In my defense I was left unsupervised with a library card and an internet connection.

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A Birth of Ai

A haunting literary speculative short story exploring parallel realities, unreliable narration, and fractured identity beneath shifting skies. psychological fiction or mind-bending tales in the vein of Ted Chiang or Kazuo Ishiguro. Full text + themes.

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Nobody Decides to Cause a Disaster

Challenger, Chernobyl, and Deepwater Horizon weren't caused by incompetence. They were caused by systems that made dangerous choices feel normal. Here's how it happens.

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Black Library Open Submissions 2025

Still no rejection from Black Library's 2025 open submissions? My personal update on the 500-word "Clash" entry featuring Urien Rakarth & Fabius Bile. Waiting since March 2025 – here's what happened (and why I'm holding the story).

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Thyme Drink for Cough

Learn how to make a simple thyme drink for cough relief and turn it into homemade thyme cough syrup using basic kitchen supplies. A practical guide to herbal respiratory support.

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Fonwegian: On the invention of languages

Beyond Quenya and Sindarin lies "Fonwegian." We explore the obscure conlang from Tolkien's 1931 lecture, A Secret Vice, and what it reveals about his philosophy of world-building.

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Prime Philosophy: January 2026 wrap up

A personal January 2026 wrap up on launching my blog, entering a Prime Rhythm Creation Phase, and moving from drafts to publishing. Reflections on creative momentum, prime number planning, and building in public.

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The Experience Of Time

The week between Christmas and New Year feels strange because of how your brain constructs time perception. Here's what psychology research reveals about holiday time distortion.

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Formula 1 2026 Rules: A New Era

The 2026 F1 season brings the biggest rule changes in history. Smaller cars, 50/50 hybrid power, active aero, and the end of DRS. Here's what you need to know.

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