Tag: author
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Nomophobia
The author reflects on their relationship with the internet, noting the contrast between a past without it and the current state of society, which often feels disengaged and addicted. They express a blend of nostalgia and appreciation for both digital and offline experiences, advocating for moderation and balance in life while humorously promoting their writing.
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Diogenes in The Void
The character in Void Around Sunlight is a serial killer reminiscent of Diogenes the Cynic, embodying an anti-philosophical stance amidst chaos. While critiquing societal norms and engaging in shamelessness, he embraces destruction as a warped virtue. His empathy lies in others’ inability to appreciate this self-dissolution, contrasting traditional moral frameworks.
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He Who Learns by A.M. Kent
In a tempestuous sea, a stoic captain contemplates entering a mysterious silver light, believing it holds answers to his past. After plunging into the light, he encounters a younger version of himself and a woman tied to his regrets. Through reconciliation, he confronts his past decisions, ultimately emerging renewed, shedding burdens.
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Prodigal by Blace Alcock
A excerpt by Blace Alcock. In a solemn cabin, a weary man reflects on his estranged family, particularly his son, while laboring alone. One night, he encounters a mysterious owl-like creature that urges him to seek his son, who is lost. The man is left contemplating the creature’s cryptic advice before falling asleep again.
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The Face of Light
The piece explores a cosmic journey of existence, highlighting the transformation of a soul within an infinite void. It delves into themes of creation, interconnectedness, and the duality of life and death. The narrator, a face of light, guides the reader through a process of self-discovery and emotional release, emphasizing the value of the finite…
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Nero’s Daemon: Part 1
The apocalypse has arrived, and a team of survivors on a locomotive is all that’s left.
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