The Cardboard Box Adventures (1995 hits)
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Submitted by <brdn_nkd.at.yahoo.com> (View user info) at 2005-12-14 10:05:58 EST
Damn refrigerator died last week so we had to have a new one delivered. The old one was on its last leg, I knew it was going south but I didn't really want to buy a new one. When it arrived it came in a rather large cardboard box. My eight year old son asked if he could have it, I told him he could have until garbage day. That was over three weeks ago. I was ready to get rid of it but then I found out something incredible. This box somehow has special powers, or capabilities. Don't look at me like that, I know it sounds crazy but it's true. Maybe I'm getting ahead of myself; let me tell you what happened.
Every day after school Ben came home and immediately got in the box and played. I didn't pay much attention; after all it's pretty normal for an eight year old to play with a box that big, it's like a ready made fort. I didn't pay much attention until the third day, that's when I noticed that once Ben went into the box he was completely silent. There was no movement, no childish laughter, nothing but silence. So I opened the box to find Ben just sitting there with a blank expression on his face, he kinda looked like those autism kids you see sometimes on TV. Frankly it scared the shit out of me and I may have shaken Ben a little harder than I intended because he yelped as if I hurt him when I grabbed him.
"Dad, what's wrong? Is everything ok?"
"Sorry Ben, everything's ok, you just scared me for a minute there. What are you playing in there?"
"I'm not playing dad, I've been visiting my friends."
"Your friends? In the box?"
"No dad, they're not in the box I just use the box to get to their home."
"Oh, I see you drive the box to visit them. What're their names?"
"Dad, I don't drive the box, it just takes me there. I don't know their names; they're kinda scary sometimes so I haven't asked yet. I never know what will make them mad and the last time I made them mad I thought they were going to hurt me."
"Ben you're kind of freaking me out ere, what are you talking about?"
"The strangers, they sorta scare me sometimes. They're nice enough as long as you don't make them mad but they get real mean if you do something wrong."
"Then why do you play with them Ben?"
"Their world is awesome. It's so much fun and usually they're real nice and fun to play with so I like it there most of the time."
"Ok, well don't get stuck over there cause I'd miss you."
So I walked away trying to dismiss everything Ben had said as child's play, imagination you know? But later that evening when I went to check on Ben he had that same slack jawed, glassy eyed look I'd seen before. This time I was gentle.
"Ben?"
I watched as his face seemed to regain life, as the light seemed to come back into his eyes.
"Yeah dad?"
"Time for bed bud, go on upstairs and get your jay's on and brush your teeth."
Ben climbed out of the box and headed for the stairs. I decided that I would have to take a closer look at this box after he was settled in for bed but by the time I got him settled into bed and cleaned up the kitchen I was ready for bed and forgot all about it.
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The next day I came home from work to find Ben inside the box again. I checked on him and again saw the lifeless body of my son and decided I needed to figure out what's going on. I changed out of my work clothes and returned to the living room.
"Ben."
The pause again before "reanimation".
"Yeah dad?"
"Why don't you go outside and play for a while?"
"Alright dad."
I waited for Ben to get out the door and then I looked at his box. It was completely empty, he hadn't brought any of his toys inside nor had he decorated the inside like I've seem him do to countless other boxes. It was just a plain, empty, cardboard box. I crawled inside and sat cross legged just like Ben always did. I sat there for a couple of minutes until I realized what a dumbass I was being. Of course nothing happened, it's a cardboard box. Ben's just found himself a place to let his imagination take over.
I tried to convince myself that there wasn't more to it but every time I saw him play in the box I knew that I was wrong. It was the night before garbage day when I asked Ben if he would show me how it worked.
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Submitted by Fey (user info) at 2007-09-22 17:40:03 EDT (#)
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Submitted by Snark (user info) at 2006-01-31 11:50:11 EST (#)
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NICE
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Submitted by Sacrilicious (user info) at 2006-01-22 10:30:36 EST (#)
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Submitted by Benny (user info) at 2006-01-12 21:18:34 EST (#)
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Very cool start to a series. I enjoyed your survivor series, so I have high expectations for this.
Submitted by Serious_Melvin (user info) at 2006-01-11 20:54:11 EST (#)
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Submitted by Electro (user info) at 2006-01-08 00:06:48 EST (#)
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I am sure I can make this as a crappy animation.....
Hey, that gave me a really stupid idea.....
Submitted by Ditka (user info) at 2006-01-07 23:50:49 EST (#)
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auto Cardboard +2
Submitted by loki (user info) at 2005-12-28 13:00:06 EST (#)
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I'm seeing what this cardboard box business is about. so far so good
Submitted by Zoidberg (user info) at 2005-12-27 17:37:21 EST (#)
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Interesting, I'll read the rest, but not best ever
Submitted by joedaddy (user info) at 2005-12-27 14:34:25 EST (#)
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this was a good read till Sorrell lost his mind in the reviews
Submitted by morontian (user info) at 2005-12-18 11:30:22 EST (#)
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Huh, interesting so far...
Submitted by Kirbage (user info) at 2005-12-17 06:51:49 EST (#)
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You're king.
Submitted by Walker (user info) at 2005-12-16 20:41:33 EST (#)
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Wow! Instant classic! I'm off to read the other two!
Submitted by whiskey_jack (user info) at 2005-12-16 00:21:40 EST (#)
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You son of a bitch. I'm totally hooked now and I'm now going to be constantly checking and anticipating new posts. But I guess since a bunch of the better uber series have ended in the past bit it's time for some new stuff.
Submitted by Davros (user info) at 2005-12-15 02:51:54 EST (#)
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Submitted by Brdn_Nkd (user info) at 2005-12-14 15:10:33 (#)
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You could go read Survivor and let me know what you think though: http://www.ubersite.com/m/47397
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My eyes are bleeding from staring at the screen.
Back for more later.
-Dave
Submitted by Sassmasterr (user info) at 2005-12-14 18:34:30 EST (#)
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i've had so many memories with giganto frig boxes.
maybe your child is possessed. I was.
Submitted by JonnyX (user info) at 2005-12-14 18:17:09 EST (#)
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Have him say Hi to Mr. Tummnes for me, OK?
Submitted by userpete86 (user info) at 2005-12-14 17:05:28 EST (#)
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...AHHHHHH!
so how, exactly does it work?
Submitted by wookie (user info) at 2005-12-14 15:11:50 EST (#)
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Good start. Wish I had read it earlier.
Submitted by Brdn_Nkd (user info) at 2005-12-14 15:10:33 EST (#)
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You could go read Survivor and let me know what you think though: http://www.ubersite.com/m/47397
Submitted by Brdn_Nkd (user info) at 2005-12-14 15:09:34 EST (#)
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Submitted by Davros (user info) at 2005-12-14 14:56:50 (#)
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Good stuff.
How long a piece is this going to be?
I tend to read the longer stuff when it is finished.
not sure yet, I've only written this section.
Submitted by zakalwe (user info) at 2005-12-14 15:01:10 EST (#)
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Submitted by Davros (user info) at 2005-12-14 14:56:50 EST (#)
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Good stuff.
How long a piece is this going to be?
I tend to read the longer stuff when it is finished.
-Dave
Submitted by Brdn_Nkd (user info) at 2005-12-14 13:37:20 EST (#)
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Submitted by DrSeussman (user info) at 2005-12-14 13:24:57 (#)
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I see dead people. So man did he tell you how it worked out or what??
Part two tomorrow hopefully.
Submitted by DrSeussman (user info) at 2005-12-14 13:24:57 EST (#)
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I see dead people. So man did he tell you how it worked out or what??
Submitted by SilvrWolf (user info) at 2005-12-14 13:17:59 EST (#)
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Excellent
Submitted by The_Yellow_Dart (user info) at 2005-12-14 12:41:54 EST (#)
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I live in a similar box. :-(
Submitted by Snark (user info) at 2005-12-14 12:18:44 EST (#)
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Very cool concept!
Submitted by Professional_Peon (user info) at 2005-12-14 12:08:15 EST (#)
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Submitted by Brdn_Nkd (user info) at 2005-12-14 11:58:25 EST (#)
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Submitted by jack11058 (user info) at 2005-12-14 11:47:10 (#)
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This has all the makings of another "survivor"-quality series
Funny you say that....
Writing this one was like writing the Survivor bits. not work at all, just got lost in the story. Thanks for the comments and thanks for reading. B
Submitted by Berty (user info) at 2005-12-14 11:54:13 EST (#)
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Submitted by jack11058 (user info) at 2005-12-14 11:47:10 EST (#)
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This has all the makings of another "survivor"-quality series
Submitted by Nellypaal (user info) at 2005-12-14 11:47:09 EST (#)
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Boxes kick ass.
Submitted by ghola (user info) at 2005-12-14 11:46:02 EST (#)
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i enjoy your posts.
Submitted by precision (user info) at 2005-12-14 11:34:35 EST (#)
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Oh come on man...finish it! Don't make me have to come over there.....
Submitted by Mike00295 (user info) at 2005-12-14 11:30:28 EST (#)
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Yes.
Submitted by LadyPlural (user info) at 2005-12-14 11:30:06 EST (#)
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Oooooh. Do continue.
Submitted by MistressFist (user info) at 2005-12-14 11:27:53 EST (#)
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I'm very excited by this. Good show.
Submitted by Orgasmatron (user info) at 2005-12-14 11:21:44 EST (#)
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This was great.
*Waits for more*
Submitted by Pentameter (user info) at 2005-12-14 10:55:24 EST (#)
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I love your writing and I can't wait for the rest of this.
Submitted by BuckeyesTHEGAME (user info) at 2005-12-14 10:47:50 EST (#)
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Right about now NWA court is in full effect.
Judge Dre presiding in the case of NWA versus the police department.
Prosecuting attourneys are MC Ren, Ice Cube, and Eazy mutha-fuckin E.
Order order order. Ice Cube take the muthafuckin stand.
Do you swear to tell the truth the whole truth
and nothin but the truth so help your black ass?
You God damn right.
Why don't you tell everybody what the fuck you gotta say?
Fuck tha police comin straight from the underground
A young nigga got it bad cuz I'm brown
And not the other color so police think
They have the authority to kill a minority
Fuck that shit, cuz I ain't tha one
For a punk muthafucka with a badge and a gun
To be beatin on, and throwin in jail
We could go toe to toe in the middle of a cell
Fuckin with me cuz I'm a teenager
With a little bit of gold and a pager
Searchin my car, lookin for the product
Thinkin every nigga is sellin narcotics
You'd rather see me in the pen
Then me and Lorenzo rollin in the Benzo
Beat tha police outta shape
And when I'm finished, bring the yellow tape
To tape off the scene of the slaughter
Still can't swallow bread and water
I don't know if they fags or what
Search a nigga down and grabbin his nuts
And on the other hand, without a gun they can't get none
But don't let it be a black and a white one
Cuz they slam ya down to the street top
Black police showin out for the white cop
Ice Cube will swarm
On any muthafucka in a blue uniform
Just cuz I'm from the CPT, punk police are afraid of me
A young nigga on a warpath
And when I'm finished, it's gonna be a bloodbath
Of cops, dyin in LA
Yo Dre, I got somethin to say
Fuck the police
Fuck the police
Fuck the police
Fuck the police
M. C. Ren, will you please give your testimony to the jury about this fucked up incident?
Fuck tha police and Ren said it with authority
because the niggaz on the street is a majority.
A gang, is with whoever I'm stepping
and the motherfuckin' weapon
is kept in a stash box, for the so-called law
wishin' Ren was a nigga that they never saw
Lights start flashin behind me
But they're scared of a nigga so they mace me to blind me
But that shit don't work, I just laugh
Because it gives em a hint not to step in my path
To the police I'm sayin fuck you punk
Readin my rights and shit, it's all junk
Pullin out a silly club, so you stand
With a fake assed badge and a gun in your hand
But take off the gun so you can see what's up
And we'll go at it punk, I'ma fuck you up
Make ya think I'm a kick your ass
But drop your gat, and Ren's gonna blast
I'm sneaky as fuck when it comes to crime
But I'm a smoke em now, and not next time
Smoke any muthafucka that sweats me
Or any assho that threatens me
I'm a sniper with a hell of a scope
Takin out a cop or two, they can't cope with me
The muthafuckin villian that's mad
With potential to get bad as fuck
So I'm a turn it around
Put in my clip, yo, and this is the sound
Ya, somethin like that, but it all depends on the size of the gat
Takin out a police would make my day
But a nigga like Ren don't give a fuck to say
Fuck the police.
Fuck the police.
Fuck the police.
Fuck the police.
Police, open now. We have a warrant for Eazy-E's arrest.
Get down and put your hands up where I can see em.
Just shut the fuck up and get your muthafuckin ass on the floor.
Huh?
Easy, tell the jury how you feel abou this bullshit.
I'm tired of the muthafuckin jackin
Sweatin my gang while I'm chillin in the shackin
Shining tha light in my face, and for what
Maybe it's because I kick so much butt
I kick ass, or maybe cuz I blast
On a stupid assed nigga when I'm playin with the trigga
Of any Uzi or an AK
Cuz the police always got somethin stupid to say
They put up my picture with silence
Cuz my identity by itself causes violence
The E with the criminal behavior
Yeah, I'm a gansta, but still I got flavor
Without a gun and a badge, what do ya got?
A sucka in a uniform waitin to get shot,
By me, or another nigga.
and with a gat it don't matter if he's smarter or bigger
And as you all know, E's here to rule
Whenever I'm rollin, keep lookin in the mirror
And there's no cue, yo, so I can hear a
Dumb muthafucka with a gun
And if I'm rollin off the 8, he'll be the one
That I take out, and then get away
And while I'm drivin off laughin
This is what I'll say
Fuck the police.
Fuck the police.
Fuck the police.
Fuck the police.
The jury has found you guilty of bein a redneck, whitebread, chickenshit muthafucka.
Wait, that's a lie. That's a goddamn lie. I want justice! I want justice! Fuck you, you black motherfucker!!
Fuck the police.
Fuck the police.
Fuck the police.
Submitted by Brdn_Nkd (user info) at 2005-12-14 10:45:38 EST (#)
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Submitted by thorpe (user info) at 2005-12-14 10:38:27 (#)
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I thought this was a true story for most of it. But this sounds like it has potential.
Thanks man. I was driving home for work last night when this idea hit me and I think it has potential too as long as I don't screw it up.
Thanks all for reading!
Submitted by MrSparkle847 (user info) at 2005-12-14 10:45:15 EST (#)
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Submitted by RamJetMax (user info) at 2005-12-14 10:41:50 (#)
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Live in your world, play in his.
Submitted by RamJetMax (user info) at 2005-12-14 10:41:50 EST (#)
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Live in your world, play in his.
Submitted by stuckfix (user info) at 2005-12-14 10:40:32 EST (#)
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Your sons a witch, dude. Take him up to the Catholic Church and get him exorcised.
Submitted by NotSteve (user info) at 2005-12-14 10:39:51 EST (#)
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Piano boxes are the shit, too.
Submitted by thorpe (user info) at 2005-12-14 10:38:27 EST (#)
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I thought this was a true story for most of it. But this sounds like it has potential.
Submitted by Jimmo (user info) at 2005-12-14 10:29:35 EST (#)
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You must let him continue, it could damage his fragile young mind if you destroyed the box and it would also be funny.
I suggest carying on as you are documenting this; either way you will get a bestseller out of it and you might meet some aliens!
Submitted by Stuch (user info) at 2005-12-14 10:28:40 EST (#)
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A cliffhanger? You swine!
Submitted by ozzy (user info) at 2005-12-14 10:24:31 EST (#)
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Freaky.
<insert Xfiles theme music here>
Submitted by HighVoltage900 (user info) at 2005-12-14 10:22:21 EST (#)
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Submitted by BLITZKREIG_BOB (user info) at 2005-12-14 10:09:27 (#)
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"The strangers, they sorta scare me sometimes. They're nice enough as long as you don't make them mad but they get real mean if you do something wrong."
"Then why do you play with them Ben?"
"Their world is awesome. It's so much fun and usually they're real nice and fun to play with so I like it there most of the time."
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He's kinda young for you to be letting him onto uber, don't ya think?
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Haha. Brilliant.
This was cool, eerie post. I say you torch the box in case it has magic powers and takes control of your body.
Submitted by inion_de_trua (user info) at 2005-12-14 10:20:11 EST (#)
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chills. now i'm gonna have a nightmare about all those things i can never see. good.
Submitted by forthewin (user info) at 2005-12-14 10:14:41 EST (#)
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Submitted by BLITZKREIG_BOB (user info) at 2005-12-14 10:09:27 (#)
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"The strangers, they sorta scare me sometimes. They're nice enough as long as you don't make them mad but they get real mean if you do something wrong."
"Then why do you play with them Ben?"
"Their world is awesome. It's so much fun and usually they're real nice and fun to play with so I like it there most of the time."
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He's kinda young for you to be letting him onto uber, don't ya think?
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hahahahaha
Submitted by Xcuses (user info) at 2005-12-14 10:13:17 EST (#)
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The way I see it, you can now sell the house and live in the cardboard box
Submitted by Brdn_Nkd (user info) at 2005-12-14 10:10:49 EST (#)
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haha, that's funny.
Submitted by BLITZKREIG_BOB (user info) at 2005-12-14 10:09:27 EST (#)
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"The strangers, they sorta scare me sometimes. They're nice enough as long as you don't make them mad but they get real mean if you do something wrong."
"Then why do you play with them Ben?"
"Their world is awesome. It's so much fun and usually they're real nice and fun to play with so I like it there most of the time."
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He's kinda young for you to be letting him onto uber, don't ya think?
Submitted by Brdn_Nkd (user info) at 2005-12-14 10:06:44 EST (#)
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Damn! Part 1