Dirge

Story journey

Available supplied sources reviewed through October 24, 2026. Identity and chronology remain qualified where the sources do not resolve them. Two supplied texts are summaries whose original stories were unavailable.

65 sourced milestones

Oldest source date first, across all arcs. Source, publication and collection dates order the readings; they do not establish when events happen within the fiction. Accounts keep their action order and original date qualifications. Dates without an established year follow the dated stories.

1. Getting the Band Back TogetherSource date: 2017-10-23Original writing prompt[WP] It's been a long time, old friend.Original prompt source ↗

   During preparations to reunite Jenny's former allies, Vegas reports that Dirge and Dread are on his Earth and says the pair will be easy to retrieve.

   Original record’s chronology note — “Getting the Band Back Together” (moment reader): Off-scene report after Jenny's revival; gathering has not yet occurred. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

   • Read Getting the Band Back Together
2. Deathly GigglesSource date: 2018-02-17Original writing prompt — “Deathly Giggles” (moment reader)[WP] "Um, Honey, did you teach the baby Latin?"Original prompt source ↗

   As an infant still called Threnody, Dirge speaks Latin before her parents Robin and Poseidon, known as Posie, expect her to talk. They summon Regal, who uses his first experimental blank-card test and identifies her as14LaMuerte. A later scene explicitly says Threnody chose the shorter name Dirge.

   Original record’s chronology note — retained source group for “Deathly Giggles” (2 source readers): Infant detection precedes second-birthday practice and later explicit chosen-name scene. Source publication date is not a fictional birth date. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

   • Read Deathly Giggles
   • Read Dirge & Dread
3. Party MusicSource date: 2018-03-28Original writing prompt — “Party Music” (moment reader)[CW] Flash Fiction Challenge! Location: A Birthday Party | Object: A RadioOriginal prompt source ↗

   For Threnody's second birthday, Robin and Posie bring her to an empty wasteland Earth where Regal and Vegas await her. Regal promises to protect the parents during her demonstration. When Posie asks for a portal to fetch her radio, Threnody opens one and retrieves it herself. The destructive demonstration is not shown.

   Original record’s chronology note — retained source group for “Party Music” (2 source readers): Source event order qualified by explicit continuation; publication date is not fictional chronology. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

   • Read Party Music
   • Read Dirge & Dread
4. Dirge & DreadSource date: 2018-04-20Original writing prompt[WP] "Tag you're it!" She giggled. "See you in a hundred years!"Original prompt source ↗

   The orange-eyed #14 La Muerte introduces herself to Dread as Dirge. Her father explains that she has changed her name from Threnody; she says she shortened it as her father shortened Poseidon to Posie. The family discusses Dread as her new sister and approves sharing her room.

   Dirge asks to explore other Earths with Dread until Dread's next birthday. Regal gives both girls cards for returning home; Dirge opens a portal, playfully pushes Dread through and follows, bidding her parents farewell for a hundred years. The farewell proposes a trip length rather than documenting elapsed time.

   Original record’s chronology note — “Dirge & Dread” (moment reader): Unknown relative to other readers; events follow source narrative order only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

   • Read Dirge & Dread
   • Read Dirge & Dread
5. Shattered BonesSource date: 2018-04-21Original writing prompt[WP] "Let's just blow it up and call it a day."Original prompt source ↗

   Dirge initially suggests destroying a living outpost to remove Ballisea's orb, but accepts Dread's wish to avoid harming its people and opens another portal. On the next world she proposes fighting the endlessly reassembling skeletons for fun, then shatters several by sustaining a singing note.

   Original record’s chronology note — “Shattered Bones” (moment reader): Unknown relative to other readers; events follow source narrative order only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

   • Read Shattered Bones
6. Gearing UpSource date: 2018-04-22Original free-write context[OT] Sunday Free Write - Earth Day EditionThis is an open-writing context rather than a standalone writing prompt.Original context source ↗

   Dread lets Dirge take an Inanimate Soul circling Ballisea's shrine orb. After the sisters use a skeleton net and ladder to bypass its Sirena guard, Dirge absorbs the golden soul while both touch the red orb and fall through a portal into a stream. She manifests a white-lace umbrella, identifies it as #5 El Paraguas, shield variant, and hugs Dread in thanks.

   Original record’s chronology note — “Gearing Up” (moment reader): Unknown relative to other readers; events follow source narrative order only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

   • Read Gearing Up
7. Mission Objective: SpiderSource date: 2018-04-29Original source context[WP] Sunday Free Write - Alfred Hitchcock EditionThe original event or thread heading is preserved; a separate writing prompt is not recorded in this source.Original context source ↗

   Dirge returns the sisters to the freed Sirena's shrine to learn what happens after they leave. She displays her new umbrella, meets the local Mundo and listens to his account of a Spider nearing Celestial strength by eating other Araña souls. She welcomes the proposed mission, recalling Regal's earlier warning to be careful around Spiders.

   Original record’s chronology note — “Mission Objective: Spider” (moment reader): Unknown relative to other readers; events follow source narrative order only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

   • Read Mission Objective: Spider
8. AlterNet EntranceSource date: 2018-05-06Original free-write context[OT] Sunday Free Write - Phantom EditionThis is an open-writing context rather than a standalone writing prompt.Original context source ↗

   Dirge guides Dread to a Mundo's AlterNet office for a Soul Node. Both receive apples granting maximum level and Oversoul; Dirge bites hers and excitedly shows Dread the Unicorn entry on her character sheet. The Mundo directs them toward the derby tracks to seek a human ninja with Spider Oversoul.

   Original record’s chronology note — “AlterNet Entrance” (moment reader): Unknown relative to other readers; events follow source narrative order only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

   • Read AlterNet Entrance
9. Adventures in BabysittingSource date: 2018-05-09Original writing prompt — “Adventures in Babysitting” (moment reader)[WP] You're babysitting.Original prompt source ↗

   At six, Threnody Ingram is left with regular babysitter Vegas while Robin and Posie take a week away. She opens a portal to Donna Chang's restaurant, receives a dragon-shaped chocolate and is refused the secret Dragon Heart dish. After dinner she asks for an ending, and Donna gives her the frequency of a universe nearing death.

   Threnody takes Vegas to a cold, dark Earth and sees beauty there with her unusual night vision. She asks to camp for a week so she will not miss the universe's death. Vegas agrees to fetch supplies first; she opens another portal and explains that the sun has gone out. The ending itself is not shown.

   Original record’s chronology note — retained source group for “Adventures in Babysitting” (2 source readers): Explicit age six, before13-year-old Dirge welcomes Dread; source publication order is not fictional chronology. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

   Original record’s chronology note — retained source group for “Adventures in Babysitting” (2 source readers): Six-year-old childhood trip; planned week, not completed observation of universe death. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

   • Read Adventures in Babysitting
   • Read Dirge & Dread
   • Read Adventures in Babysitting
10. Lullabye and PizzaSource date: 2018-05-10Original free-write context — “Lullabye and Pizza” (moment reader)[OT] Theme Thursday - Media Prompts: Female VocalsThis is an open-writing context rather than a standalone writing prompt.Original context source ↗

    Dirge and Dread approach street singer Alanna White after watching her performances and offer her a place at a school for heroes. When Alanna tries to leave after Dread mentions Banshees, Dirge sings the restaurant's patrons to sleep, then encourages Alanna to wake them. Alanna succeeds and agrees to join.

    Original record’s chronology note — retained source group for “Lullabye and Pizza” (2 source readers): Unknown relative to other readers; events follow source narrative order only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Lullabye and Pizza
    • Read Dirge & Dread
11. Game StartSource date: 2018-05-13Original free-write context — “Game Start” (moment reader)[OT] Sunday Free Write - Mother's Day EditionThis is an open-writing context rather than a standalone writing prompt.Original context source ↗

    At the derby park, Dirge activates her AlterNet character through a wrist-mounted Soul Node. Her Unicorn Oversoul gives her rainbow curls, and her game outfit is a black-and-orange sailor costume. She pays a wager for Dread to try a knockdown challenge against Slime Card Mage Jelly_Jim, advising her on Beastmaster skills and warning that an unrecognized Unique scream will not work.

    Original record’s chronology note — retained source group for “Game Start” (2 source readers): Unknown relative to other readers; events follow source narrative order only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Game Start
    • Read AlterNet Entrance
12. Unique ConversationSource date: 2018-05-18Original writing prompt[CW] Write a story in which the narrator can only use words the characters have used. Or the converse: the characters can only use words the narrator has used.Original prompt source ↗

    Dirge introduces Dread to longtime family friends Sammy Vegas Jr. and Lauren, announces her changed name and explains that Regal asked her parents to adopt Dread. At thirteen, she says she knows her birth killed everyone on her original Earth except her parents. She also says she has noticed Regal and Mr. Tyler visiting each birthday to age her, although her parents do not know she understands this.

    When the sisters describe plans to free more of Ballisea's worlds, Vegas and Lauren warn them that the Queen is a Sol and that her Calavera ally Flutter is also dangerous. Dirge initially laughs at Flutter's name but promises to flee either woman. The group then plans dinner at Dirge's favorite Chinese restaurant, whose new Earth Vegas knows.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Unique Conversation” (moment reader): After adoption, explicit age13; catastrophic birth and deliberate aging are Dirge's retrospective claims rather than shown scenes. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Unique Conversation” (moment reader): Unknown relative to other readers; events follow source narrative order only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Unique Conversation
    • Read Unique Conversation
13. Dread vs. Jelly_JimSource date: 2018-05-20Original free-write context[OT] Sunday Free Write - Shakespeare EditionThis is an open-writing context rather than a standalone writing prompt.Original context source ↗

    Dirge coaches Dread through their helmet connection during the Jelly_Jim challenge, explaining card draws, zombie power-ups and the need to force Jim across the lap line. She urges Dread to leave her beast handling zombies while skating around to push him forward; Dread reveals she does not yet know how to summon it.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Dread vs. Jelly_Jim” (moment reader): Unknown relative to other readers; events follow source narrative order only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Dread vs. Jelly_Jim
14. Roaring SuccessSource date: 2018-05-27Original free-write context[OT] Sunday Free Write - Christopher Lee EditionThis is an open-writing context rather than a standalone writing prompt.Original context source ↗

    Dirge warns Dread about the AlterNet's limits and Jim's card tactics, then cheers when Dread combines a Unique scream with the game-recognized Tiger's Roar ability to destroy the zombies. She says she had not thought of using her own powers that way and wants to try; Jim then knocks Dread down for a second point.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Roaring Success” (moment reader): Unknown relative to other readers; events follow source narrative order only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Roaring Success
15. Hitting a WallSource date: 2018-06-03Original free-write context[OT] Sunday Free Write - Franz Kafka EditionThis is an open-writing context rather than a standalone writing prompt.Original context source ↗

    Dirge coaches Dread to combine speed and knockdown protection against Jim's zombie jam. After Dread loses the match, she joins the track and protests that Jim only benefited from Dread's inexperience. He says the apparent easy challenge was a training setup arranged through Mundo's directions.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Hitting a Wall” (moment reader): Unknown relative to other readers; events follow source narrative order only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Hitting a Wall
16. Tutorial StartSource date: 2018-06-10Original free-write context — “Tutorial Start” (moment reader)[OT] Sunday Free Write - Ray Charles EditionThis is an open-writing context rather than a standalone writing prompt.Original context source ↗

    Dirge pays Jack after the match and accuses him of cheating, but he explains the Friendly Fire rule. After deactivating her rainbow-haired form, she introduces herself as Threnody and her character as Dirge, a fairy bard with Unicorn Oversoul. Jack praises its mobility and doubled magic stats, then gives her a black key and assigns her to find an instrument without Dread's help.

    Original record’s chronology note — retained source group for “Tutorial Start” (2 source readers): Unknown relative to other readers; events follow source narrative order only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Tutorial Start
    • Read Dirge & Dread
17. Zero CoolSource date: 2018-06-17Original free-write context — “Zero Cool” (moment reader)[OT] Sunday Free Write - Anne McCaffrey EditionThis is an open-writing context rather than a standalone writing prompt.Original context source ↗

    Dirge visits an instrument shop for Jack's assignment and identifies herself as #14 La Muerte. A painfully ringing bell falls silent when she touches it, but the Zero shopkeeper Glory requires a wager rather than payment in nanos. Dirge offers her #5 umbrella for the bell and chooses Tic-Tac-Toe Plus Derby; the arena forms, but the game is not played in this scene.

    Original record’s chronology note — retained source group for “Zero Cool” (2 source readers): Unknown relative to other readers; events follow source narrative order only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Zero Cool
    • Read Tutorial Start
18. Friends with a ZeroSource date: 2018-07-01Original free-write context — “Friends with a Zero” (moment reader)[OT] Sunday Free Write - Canada Day EditionThis is an open-writing context rather than a standalone writing prompt.Original context source ↗

    After Dirge loses the bell wager, Glory declines to take her umbrella, apologizes for assuming Uniques would be unfriendly and offers future rematches. Over a meal outing, she explains Zero players' cross-server counterparts and identification skills, adds Dirge as a friend and demonstrates Whisper through tactile words and purple forearm text. Dirge then receives Dread's excited message that she has learned something.

    Original record’s chronology note — retained source group for “Friends with a Zero” (2 source readers): Unknown relative to other readers; events follow source narrative order only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Friends with a Zero
    • Read Zero Cool
19. Thick SkinSource date: 2018-07-08Original source context — “Thick Skin” (moment reader)[WP] Sunday Free Write - Harry Potter EditionThe original event or thread heading is preserved; a separate writing prompt is not recorded in this source.Original context source ↗

    Dirge replies to Dread's first Whisper that she has just learned to message too. On learning that Dread meant a new Sharkskin skill, she hears that Dread has made a friend who is taking her to find beasts. This body contains only Dirge's live replies, not her physical arrival.

    Original record’s chronology note — retained source group for “Thick Skin” (2 source readers): Unknown relative to other readers; events follow source narrative order only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Thick Skin
    • Read Friends with a Zero
20. Bull HitSource date: 2018-07-14Original writing prompt[WP] "It got really quiet here all of a sudden."Original prompt source ↗

    Dirge hosts Toku-high tryouts and introduces Moose, a #45 El Venado minotaur Rodeo Clown, before he challenges her sister Dread. She explains that he may use his skills and any power-ups, then watches with the crowd as his attack qualifies him by moving Dread a tiny distance.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Bull Hit” (moment reader): Unknown relative to other readers; events follow source narrative order only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Bull Hit
21. Nervous FlutterSource date: 2018-07-15Original free-write context — “Nervous Flutter” (moment reader)[OT] Sunday Free Write - Rosetta Stone EditionThis is an open-writing context rather than a standalone writing prompt.Original context source ↗

    Glory adds Dread to a party and teaches Dirge to address group Whispers to Party. When Dread describes her new teacher as a giant red-haired Calavera, Glory warns them not to ask the woman's name or let her take Dread away alone. Dirge recalls Vegas's warning about Flutter and relays Glory's identification to her sister while learning a bard speed buff on their run back to the shop.

    Original record’s chronology note — retained source group for “Nervous Flutter” (2 source readers): Unknown relative to other readers; events follow source narrative order only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Nervous Flutter
    • Read Unique Conversation
22. Thundering RoarSource date: 2018-07-22Original free-write context[OT] Sunday Free Write - WritingPrompts editionThis is an open-writing context rather than a standalone writing prompt.Original context source ↗

    Dirge and Glory arrive during Flutter's lesson with Dread and coordinate by party Whisper. Dirge sends a silver blade from her mouth into Flutter's neck scales for Glory to mark and Dread to target. When Ballisea appears after the attack, Dirge joins the others in an urgent RUN message; she has not yet escaped in the supplied scene.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Thundering Roar” (moment reader): Unknown relative to other readers; events follow source narrative order only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Thundering Roar
23. Ballisea -1. Glory - 0.Source date: 2018-07-29Original free-write context[OT] Sunday Free Write - The Fellowship of the Ring EditionThis is an open-writing context rather than a standalone writing prompt.Original context source ↗

    Dirge opens escape portals and shares her #5 umbrella shield with Dread and Glory, but Ballisea's skeletons block all three. When she tries to help Glory, skeleton hands hold her still. Glory promotes her to party Quartermaster before disconnecting; after the Queen kills Glory's physical body and releases the sisters, Dirge helps Dread stand.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Ballisea -1. Glory - 0.” (moment reader): Unknown relative to other readers; events follow source narrative order only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Ballisea -1. Glory - 0.
24. Mundo's DaughterSource date: 2018-08-05Original free-write context[OT] Sunday Free Write - Conrad Aiken EditionThis is an open-writing context rather than a standalone writing prompt.Original context source ↗

    Once Ballisea releases her, Dirge checks on Dread after the temporary reunion with Arik and prepares to return to Jack. She finds a flyer for Uniques-only derby tryouts on Earth1 in a couple of weeks; the sisters agree it sounds interesting and laugh at the world's numbering.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Mundo's Daughter” (moment reader): Unknown relative to other readers; events follow source narrative order only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Mundo's Daughter
25. Glorious PurposeSource date: 2018-08-12Original free-write context — “Glorious Purpose” (moment reader)[OT] Sunday Free Write - Ian Fleming EditionThis is an open-writing context rather than a standalone writing prompt.Original context source ↗

    After Glory's death, Dirge returns to the closed instrument shop using her Quartermaster permissions and retrieves a Node listing thousands of Glory's Zero counterparts. Glory asked her to choose one to receive the shop, and Dirge says she will take time to choose well. Visiting Vegas, she announces she has found her carrot—a life goal—and says she wants to meet and befriend as many Glories as she can.

    Original record’s chronology note — retained source group for “Glorious Purpose” (2 source readers): Unknown relative to other readers; events follow source narrative order only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Glorious Purpose
    • Read Ballisea -1. Glory - 0.
26. Rewarding VisitSource date: 2018-08-19Original free-write context — “Rewarding Visit” (moment reader)[OT] Sunday Free Write - Groucho Marx EditionThis is an open-writing context rather than a standalone writing prompt.Original context source ↗

    Vegas cautions Dirge that Glory's other Zero selves will each be different people and none will replace the friend she lost. She and Dread begin recounting their encounter with Ballisea and Flutter while Lauren welcomes them to dinner. The visit is interrupted when Ballisea herself enters through a portal.

    Original record’s chronology note — retained source group for “Rewarding Visit” (2 source readers): Unknown relative to other readers; events follow source narrative order only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Rewarding Visit
    • Read Glorious Purpose
27. Vegas' FriendsSource date: 2018-08-26Original free-write context[OT] Sunday Free Write - Mother Teresa EditionThis is an open-writing context rather than a standalone writing prompt.Original context source ↗

    Dirge wants to summon Regal when Ballisea appears at her uncle's house, but Lauren reassures her that Vegas can manage the visit and tells her to keep visiting. After the Queen leaves, Dirge explains her goal of befriending Glory's other selves. Lauren recommends playing with more people, endorses the Earth1 tryout flyer and Vegas offers to introduce the already-familiar coach Jelly_Jim.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Vegas' Friends” (moment reader): Unknown relative to other readers; events follow source narrative order only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Vegas' Friends
28. Home TrackSource date: 2018-09-02Original free-write context — “Home Track” (moment reader)[OT] Sunday Free Write - J. R. R. Tolkien EditionThis is an open-writing context rather than a standalone writing prompt.Original context source ↗

    Dirge returns to Jelly_Jim with a silver bell and offers a red-and-white poker chip when he asks a million Cubes each for training. She declines to say where she obtained it. In their trial she uses a distracting shout, a voice blade and the bell's marker before Dread's roar wins the match. Jim grants them ongoing track access rather than lessons, and Dirge proposes the tryouts on their flyer. The bell's acquisition is not shown in this reader.

    Original record’s chronology note — retained source group for “Home Track” (2 source readers): Unknown relative to other readers; events follow source narrative order only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Home Track
    • Read Vegas' Friends
29. Sound of VictorySource date: 2018-09-07Original writing prompt — “Sound of Victory” (moment reader)[WP] You created a device that lets you tune into any other sound playing device in a 20m radius. Your favorite thing to use it for is sitting on a park bench and judging passer-bys on their music taste. One day as you do so, you listen to something very strange...Original prompt source ↗

    An inventor named Corey intercepts audio of a Luchadoras match against the Magi-Knights. Team instructions tell a player to work with Dirge against the opposing paladin; the announcer later makes Dirge the target of a bounty card. Another instruction says Dirge can handle herself while Dread stalls the paladin. Their bodies and the final winner are not shown.

    Original record’s chronology note — retained source group for “Sound of Victory” (2 source readers): Unknown relative to other readers; events follow source narrative order only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Sound of Victory
    • Read Home Track
30. Zero ChanceSource date: 2018-09-09Original free-write context[OT] Sunday Free Write - Queen Elizabeth II EditionThis is an open-writing context rather than a standalone writing prompt.Original context source ↗

    Dirge attends Sharp's tryouts with Dread, confidently counting them among the future teammates even before selection. She smiles at the Zero singled out by a naga, privately tells Dread not to move aside and says she likes the girl's defiance. During the test against Bailey, Dirge voices a brief private doubt about the Zero's speed, then publicly bets against the crowd's claim that the girl is giving up.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Zero Chance” (moment reader): Unknown relative to other readers; events follow source narrative order only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Zero Chance
31. Team BenefitsSource date: 2018-09-16Original free-write context[OT] Sunday Free Write - B. B. King EditionThis is an open-writing context rather than a standalone writing prompt.Original context source ↗

    Dirge tests her team Whisper bangle and joins Jenny's outing, briefly calling Bailey rude when the captain declines. She is delighted to find Donna Chang's locally, assures Jenny and Torque that their meal will be free and receives Donna's affectionate greeting as Threnody. She quietly summons Takeru to demonstrate his hearing, orders sesame chicken and explains that he is a dragon rather than a Unique.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Team Benefits” (moment reader): Unknown relative to other readers; events follow source narrative order only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Team Benefits
32. Fluttering LeavesSource date: 2018-09-23Original free-write context[OT] Sunday Free Write - Pablo Neruda EditionThis is an open-writing context rather than a standalone writing prompt.Original context source ↗

    Dirge privately urges Dread to improve on Torque's leaf shot, then challenges Bailey's brief practice instructions. Bailey explains that their employer visit cost them training time and assigns Dirge to teach Torque black portals. At Dread's suggestion, Dirge opens a portal and takes Torque to their home track.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Fluttering Leaves” (moment reader): Unknown relative to other readers; events follow source narrative order only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Fluttering Leaves
33. TeambuildingSource date: 2018-09-30Original free-write context[OT] Sunday Free Write - Berlin Blockade EditionThis is an open-writing context rather than a standalone writing prompt.Original context source ↗

    Dirge angrily questions Torque's friendly-fire hit on Jenny, then becomes the target of LongArm's bounty knight. She asks how the extra card was possible and is left to handle the threat while Dread stalls the paladin. After Dread's reminder, Dirge uses her #05 El Paraguas shield variant against Infernal's lava rain. Torque's later hit on LongArm disperses the summoned knight.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Teambuilding” (moment reader): Unknown relative to other readers; events follow source narrative order only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Teambuilding
34. Pizza PlanningSource date: 2018-10-07Original source context[WP] Sunday Free Write - Edgar Allen Poe EditionThe original event or thread heading is preserved; a separate writing prompt is not recorded in this source.Original context source ↗

    Dirge joins the Clown Patrol briefing at Jenny's pizzeria, asks what Unique Souls their opponents have and worries whether Ms Sharp was angry about the first loss. When Jenny asks about their families, Dirge enthusiastically invites Jenny and Torque to meet her parents. Dread describes those same parents as her adoptive family.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Pizza Planning” (moment reader): Unknown relative to other readers; events follow source narrative order only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Pizza Planning
35. Ticket to RideSource date: 2018-12-02Original writing prompt[WP] For years everyone laughed at you because of your only wish to the genie. But now you are the one laughing, you and your oven that "instantly produces the perfect pizza for every occasion, even the end of the world."Original prompt source ↗

    Dirge arrives at Mando's with Dread and Jenny and turns back toward the portal when Dread identifies Ballisea's invasion. Jenny agrees to take the frightened hosts, and Dirge gives a consenting shrug when Carla also asks to bring the magical pizza oven. No completed passage through the portal is shown.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Ticket to Ride” (moment reader): Unknown relative to other readers; events follow source narrative order only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Ticket to Ride
36. Glorious RevelationSource date: 2018-12-25Original writing prompt — “Glorious Revelation” (moment reader)[WP] Everything is a simulation and nobody knows it. Until one day, you meet a hacker.Original prompt source ↗

    Jenny tells Gloria Islas that her friend Dirge will probably want to meet her and identifies Dirge by her orange eyes. This continues Dirge's specific interest in Gloria counterparts, but no meeting or Dirge appearance occurs here.

    Original record’s chronology note — retained source group for “Glorious Revelation” (2 source readers): Unknown relative to other readers; events follow source narrative order only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Glorious Revelation
    • Read Vegas' Friends
37. Dreaded SurpriseSource date: 2019-01-16Original writing prompt[WP] 2 years ago you found yourself as the last human on Earth but decide to start uploading your adventures to YouTube as a keepsake. Suddenly, all your videos have 2 views, and your latest has a comment.Original prompt source ↗

    Dirge accompanies Britt, Dread and Jenny on the visit to Robert's empty Earth. Britt introduces her as the short girl with flowing black curls. No separate Dirge dialogue or individual action is supplied in this arrival scene.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Dreaded Surprise” (moment reader): Unknown relative to other readers; events follow source narrative order only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

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38. Expositional ServiceSource date: 2019-02-20Original writing prompt[WP] Write about a regular day someone has that goes pleasantly well. No powers or magic, just a surprisingly nice day they have.Original prompt source ↗

    Flutter confirms Britt's account that Dirge and Dread knocked her down, identifying Dirge as the short black-haired girl. This is a recollection of the paired feat and carries Flutter's qualification that she had not been logged in.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Expositional Service” (moment reader): Unknown relative to other readers; events follow source narrative order only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Expositional Service
39. Squad SupportSource date: 2019-03-23Original writing prompt[SP]“Who we want to be”Original prompt source ↗

    Eury looks forward to meeting SoundCrowd at the new Unique school and insists that Dirge, at least, would not treat them badly for being on Ballisea's team. This records Eury's expectation of Dirge, not an actual meeting or a depicted Dirge response.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Squad Support” (moment reader): Unknown relative to other readers; events follow source narrative order only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Squad Support
40. Dreaded GiftSource date: 2019-04-16Original writing prompt[WP] You find a Genie's lamp, but this one only grants you one wish, thinking about it for a long time you tell them your wish, "I wish to have all the money I'll ever need for the rest of my life!" The Genie nods their head and promptly gives you five dollars.Original prompt source ↗

    Dirge lacks cash for ice cream until Jorge buys cones for her and Dread. She stops time to keep a falling tree from crushing him, waits for him to clear its path and lets it finish falling. When she asks whether they are even, Dread says the rescue does not count because Dirge would have helped regardless. Dread gives Jorge a credit node, then Dirge freezes the park again and opens their departure portal.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Dreaded Gift” (moment reader): Unknown relative to other readers; events follow source narrative order only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Dreaded Gift
41. Vanilla OriginSource date: 2019-04-26Original writing prompt[WP] This is the story of a girl who cried a river and drowned the whole world.Original prompt source ↗

    Dirge arrives with Jenny and a tall white-haired companion while Billy has stopped time, admires his account of Vanilla, and introduces herself as #14 La Muerte.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Vanilla Origin” (moment reader): Scene-local sequence only; wider fictional chronology unknown. Source date is not an in-world date. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Vanilla Origin
42. Clowning AroundSource date: 2019-04-28Original free-write context[OT] Smash 'Em Up Sunday!This is an open-writing context rather than a standalone writing prompt.Original context source ↗

    Dirge urges Jenny to give Alliane a wedding present. Dread identifies Dirge as their derby bard, and Jenny initially expects her to handle Clown Patrol's bard.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Clowning Around” (moment reader): Scene-local sequence only; wider fictional chronology unknown. Source date is not an in-world date. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Clowning Around
43. Three Star ServiceSource date: 2019-07-21Original source context[WP] Smash 'Em Up Sundays!The original event or thread heading is preserved; a separate writing prompt is not recorded in this source.Original context source ↗

    Torque considers whether Cherry could teach her traversal better than Dirge. The source records Torque's comparison; Dirge does not appear and no actual new tutoring session with her occurs.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Three Star Service” (moment reader): Scene-local sequence only; wider fictional chronology unknown. Source date is not an in-world date. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Three Star Service
44. A Dirge for ChocolateSource date: 2020-04-02Original writing prompt — “A Dirge for Chocolate” (moment reader)[WP] A four-year old discovers that they can freeze time when they are being babysat one night.Original prompt source ↗

    As young Threnody, Dirge accidentally stops time while playing RedLight,GreenLight for chocolate with Vegas. He recognizes her first time-stop, explains time control and the limits he says other Muertes face when undoing a Unique's actions, and encourages her to experiment. She discovers she can rewind the chocolate bar and eat it again.

    Original record’s chronology note — retained source group for “A Dirge for Chocolate” (2 source readers): YoungThrenodytraining; exactage/dateandrelationtoformalDirgerenamingunknown. Laterpublicationdoesnotmakeitafteradultderbyepisodes. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read A Dirge for Chocolate
    • Read Dirge & Dread
45. Dreadful AuraSource date: 2020-12-15Original writing prompt — “Dreadful Aura” (moment reader)[WP] One day everyone on Earth gets superpowers, you got the power to see things without interacting, enhanced sight, and not being affected by magic affecting vision. One day you look at someone that also has powers....What you see shocks you.Original prompt source ↗

    Dirge's black-curled form arrives beside Dread after her strength victory, appearing to Erin as a black cloak and scythe aura. Dread calls her the ride and the two seek the spectator who answers35. No further journey is shown.

    Original record’s chronology note — retained source group for “Dreadful Aura” (2 source readers): Scene-local sequence only; wider fictional chronology unknown. Source date is not an in-world date. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Dreadful Aura
    • Read P and Q
46. P and QSource date: 2020-12-16Original writing prompt[WP] In an apocalyptic world, the last of humanity live in controlled, supposed paradise cities surrounded by towering walls; taught that the world outside died to a wasteland centuries ago. You're a smuggler, helping people escape the wall into the world beyond.Original prompt source ↗

    Responding to Quail's whistle, fourteen-year-old Dirge appears, teases him about a date, introduces herself to Pearla and provides a portal lift toward DonnaChang's. She wants to return to practice and leads the two through the portal.

    Original record’s chronology note — “P and Q” (moment reader): Scene-local sequence only; wider fictional chronology unknown. Source date is not an in-world date. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read P and Q
47. Sharp ResetSource date: 2020-12-27Original writing prompt[WP] Putting together a party for the next dungeon used to be difficult. However, forming adventuring groups was revolutionized by the "Delver" app. Just keep swiping until you find your party's best fit.Original prompt source ↗

    Dirge joins the five Luchadoras at Dana's reset briefing, learns the PineappleCup will restart, and receives DRBY with the team to arrange practice and jointly recruit a sixth member.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Sharp Reset” (moment reader): Scene-local sequence only; wider fictional chronology unknown. Source date is not an in-world date. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Sharp Reset
48. Dungeons & ExpositionSource date: 2021-02-14Original writing prompt[WP] The longer a dungeon world remains sealed, the more plentiful, powerful and unique Skill and Ability stones it creates. Your team, along with others, has 30 days to survive and loot as much as you can before the dungeon world seals itself for another century.Original prompt source ↗

    When Jenny proposes including Dirge in dungeon practice, Dread says Dirge is busy and thinks she wants to spend more time with Vegas. The scene does not verify this explanation.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Dungeons & Exposition” (moment reader): Unknown order relative to other stories; source date is not fictional chronology. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Dungeons & Exposition
49. Dirge of DreamsSource date: 2022-07-18Original writing prompt — “Dirge of Dreams” (moment reader)[WP] Tired of your insomnia you beg to whatever is watching to help you before this night's sleep, you wake up the next day having the best sleep of your life, and a notification on your phone of food you don't remember ordering with a note... "Thank you for using my services! - Dream Girl <3"Original prompt source ↗

    After Brad begs for sleep while watching her music stream, Dirge's service charges $14.35 and he wakes clear-headed on Tuesday rather than his expected weekend morning. When he requests another sleep with a shorter duration, she appears in his room, directs his questions to Mundo and displays his wallet before putting him instantly to sleep again. Exact first sleep duration is inconsistently described and remains unnormalized.

    Original record’s chronology note — retained source group for “Dirge of Dreams” (2 source readers): Unknown order relative to other stories; source date is not fictional chronology. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Dirge of Dreams
    • Read Sweet Advice
50. Changing TimesSource date: 2022-07-20Original writing prompt — “Changing Times” (moment reader)[WP] You're a shopkeeper. A few times a month always different strangely dressed people visit your shop and murmur strange things looking at maps or history books. They also never pay using real money.Original prompt source ↗

    Dirge defends Jenny as changed since her awakening and urges Dread to forgive her. She buys records with a node after Carl refuses disappearing gold cubes and is surprised he remembers earlier patrons. No call to Aury occurs before Quinn interrupts.

    Original record’s chronology note — retained source group for “Changing Times” (3 source readers): Unknown order relative to other stories; source date is not fictional chronology. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Changing Times
    • Read Lunar Entertainment
    • Read Sweet Advice
51. Sweet AdviceSource date: 2022-07-21Original writing prompt[WP] Video games have become reality. You are at the point where you have to choose one to play for the rest of your life.Original prompt source ↗

    Dirge explains the bet's survival/death conditions and says they will play a different game with their future. The alternative strategy's actual execution is not shown.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Sweet Advice” (moment reader): Unknown order relative to other stories; source date is not fictional chronology. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Sweet Advice
52. Sweet HopeSource date: 2022-08-16Original writing promptYou were given tasks by a time traveler to save an awful future. You asked why you were chosen, and they never properly answered your question. But now, you realize why. In the previous timeline, you were the one that caused this suffering. But someone gave you a second chance.Original prompt source ↗

    Honey reports that Dirge and Dread asked for her help to stop Ms. Sharp changing the future.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Sweet Hope” (moment reader): Unknown relative fictional chronology beyond this scene; source date is not fictional chronology. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Sweet Hope
53. Starting TeamSource date: 2023-09-09Original writing promptYou're at the beginning of something big.

    Dirge introduces herself as14 La Muerte and a Cyber Icon. She reports stopping her trial timer until Aurelio gave up, yielding five counted seconds after hours, then joins the team briefing.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Starting Team” (moment reader): Unknown relative fictional chronology beyond this scene; source date is not fictional chronology. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Starting Team
54. Challenging EventSource date: 2023-09-26Original writing promptThere are 5 doors in this room, each takes you to a very different place. Make your choice, create your fate.

    Dirge enters the orange Muerte difficulty door for Halloween practice. Her run is not depicted.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Challenging Event” (moment reader): Unknown relative fictional chronology beyond this scene; source date is not fictional chronology. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Challenging Event
55. Lying at the ParkSource date: 2023-10-04Original writing promptYou have the ability to save moments in time like save files in a video game. After saving and loading so many times, however, you've lost track of which save goes where. Now you're lost in a multiverse of your own creation.

    Dirge recognizes Dante's time manipulation despite his denial, gives him a node to organize save files and enters the green door after Dread. She says spiders await inside; no survival result is shown.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Lying at the Park” (moment reader): Unknown relative fictional chronology beyond this scene; source date is not fictional chronology. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Lying at the Park
56. Home DeliverySource date: 2023-10-12Original writing promptOkay, so this isn't the first time you've been kidnapped (this week). This isn't the first time you've woken up in a warehouse. This is, however, the first time you've been asked what you want on your pizza.

    Dirge welcomes Doug and proposes pizza during the team's protection quest. She joins the group around his awakening; no time manipulation or quest combat is shown.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Home Delivery” (moment reader): Unknown relative fictional chronology beyond this scene; source date is not fictional chronology. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Home Delivery
57. Glorious GiftSource date: 2023-11-02Original writing prompt"Hey, is that a mystic space-time portal in your kitchen?"

    Dirge visits Glory Rose's diner, explains she wants to meet every version of Gloria/Glory and gives her a node to contact the others. She departs after affirming Glory's value as herself. The other versions remain distinct people, not automatic aliases of this body.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Glorious Gift” (moment reader): Unknown relative fictional chronology beyond this scene; source date is not fictional chronology. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Glorious Gift
58. Practice. Date.Source date: 2023-11-29Original writing promptYou work at a building that functions as a prison, that also acts as an academy, that it also built as a restaurant, but it is also a nuclear power plant, yet it's also used as a graveyard.

    During dungeon practice with Jenny's circle, Dirge wishes Bailey and Foley a good date, then follows Dread to the next floor.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Practice. Date.” (moment reader): Within the narrated scene; order relative to other stories unknown. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Practice. Date.
59. Sun & SettingSource date: 2024-06-11Original writing prompt — “Sun & Setting” (moment reader)In the future, people can use VR to enter their favorite movies as observers. Then one of the characters actually acknowleges your existence

    Dirge's pale raven-curled Pineapple Cup counterpart appears in the VR movie restaurant friendship scene Jubilee revisits. No living Dirge enters Jubilee's world.

    Original record’s chronology note — retained source group for “Sun & Setting” (2 source readers): Within the narrated scene; order relative to other stories unknown. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Sun & Setting
    • Read Sun. Stranded.
60. Sunny InquirySource date: 2025-06-04Original writing promptWe collectively decided to stop powering down computers. But there’s more to why it happened.

    Dirge helps guide Jubilee around Williams Hub, identifies Bijou as captain and explains teammates' absences. She says the city is an AlterNet shard, then waits with Dread while Jubilee questions Helios about processing.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Sunny Inquiry” (moment reader): Teenage Pineapple Cup era; separate current Dirge profile remains unmerged. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Sunny Inquiry
61. Time to BurnSource date: 2025-10-16Original writing prompt — “Time to Burn” (moment reader)[WP] "For putting 'the bop' in the 'bop shoo bop shoo bop' and putting 'the ram' in the 'rama-lamba-ding-dong', you are hereby charged with the crime of sorcerous mind-alteration"Original prompt source ↗

    Dirge saves Barry from execution on an Earth that suppressed music by challenging the Royal Captain to Derby Combat for the condemned man's life. She wins without permanently killing the Captain, unties Barry and Traverses to another Earth, where he is pain-free and she introduces him to the music he independently discovered.

    Original record’s chronology note — retained source group for “Time to Burn” (2 source readers): Standalone music rescue; game loss does not mean permanent death, and the larger fictional era remains unknown. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Time to Burn
    • Read Dirge & Dread
62. Dreaded DriveCollection date: 2025-11-08Original writing prompt — “Dreaded Drive” (moment reader)[SP] You're Death, on assignment to meet a politician... but you're stuck in traffic.Original prompt source ↗

    While doing soul collection for the Void Court, Dirge deliberately remains in traffic rather than using time or portals. She discusses the Jenny/Aurelio dispute as the team's neutral messenger, declines a derby outing because she is reaping, and says the client's son is delayed by a blizzard on his way to hospital.

    Original record’s chronology note — retained source group for “Dreaded Drive” (3 source readers): Current reaping job; no completed death or hospital reunion, compassionate purpose suggested rather than an explicit outcome. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

    • Read Dreaded Drive
    • Read Lunar Welcome
    • Read Moon =/= Sun

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