Pan Osbourne was optimistic today. He was eighteen, and it was his first day at Cloyster Academy of Technology. Even though he was poor and likely to be mistreated, he was still excited to learn and get ahead in life.
The boy had been looking forward to this day after graduating from high school. The latter had been a nightmare. Pan’s wealthy classmates enjoyed torturing and humiliating him. They would burn his books, spill water on his homework, throw his lunch to the dogs, fill his desk with cat turds, and so on. He could not complain to authorities because nobody cared about helping a poor kid. The rich bullies always got away. Pan’s treatment was not so different at home. His parents died in a car crash when he was a baby and since then his uncle’s family adopted him. However, they treated him like a servant. His elder cousin brother, two older sisters, and one younger sister, were all given special treatment while Pan was considered a humiliation to the family. They made him sleep in the garage and fed him only leftovers of meals. His sisters slaved him around when they could. He did most of the housework, including cleaning, washing, and shopping with the other servants, while everyone else in the family lived the classy life. Pan had always wondered why everybody bullied and mistreated him at home. He had above-average looks, was smart, and meticulous. What was it about him that triggered bullying? Even his elder brother, Leo, who Pan looked up to, ignored him. Lilia, his eldest sister, twenty-three, took the initiative once to read him his rights. “Ick! How come you don’t know why everyone hates you? Leo is the star of our family and makes us proud. Didn’t you hear he is the Student President of Cloyster Academy already? On the other hand, you are the runt of the family with no achievements. I wish you’d just disappear!” Pan had come to terms with bullying in school. He believed that high school students were immature and that college would be different. Hard work and discipline would definitely help him rise in the world. The boy dreamed of making a career out of Engineering. The first six months at the Academy would determine if he was fit to be an Apprentice. Pan was also excited about the Academy for another reason. He was a hopeless virgin whom girls mainly ignored for his poverty. College girls would be full-bodied and ripe for the taking. Pan had never been a pervert, but something had happened to him over the holidays. His desire had become multi-fold. The boy wanted to bring his fantasies to life somehow. His nerd-introvert days were over. *** “Which ore causes explosions in coal mines?” the Professor asked his class. The third period was chemistry, and Prof. Gergich was testing the IQ level of students. Pan had already memorized the entire book, and hence knew the answer. ‘This is my time to shine,’ he told himself and raised his hand. There were audible gasps from the students. “Who is that guy?” “What’s wrong with him?” “Why is he trying to act smart?” The class was divided into two columns, with an aisle between them. Wealthy students were on the right in cushy, premium seats, while poor and sponsored students were on the left. This distinction reflected the city’s social classes. Those from the high-classes were given elite positions in the industry and government. The lower classes were pushed into the unskilled labor workforce. Usually, the right-column students raised their hands to answer, while there were no responses from the left. The latter would not risk attention from their superiors. Therefore, Prof. Gergich, who was a wealthy man himself, was surprised when a random kid from the sponsored rows expressed his wish to answer. “You, boy!” he hollered sternly. “Seems we have a smarty among the poor.” The wealthy students sniggered. “Stand up and tell us which ore causes explosions in coal mines,” Gergich instructed. Pan stood in place with confidence. “Thanks for the opportunity, Professor. The common misunderstanding is that ores cause explosions in mines,” he said with assertion. “However, flammable gasses like Methane cause spontaneous combustion, and resultant explosion.” “Hmm,” Professor Gergich murmured and walked over to Pan’s desk. “Are you sure?” “Yes, Professor,” Pan replied with a smile. Swat! Gergich smashed his straight against the boy’s face. Pan fell to the floor, clutching his face, groaning and writhing. His right cheek had split, and blood was smeared all over. “The answer is Methane indeed,” the Professor announced to the class, returning to his table. “This is a useful lesson to everyone about why sponsored students should not try to accomplish anything. They are here only to observe, like the monkeys they are. If they act smart, they’ll get hurt.” Prof. Gergich was a known elitist, and he hated poor students. The right columns broke out in laughter. Even a fair section of the left sniggered. It was always funny to see a disadvantaged kid ridiculed.Pan was sent to the medical wing, where Nurse Jane patched him up. “You shouldn’t try to stand out, little guy,” she advised him. “Government regulations give us the right to go to schools and colleges, but we must keep our mouths shut until we graduate.” Pan figured she had been a sponsored student as well. But he wasn’t paying much attention to her. Part of him wanted to kill Gergich, while the other part was staring down the nurse’s huge cleavage. He felt guilty for both actions but couldn’t help himself. ‘What’s wrong with me these days?’ he wondered. ‘I’m not able to focus on studies. Something seems to be calling to me.’ “Everybody knows that ultimately we will join the menial labor force,” Jane concluded. “Trying to act smart or attempting to mix with blue bloods will only get you hurt.” “What about cheek?” he asked, wincing. Jane smiled and gave him a peck on his injured cheek. “You’re a handsome, healthy boy. The injury will heal soon.” *** When Pan returned to cl
“Pan Osbourne, right?” Jessica asked cheerfully, walking ahead of him in the corridor. It was a windowed passage that led to the college gymnasium. Ample sunlight lit the entire length of the gallery. “That’s correct.” “Ah, then Leo Osbourne is your brother?” Leo was twenty-two and in his third year at Cloyster Academy. He was the Student President of the academy, and a popular figure for his good looks and grades. Compared to his brother, Pan was a nobody. “Yeah… He is…” Did Jessica want to use him to get to Leo? “Your parents are elite suppliers of construction equipment, aren’t they?” Pan nodded. His parents started the business when they were alive. It was taken over by his uncle shortly after their untimely deaths. “Yeah, but I am not a part of the main Osbourne family. I work there as a servant.” “I see…” “Can I say something, Jessica?” Pan posed. “Go ahead.” “Umm, you are quite popular. I hate to say it… but you should not be seen with me. Since I’m fr
Pan tried to get up, but Marc stepped on his chest, pinning him down. “Where do you think you’re going?” “Please, let me leave,” he begged. The group exchanged glances and snickered. “Oh, you are a busybody, aren’t you? Going to hide under your brother’s shadow?” “You’re pathetic even as an Osbourne!” Jerry said with a sneer. More laughter followed. “I-“ “Shut up, bitch!” Roonie fired. “Explain why you were trying to act smart today in class!” Pan folded his hands. “I’m sorry. Professor Gergich punished me for it. I won’t do it again!” Marc took the foot off his chest, and Pan struggled to his feet. But there was no path to escape. The group surrounded him, and a couple of them spat at him. He wiped the spit off his arms. Anger welled up in him, but what could he really do? “Marc,” Mindy said. “I saw him following Jessica just now.” The Class President’s eyes flared. “What! Is that true, bitch?!” “No! She asked me to follow her.” The group broke out in laughter. “
Pan was underwater and did not know how to swim. He was almost out of breath and started guzzling water. The lake water was clear, sweet, and cold. It was almost welcoming. 'What sort of trap is this?' he thought in panic. 'Did my bullies set this up?' But the magic he was experiencing was too advanced to be carried out by a first year. Did he fall into one of the academy's ponds? Initially, his instincts acted up, and his fingers reached for the surface, wiggling as a signal for help. However, as his body flailed helplessly, he saw the surface retreating. Pan was sinking. Nobody saw the boy drowning, and hence nobody came to his rescue. Every insult that he had ever been subjected to flashed across his mind. The words resonated in his head and hurt him like fatal slaps. 'Why do I let myself be treated like shit?' he wondered. Pan was convinced he was dying, but part of him gasped for air, trying to break to the water's surface. 'Why am I struggling to live?' 'The wor
Pan's vision had just returned to normal. He raised his eyes and saw a world that one could see only in fantasy movies. The downhill view was of an exotic land brimming with life, with such diverse and outlandish flora and fauna, that he was transfixed for an entire minute. Birds and animals of different shapes, sizes, and colors. Dancing and swaying trees. Walking seedlings. An aura of red and blue fog. Tiny creatures which looked like fairies or pixies. The more Pan looked at the world below him, the more he was convinced that he was dead. "If you are done sightseeing, I have some business to talk about," a voice interrupted his thoughts. Pan gave a start and almost fell off the edge. He snapped around and looked for the voice's source. The boy looked, and he looked again. He scanned the entire area, squinted his eyes, and waved his hands. However, he could find nobody there. "Down here!" the voice said with irritation. Pan lowered his gaze and saw a frog by the pond's e
Pan almost died underwater. If what he was currently experiencing was one last dream of fantasy, then it was pretty entertaining. If it was fake, then he had nothing to lose. If it was real, then his life was about to change forever. But first, he needed to win the successor contest. He nodded to the talking frog, finally having wrapped his head around the situation. "I agree. Please begin." Jewel hopped down from the leaf pedestal and said, "Excellent! Let's proceed. Currently, we are on a lower slope of Mount Filo, which has four rungs. You must pass three of them successfully to get to the top. The fourth rung is the summit, where you can meet your divine parents." Pan nodded. "Let me open a portal to the first rung," Jewel said. The talking frog croaked in a musical rhythm. Water from the pond rose and formed a large, swirling circle in front of them. "Follow me!" he instructed before hopping into the magic ring. He did not come out the other way but vanished. Pan to
"Amateur," Jewel whispered to Pan. "This kid thinks that Eros' responsibilities are only concerned with fornication. Clearly, the boy has not been tutored well." The talking ferret, Sebastian, looked embarrassed. "Next!" Felix announced. A rattlesnake slithered forward, and Pan almost gave out a gasp. "Hellosss. I am Fluffy. Plsss welcome my very talented candidate… Hisssss…” Pan raised his eyes to the human behind the snake. She was a petite girl who looked almost like a doll. Not taller than five foot two, she was in ponytails and wore a pink suit. Pan thought he had seen her somewhere before. "Hiiiii!" the girl chirped. "I am Jacqueline. You can call me Jackie! I come from Esther city. I want to become Eros's successor, smite everyone with love and kisses, and fill all hearts with stars and flowers." She made a victory sign for everyone. The audience applauded. Jackie was charming indeed. She could be a singing idol, perhaps. Pan found her very adorable. He could hold her
Felix the hedgehog let out a resounding grunt, and a portal opened behind him. A bunch of people walked out of it. They were grown-ups, seven couples, to be exact. Meanwhile, the other liaisons used magic to bring seven tables and chairs to the garden. Each of the seven couples was asked to occupy a table. They seemed to be under some spell, so they followed the general commands of the liaisons. The adults all wore swimsuits as well. 'What's with the swimsuits?' Pan wondered. 'Is everyone expecting to go to the beach? Why am I the only one left out?' He was about to ask Jewel when the hedgehog spoke up. "As Managing Liaison, I will take this opportunity to explain the rules of the first test," Felix began. "The purpose of the God of Love is not only to create new matches but also to mend broken matches. It will be easy for the successor of Eros to do so once they have received the divine powers. But can they fix painful love through human abilities? Let's find out." "Each co
Pan, Jackie, and Cory went through the next door to find themselves in a dark tunnel. The fog had thinned, and the temperature was warmer. The group walked silently, their bare feet pattering on the wet floor. About a hundred feet away, light shone at the end of the tunnel. Pan and Cory tried hard not to turn their heads and check out Jackie. The girl had insisted that she walk behind them. Even in pitch-black darkness, you couldn't trust boys. The wrong thing might bump into the right place. They were midway when a tiny creature hopped in front of them. Jackie gave out a yelp and turned to run. Was it one of the freak monsters? Pan and Cory prepared to kick it into a pulp. "It's okay, children," the creature said. "Calm down. It's me." An orb of light emanated from its paw and lit up the cave. Suddenly aware of their nudity, the teenagers covered up their private parts with their hands. "Felix!" Pan exclaimed. "What the fuck is going on? Why are you liaisons trying to kill us
Blaze scratched his head. "I don't understand this well. Just tell me how I can help." "Just stay close to me, and don't try to kill the freaks. I observed that the victim condition of abductees in each room has been getting more severe. A few tiny monsters latched onto Ivy. A giant freak attacked you. A sentient eye creature has possessed Cory and Jackie. I fear the next room would be worse, with a more evolved being." The hulk nodded. "You're right. I realize now I wouldn't have lasted more than half an hour. So, what do you suggest?" Pan pointed to the exit ahead. "Why don't you go to the next room? I will handle this eye monster. Since we don't have time, it is better to split up." Blaze shrugged. "I hate to leave you alone. But it's your call." The hulk went in a circle to avoid running into his possessed siblings and entered the next chamber. Pan walked closer to Cory and Jackie until they noticed his presence. "Ah, Pan!" Jackie said in an eerie dual-toned voice. "See
"Run…" Blaze said weakly. He leaned back on the chamber wall with his eyes closed. The hulk had accepted his punishment. The freaks would eventually drain him of all fluids, and he'll die a dry husk. Pan headed towards the nearest exit. But the colossal freak wouldn't let him go. Two of its tentacles darted toward the boy and wound around his leg. "Nooo…!" Pan fell on the hard rock floor and had the air knocked out of him. He gasped, trying to get to his feet, but the tentacles held him tight, gradually dragging him toward the monster. "Is this the end? I never imagined I'd be killed this way,' he thought. Just then, he saw smoke emanating from his legs. He sat up to take a closer look. His legs weren't letting off smoke. However, the tentacles wrapped around were fuming at the very areas in direct contact with his legs. 'What's happening?' The jelly around his ankles caught fire, burning to a crisp. The monster whined in pain as the tips of its tentacles were roasted to
Pan's eyes had adjusted to the mist, and now he could see the things, the creatures, riding on Ivy. Four jellyfish-like eel monsters clung to her. Two of them latched themselves onto a breast each. Two others were attached to her behind. Pan could figure from the side that one was half inside her pussy, and the other was trying to get into her ass. The creatures had no eyes, noses, or teeth. They were blobs with oval mouths with which they hitched onto the skin. Due to their uncanny shapes, they fit nicely into orifices, and over protrusions. The freaks on Ivy were sucking on her tits, ass, and pussy. They sucked like plungers on her breasts and acted like pistons in her holes, making cringey slurping sounds. The boy remembered that the freaks liked bodily fluids. That's why they targeted body parts capable of squirting. "Pan…" Ivy murmured, raising her face. She was flushed and near exhaustion, but the boy could tell she was enjoying herself. "Join me," she urged him. "What ar
Pan stumbled down the tunnel naked, adrenaline coursing through his veins. He was never into sports but had a naturally athletic cardiovascular system. His feet pattered loudly on the damp rock, trying not to slip. The boy's worst nightmare had come to life. Jelly-like eel monsters had attacked their group and overpowered the guys. Pan remained the only unmolested and unabducted one. The events reminded him of a recurring dream in which he helplessly roamed naked as faceless people laughed and sneered at him. In the dream, his dick had turned into a massive cylinder that he had to drag around as he moved. However, the current situation was real and life-threatening. He'd give a limb and an arm to be humiliated rather than be forced upon by monsters. 'I'm sure they'll be fine,' he thought, thinking about his siblings. They were sharp and resourceful kids, capable of handling themselves. The freaks got them mainly because it was a surprise attack. Pan took a turn, hoping agains
Pan was taken aback by the question but was glas to answer. "......." the boy replied. "What was that?" "Penny…." "Oh, yeah! Nice choice! Perfect boobs and ass," Blaze said, scratching his chin. "She would be my first choice if she weren't so preachy." "Don't get me started!" Cory exclaimed, throwing up his arms. "I thought I was the only one. In raw numbers, she could be a supermodel. However, she seems too holier than thou. The girl reminds me of my parents." "Perhaps she is truly kind and not pretentious like you think," Pan suggested, but nobody else was paying attention. "What's the deal with your parents, man?" Zete asked Cory. "You were pretty vocal about them earlier. Do they beat or abuse you or something?" The freerunner spat on the ground. "I despise them. Fucking snakes! Let me become a god first. I'll make them suffer hell on earth!" "Damn! That's some deep-rooted hatred right there," Blaze said with a wave. "Anyway, I hope it is clear to everyone now that
The boys walked silently down the tunnel allotted to them. Initially, they could hear the girls' voices through the separating wall. However, as the passages diverged, their sounds faded and eventually disappeared. "We will appear at your side once the test is over," Felix the hedgehog had reassured them. "Good luck!" he had added before disappearing with his colleagues. And thus, the boys were by themselves, walking down the spooky tunnel. The liaisons had left each of them with a light orb that levitated above their heads like miner lamps. "Should we take off our clothes already?" Cory asked. "I don't want to be burned alive by the freaks. That's not the way I want to go." "Yes, let's do that right away!" Blaze announced with enthusiasm. The other boys stripped down to nothing. Pan hesitated and wished he could do it in the darkness. However, a gnarled light orb floated above him, casting him into the spotlight. Pan felt a wave of intimidation overwhelm him as he stared
“Alright,” Felix the hedgehog began. All the candidates seem to have arrived through the portals. I’ll explain how this rung works shortly.” The liaisons had transported the boys and girls into what appeared to be inside a cave. They stood in a narrow, winding tunnel with dingy stone walls surrounding them. It was dark, but Felix had conjured an orb of light with magic. “Do not be alarmed,” the hedgehog insisted. “We are in the heart of Filo mountain and closer to the summit than earlier. If any candidate feels uncomfortable or has trouble breathing, let me know. We will portal you right back. However, remember that would be considered a forfeit from the contest.” The candidates nodded. The contests were getting weirder. “What sort of test will you conduct here?” Blaze asked. He was so tall that his head almost touched the tunnel’s roof. “In the last rung, we tested whether you could re-ignite love through your words. In this one, we’ll test if you can resist love.” The ca
Felix eyed Pan with slanted eyes before returning to the waterfall. Pan thanked Penelope and walked towards his mentor, Jewel. The talking frog hopped to a grassy area and stopped. Neither of them said anything for an elongated spell. "Jewel, what's wrong? Why are you silent?" "Eh?" the frog said. "It's just been a long day for me, kid…." "Hmm. Do you know what happened to me at the couples' table? How did I faint?" "How do I know?" Jewel said with a jittery voice. "The magical censoring was for everyone." "Oh, I figured so…" Pan looked like he wasn't satisfied with Jewel's answer. Was the creature hiding something? The talking frog turned to him. "Can I ask you something, boy?" "Yeah?" "Have you ever been angry?" "Ummm. Well, yeah... who hasn't?" "Did anything… err…strange ever happen to you while you were angry?" Pan shrugged. "Not that I know of. Why?" "Nothing," he replied, averting the boy's gaze. "Just a random interview question. We were asked to know