Afterlife

Postcard story: A complete story in 250 words or less. Word count: 249

            I’m going to do you a favor and let you in on an ancient secret. I’m only asking a trivial boon in return. For this small favor, I will arm you with the knowledge of what comes after death for us all. It’s a deal, really.

            Surely it comes as no surprise to your advanced society that your consciousness does indeed outlive your physical body. In afterlife, you remain as spirit indefinitely until earning enough energy to experience another life. Energy is earned through private means, such as employment from spirits with energy to spare (and in no hurry to return to the tactile world) or through the thoughts of the living. Each thought expressed by the living creates a spark of energy that belongs to the subject of that thought.

            Even in afterlife, Elvis is king. I know you may not believe me, but I rest assured knowing that at some point, you will find out I’m right. So, my advice: cause a stir. Ensure that those around you will think of you long past your years. You can follow the footsteps of Mother Theresa or Charlie Manson; it makes no difference to me. All that I ask in return is that you spread this message along with my name - that every person who learns this invaluable information remembers my name every day of their life. For I, Mehmet Haptshut, have been biding time for millennia, saving my ravenous stores of energy for a rainy day.

Reviews

[Archia]

I thought this was very clever. I liked the touch that Elvis was still king, I think it took it out of just being a mystical piece to having some reference to today's age. It was quite fun to read actually.

[Gaia Octavia]

Thank you very much ☺

[LastMonth]

This is great.
Lovely little concept.
Geniuenly intruiging.

For some reason I feel that this spirit is sinister.
Something almost Satan-like about it.

Good job Gaia.

[Gaia Octavia]

Yes, he is supposed to be sinister and passively threatening, so thank you for noticing! It was challenging fitting it all in to 250 words or less but it was fun. I think I used 249 words 😀 As always, thank you for your kind review.

[Lorry]

A lovely read and a beautiful sentiment that encompasses our being, even beyond the realm of the body. All the greater for being similar to my own thoughts on the subject.

[Gaia Octavia]

Thanks! 😊

[Peabody]

Very nice story. A pleasant read, especially the narrator being an ancient Egyptian. Thanks.

[Gaia Octavia]

Anytime. And thank you ☺