The seventh episode of the serialized short story features a quick exchange between Steve and Laura, a peek at Steve’s writing process, and then he needs to fill out form A-27.
Tag: humanity
Humanity – if you’re reading this, you might be one. Here’s writing, poetry, and essays on humanity by BW Derge
Poetry Writing
The Train Rolls Down the Track (Poem from Mars Jazz)
From Mars Jazz (2016): “The Train Goes Down the Track” tackles bliss, addiction, technology’s impact on the human soul, and the cost of enlightenment.
Prose Writing
Why I’m Using A.I. Less and Less: Quality and Ethical Concerns
Unless you’re in the “AI bubble” echo chamber, it’s clear people are turning on A.I. While I still use it for sparingly, I’d like to clear up any confusion about how, and at what frequency, I utilize A.I. tools.
Fiction Prose Writing
A Vision of the Future : the Aftermath of Electronic Slavery
The day electricity died, how the A.I. collapse happened, and the debate centuries later about whether to turn the electrical grids back on… From the Vision of the Future series by BW Derge
Mix Playlists Music
Here’s a Bunch of Songs, including Toxicity by System of a Down
A 2013 Mixtape playlist – a “Bunch of Songs” – featuring Toxicity by a System of a Down, Icona Pop, and yes, even Kanye West. A playlist for those who have to grow-up, but need to keep the spark of youth burning within.
Poetry Writing
Poem by BW Derge: Outlast (Lips)
Poem from 2019 collection “Paradox Lost” – grappling with modern society, a sordid relationship, and the futility of existence vs. the power of eternal love. Outlast (Lips) is part of a trilogy of poems including Outpour (Magic), and Outcry (Clusterfuck). These three poems inspired the playlist “Clusterfuck Magic Lips”
Fiction Prose Writing
Laenif: Book One, Chapter Three: “Ghoid’s Cave”
In chapter 3 of the first book of Laenif, Ghoid recounts to Marsle about the romantic escapade he shared with a female Indopi named Aetheticia and how the experience led to enlightenment
Fiction Prose Writing
Serialized Short Story about Steve: Part 15: A Mangled Echo
It’s part 15 of a serialized short story about a drunk writer named Steve. This episode features more from the anonymous narrator alone in the wild and Steve’s reflection on the word “echo.”
Fiction Prose Writing
Find the Device: Short Story from the Adventures of Sally and Paul
Following up on Paul and Sally’s multiverse adventures after Push the Button introduced us to their predicament and Watch the Screen continued their tale. This story focuses on one of their children from another universe…
Prose Writing
Samsara in the Age of the Internet and Loneliness
Stuck in an endless cycle of desire and suffering? Need to escape to Nirvana or Moksha? Let’s explore the concept of Samsara and endless cycles of existence.