Cherry

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.

21 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. Cherry BombsSource date: 2019-07-11Original writing prompt[WP] You are the last man on Earth and you are sure of it. You have traveled looking for someone for years, but you didn't find anyone. Today you have heard knocking on your door.Original prompt source ↗

   Cherry visits Zachary's isolated ranch, announces herself with a knock and two small cherry-bomb explosions, and asks when his pizza will be ready. She leaves through a portal, briefly returns only her head to explain she is from a different Earth, then departs again.

   Original record’s chronology note — “Cherry Bombs” (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.

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2. Cherry Makes FriendsSource date: 2019-07-13Original writing prompt[WP] You are the last ingredient needed for a ritual to summon Lucifer to the waking world. Witches, cultists and minor demons are after you.Original prompt source ↗

   Cherry says Satan sent her to remove Violet before a cult can sacrifice her to summon him. She safely redirects Violet's knife through paired portals, gives her four minutes to pack before dinner, then brings her to Zachary's ranch, introduces both with their Unique numbers and leaves them to share pizza.

   Original record’s chronology note — “Cherry Makes Friends” (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.

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3. Star Bring AidSource date: 2019-07-14Original free-write context[OT] Smash 'Em Up Sundays!This is an open-writing context rather than a standalone writing prompt.Original context source ↗

   Cherry takes Cassie to see unicorns, praises her portal interception of a cherry bomb, then investigates a plasma blast when Cassie refuses to leave the animals behind. Finding Torque, Cherry has Cassie demonstrate Estrella sight and gets Torque to admit she burned her hands.

   Original record’s chronology note — “Star Bring Aid” (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.

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4. Sticky SituationSource date: 2019-07-15Original writing prompt[WP] As a world renown assassin you have learnt the cardinal rule - no questions. So when a name is slipped to you along with a wad of cash you slip off to gather intel. It is then that you realize you have been paid to kill a seven year old girl and people will not stop before she is dead.Original prompt source ↗

   Jenkins summons Cherry to a library because he fears he cannot safely attack seven-year-old Honey. Cherry agrees to take Honey to learn about the AlterNet, exposes that she knows Jenkins, and points him toward the ceiling where the other assassin is trapped in amber-like material before leaving with Honey.

   Original record’s chronology note — “Sticky Situation” (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.

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5. 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 ↗

   Cherry fetches supplies so Torque can join Cassie's picnic, placing a table, chairs, pizzas and chicken precisely through portals before arriving herself. She demonstrates pouring soda through paired portals, then says she simply does it when Torque asks how.

   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.

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6. Vanilla BurialSource date: 2019-07-25Original writing prompt[WP] Flash Fiction Challenge! A Garden | A pillow.Original prompt source ↗

   Cherry visits Billy as he lays Vanilla in her grave, bringing a potted plant and asking whether Vanilla picked him. She nods when Billy recognizes her name and denies causing the portal-thrown stones that then strike him.

   Original record’s chronology note — “Vanilla Burial” (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.

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7. Vanilla SecretSource date: 2019-07-29Original free-write context[OT] Smash 'Em Up Sunday!This is an open-writing context rather than a standalone writing prompt.Original context source ↗

   Cherry tells Billy Ballisea knows Vanilla chose her fate and is likely to keep harassing him. She plants peppermint at the grave, asks Billy to accelerate its rooting, assures him Peppermint is not angry and leaves after saying she did her part.

   Original record’s chronology note — “Vanilla Secret” (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.

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8. Shivering StarSource date: 2019-08-26Original source context[WP] Smash 'Em Up SundayThe original event or thread heading is preserved; a separate writing prompt is not recorded in this source.Original context source ↗

   Cherry supervises Cassie's cold practice from a warm cabin boundary, helps her recover with a blanket and renewed fire, and checks that she still wants to learn because later steps will be colder. After Cassie recommits, Cherry sends her back to practice and promises unicorns when she masters this step.

   Original record’s chronology note — “Shivering Star” (moment reader): First step within this training sequence; promised future unicorn visit is not conclusively identical to an earlier-published outing. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

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9. Slimy FriendSource date: 2019-09-07Original writing prompt[WP] The guild has posted its newest batch of quests. There are the normal monsters and the "Sue really needs this medication" but a new one catches your eye - there's no description just a time and place and the reward.Original prompt source ↗

   Cherry arrives with a bakery box as Honey meets Willow through a friendship quest. She introduces herself, thanks Willow for coming and quietly says she is glad Honey has another guest for her birthday because even the AlterNet is lonely without friends.

   Original record’s chronology note — “Slimy Friend” (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.

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10. Attention-GetterSource date: 2019-09-19Original writing prompt[WP] Billy brings his grandpa to show and tell. Grandpa is a retired government spook who knows the truth behind all the secrets and conspiracies. Grandpa decides to tell.Original prompt source ↗

    When a retired inter-agency worker orders pizza from another universe during his grandson's show-and-tell, Cherry arrives carrying three pizza boxes. He asks the classroom to thank her, and the children do.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Attention-Getter” (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.

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11. Hell, oh, Neighbor.Source date: 2019-09-30Original writing prompt[WP] While cleaning, you move a carpet in your basement and find a hidden manhole cover. Curious, you open it with a crowbar, and surprisingly the air coming from it doesn't smell nasty. Actually, it smells... fresh.Original prompt source ↗

    Cherry climbs down Greg's rope to return the phone she says she found on the ground. She gives her name, demonstrates a portal return around his house and the field, and tells him the peppermint-covered destination is Hell.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Hell, oh, Neighbor.” (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.

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12. Handy AdditionSource date: 2019-10-27Original writing prompt[WP] Ever since you were 15, you wake up holding 5 random magical cards you can use to help you with your life. Today's cards are "Spider Climb for 1 hour", "Turn into a Hawk for 30 minutes", "Infinite Stamina for 3 hours", "Revive Dead", and "Summon Rat Swarm".Original prompt source ↗

    Cherry notices Morgan using Infinite Stamina and Spider Climb on a park wall. She explains that natural number21 Mano abilities fit Card Mage, discovers Morgan has never heard of the AlterNet and offers her roller derby as a more challenging use for her cards.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Handy Addition” (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.

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13. Cherry SoulSource date: 2019-11-19Original writing prompt[SP] "They said it couldn't be done..."Original prompt source ↗

    Cherry brings Cassie to a flower-ringed hill and explains that her own soul is one of five pieces of Ballisea's original soul. She identifies herself with the Estrella fragment, Vanilla with Muerte and Peppermint with Mundo, says the Luna is still unknown and meant to become Blueberry, and demonstrates simultaneous differently colored stars while promising to teach Cassie the same ability despite Cassie's different soul.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Cherry Soul” (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.

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14. Lunar TrajectorySource date: 2019-12-01Original source context[CW] Smash 'Em Up Sunday: ShoppingThe original event or thread heading is preserved; a separate writing prompt is not recorded in this source.Original context source ↗

    During food errands, Cherry identifies Astrid as Luna and recognizes her copied Calavera strength and Pajaro flight. She permits Astrid to copy Star Sight, then declines her ride request because, she says, Astrid already has one. Another portal immediately takes the girl.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Lunar Trajectory” (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.

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15. Handy ExplanationSource date: 2020-07-22Original writing prompt[WP] Sherlock Holmes is faced with the greatest mystery of his life: who stole the cookie from the cookie jar. It was YOU!Original prompt source ↗

    After befriendingMorgan at thepark, Cherry brings her to Honey'sguild and teaches her to focus on a desiredobject while reaching into darkness. Morgan retrieves icedcookies for Honey, Willow, Cherry and herself, plus twofor absentJ.J. andAstrid. When Morgan worries about stealing from theunknown S.H. ontheicing, Cherry says theuniverse redistributes objects it considers unimportant; this is herexplanation.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Handy Explanation” (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.

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16. Cherry's SkillsSource date: 2020-09-12Original writing prompt[WP] We have no idea what it means, but we all noticed it. The sun flickered today.Original prompt source ↗

    Cherry choosesDancer forHoney'sderbyteam, explaining she can touchtrackmarkers throughportals instead ofskating to them. At thepark with Honey andCassie, she demonstrates by flicking Honey'snose through a smallportal and moving the sun away for fiveseconds before returningit. Honey invites Cassie'sStarBrigade to join a futurepractice with theHoneybees andLuchadoras; no match is played in thisscene.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Cherry's Skills” (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.

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17. Star SoldierSource date: 2020-09-16Original writing prompt[WP] You are a bystander who lives in a world where groups of people sometimes break out into song with choreographed dances. You don't know how or why this happens.Original prompt source ↗

    Trying Dancer in a mall, Cherry holdsstill while the crowd performs a routine that Gregoryfinds unusuallypoor. When heapproaches, she recognizes aSoldado and realizes hedoesnot understand themusicalevents. Admitting she needsmorepractice, she gives him a node to practisehimself and promises toreturn withanswers; she leaves before heactivates his firstsong.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Star Soldier” (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.

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18. Forever RedSource date: 2020-12-04Original writing prompt[WP] You have always had the ability to see exactly how many seconds a person has been alive for. The oldest people can have around 3 million, but one day you see someone with many orders of magnitude more years. You approach them curiously.Original prompt source ↗

    At a mall Cherry meets Polly, whose vision counts people's lives in seconds but shows Cherry a red infinity sign. Cherry explains Unique and PlantSoul concepts, offers to discuss the multiverse, and says she existed before time and will remain after its end. Asked how she spends eternity, she names people-watching and roller derby. Her age claim is dialogue rather than independently witnessed origins.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Forever Red” (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.

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19. Lonely SunSource date: 2020-12-21Original writing prompt[SP] The snow is black this year.Original prompt source ↗

    During Billy's conversation with Ballisea, he reports Cherry has already made her choice in their succession/restart process. Ballisea says Cherry prefers staying young. Cherry does not appear, and the chosen person's identity is not supplied.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Lonely Sun” (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.

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20. Waking up at KnightSource date: 2021-01-18Original writing prompt[WP] You dream so badly of becoming a gallant knight that it often hurts. The only problem is that you are a dragon in disguise, and the world would never accept you as a knight if they knew.Original prompt source ↗

    Questing with Morgan, Cherry encounters blue-winged dragon Archie scavenging a tournament shield and catches his flight in a return portal. She recognizes his NPC awakening and lets him keep the shield. Morgan offers the aspiring knight a future team place; Cherry and Morgan leave through a portal toward a better game, while Archie's own departure is not shown.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Waking up at Knight” (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.

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21. Hand. Baked.Source date: 2021-02-16Original writing prompt[WP] Don't let them see your hands.Original prompt source ↗

    Cherry takes guildmate Morgan to an empty meadow to practice La Mano powers without a box. She explains that Morgan must keep her hands unseen, then laughs when Morgan retrieves a pizza slice still hot from an oven.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Hand. Baked.” (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.

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