I want you to shake uncontrollably as you stare into the darkness. I need you to realize the scariest thing you'll see, are my red eyes that will glare back. I want to see your fearful eyes plea for your life as you lay in my blood-covered paws. I must hear the final gasp escape your lips...I have to. There's an old saying, "Heroes always win," that will be true...or will it?

A collaboration with SunnySummer77. After having an argument with my daughter, Alex, she is whisked away to the Pokemon world where Darkrai plans his revenge on me for his defeat all those years ago. I soon learn that Alex has transformed into a Snivy, made new friends, and formed her own rescue team. I would be proud but she's in danger in this world. -Anthony

He growled through his clenched jaw, failing at the attempt to push himself up with his paw. I cringe as he brings his eyes up from the floor, seeing his irises burn with embers of rage. My nervous trembling ceases as his face softens, his eyes now brimming with tears. He chokes out a question I don't have an answer to, "Are you sure it's not her love for you that you're seeing?"

Archie is a boy from 1914. His life turns upside down on his 16th birthday. This entire story was based off of a single picture. It's true when they say a picture's worth a thousand words.