The Essential, Indispensable Wonderball

by Eckhouse

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The line clicked. Emily’s stomach, having finally settled overnight, began to churn once more.

She eyed Wonderball on her desk, covered by her sweater. Still half asleep, she uncovered it and took a deep breath.

“Is this what you warned me about?”

The cube appeared promptly – Yes.

“But she’s my friend!” she whispered. “And she’s been in some horrible accident and may be dying…”

The cube clicked again – No.

“NO? So what, Mrs. Poole is lying, and Dana’s not burned and in the hospital?” The cube, however, did not reappear. Emily felt both agitated and alone.

Letting go, she sat down at the desk and began to sob. Wonderball had ceased being just a toy and had thrown her emotions into freefall. As she heaved through tears, she heard clicking in rapid succession. The cube was hitting the glass, but not with an answer. It was trying to get her attention.

Emily pulled Wonderball close to her chest and hovered over the glass pane as it spelled out its message -

Take… me… with… you.

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Average Reader Rating: 5.0 stars out of 5

  1. The Essential, Indispensable Wonderball

    PyroPunk 51 (PPP LoA)'s Buddy Icon PyroPunk 51 (PPP LoA)

    Posted 3 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    This is getting better and better. Wonderball is taking over!

  2. The Essential, Indispensable Wonderball

    Bartimaeus' Buddy Icon Bartimaeus

    Posted 3 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    This is so awesome! I love it =)

  3. The Essential, Indispensable Wonderball

    uselessness' Buddy Icon uselessness

    Posted 3 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Interesting development… Zombie Karl Marx approves.
    LoA

  4. The Essential, Indispensable Wonderball

    Ana Cristina's Buddy Icon Ana Cristina

    Posted 3 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    I may not be Zombie Karl Marx, but I also approve. This is turning into quite the series! :)
    You have sequel…

  5. The Essential, Indispensable Wonderball

    Russell Ruffino's Buddy Icon Russell Ruffino

    Posted 3 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Really like the way this series is going

  6. The Essential, Indispensable Wonderball

    penguincaptain18's Buddy Icon penguincaptain18

    Posted 3 months ago

    “Emily’s stomach, having finally settled overnight, began to churn once more.
    ” I love this line. Man this is really good!

  7. The Essential, Indispensable Wonderball

    Dr. Mousse's Buddy Icon Dr. Mousse

    Posted 3 months ago

    Hmmmm. What’s gonna happen now?

  8. The Essential, Indispensable Wonderball

    THX 0477's Buddy Icon THX 0477

    Posted 3 months ago

    Heck of a turn, Eckhouse, moving the ball from answering to directing.

  9. The Essential, Indispensable Wonderball

    Hunting Beauty's Buddy Icon Hunting Beauty

    Posted 3 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    This just gets better and better! So suspensful! What’s going to happen next?

  10. The Essential, Indispensable Wonderball

    .:band baby:.'s Buddy Icon .:band baby:.

    Posted 3 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    so now it can TALK ? amazing story!!
    LoA

  11. The Essential, Indispensable Wonderball

    Nissakit's Buddy Icon Nissakit

    Posted 3 months ago

    haha! Great twist, with the answering and now directing! Great sequel!

  12. The Essential, Indispensable Wonderball

    thebetweenspace's Buddy Icon thebetweenspace

    Posted 3 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Keeping that suspense pumping, you guys are. I’m with Zombie Karl Marx… this is great!

  13. The Essential, Indispensable Wonderball

    Sailor Emo's Buddy Icon Sailor Emo

    Posted 3 months ago

    lol
    TAKE ME WITH YOU VETCH !!! sryy… lol my friends… i’ll shut up now.

  14. The Essential, Indispensable Wonderball

    Flute Loop<33's Buddy Icon Flute Loop<33

    Posted 2 months ago

    I wish I had a cool ball that would tell me about the future!! And I wonder if her friend puts her in a coma! What a nice friend =P

  15. The Essential, Indispensable Wonderball

    LovingYourHeartbreak♥'s Buddy Icon LovingYourHeartbreak♥

    Posted 2 months ago

    OMG dude, flute, what if she does. creeps. omg. i want a wonderball!!!
    SCARY !!!!!!!!!
    AMAZING !!!!!!

  16. The Essential, Indispensable Wonderball

    wytherwings' Buddy Icon wytherwings

    Posted 2 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    stupid wonderball. going and messing everything up. though I guess it’s not the wonderball’s fault…
    or is it?
    ahh!!!!
    ok I’m gonna go read the sequel now…

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