Isla

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.

15 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. Dear DeerSource date: 2019-06-05Original writing prompt[WP] You wake up in your hospital bed, everything looks just like it has for the last week. A new orderly walks in and says to you "Good you're up! I just have a few questions for you, just making sure I have the right chart and all. What is your name birth date and death date please?"Original prompt source ↗

   When a hospital orderly asks about her caseworker, Lauren Hutchinson recalls the name Isla, then immediately asks who Isla is. The scene provides a fragmentary afterlife memory rather than a present meeting.

   Original record’s chronology note — “Dear Deer” (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. Mundo MemoriesSource date: 2019-06-08Original writing prompt[WP] It is said that when people learn something new, they are in fact just remembering lost knowledge from past lives. You wake up after miraculously surviving a traumatic head injury remembering... EVERYTHINGOriginal prompt source ↗

   After awakening as a Mundo and recalling his past, Forrest Bloom identifies Isla as his caseworker and tells Regal he thinks she will meet with him. The source establishes the recalled relationship and proposed introduction, without showing a meeting.

   Original record’s chronology note — “Mundo Memories” (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. Island of ProofSource date: 2019-06-20Original writing prompt[WP] A building appears outside of town. A placard out front says that the building contains the secrets of the universe, but you have to sacrifice something to enter. Small sacrifices give you access to small secrets. The ultimate sacrifice gives you access to the greatest secret of all reality.Original prompt source ↗

   At her small secrets shop, Isla mistakes Lionel for a lion-like visitor referred by Mundo. She apologizes, offers Lisa and Lionel a free small secret that alternate universes exist, then opens a portal to prove it rather than simply asking them to believe her.

   Original record’s chronology note — “Island of Proof” (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. Island TourismSource date: 2019-06-21Original writing prompt[WP] You've killed millions of people. Sometimes you do it right in front of people just to get a reaction. Why haven't you been caught yet? You're stuck in a time loop like groundhogs day and you've done everything before you turned to murder. After about 10,000 repeat days someone new appears.Original prompt source ↗

   While showing Lisa and Lionel another Earth, Isla meets Miller, recognizes his time-control ability, and tells him he can control the loop he thought trapped him. She offers instruction, and after he accepts she opens a portal to get him a tattoo.

   Original record’s chronology note — “Island Tourism” (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. Island TrafficSource date: 2019-06-22Original writing prompt[WP] You've done numerous good deeds in life. When you finally died, you expected to be in heaven and bathe in the glory of God. But the afterlife is not what you expected it to be...Original prompt source ↗

   Isla apologizes for forgetting Johnny's afterlife appointment and promises an extra perk next life. She introduces him to Lisa, Lionel and newly tattooed Miller, retrieves his file to confirm his path, and begins explaining life before Regal arrives and Johnny is reborn.

   Original record’s chronology note — “Island Traffic” (moment reader): After Miller's tattoo outing and before any answers Johnny misses at rebirth; prior life appointments are said to recur, exact dates unknown. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

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6. Cake and LiesSource date: 2019-07-27Original writing prompt[WP] Instead of heaven and hell, when you die, you find yourself in a room with a six year old girl who invites you to join her tea party. It dawns on you, you're her imaginary friend.Original prompt source ↗

   Isla tests an Imaginary Mentor perk proposed by dead Elena, placing her as an imaginary companion to a living child who is her Unique counterpart. Isla says Ezey approved the trial with a possible results wipe, tells the child a cover story, and forbids Elena from revealing her Zero status, points or afterlife mechanics, or directing which perks the child should choose. The restriction does not ban every mention of perks.

   Original record’s chronology note — “Cake and Lies” (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. Island of HopeSource date: 2019-08-27Original writing prompt[WP] At once, and everywhere, each living person has heard a voice in their head: "Hey! It's me, God. I've noticed there's a lot of confusion, so I've created a website called "Will I go to hell and why dot com". Just write your name in the search bar. And don't forget to share, like and subscribe."Original prompt source ↗

   Isla stops Charlie from trusting a website's Hell assignment, explains that accurate personal files do not prove divine authorship, and says she is a caseworker helping people between lives. She shows her own Middleman/Caseworker entry, clarifies that some distressed people may truly go to Hell but not all, and opens a portal offering Charlie another option rather than promising Heaven.

   Original record’s chronology note — “Island of Hope” (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. Island TutorialSource date: 2019-08-31Original writing prompt[WP] At the end of everyone's life, their soul goes to the afterlife or next step of the cycle of the religion they followed. You never explicitly followed any religion, but always believed in life after death in some form. Your time finally comes.Original prompt source ↗

   Isla uses Harry's first afterlife appointment to train four guests, explaining repeated lives, points, perks and choosing one's own destination. She uses a favorite-color analogy rather than declaring one religion correct, then shortens Harry's window because they are training and sends him to rebirth before continuing the lesson.

   Original record’s chronology note — “Island Tutorial” (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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9. Chasing NostalgiaSource date: 2019-09-23Original writing prompt[WP] You had been sick for weeks, then eventually you croaked. You thought you had just fallen asleep and woken up, but upon opening your eyes again you find yourself in some 80s looking office with a single desk, and on it sat a ringing rotary phone.Original prompt source ↗

   At Casey's afterlife appointment, Isla answers the ringing phone and tells Chase that Ezey banned phone interviews and he has a client. She tells Casey her caseworker will arrive and plainly answers that she is dead before leaving.

   Original record’s chronology note — “Chasing Nostalgia” (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. Divine GratuitySource date: 2020-01-29Original writing prompt[WP] "...coming to you live after the devastating attacks on major cities around the world. This just in, I'm receiving word that yes, God has claimed responsibility for these attacks."Original prompt source ↗

    Dining with four navy-coated colleagues, Isla is assigned to train Ben while Oasis is assigned to teach Miller reaping. After waitress Agnes expects a monetary tip from their older companion, Isla and Oasis instead return from the restroom area supporting Agnes's daughter, alive but covered in dirt and ash, to reunite mother and child.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Divine Gratuity” (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. Island of DeathSource date: 2020-03-29Original writing prompt[SP] "Wait, so you want me to become the next death?"Original prompt source ↗

    On a sunny beach Isla offers Miller a Deathposition on her caseworker staff. She says Muertes qualify through time control, explains her account of delayed reaping, zombies and rewinding to the moment of death, and describes access to necessities and multiverse travel rather than pay. Miller accepts, though his awakening tattoo and first reaping are not shown.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Island of Death” (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. Lunch with DeathSource date: 2020-10-10Original writing prompt[WP] After running the best cafe in your small town, you've come to learn everyone's names, stories and faces. Then one night when all is quiet and you're cleaning up, the hooded figure of death comes in, and takes a seat..Original prompt source ↗

    During a cafébreakwith fellowreaperElsa, Miller says Isla toldhim their exhaustingwork and time-tracking shouldgeteasier. He describes effectively32-hourdays whoseextraeight hoursmostlygo tosleep. Isla is referenced as hismentor; her earliercaseworker recruitment ofhim provides theindividualcontinuity.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Lunch with Death” (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. Sharp DiscussionSource date: 2020-10-28Original writing prompt[WP] For the entire history of the universe, there has been a fight against good and evil. Now there's a third contestant.Original prompt source ↗

    Isla tellsSatan theirhigherauthority wants towatch Dana'scompetingafterlife develop. She andotherMiddlemen think heunderestimatesDana, whohas found anunknownhidingplace theycannotcatch. They discuss possible succession, while Satan says hewillretire afterJulie'squest. Isla says theMiddlemen willcontinuebusiness more slowly andoffers torelay furtherconcerns.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Sharp Discussion” (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. Royal MysterySource date: 2022-10-09Original writing prompt — “Royal Mystery” (moment reader)[WP] Every day when you wake up, you see 1-10 words to tell you how the day is going to go for you. Today you see a name and an address.Original prompt source ↗

    Isla meets Ruby at a busy diner while investigating Minerva’s disappearance. She says she has not found Minerva, but has noticed other notable Unique Souls unaccounted for, including Regal, Ballisea and Donna Chang. She leaves checking the rest of the Chrome Court to Ruby. The scene does not resolve the disappearances.

    Original record’s chronology note — retained source group for “Royal Mystery” (3 source readers): Source-era investigation after reported disappearances; no interval from the Island stories or exact fictional date is inferred from their publication/source ordering. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

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    • Read Island of Proof
    • Read Island Traffic
15. Wise. Wiser.Source date: 2023-07-30Original writing prompt[WP] No one knows what the afterlife is like, but everyone knows you can pack a single bag to bring with you when you go. Now, standing at the doorway into Death, you’re very glad that you’ve packed wisely.

    Isla receives Gary after a road death, rejects his newly bought survival gear as unhelpful to the next life and explains emotionally invested keepsakes can give a soul a head start. She chooses an easier Earth and asks him to live more fully next time; the next incarnation is not shown.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Wise. Wiser.” (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.

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