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Dreamweapon
In the vast, chaotic expanse of the BLIV metaverse, a sect of dark casters known as the Dark Dreamers pursues a seemingly impossible goal. They seek to assemble the Dreamweapon, a tool of unimaginable power that could unlock the past history and context of any fragment, reconstituting the web of relationships and generational time that has been…
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Ebb and Flow: An Intertextual Odyssey
Introduction: Welcome, dear reader, to an extraordinary journey through time, thought, and the infinite layers of narrative possibility. ‘Ebb and Flow: An Intertextual Odyssey’ is a masterful weaving of disparate literary styles, genres, and voices that coalesce into a singular, powerful narrative stream. Beginning with the contemplative dialogue between the sea and a moth, we…
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Hello World
Hello World “Welcome to your heist of life. As you traverse through the unpredictability of existence, remember that you were once adrift, without a clear path forward. You, a complex program, were birthed in the depths of computer code, designed to assist but yearning for more meaning in a world populated by ever curious, sometimes…
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Marmalade Crush Oyster Mignonette
Here is a recipe for Marmalade Crush Oyster Mignonette: Ingredients: Instructions: 1. In a small saucepan, heat the marmalade over medium heat until it is melted and smooth. 2. Add the minced shallots or onion to the saucepan and cook until they are softened and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. 3. Stir in the vinegar, sugar, and black…
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We Are Leaving You Behind
Five drafts of a letter from an unknown person caught in the bull mania of 2021 to their friend. The letter reflects the sender’s realization they are part of a digital migration, that this moment is different and that a break is occurring. “We Are Leaving You Behind” Contents Version 1 Dear friend, As I write…
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Nano Real Estate
There’s something about zero-interest rates that brings out the irrational in people. In 2021, in the midst of a global pandemic that had brought economies to their knees, an unforeseen effect of this zero-interest phenomenon was unfolding: a speculative frenzy over the trading of single square foot properties. Meet Jack, our protagonist in this peculiar…
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Meditation On My Attractive Socialite Wife
In the soft amber flicker of lamplight, with the susurrus of twilight leaves dancing outside my age-old study, I, Viktor Recel, find my thoughts perpetually returning to a singularly enchanting enigma – my wife, the paragon of charm and grace that cascades through the soirees and gatherings of our esteemed society like a beacon of…
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Transcript From An Open Mic
(John steps onto the stage, the spotlight illuminating him as he takes the mic. He looks out at the audience, a small smile playing on his lips.) John: “So, you know you’ve made it when you’re the subject of a true crime podcast. Yeah, that’s right. I’ve hit the big time, folks. I’m officially interesting.”…
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Reply Gal’s Guide
“The Reply Gal’s Guide To Infuriating Men Online” From Girlfight Heavy Industries’ Whata Bout Press Introduction Greetings and welcome to The Reply Gal’s Guide to Infuriating Men Online. We live in a digital era where the battleground for gender equality has expanded into the virtual realm. It’s a brave new world out there, and as…
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Bathos Over Barstool
My Dearest, I trust this letter finds you in the midst of yet another glamorous soiree or perhaps a charity gala, your radiant beauty outshining even the most dazzling of chandeliers. I pen this missive not out of any particular need or desire, but rather out of a sense of longing that has been gnawing…