Tag: story
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Shadow Beyond Sunlight
Existence is vision and it can only exceed what is beyond the observer. Such is the case even for a divine creator, the sight always extends past the autonomy. The very process of bringing an internal concept into an external reality is too personal to not leave some form of DNA. Genetic make-up, eternal truths,…
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The Restless Pendulum
The protagonist grapples with feelings of inadequacy and societal expectations at a lavish social event. Engaging in a conversation about relationships, he reflects on his struggles with loyalty and autonomy, both for himself and potential partners. Ultimately, he questions his approach to love and the complexities of companionship.
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Dr. Sally Clark
Opening Scene “It’s loss, Sally; it’s a tragic loss.” She scribbles deep shades into the mandible of a self-portrait on her notepad. “No, it isn’t loss, it’s something else entirely.” “What is it other than loss?” “I dreamt about him, my baby boy, he had no colour.” The screen she is speaking to is black,…
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The Mushroom and I: Act 2, Part 3
In this excerpt, two characters encounter a magical fruit on a formidable tree while navigating a bridge as they return from a quest. They decide to take a lesser fruit back to Steven Bing, who hints at the costs of magic. After a comical exchange, he teaches them a spell to open a portal, connecting…
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The Mushroom and I: Act 2, Part 2
In this narrative, the characters, seeking magic to fight Petra, encounter Steven Bing, who cryptically denies the existence of an island while offering to teach them magic. They embark on a quest for a fruit from a magical tree. As they navigate absurd challenges, they attempt comical spells to bridge gaps, humorously reflecting on their…
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The Mushroom and I: Act 2, Part 1
The narrative follows two characters, the narrator and Melanie, who wake up together and find themselves at a hotel for a magical party. After gaining acceptance based on an impression, they encounter J.K. Howling, the hotel manager, and discuss Melanie’s transition back to being human after being transformed into a mushroom. They receive instructions to…
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The Mushroom and I: End of Act 1
Part 12: Melanie is a human again, Keir Llama won’t shut up, and a battle ensues.
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