Not everything on this blog is analysis or experiment. Sometimes an idea simply wants to become a story. Here you’ll find short fiction, dystopian fragments, curious thought experiments, and the occasional tale that wandered in from somewhere unexpected. They are small explorations of imagination, often written with a hint of mystery or unease.
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Seventeen Minutes: The Weight of Waiting
In a long, emotionless queue, people face a cold officer who decides their fate, while a mother watches her son disappear.
The Hendersons seem perfect, always friendly and neighborly. But lately, they’re spotted in the same outfits, sparking Derek’s curiosity. His notebook reveals something strange about their behavior.
So, the narrator finds K. gone from the office, notices his desk is cleaned, and reflects on work protocols while completing tasks. They stay focused amid office chatter and rules.
This post is about a wish that’s misunderstood. A woman grants a guy to see only her, but now he can’t see anything else, leading to complaints. The office’s response? Too bad, wish granted!
So, this person works in procurement and has been using AI for a while. They’ve noticed their memories feeling a bit off, like things they thought were solid aren’t really that reliable anymore. It’s a weird vibe.
A civil servant processes memory exemption requests and discovers his mother’s application. Despite rules, he invents a new category to approve her request, valuing personal connection over strict procedures.