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Subject: [Short Story] Dawn of a Dystopian Empire


United American Empire
Housing District 4, Zone 2
Apartment Block C, Room 117
August 14th, 2019
15:29 PM


I hear the footsteps stomping in the hallways, growing closer.
But I know what they are here for.
So what does one do in their final moments?
Spread the truth, one last time.

I go to the computer and take the microphone to speak the truth.

"I know that today is my day, but I'm leaving on my own accord.

Today, I challenge you to do what has been done time and time again.

We live in a country that was founded on the principles of Freedom, and yet look at us now!

Anyone who merely whispers an idea of revolt is labeled an Enemy of the State, and publicly hanged. Even the Innocent are ruthlessly bombed and murdered in Government backed attacks in this nation. But all this is has become mundane to us, just part of our daily routine. We've turned a blind eye to the their evil.

Are we not attentive enough to feel remorse, to feel anger;
To break down the barriers our Government has built to contain us?

Are we not Human?

All I ask is to for you do one thing, do not let our Heroes die in vain; do not let their sacrifices go unnoticed

My time has passed, but you still have a chance.
A chance to regain your Freedom, to regain your Future!"


I press send, knowing that I had done my part.
All I can do know is sit back and await the inevitable end.

United American Empire
Northern States Broadcast Station
Main News Room
August 14th, 2019
16:30 PM


I'm George Orwell, and we have Breaking News this evening.

We have reports that the Terrorist Leader Franklin Ross, also known as George Lincoln, was killed in a shootout with HDF agents at his apartment earlier today. Franklin fired upon the unit and was killed in the firefight the ensued. There are no reports of injuries to the Strike Team.

Franklin was head of the Terrorist group "Valkyrie Rising" that was behind many of the Bombings that plagued many of the lower Commercial Districts in our great City. Franklin was found with over 100 lbs. of ANFO Explosives, commonly used in mining, and multiple wireless detonators.

The death of Franklin is one more step towards eliminating the diminishing terrorist cells that occupy our country, due to the increasing vigilance of our Homeland Defense Force.

A public statement has been released by the Head of the HDF stating,

"Today is a victory for our nation, for today we have struck a heavy blow to the terrorist groups. In doing this, we are coming closer to peace and freedom in our great nation."

As a reminder if you have any information on any suspicious activity, please report it to the HDF Headquarters at 765-234-911.

This has been today's broadcast, thank you for watching.


[Edited on 12.21.2011 10:42 PM PST]

  • 12.15.2011 5:31 PM PDT
Subject: [Short Story] Dawn of Dystopia

Looks good, even though I'm a bit lost at the moment. Hopefully in a few more posts it'll all connect together!

  • 12.17.2011 4:00 AM PDT

I supposed I forgot to add the fact that this is completely Non-Halo related and was just a short story based on Dystopian Literature (Hence George Orwell) for my Language Arts class.

So it would be redundant to continue on as it was just to pose a question to the reader on current events, albeit in a very short story.

  • 12.17.2011 9:02 PM PDT

Pretty cool start. I'm excited to read more!

  • 12.17.2011 9:52 PM PDT

So it would be redundant to continue on as it was just to pose a question to the reader on current events, albeit in a very short story.

  • 12.17.2011 11:30 PM PDT

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I really love visiting this forum to find regulars such as the OP post their ideas and creativity by using their story-telling skills. The OT is one example that I can use.

I myself lack the creativity when it comes to writing stories, but I am very glad to see that some people do otherwise.

Great job OP, I really love reading your stories and hope to see more from you in the near future!

[Edited on 12.18.2011 12:23 PM PST]

  • 12.18.2011 12:22 PM PDT

[Edited on 12.21.2011 10:42 PM PST]I've edited the story and got rid it of some errors that it pertained, if anyone cares.

Post by: blade246Thank you, and I might just try to write more short stories after this. On top of helping with the Valkyrie Rising Fan Fiction.

  • 12.21.2011 10:48 PM PDT


Posted by: Blackhalos99
[Edited on 12.21.2011 10:42 PM PST]I've edited the story and got rid it of some errors that it pertained, if anyone cares.

Post by: blade246Thank you, and I might just try to write more short stories after this. On top of helping with the Valkyrie Rising Fan Fiction.
Awesome, can't wait.

  • 12.22.2011 12:52 PM PDT