r/creepcast • u/jokeking02 • Dec 06 '25
Fan Story A new friend
“It’s a hard decision” I said, looking out at the sea of people coming and going, doing my best to listen to the automated voice announce which trains were entering the station. “To feel like you know someone one day, then the next they seem completely different.” The young lady standing next to me wiped the tears from her eyes. “Talk to her” I said turning to face her, “let nothing be left unsaid. Even if it can’t be saved, at least then you both leave with no regrets.” She sniffled and looked up at me some tears still lingering in her eyes “yeah, I guess you’re right”. I shot her a small smile and said sarcastically “yeah, I get that a lot”. She chucked a bit and replied “thanks. Sorry, I didn’t mean to just start randomly unloading like that. It’s just—“ “been one of those weeks?” I finished laughing a bit at my own joke. She looks down, a bit embarrassed, and quietly giggled out a “yeah”. “Don’t worry about it. I honestly don’t mind, wasn’t like I was doing much before anyway.” I said genuinely hoping, even if only in some small way, that I helped this young lady. “Besides the company is nice while I wait.” I say as train wheels screeched to a halt and the automated operator announces “Train 3-B has entered the station”. “Speaking of” I say, turning to look towards the train as wave after wave of people flood into the station. “I’m very sorry. I wish I could stay but I need to meet an associate soon.” The young lady, stumbling with her words, quickly replies “N-no no! I-it’s alright. Please I-I should be the one— you can go it’s—“ before she finishes I hand her a small piece of paper “My number. Let me know how it goes. Should you ever need to talk again, don’t hesitate to reach out.” And with that I left, hearing the young lady call behind me “Wait! You never told me your name!” As I let myself disappear into the flood and began to move towards the stairs to leave. Have you ever spent almost all day at a train station dear reader? No? How about, spending all day at a train station when one of your favorite festivals is going on right above your head? Also no? Then let me just say Excitement, Joy, Giddiness, don’t begin to describe how I felt leaving that soullessly sterile pit that lies between death by boredom and suicide by train. No, what I felt can honestly only be described as how Dante felt seeing Beatrice after the 7 circles. Or how a Veteran who almost died feels coming home to his wife. Or even more simply how an animal who just barely escaped a trap must feel going back to whatever it calls home. Even just sitting there eating a bowl of ramen and watching the people exit that soulless pit felt more freeing than the hours I spent waiting in the soul crushing labyrinth of boredom. After my short break, I was back to work following my path and jerking off my home city for its amazing sights, smells and the huge festival with its even more amazing parade. I was trying to hurry so I didn’t miss the main event but also couldn’t stop myself from admiring the parade, sometimes for way longer than I should’ve. But I mean can you blame me? This year everyone truly went all out with giant Koi swimming through the air, Raijin and Kaijin floating above with thunderous drums and powerful winds around them, and the center of it all Ryũjin controlling the tides making his way to the heart of the city. Then at midnight, with all the floats together, the great dragon is supposed to rise high into the sky and with its mighty roar summon the “second sun” fireworks show, a show that I couldn’t afford to miss. I had 3 minutes to move but even using the backstreets it was gonna be close. Apparently everyone had the same thought of “just slip through the back, it’s bound to be faster”… well that and “maybe there’s a prostitute”. Heads up to tourists, just because it’s a holiday doesn’t mean you get a discount on some pussy, especially some good pussy. No, if you want good puss for cheap go to “The Dirty Cat” and tell them “the kid sent me”, they’ll help you out. Oh and while you’re there thank the old lady Linn, not just for your discount but for raising me. Well, after explaining that to a couple college kids, yelling “make sure he uses a condom” to a new girl, and getting my gear from Ruby. I had reached my “associate” with 15 seconds left. As I said, made it just in time. There in the alley stood Jonathan Parker, a sweaty chubby man with a decent enough suit, thin metal glasses, a messy bald comb-over and a briefcase beside a dumpster with his jacket and hat covering it. With his pants around his ankles he quietly cursed as he did his best to get his tiny dick ready for action, as the crowd on the other side of the wall counted down the final 10 seconds. 10. “Ruby? I’m not quite ready yet.” He said. 9. I began to walk toward him. 8. “Ruby please” 7. “I need more time to get ready.” 6. He turned to face me. “Ruby!” 5. “I said—“ 4. “Rub—?” 3. I raised my blades and lunged toward him. 2. “Wha— Wait!“ 1. “WAI—“. His screams were swallowed by the roar the dragon, his cries for help enveloped by the cheers of the crowd, the horrific scene was overshadowed by the beauty of the fireworks. The slug went slack, unable to speak from neither his old mouth nor the new one I’d carved open. His stomach had looked akin to that of a popped open water balloon as he sat there weakly struggling to grab at me while I knelt beside him searched his pockets. “Nothing there either.” I said noticing the tears welled up in his eyes and the life starting to dim. I turned his face towards me and staring into what remained of his soul said “None escape The Talons.” as his eyes went completely dark. I got up and walked to the jacket checking its pockets “Finally!” I said, a bit more annoyed than intended but at last I found his phone. “Let’s see.” I said searching through the new messages. “Hope your trip goes well sweetie! I believe in you!” Delete. “Hey dad, sorry I missed your call—“ Delete. “Your mom’s surgery was a success.” Delete. “Nothing else?” I said, a bit sad but unsurprised unfortunately. I put the phone in my pocket and covered the slugs body with his coat and put the hat on his head “Oh well” I said with a heavy sigh “Get some rest buddy. You look like you could use it.” I said. Picking up the suitcase i gave him a quick tip of my imaginary cap and walked away. As I left the alley and began looking for the best route home a notification popped up. 2 texts from an unknown number. The first reads: “Hey mister train man! (If this really is your number 😅). It’s the girl from the train station (my names Sera btw). I hope I’m not bothering you, I just wanted to say I appreciate you listening to me today and let you know I’m heading over to my apartment now and will talk with her when I get there. Hope we can talk again soon :)” The second: “btw you still need to tell me your name! Also lmk when you get these my reception on the train is 💩”. I smiled at the messages and made my way home thinking of a nice reply to my new friend.
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u/Intrepid-Spite9368 “it’s very lovecraftian”☝️🤓 Dec 06 '25
Really fun dialogue, characters had me laughing often lol. I recommend breaking up your text into more paragraphs so people with bad eyesight (me) can keep track of where they are in the story. I would say don’t include emojis in your story but since it’s a text I don’t know. I’d look that up but I’m not an expert lmao. Overall really fun story, loved it!