The Cryopod to Hell Classic is the original version of TCTH, written based on the original writing prompts, expanded into a full series, with 490 chapters of fun adventures. However, it is extremely flawed, with paper thin characters and plotlines that don’t resolve properly. It abruptly ends at the finale of Route C, and was never finished with a proper ending. Classic is best read after Refresh so you can appreciate where the story came from. As its own story, Classic has too many flaws for anyone to recommend reading first.
"The army of heaven is expanding rapidly." Zeus stared at the numbers. "Two million in just a few years. This is unprecedented." Gabriel nodded as he held Michael’s ring in his hands. Michael had 99% of his spirit energy and personality stored here for safekeeping, all part of the plan. Michael’s actual body had died…
It had taken him many years, but it was finally here. As his friend John dipped him under the water, Jesus arose out of the shimmering flowing pool and saw a beautiful white sparkle of light, almost resembling a dove, quickly and silently fly into his body, absorbing into his soul. In an instant, everything…
The young man carefully tapped the chisel with his hammer, slowly carving off bits of wood. He was sweating a little bit, but nothing unlike what he had already dealt with. The work was slow, but steady-going. As he shaped the wood, the chair he was creating slowly took shape. It was plain, like the…
The democratically recognized leader of the Republic of Rome stood atop his veranda, addressing his citizens. "My people! I have come today to deliver an address based on the state of our mighty nation! For almost seven hundred years, since the founding of our capital city, we have fought and bled to spread the vastness…
Zeus held the scroll of papyrus in front of himself with the power of telekinesis, a weak spell he had cast so he wouldn’t have to use his arms. "We’re losing." The small group of a dozen angels and gods nodded sadly, as they had already read the report. Zeus continued. "We can’t keep going…
"Is immortality truly desirable?" The wizened old man stared pointedly at his student, who was painting a pretty mural on a flattened piece of wood. "Well, yes. Why shouldn’t it be? Immortality means you would never have to worry about dying. It would give you a long life to learn all, know all, and do…
Amelia grinned as she danced along the highway. She was humming some tune to herself that had bubbled up from the memories of one of the snacks she ate a little earlier that day. "Carthage had so many yummy people! I can’t wait to go to Babylon and see how much they’ve grown!" She skipped…
Zeus eyed the drawing in front of him. "So these are the most likely successors of Hercules’ power, hm? They don’t look particularly strong." He traced his finger around each one lazily. "This seems pointless. There are plenty of blond haired young men out there. Any one of them could inherit the power." Raphael nodded…
I stared at Samantha intently, my eyes looking directly into hers. "You know something. Admit it." She shifted uncomfortably on the ground. "Well, of course I do. I’m just… surprised you don’t. You’re only human after all. You seem to be wholly unaware about the Energy Wars." Energy Wars? This is the first time I’ve…
"Candidates? What candidates? What are those?" I felt curiosity nibbling at the back of my brain. "Response: That information is classified as Top Secret. If you do not know what the candidates are, you must not be a candidate." Great, this robot has a sense of humor. A joke if ever there was one. I’m…
