The Distance Between Us (HBC)
Introduction & Credits
In a world where AI has conquered every corner of our lives. Even the easiest of tasks...
AI
Hi! How may I help you?
The hero is just grumpy and tired. He just saves the city because he gets paid for it.
???
It’s hard being the hero.
Saving, protecting, fighting, obeying orders, inspiring the soldiers to not lose hope, and just completely devoting ourselves to others.
It’s tiring.
The villain on the other hand, is the most cheerful and energetic person to ever exist.
？？？
Hehehe... I've got a nice idea.
？？？
We've got no time to waste, so hurry up!
A secret plan, that will affect people's lives...
Past experiences affecting the present...
Somehow, they become friends and are unaware of each other’s identities.
Are you ready to watch the drama unfold?
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Author
The ideas for this work are taken from Heart Beat: Writing Contest.
Author
Heart Beat: Writing Contest is a chance for authors to show how creative they can be by developing prompt ideas already given.
In this contest, the authors have the chance for their work to be evaluated and will receive feedback based on
— story development,
— grammatical and typing mistakes,
— uniqueness of the characters,
— how interesting the plot is.
As the time passes, HBC comes this year with its Season 4 of writing contest.
Author
The theme this year is to create a love ship and write a story about them.
Author
I didn't have anyone in mind, so feel free to replace your favorite ship instead of the names given.
Author
I would like to thank Hemang, Regulus, Satowa, Bloom, Kay and Hazel for inspiring us with different plot ideas, some of which I have chosen to use for the development of this story.
Author
The ideas that I chose to make this story are:
☞Hemang- idea no.12;
☞Regulus- ideas no. 9; 18; 25; 29(partially); 30; 38;
☞Kay- idea no.4;
Author
In case anyone wants to support their works, these are their author names 👇
Hemang: Csilla
Regulus: Regulus
Satowa: Satowa
Bloom: The Bloom
Kay: Lilian
Hazel: .M
This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.
01
Country M, TechGrowth Innovations
Everyone was doing their part in the project. A new app had to be released, so the ones whose blood was boiling were the programmers.
Audrey Walter
*enters the office cheerfully, holding a cup of her favorite coffee*
As she was walking, she got approached by one of her friends...
Shirley Valencia
Everyone else has eye bags, looking like pandas, and here you are...
Shirley Valencia
Smiling as if you had won a prize. *facepalms*
Shirley Valencia
Why are you in a good mood?
Audrey Walter
Isn't it obvious? Outside it's a rainy day, I'm drinking my favorite coffee and everyone else is having headaches~
Audrey said, and then took a sip of her drink right after.
Shirley Valencia
And that makes you happy???
Shirley Valencia
That's so unfair~~
Audrey Walter
Well, I wasn't the cause of their current situation, was I?
Shirley Valencia
Well... No... But-
Audrey Walter
"But" what??! There's no "but".
Audrey Walter
It's all a mix of consequences of their own actions.
Audrey Walter
If they had spent time understanding how a computer works and how data is maneuvered, then maybe... just maybe... they'd be able to do it faster too.
Shirley Valencia
Oh God! Here we go again...
Shirley rolled her eyes, insinuating that she's definitely not going to be pleased by Audrey's yapping.
Audrey Walter
They might find the code bits through SkyFind. But connecting them requires more than that...
Audrey Walter
And they fail at it!!!
Said that nonchalantly while taking another sip. That didn't stop Shirley from attempting to mock her.
Shirley Valencia
Let me guess, let me guess!
Shirley Valencia
They need a mind like yours, which fails to hack one of these "unskilled" coworkers?
Audrey almost choked on her drink, and that gave Shirley a sign of victory...
Shirley Valencia
Checkmate!
Shirley Valencia
Anyway, here's the thing now!
Shirley Valencia
I saw another cute guy yesterday!
Audrey Walter
And I'm not surprised! Spill the tea!
Shirley Valencia
He is tall, handsome...... (continuous yapping)
As they were having a conversation, they got approached by someone...
02
Audrey rolled her eyes in annoyance.
Audrey Walter
Here he comes...
Alan Morgan
Hello, hello! Sup?
He was walking towards them, smiling. But...
Audrey welcomed him with a pat...
As Alan got up, he glared at the people who had just witnessed the way he got welcomed
Then he turned his head to face Audrey
Alan Morgan
Happy to see you as well!
Alan Morgan
Can I join your conversation?
He said, while rubbing his face out of pain
Audrey Walter
Wasn't my welcome clear enough to give you an answer?
Author
Well, the scene above was part of Audrey's imagination.
Author
Our dear villainess wasn't pleased by his presence.
Author
Shirley noticed the change in Audrey's face as Alan was approaching, so she talked first.
Shirley Valencia
Alan! Come and join us!
Shirley exclaimed joyously, despite feeling a murderous gaze coming her way.
Audrey Walter
*murmuring*
Would be good even if you don't.
Audrey looked away, avoiding Alan's gaze.
Which didn't last long until she sighed and faced him with a huge smile on her face.
Audrey Walter
You're finally here!
Audrey Walter
I was almost worried
Alan stood there for a while, just staring at Audrey. Audrey's smile faded, her face turned serious, and so did the tone of her voice.
Audrey Walter
What brings you here?
Alan Morgan
Uff, that's so mean. I was bored and saw you two talking.
Alan Morgan
But looks like I am not welcomed by a certain someone.
Shirley Valencia
Am I missing something here?
Shirley Valencia
This feels odd.
Alan Morgan
It's nothing serious. It will pass
Alan Morgan
Anyway, have you heard the latest news?
Both Audrey and Shirley looked at him and asked...
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