EMBER'S ENTRIES

Author's Note: This is a creative piece for City of Ember, and also for Cause & Effect. 

!!!BREAKING NEWS!!!

2-9-1987

People of Ember! Bri Dettlaff here, executive reporter, here to tell you the daily updates. We’ve just received word that the two more villagers have been lost in the sea of the Unknown Regions. Not only have they been gone for over a week, but they left their children behind. Who will pay for their survival for house hold light bulbs or food? We’re on the case and we will help these children keep their lives in safety.  That’s all for this lovely Tuesday, enjoy the rest of your day and keep your eye out for tomorrow’s entry.

!!!BREAKING NEWS!!!

2-10-1987

Good Afternoon Ember.  We’re still in shock from the recent black out. Not only has it been the longest in our whole life time in Ember but the real questions are, Will it happen again and for how long?  In order for safety precautions try to limit your time outside of your homes. Make your visits to others homes quickly and get to your homes for protection ASAP. Thank you for listening.

2-11-1987

Citizens of Ember! Our light is fading and we are in grave danger. The Mayor insists that there is hope and a plan for us! But this has gone on far too long. Can the Mayor fulfill his promise? In other words, I’d like to point out Lina Mayfleet and Doon Harrow, if anyone has seen or heard of them, bring them to us immediately. An award will be presented to those who capture them.  They’ve accused the Mayor of false keeping of our possessions.  Thank you.

2-12-1987

The singing is today! Everyone be on your best behavior and enjoy!!

2-12-1987

I apologize for the unexpected entry but, after the few minutes of blackness during the singing, it has put our news media into panic. The dark has been occurring more frequently. Everyone return home as we search for freedom.  Expect a new entry later this evening for more information. Thank you.

2-12-1987

URGENT NEWS; READ IMMEDIATELY

COMMUNITY OF EMBER! OPEN YOUR EYES AND READ!! WE HAVE FOUND A WAY OUT OF EMBER! A WAY TO A BETTER PLACE, A BETTER SURVIVAL!! It happened right after the singing. Mrs. Murdo who lives Corner Brook St. came to us instantly so that we may announce the news. Lina and Doon has saved us all. They are somewhere beyond. Watching us!! It came from above, a shirt wrapped around a rock and a scrap of paper. It has directions to a way out. A way out of Ember! Everyone gather to the clearing in the Main Streets! Thank you all for cooperating. Collect your belongings. Not too many, some soap and lots of water. It says we will need our energy for a long walk. This is the last Ember Entry you will receive. Thank you all for sticking through this darkness and worry. We will find happiness and a great light! We will get out and we will be free! Thank you to all and good luck to each and every one of you in this upcoming journey. I’ll see you in the new land soon. Bri Dettlaff signing off. Goodbye City of Ember.



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