The Caryatid waved her selFeed into night mode and drifted backward onto the daybed with a heavy sigh. Seventeen weeks since she had last connected with her bessfren, SueycydSuprgrrl2090. The mutual orgasms were amazing, as always, but the effort of sharing each other's openfeed was exhausting. She re-synced her TuDu buddy, muted the Sozhul account … Continue reading The Wave Principle 001 – Saline Mind Structures
Open Sourcery 001 – Who Cares?
Between the searching and the need to work it out I stop believing everything will be alright Broken, we are broken I'm walking uphill being turned around and round Secret in motion when my feet are on the ground Broken, we are broken In my mind's eye One little boy anger one little man Funny … Continue reading Open Sourcery 001 – Who Cares?
The Groundhog’s Dilemma 001 – From The Balcony
Investigate the science of illusion We benefit without knowing Our time is man-made Our fear is man-made Delusion man-made Religion man-made Love is forever Flowering Endlessly through the universal garden Garden above. ~ Chris Squire/Billy Sherwood, from Universal Garden (Yes - Open Your Eyes; 1997) From The Balcony There once was a man who came … Continue reading The Groundhog’s Dilemma 001 – From The Balcony
The Next Day 001
Valentine told me how he'd feel If all the world were under his heels Or stumbling through the mall It's in his tiny face It's in his scrawny hands Valentine knows it all He's got something to say It's Valentine's day. ~ David Robert Jones, from Valentine’s Day (David Bowie, The Next Day; 2013) The … Continue reading The Next Day 001
TRYP II – Second Thoughts
It had been one of those perfectly shitty days that no one ever wants to hear someone grizzle about. The weather, the traffic, the jobs, the car, the spouse, the kids, the pets, the plants, the holovid newsfeed, the stacks of classic RomDramedy holovids that were being ‘downgraded’ on HoloCloud, effectively erasing them from popular … Continue reading TRYP II – Second Thoughts
The Politics of Dancing 002 – It’s Over
David reached the bottom of the Level Ten elevator, and stepped out to spy a crowd gathering around what he presumed was the shattered corpse of Rico. He knew that walking away would draw more attention to himself than if he simply popped over to record a holoviz before authorities arrived and the crowd dispersed. … Continue reading The Politics of Dancing 002 – It’s Over
Romance Building 007 – Over the Garden Wall
Adam pressed the record button on the antique 24-track digital recorder and held up three fingers to the darkened room, then two, and then one, before windmilling his pick hand across the strings of his vintage Rickenbacker 12-string electric. The band sprang into life from the shadows and the lighting and digital effects immediately make … Continue reading Romance Building 007 – Over the Garden Wall
Romance Building 006 – Take a Little Trip Back
“Doctor Raelsback, there’s another couple in the waiting room.” “Thank you, Nurse Rachette. Please attend to them. I’ll be with you shortly.” Gabriel turned slightly and glanced to watch her leave. Attractive lady, with features and attributes most men of the persuasion would find desirable. Sadly, her charms were not for him. He had been … Continue reading Romance Building 006 – Take a Little Trip Back
Romance Building 005 – Oh! You Pretty Things
Howie looked feverishly at the lists of honors graduates on the bulletin board. He scanned first the bottom categories, moving quickly along the board and up the lists, hoping he was somewhere high on the rolls. He had to believe that his name was on there somewhere; the alternative was unthinkable. The dread words ricocheted … Continue reading Romance Building 005 – Oh! You Pretty Things
Romance Building 004 – Evidence of Autumn
“Cassie,” Harriet called from outside her door. “Your father is waiting outside in the car. Are you ready to go, yet?” “Almost. Just shutting off my rig now.” “You spend so much time with that old gear. I wish you would have let us at least get you fitted for HeadSpacePro or something. Your affection … Continue reading Romance Building 004 – Evidence of Autumn
