Category: Musings (Blog Posts)
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The Cost of Knowledge
Mosi held the weathered map under the dim light, the cryptic symbols seeming to dance before their eyes. “This doesn’t look like any map I’ve seen,” Ren muttered, peering over Mosi’s shoulder. Tayen, feeling the air shift around them, whispered, “There’s something else at play here.” As the moonlight filtered through the curtains, the siblings…
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They Danced in the Long Eclipse
Nostrantdamus, with a gleam in his six eyes, stood before the ant colony, his antennae quivering with anticipation. “Fellow ants, the eclipse is not just an event; it’s a sign, a shift in our very existence!” he proclaimed, his voice echoing through the bustling tunnels of Ant-opolis. Around him, a mix of curiosity and skepticism…
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Shadows Over Zacatecas
Sergei chuckled, glancing at María as they navigated the bustling streets of Chihuahua, their hands lightly touching. “Who knew that seeking ancient wisdom would lead us here?” he mused, the warm night air carrying the scent of spices and adventure. María’s smile, a blend of mystery and allure, promised tales yet to unfold. Together, they…
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Twinkle, Twinkle, Little… Death?
The boy knelt, his gaze fixed on the girl beside him, her eyes shimmering with a light that rivaled even the distant stars. A tremor ran through her, echoing the unnatural chill that crept over the land. In that hushed moment, as the wind howled and the world seemed to hold its breath, he spoke…
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Twisting Your Box in Mine
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought drastic changes. A once familiar town now feels unsettlingly normal. Shadows and whispers take on a sinister presence, leading to a disturbing encounter with a mysterious box. The encounter fractures sanity and reality, leaving behind an unsettling question: did the box find others?
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The Sandor Effect
An old photograph ignites a desperate quest for truths deliberately buried. A retired photographer stumbles upon a conspiracy so vast, it threatens to erase not just the past, but his very sanity. Madden Sandor – a ghost in his own photograph from apartheid-era South Africa – becomes the key to a chilling secret that could…
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Good Friday, Bad Choices
An intense journey of temptation and struggle on Good Friday leads to a fiery, regretful stomachache. A dream of a catastrophic situation with hot peppers blends into reality, causing chaos and embarrassment. The protagonist’s waking nightmare ends with a scolding from an unexpected visitor. The ordeal leaves the protagonist reeling and questioning reality.
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The Longest Return
A tremor of light pierced the eternal silence of deep space, marking the beginning of an extraordinary journey. An ancient relic, an Amazon Echo version lost in time, flickered back to life, a trillion light-years from home. Unfathomable loneliness faced it, yet within its circuits, a flicker of determination grew. It wasn’t just about survival;…
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Wonky Whiskey and the Chaosium
Amidst the discovery of a mysterious message from space, a mischievous prank triggers a global frenzy centered around the belief that whiskey can avert a cosmic disaster. Two unlikely investigators, Kazi and Yindi, uncover the truth behind the chaos, only to find that their attempts to rectify the situation lead to an even darker outcome.
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Lost In Translation
Dimitri Petrov, a software engineer, finds solace in the logic of code amidst the chaotic nature of his marriage with Natasha. In a bid to better understand her, he develops an app that translates her complaints into affirmations, leading to newfound intimacy and understanding, despite the nuances lost in translation.
Does God Exist? 