I wrote this a few years ago, for NaNoWriMo. The story is incomplete (I'm a terrible author), but this prologue is probably one of the best pieces of writing I've ever done. It might speak to you:
http://students.washington.edu/sarai...s/Untitled.htm
Also, I'm surprised you didn't reference this article:
http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/200...ultimate-game/