground growing further away with each passing second. The sensation of being suspended was both thrilling and unnerving, her heart pounding against her ribcage.
"I'm sorry if I scared you," Abby said, her voice trembling slightly. She tried to maintain a calm demeanor, but the situation was far from ordinary. The monarch slime's gaze shifted, its attention seemingly drawn to her sneakers.
