Daily story, June 5, 2025

There are certain things (jumping into a volcano, fighting a bear) that feel like they ought to go on a “things to do before you’re forty” list, but can’t, because of you would die of them. Even if you wanted to take that deal you’d have to choose just one, which full ruins the list. That is why I sought immortality: because the stuff I want to do is just too stupid for a mortal to try at. And when I said so to the gods, their rage slipped into laughter. They granted my wish, and asked me to join them. It’s where they all came from, too.