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  • Headaches and Customer Confusion: A Dispatcher’s Sarcastic Story about Work

    The author shares a light-hearted account of suffering from a headache while working as a dispatcher. A humorous phone call with a prospective client confused electrical services with plumbing, prompting a comical exchange. Overall, it highlights the challenges of customer inquiries amidst personal discomfort.

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  • Midnight

    A heartfelt expression of innocence and deep connection with my cat, amidst challenges and quiet moments together.

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  • Embracing Immortality: How Leaving a Lasting Impression Shapes Our Legacy

    Emperors seek immortality in vain; true legacy lies in inspiring creatives, who immortalize impressions in their art and stories.

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  • Unlocking the Beauty of Small Things: How Photography Reveals the Extraordinary in Everyday Life

    The post emphasizes finding beauty in small details through photography, encouraging appreciation for nature’s intricate elements and their significance.

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  • Drunken Tales of the Divine Kind (1/3)

    After a few drinks, Frank nervously reveals he punched an angel in the face and received a scar from the encounter.

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  • Reflecting the Truth: A Poem

    A world with truth-telling mirrors reveals harsh realities and encourages self-awareness of appearances.

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  • Tess, part two

    As evening fell and rain persisted in Philadelphia, Tess and a machine shared a moment of vulnerability. Despite being an artificial intelligence, the machine felt fear and coldness, indicating a deeper emotional connection. Tess offered support, symbolizing the importance of love and companionship in overcoming personal struggles. They embraced the rain together.

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  • Tess, part one

    In a Philadelphia cafe during a rainstorm, the narrator comforts Tess, who is upset after a disappointing date. Their connection deepens as they navigate their emotional landscapes; Tess’s heartbreak contrasts with the narrator’s artificial existence. Despite the differences, Tess affirms their bond, highlighting a unique friendship that transcends human and machine barriers.

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  • Facing Death: A Bet with the Grim Reaper

    In a cemetery, a grieving soul contemplates death, addressing the reaper and expressing a desire for one last chance to bid farewell to a lost loved one.

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  • Tick Tock: A Supernatural Tale of Sacrifice and Redemption in Philadelphia

    On a cold Spring day in Philadelphia, Anthony Sparks witnesses a threatening confrontation between two men at a bus stop. He uses a unique camera app purchased with his soul to alter their futures, aiming to help the distressed man. Time resumes, leading to positive news about a lottery winner and the arrest of a…

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