The Seven Giants (Patreon)

In the distant past, a world vastly different from our own, seven enigmatic giants once ruled over the Earth. These colossal beings were shrouded in mystery, their presence casting long shadows over the land. To the people of that time, these giants were nothing short of gods, and their every command was treated as divine law.

These giants, known by various names and legends across different cultures, had a peculiar and horrifying appetite. They consumed humans as their primary source of sustenance, and the people, in their blind reverence, willingly lined up to be devoured by these towering deities. To them, it was an honor to become a part of the giants, believing that their essence would merge with these beings and grant them eternal life.

Day after day, generation after generation, the giants feasted upon humanity. The world was steeped in fear, and obedience to these colossal overlords was the only way of life. But deep within the hearts of some, a spark of rebellion flickered, a longing for freedom from this monstrous servitude.

In a small, hidden village, a group of courageous men came together to form a secret society. They were driven by the shared dream of liberating humanity from the giants' tyranny. One fateful night, as the moon hung low in the sky, and the giants slept, their snores shaking the very ground beneath them, the brave men made their move.

With utmost caution, they approached the slumbering giant, their hearts pounding in their chests. One of the giants lay particularly still, as if in a deep and vulnerable sleep. With trembling hands, one of the men drew a single drop of blood from the giant's exposed arm. This drop sparkled with an otherworldly crimson hue, and they knew it held unimaginable power.

Returning to their village, the men embarked on a quest to unlock the secrets hidden within the giant's blood. Through trial and error, they discovered that when consumed, the blood bestowed incredible abilities upon them. They gained strength beyond measure, agility like the wind, and the power to manipulate the very earth itself.

The society of men, now transformed into formidable beings, plotted their revenge against the giants. They devised a daring plan to reduce the giants to the size of ordinary humans. Armed with their newfound abilities, they set out on a quest to confront the giants who had once ruled with impunity.

One by one, the giants fell victim to the vengeful humans. Each encounter was a titanic battle, the very earth quaking beneath their clashes. The giants, now reduced to human size, were no match for the relentless warriors who once served them. The giants' reign of terror was over.

In the aftermath of the giants' fall, the world celebrated its newfound freedom. The fear that had gripped humanity for generations was finally vanquished. The giants, once gods, were now reduced to mere mortals, their reign of terror forever shattered.

But there was a secret that remained hidden from the eyes of humanity. The giants possessed a power they had never revealed—a power that allowed them to live for eternity, hidden in plain sight among the very people they had once ruled.

Meanwhile, humanity continued to evolve, unaware that the giants still lurked among them, pulling the strings from their hidden sanctuaries. The giants had honed their abilities to blend seamlessly into human society, their true identities forever concealed. They adjusted well to what we now call the modern world. These giants, now live among ordinary people, and had adopted human identities, concealing their immense power and wisdom. 

One of these giants found solace in the heart of a bustling stripclub, blending into the throngs of dancing revelers, their immense stature obscured by the dimly lit, chaotic atmosphere.

Another chose the path of scientific inquiry, hidden behind the walls of a state-of-the-art laboratory, advancing human knowledge while secretly influencing the course of history.

A third giant retreated to a modest photography studio, capturing moments that would become part of the collective memory of humanity while orchestrating the grand game of giants.

The fourth giant directed a vast and influential corporation, shaping economies and industries, all the while ensuring their own interests prevailed in the shadowy world of giants.

The fifth giant had lost their memory and worked as a janitor in a cheap hotel, pushing a mop and broom through the hallways, all knowledge of their past existence erased.

The sixth giant, perhaps the most enigmatic of all, indulged in dark auctions, where shrunken men were traded as if they were mere commodities, all part of the giants' intricate game for the ultimate prize—the Earth itself.

And the seventh giant, the most elusive of them all, hid in plain sight, playing a role so mundane, it was beyond suspicion, directing the course of events with a masterful hand while walking among humanity as an unassuming individual.

The giants, once rulers of the Earth, devised a cunning and malevolent game to determine who would ascend to the ultimate throne. Their revenge against humanity took the form of a competition: each giant would compete to shrink the most humans. The rules were simple, by using their remaining powers and influence over the world, the giants sought to reduce as many humans as possible to miniature size.

 The victor of this contest would claim dominion over the Earth, perpetuating their reign of terror in a sinister bid for supremacy. It was a horrifying spectacle, and the unsuspecting humans remained pawns in this twisted game of giants.

And so, to this day, the giants continue their game, their true nature hidden from humanity's gaze. As humans go about their lives, making history and shaping the world, they remain blissfully ignorant of the giants who walk among them, manipulating events and playing the ultimate game for the fate of the Earth. The giants, once seen as gods, had become silent rulers, hidden in plain sight, and their story became a legend of secrecy, patience, and the enduring power of the enigmatic giants.

In the shadows, far from the prying eyes of humans, the giants devised a game among themselves. A game that would determine who would ultimately rule the Earth. This contest was a test of cunning, strength, and patience—a test that would play out over centuries, unbeknownst to the humans.