The Greed of Man

There are only five of us left.

One year ago, when 214 men and women arrived on this desolate, unnamed planetoid, it was with only one thought on out minds – how sinfully rich we would be when we left.

When Boyton Bros. Mining Corporation discovered a new fuel source, which they shamelessly named BBMC-X, their stocks skyrocketed. Just one of the small green rocks, no bigger than a baseball, could fuel a city the size of New York for two years. And just in time, too. The Earth, with all its greedy, wasteful inhabitants, had depleted all the natural resources on the planet.

Mankind now reached out to the heavens and stripped each planet we touched until it, too, was a dead rock in space. We took and stole every useful resource for consumption on Earth and left behind an empty shell.

So 214 men and women came to this lifeless planet with the promise of untold wealth once we strip-mined every last iota of BBMC-X in existence. Everything ran smoothly for the first month, until the killings began. It began in the deepest shafts when a shift reported for work and found a dozen bodies shredded to pieces; limbs torn away.

Security was sent into the tunnels armed with the deadliest weapons know to man, only never to be seen again. Soon the attacks were closer to Base Camp. Metal building ripped open like they were made of paper. The mined BBMC-X disappeared. That’s when we saw the monster. Hideous. Malevolent Lethal. A mindless killing machine.

Its skin was like armor that no man-made weapon could pierce, Long talons sprouted from its back that could tear a man to pieces in seconds or fell him with a single drop poisonous venom. It was mindless, merciless and killed without conscious. Now the remaining five are hunting the beast. Or, is it hunting us?

As we enter a large chamber filled with BBMC-X, the attack is swift and silent. The other were killed instantly. I was not so lucky. I feel the venom flow through my blood like acid as convulsions violently shake my body. In my last moments, I watch the gruesome creature carefully pick up a small green rock that fell to the ground close by. A fanged mouth opens and hisses its contempt for me as it gently cradles the rock to it chest.

The hiss turns into what I can only describe as a soft, soothing purr as a deadly, gnarled claw reaches out to a green orb bigger than my head. At the creature’s touch, the orb glows and shadows shift inside it. Something inside is … alive. Each orb the creature lovingly caresses responds the same way.

These rocks are not a new fuel source. It is not ore to mine for our consumption. They are eggs. And the creature was only protecting her young!

Dear God, what have we done!

The amazing story was written by my dear friend Anne Daumig. She was with me when I did shoot the pictures. Since I know what she can do and because she already had some cool ideas while I was looking for poses for my pictures, I could not resist to beg her… I asked her if she would be in a writing mood and give it  a try for a story to my picture ideas – She agreed and made my day with her writing magic again. Check out her BLOG and FLICKR and don’t forget to give her some star love *winks*

Thank you so much Anne ♥

Clothing

Outfit: cinphul – “council of flesh [dress] (Maitreya)

Gloves: Human Glitch – ” WTCHVRM Gloves” (Maitreya, Bento)

Shoes: cinphul – “excess [boots]” (Maitreya) – NEW @ The Warehouse Sale // September 2021

Accessories

Headpiece: BeSpoke – “Nemesis Headpiece” – NEW @ Engine Room // September 2021

Collar: CURELESS[+] – “Entrophy Collar” (Maitreya)

Head, Body & Tattoo

Head: BeSpoke – “Monster Nemesis” – NEW @ Engine Room // September 2021

Body: Maitreya – “Lara V5.3”

Skin: BeSpoke – “Nemesis – Night Terror” (BoM) – NEW @ Engine Room // September 2021

Spiderlegs: { aii & ego } – “Tsuchigumo Animesh Spider Legs”

Poses, Props & Tools

Pose 1: Poseidon – “Amazon Princess 8” (Bento)

Pose 2: Poseidon – “Wild Child 21” (Bento)

Scenery:  cinphul – “azrexok [alien decor set]”

Deco: Walton R. Wainwright – “NECROTIZE – Regular Booth” & “NECROTIZE – Sponsor Booth” & “NECROTIZE Group Gift container” (not for sale)

Model, Stylist & Photographer

Wicca Merlin

Tickets to a Concert for Aliens?

TUNES

I heard you never graduated from high school
The food sucked and the kids were awful
I know you wanted me to go to law school
I dyed my hair, pierced my nostril
I know I’ve done this before, but it’s a mind eraser
I’m waking up on the floor, I got to get my life back later
[- Machine Gun Kelly  -]
Clothing

Top: [CX] – “Mucronate Top – Leather” (Maitreya)

Accessories

Hairpin: [CX] – “Swaying Lotus (Silver)” – (unrigged) – NEW @ Hawthorne Legacy Event // September 2021

Glasses: [CX] – “Farseer Glasses – Silver”

Ear Attachments: .:E.A.Studio:. – “Inazuma Plug Female Human LINK” (for Lel. EvoX) – NEW @ NEO Japan // September 2021

Piercing: Wicca’s Originals – “Jadeon Piercing”

Septum: -[TWC]- – “Thirst Septum -Silver-“

Collar: [CX] – “Sinister Summer Collar – Onyx/Silver” (unrigged, Gacha)

Gloves: L’Emporio – “::*Fingerless Gloves*::” (Maitreya, Bento)

Finger Bandages: L’Emporio – “::*Kick It*::” (Maitreya, Bento)

Hair & Makeup

Hair: adoness – “beanie”

Face Art:  Nefekalum Tattoos – “Hunger #01” (Lel. EvoX BoM, Materials)

Lipstick 1: [Cubic Cherry] – “{Tenuous} Lipstick” (Lel. EvoX HD Applier)

Lipstick 2: Mad’ – “Daemon Lips” (Lel. EvoX BoM)

Head, Body & Tattoo

Head: LeLUTKA – “EvoX Avalon 3.0”

Teeth: [CX] – “Strigoi’s Fangs – Silver Type.1 ( Size E / Wider )”

Body: Maitreya – “Lara V5.3”

Tattoo: .:Vegas:. – “Tattoo Moth ( Dark )” (Lel. EvoX BoM) – NEW @ // Uber September 2021

Poses,Props & Tools

Backdrop: Paparazzi – “Grungy Stairwell 3”

Lantern: [CX] – “Temple Lantern (Silver+Rezz)”

Cards: [CX] – “Ang Pao” (interactive item)

Model, Stylist & Photographer

Wicca Merlin

Wicca’s Originals @ The Warehouse Sale // September 2021

Wicca’s Originals @ The Warehouse Sale // September 23rd – October 18th

A shiver runs through her body; whether from nerves or the low temperature in the room, Talida isn’t certain. After all, she is only wearing a leather thong and thigh-high boots and nothing else. She sits on the floor on a fluffy rug you expect to find in a pre-teen girl’s bedroom. Arms crossed over her breasts to maintain some semblance of modesty while the photographer adjust the lighting.

This is her first modeling job and not what Talida thought the business was like. But after all, a girl has to pay the rent. Granted, the thong is nothing to write home about (which she won’t tell a soul), but the boots are another matter. The leather is butter smooth and the stitching is high quality.

She can’t help but be fascinated by the wealth of studs, grommets and rings that covered the boots. The moment the front zippers sealed her legs inside, Talida felt seduced by the the luxury.

Before long, Talida’s hands caressed the leather as she stretched one leg high in the air, her foot pointed toward the ceiling. She didn’t notice the soft jazz music playing in the background. She didn’t notice the clicking of the camera. She didn’t notice the photographer moving stealthily around her. All that mattered are the boots.

There was no doubt that Talida would soon be famous.

Sizes: Maitreya, Legacy (F), Hourglass, Freya
HUD: 10 Colors & 10 Metals
Pose from the Teaser picture INCLUDED!

Event Location: The Warehouse Sale // September 2021

Wicca’s Originals @ NEO Japan // September 2021

Wicca’s Originals @ NEO Japan // September 25th – October 17th

As lasers shoot at him from different directions, Sark drops to the floor with a shoulder roll. Finding temporary safety behind a stack of crates, Sark takes a moment to check the energy level on his laser rifle and mutters a silent curse. Ten percent reserves.

After a quick mental count, he knows there are two combatants near the hanger door and one hiding behind a steel pole near the only other exit. Three targets and only enough energy left to take out one, if he is lucky.

In the sudden eerie quiet, Sark can hear them moving in to flank him on three sides. In less than a minute, he will be surrounded. This is going to get ugly.

Without warning, Sark bolts away from his sanctuary and runs straight at the biggest of the three. In his peripheral vision, he sees the other two – one to his right, one to his left – raise their weapons and take aim.

Just before they fire, Sark drops to the floor and slides on his back as he fires at the monster in his path. The giant in front of him drops instantly while the other two take each other out in the crossfire.

A nearly blinding red light flashes as a deafening klaxon announces the end of the game. CONGRATULATIONS SARK! LEVEL 38 WINNER!

Billy jumps up from his desk chair and pumps a fist into the air. Eat my dust, Tommy Jefferies, he shouts.

Sizes: Maitreya (Lara, Petite, Flat), Legacy [F] (Classic, Perky), Legacy [M], Signature Gianni
HUD: 10 Colors & 10 Metals

Event Location: NEO Japan // September 2021

Hitchhiking…

My favorite part of the year is just about to start with one of my personal favorite events – The engine Room done by Second Life Syndicate!

An event entirely event about steampunk, dieselpunk and all those amazing technical based designs with mostly a Victorian touch somehow – just completely down my personal alley 😉

Today I am coming with a maybe very modern technical style, because the amazing “Technolady Boots” from A&Y are one of the releases for the Engine Room. To show you that you as well can use them for a more modern futuristic look as well and because I am an A&Y freak addicted anyway, I styled it with some of her latest releases as well. As usual the boots come with her amazing HUD that lets you customize so many different parts that let you match it to all kind of looks and styles.

The hair I am using is the first EvoX hairbase coming from no.match and guess what.. it is a gift! Coming in 4 different colors it is a really generous gift with all those new EvoX hairbases 🙂

Speaking of all those amazing designs I do not want to forget that incredible tattoo which I am wearing – certainly from my favorite tattoo maker – comes from Vegas Tattoo. For the Cyber Fair they released a new tattoo with an amazing futuristic look as well coming for EvoX! I am so in love with those tattoos, that come up the neck until the chin that this one for me is a definite must have.

For now I will just go back to my platform to make more pictures of all those amazing new releases of the Engine Room. While Liam doing that, you could just opo over to the event and see by yourself what amazing releases are waiting there for you 😉

Clothing

Top: A&Y – “Raizer Top” (Maitreya)

Jacket: A&Y – “Thrasher Cyber Jacket” (Maitreya)

Pants: A&Y – “Raizer Shorts” (Maitreya) – NEW @ Cyber Fair // September 2021

Shoes: A&Y – “Technolady Boots” (Maitreya) – NEW @ Engine Room // September 2021

Accessories

Earrings: L’Emporio&PL – “::*Penta*::” (for Lel. EvoX Human Fem Ears) – NEW @ Man Cave // September 2021

Glasses: :::SOLE::: – “SA – AHW Control Visor (Black)” – NEW @ Cyber Fair // September 2021

Piercing: Wicca’s Originals – “Jadeon Piercing”

Septum: -[TWC]- – “Thirst Septum -Silver-“

Collar: A&Y – “Lorna Leather Collar – Mono – 03” (Gacha)

Nails & Rings (right Hand): [CX] – “Shredder Claws – Silver R” (Maitreya, Bento)

Gloves (right Hand): L’Emporio – “::*Fingerless Gloves*::” (Maitreya, Bento)

Hair & Makeup

Hair: no.match – “No_Somewhere (Coal)” (Gift, Lel. EvoX Hairbase included)

Forehead/Nose Tattoo: – Pumec – – “Cyberna Beauty Set” (Lel. EvoX BoM)

Head, Body & Tattoo

Head: LeLUTKA – “EvoX Avalon 3.0”

Teeth: [CX] – “Strigoi’s Fangs – Silver Type.1 ( Size E / Wider )”

Body: Maitreya – “Lara V5.3”

Tattoo: .:Vegas:. – “Tattoo ( Dark ) Game Over”(Lel. EvoX BoM) – NEW @ Cyber Fair // September 2021

Left Arm: .{PSYCHO:Byts}. – “Infinity Arms”

Poses, Props & Tools

Poses: Diversion – “Urban Girl – 4” (Bento)

Backdrop: Paparazzi – “Opinion Backdrop 1”

Deco 1: Ex Machina – “Space 2099 Crate 1 Black” (Gacha)

Deco 2: Ex Machina – “THX Crate”

Backpack 1: :::SOLE::: – “SA – Backpack LB4 (Camo)”

Backpack 2: :::SOLE::: – “SA – Backpack GNW-01 (Black)”

Katana: >UNGOD – “G4-N7z Sword”

Pistol: Virtul SYL Design– “S5812X right 1.05”

Bat: BAMSE – “Primal – Tank”

Model, Stylist & Photographer

Wicca Merlin

Wicca’s Originals @ Engine Room // September 2021

Wicca’s Originals @ Engine Room // September 20th – October 20th

The powerful engine roars to life and I smile. Do not judge me by my appearance. I may look like a Victorian lady, but deep down, I am a wild creature ready to explore this new steam powered, mechanized world…

Wearing my brother’s clothing, I leave my heavy dresses and tight corsets behind. My parents want to marry me off to some titled aristocrat, but that existence would suffocate me.

I give my mean machine gas and shoot out of the driveway; gravel spraying wildly behind me. A laugh of pure joy and the exhilaration of freedom rips through my body. Yes, this is the life!

What does a girl need a man for when she has a motorcycle vibrating between her legs…

Sizes: Maitreya (Lara, Petite, Flat), Legacy [F](Classic, Perky), Legacy [M], Gianni

HUD: 10 colors, 10 metals

(pls take a look at the back… there are some details too ;))

Event Location: Engine Room // September 2021

For the Engine Room Anniversary we made a unisex gift as well…

You can leave your hat on, especially if it’s made by Wicca’s Creations.

This steampunk styled top hat open and closes for better reception and fun.

Video killed the Radio Star

TUNES

“And now we meet in an abandoned studio
We hear the playback and it seems so long ago
And you remember the jingles used to go…”

[- The Buggles -]

Clothing

Top: AsteroidBox – “Jodie Shirt” (Maitreya Petite) – NEW @ Kustom9 // September 2021

Pants: Mug – “Isabelle Jeans – Black” (Maitreya)

Accessories

Earrings: L’Emporio&PL – “::*Xander*:: Earrings fem.” (for Lel. EvoX Elf Ears)

Glasses: [CX] – “Farseer Glasses – Silver”

Piercing: Wicca’s Originals – “Jadeon Piercing”

Necklace: AsteroidBox – “Emery Jewelry – Female Fit”

Rings: RAWR! – “Heavy Metal Rings” (Maitreya, Bento)

Nails: RAWR! – “Heavy Metal Nails” (Maitreya, Bento)

Hair & Makeup

Hair: no.match – “No_Hawk” – NEW @ Jail Event // September 2021

Face Art:  Nefekalum Tattoos – “Hunger #01” (Lel. EvoX BoM, Materials)

Head, Body & Tattoo

Head: LeLUTKA – “EvoX Avalon 3.0”

Teeth: [CX] – “Strigoi’s Fangs – Silver Type.1 ( Size E / Wider )”

Body: Maitreya – “Lara V5.3” + “Lara Add-On Petite V1.1”

Poses, Props & Tools

Pose: Foxcity

Scenery: DRD – “Chartbusters – Collection”

Model, Stylist & Photographer

Wicca Merlin

Wicca’s Originals @ Cyber Fair // September 2021

Wicca’s Originals @ Cyber Fair // September 1st – 26th

The Phase Mask and Glasses by Wicca’s Originals incorporates the latest tech available in external augmentation.

With its smooth, curved profile framing your eyes, the Phase Glasses are a top choice for anyone fashion savvy. But for netrunners and cyberdeckers, it includes direct neural interfacing and a full range display array, covering even your peripheral vision. Augmented reality has never looked sharper!

The mask itself, in addition to having a bold and mysterious look to it, is designed to defeat most forms of facial recognition.

In addition to this, it incorporates an air filter which removes the ever-prevalent smog from the air and has been shown to improve respiratory function with long term use. Both are able to secure to your head through pressure alone, or for a more secure fit, actual anchor points can be installed on the skull.

The Phase Mask and Glasses come with 10 color options for material and metal areas.

Both are unrigged for a unisex fit for any head, and are modifiable, allowing full customizability for opacity.

Can be acquired as a set or separately.

Event Location: Cyber Fair // September 2021

Wicca’s Originals @ The Darkness Event // September 2021

Wicca’s Originals @ The Darkness Event // September 5th – 28th

Rory stands quietly in the middle of the room; a pensive look on her face. She takes no notice of the attendants who dress her. With each piece added, the weight of the situation grows heavier upon her shoulders. Her kingdom was in danger.

Once the crown was placed upon her head, Rory could wait no longer. With profound sorrow, Rory walked slowly to the open balcony attached to the chamber. From there, she could look down upon the open fields outside the city walls.

The great army, thousand and thousands or warriors, stood in perfect lines. When Rory came into view a single voice shouted a command. In perfect unison, the soldiers dropped to one knee and bowed their heads. At the head was General Kru, their leader. And her lover.

His head lifted and Rory felt his heated gaze upon her, even at the great distance. Rory knew it was the same scorching look he wore before Kru took her in his arms last night. He was gone from her bed before she woke that morning. There were no words of farewell or love, They both knew their duty and what the future held.
A single tear slipped from the corner of her eye as Queen Rory raised her sword high above her head. The command was given. Her kingdom was at war.

Sizes: Maitreya (Lara, Petite, Flat) + Legacy (F) (Classic, Perky) – mod/copy/ no trans

HUD: 10 Colors & 10 Metals

Event Location: The Darkness Event // September 2021

Wicca’s Originals @ WCF // September 2021

Wicca’s Originals @ WCF 18+ // September 1st – 26th

You’re in the army now Private Djuna!
About face! Forward March!

In the army women go
Into battle to and fro

Sound off – One, two
Sound off – Three, four
Count it down – One, two … three, four

If their shirts get wet as sin
They quickly turn paper thin

Sound off – One, two
Sound off – Three, four
Count it down – One, two … three, four

With the fabric worn so sheer
Enemy forces are bound to leer

Sound off – One, two
Sound off – Three, four
Count it down – One, two … three, four

Sizes: Maitreya (Lara+Petite), Legacy (Female+Perky)
HUD: 10 Fabric Colors, 10 Leather Colors, 10 Metal Colors
Available as Fatpack OR 4 single colors (single colors only change metals and opacity)
Special feature: You can change the opacity: “opaque-transparent-off” for the shirt on the HUD

Event Location: WCF 18+ // September 2021