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Great minds think alike, though fools seldom differ.The world gives us life. But it's under no obligation to protect us. Bentley knows this; she spends her life fighting the radical tyranny the State has thrown over the city she used to call home. But it's not the same. The world is now cold, isolated amongst the people that reside upon its surface. People are no longer individuals, but rather political tools. Personal freedoms have been stolen, no hope of them ever returning. Knowledge is restricted, given to the people in appropriate amounts, as determined by the State.Those who came before Bentley, those who challenged the oppression and power, died fighting for their beliefs. Bentley knows she'll suffer the same fate. And those who follow in her path will also hold no chance of defeating the evil. It's the cycle of life--Cover image does not belong to me. All rights go to the original ownerStory, writing, and creative merits are mine and hold full copyrights; no copying or adapting…

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Daisy's older sister is finally graduating high school. But it's really not a good day. Her older brother doesn't care, her father is enamoured with another woman, her stepmother didn't bother to show up, and Daisy is reminded, once again, she remembers nothing of her birth mother. And her older sister, Ellie, is nowhere to be seenBut Daisy is a smart kid--Part 3 of my series, Listen Up, Now, where every short story is inspired by the ingenious lyrics of underrated artists. This one is taken from the song Funderal by Neoni. Go listen to this song!!!The song and pictures in the story all belong to the original owner and artist, Neonihttps://www.youtube.com/@neoniCover image belongs to meAll merits, writing, and story/plot belong to me. Copyright laws; you may not use or adapt this story…

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Nathan has never followed the old railroad tracks to the huge field just north of the town. Art spends nearly every day of his life in this field. Maybe it's time Nathan steps away from the plans everyone has written for his future and lived a little in Art's life.--Part 2 of my series, Listen Up, Now, where every short story is inspired by the ingenious lyrics of underrated artists. This one is taken from the song Fast Lane by AMAG ft. KillBunk. AMAG is one of my favourite artists, go listen to this song!!!The song and pictures in the story all belong to the original owner and artist, AMAGhttps://www.youtube.com/@amagmusic/videosCover image belongs to meAll merits, writing, and story/plot belong to me. Copyright laws; you may not use or adapt this story…

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Corrinne has been working a dead end job for over two years now. But she's devoted, and she's a hard worker, and she always does the work expected of her. So, they'll see that, right? They'll give her a raise and more hours and the respect she deserves?Or this is just a bit of a window into what working a crappy part-time job is really like. Don't expect anything. Actually, expect to lose everything, and you'll still be let down--Part 1 of my series, Listen Up, Now, where every short story is inspired by the ingenious lyrics of underrated artists. This one is taken from the song Real Life Sux by Justus Bennetts. Go listen to this song!!!The song belongs to the original owner and artist, Justus Bennettshttps://www.youtube.com/@JustusbennettsofficialCover image belongs to meAll merits, writing, and story/plot belong to me. Copyright laws; you may not use or adapt this story…

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Naia and Rico just lost their best friend, Ebony. Rico is hurt, handling grief in a way that Naia can't seem to understand. So she goes to the one place she can still talk to her friend. Ebony's grave. She doesn't know what to do with this sudden disappearance in her lifeBut her own grief teaches another how to move on from their own departure--Part 4 of my series, Listen Up, Now, where every short story is inspired by the ingenious lyrics of underrated artists. This one is taken from the song Prairies by BoyWithUke ft. mxmtoon. Go listen to this song, BoyWithUke and mxmtoon are both incredible artists!!!The song belongs to the original owner and artist, BoyWithUkehttps://www.youtube.com/@boywithukeofficialCover image belongs to meAll merits, writing, and story/plot belong to me. Copyright laws; you may not use or adapt this story…

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Arch Rita's Institute, one of the smallest third stage institutes across the globe. A boarding school fit with accommodating staff trained to help the students however they can. Run by Miss Penelope Hazen, the institute is designed to prepare the children for life outside the locked gates. And, of course, to teach of the wonderful blessings of the goddess Cas.--The first mutant was born many, many years ago, granting the city of Halcyon with an introduction to people with supernatural abilities. Though fear soon dominated humanity; cities fell to ruins, anarchy ruled society, and those with mutations began to fight. The people blamed the goddess Ingana, believing these abilities came from her. Then Cas set things right, and as thanks, the people began the construction of institutes, a facility doubling as a school and an orphanage to teach young mutants the dangers of their powers.But Tobi doesn't agree with the system. She finds no fault with her mutation, and she plans to utilise her gift however she can. But in a world where conformity is required, independence is deadly.--Cover image does not belong to me. All rights go to the original ownerStory, writing, and creative merits are mine and hold full copyrights; no copying or adapting…