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Seduction, Spillover, and the Systems That Turn on Us
“We made you,” she screams—not just at the machines, but at the consequence. Rage hurled at a system of our own design, now running on autopilot. It isn’t just a breakdown—it’s blowback. Almost like the war machine coming home.Read More »
I tried to order Battered Fish and Chips. They were out. Strike one.
So I pivoted to the Bacon Ranch Grilled Chicken Sandwich. A mistake. Apparently, Applebee’s missed the memo from the “Don’t Drown Your Food” PSA. The sandwich arrived swimming in Ranch—so much that the chicken breast was actively trying to escape the bun. I had to perform a rescue operation, extracting the slippery protein and eating it solo, like some sad, sauce-slicked survivor.
Strike two.
To round out the evening, I ordered a Sugar Free Red Bull. Because clearly, sleep deprivation needed a wingman. I haven’t had caffeine in years. Maybe I was chasing chaos. Maybe I wanted to see if those Red Bull Wings would lift me out of this culinary disappointment. Spoiler: they didn’t.
After contemplating my own experiences and the power of personal growth, I finally decided to write a short story that reflects themes of resilience and self-discovery. While ‘Reclaiming Maria: A Reunion of Self’ draws inspiration from my own journey, it is a work of fiction, crafted to explore the complexities of facing the past and embracing who we’ve become. I hope you enjoy this tale of transformation and empowerment.
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