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Living the eight fold path

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Allen and The Dystopian Future

In the not-so-distant future, the world had succumbed to a dystopian nightmare. The remnants of civilization teetered on the brink of collapse, ravaged by war, environmental disasters, and oppressive regimes. In this desolate landscape, a young man named Manfred found himself caught between the events of the past and the events that were yet to come.

Manfred possessed a unique ability, a fragment of a forgotten experiment conducted long ago. He could tap into the collective memories of humanity, gaining glimpses into the past and fragments of the future. These visions haunted him, but they also fueled his determination to change the course of history.

In this bleak future, an authoritarian government known as The Dominion held an iron grip over the remaining cities. They ruled with fear, surveillance, and propaganda, silencing any opposition with ruthless efficiency. The people yearned for liberation, but their hope was fading.

Manfred’s visions revealed a hidden resistance, a group known as The Enlightened, who possessed the knowledge and technology to challenge The Dominion’s control. Their leader, a charismatic man named Marcus, became a beacon of hope in Manfred’s vision. He knew that the future depended on their alliance.

Driven by his visions, Manfred embarked on a perilous journey to find The Enlightened and bring about the changes he foresaw. Along the way, he encountered the harsh realities of this broken world. He witnessed poverty-stricken communities struggling to survive, sprawling wastelands once thriving with life, and the remnants of a ravaged ecosystem.

Through his visions, Manfred delved into the past, unearthing the events that led to the world’s downfall. He discovered the greed, corruption, and disregard for nature that had brought humanity to its knees. The knowledge both haunted and motivated him, fueling his determination to prevent a repeat of history’s mistakes.

Eventually, Manfred reached The Enlightened’s hidden sanctuary—a sanctuary concealed beneath the ruins of an ancient city. Marcus, the enigmatic leader, welcomed him, recognizing the significance of his gift. He believed that Manfred’s visions were the key to orchestrating a revolution that would free humanity from The Dominion’s clutches.

United by their shared purpose, Manfred and Marcus began assembling a formidable force, drawing in individuals from all walks of life. The resistance grew in strength and numbers, aided by Manfred’s visions, which provided vital insight into The Dominion’s strategies and weaknesses.

As The Enlightened waged a clandestine war against The Dominion, Manfred’s visions grew more vivid and frequent. He witnessed both the horrors of the present and glimpses of a future where hope and freedom reigned. The weight of responsibility on his shoulders was immense, but he refused to succumb to despair.

Through courage, sacrifice, and unwavering determination, The Enlightened and their allies slowly chipped away at The Dominion’s regime. Manfred’s visions guided them, allowing them to anticipate their enemy’s moves and turn the tide in their favor.

In a climactic battle, The Dominion’s stronghold was breached, and Manfred stood at the forefront, facing the embodiment of tyranny. The leader of The Dominion, a ruthless dictator named Chancellor Volkov, sneered at Manfred’s efforts, confident in his absolute power.

But Manfred had seen this moment in his visions. He knew the exact move to make, the words to speak, and the sacrifice to make. With a profound understanding of both the past and the future, he outmaneuvered Chancellor Volkov, shattering his hold on the people and igniting a revolution that would echo through the ages.

The dominion of oppression was shattered, and a new era dawned. The people, inspired by Manfred’s bravery and the collective memory of humanity’s struggle, united to rebuild their world. With the guidance of The Enlightened, they began the arduous task of healing the scars of the past and forging a future founded on freedom, equality, and sustainability.

Manfred’s gift, born from the events of the past and the events that were yet to come, became a beacon of hope for generations to come. The lessons of history were not forgotten, and the future, though uncertain, held the promise of a world where the mistakes of the past were not repeated.

Manfred, in a profound moment of self-discovery, realized that his name was not Manfred but rather Allen. The revelation shook him to the core, unraveling a web of lies and identity manipulation.

As Allen delved deeper into his past, he uncovered a clandestine operation carried out by The Dominion. Allen was not just an ordinary individual with unique abilities; he was part of a secret experiment designed to create superhuman operatives to enforce The Dominion’s rule.

With this newfound knowledge, Allen confronted Marcus, leader of The Enlightened, about the truth. Marcus, astonished by the revelation, shared a hidden cache of information that shed light on the sinister origins of The Dominion’s control.

Allen’s visions, once thought to be a product of his ability, were in fact implanted memories. The Dominion had tampered with his mind, using the fragments of past and future events to manipulate his actions and ensure his loyalty.

Determined to break free from The Dominion’s influence, Allen and Marcus devised a plan to sever the implanted memories and reclaim his true identity. With the help of a renegade scientist within The Enlightened, they developed a groundbreaking technology capable of undoing the mental manipulation.

In a daring operation, Allen underwent the procedure, braving the risks involved in reclaiming his true self. As the memories were extracted and the fabricated visions faded away, Allen emerged from the ordeal with a renewed sense of purpose and clarity.

Now fully awakened to his past and the events that were yet to come, Allen embraced his true identity and took on the role of a catalyst for change. He rallied The Enlightened and other resistance factions, using his unique knowledge and insight to dismantle The Dominion’s hold on the world.

As the revolution gained momentum, Allen’s visions, no longer manipulated, became a powerful tool for strategizing against The Dominion. The resistance launched coordinated attacks, exploiting weaknesses and predicting the enemy’s moves with remarkable precision.

Allen’s actions inspired countless others who had been deceived by The Dominion, spurring them to rise up and fight for their freedom. The tide began to turn as The Enlightened and the united resistance liberated cities, dismantled surveillance systems, and restored hope to the people.

In a climactic showdown, Allen faced off against Chancellor Volkov, the very puppet master behind his manipulation. The battle was fierce, with Allen utilizing his newfound understanding of both the past and the future to outwit and overpower the dictator.

In a final act of defiance, Allen exposed the truth to the world, broadcasting the extent of The Dominion’s deception and manipulation. The people, awakened to the truth, rose up in unison, demanding justice and the dismantling of The Dominion’s regime.

With The Dominion’s control shattered and the truth laid bare, Allen, now embraced by his true name, became a symbol of resistance and liberation. He guided the world toward a future founded on transparency, equality, and the preservation of personal freedoms.

In this dystopian, sci-fi future, Allen’s journey was not just about rewriting his own destiny but unmasking the truth for all. His realization of his true identity and the events yet to come became a catalyst for the downfall of a tyrannical regime. But tyranny is never truly defeated, is it?

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Try Before You Buy

One of the biggest obstacles for me as an Independent Author is promotion. That’s probably because I’m not a salesperson, I am an author. In reading a bazillion articles across the face of the Internet about how to promote myself as an author, I liked the idea I came across of offering a Free Story. Sort of a try before you buy offer.

You can get a free story here on my website. It’s like you’ve just won the freaking lottery. Congratulations! So maybe it’s not that great. It’s not, but it’s still pretty damn cool.

On the right-hand side of this blog post, there is a red button with the words, Free Story. It is, of course, a clickable button. Click and then you’ll enter a page with a form to add your email and check a box so I know you’re not a demon, web-crawling, robot. Welcome, human.

Immediately, the web server will send you a verification email so you can open it and prove to your email provider and mine that you submitted the form. After you do that, then and only then, the free story can happen. The same email server will immediately send the free story scenes to your email.

I hope that you will enjoy my writing and that you’ll become a supporter. You know, a supporter who buys my books. All of them!

No obligation at all, and you can opt out of the email at any time. WOW, it doesn’t get any better than this. My stories are that good.

Thank you for giving me a chance and please enjoy the free story!

If you read the free story to the end, there’s a surprise — bonus. MORE MORE MORE

Okay, that’s it from me. Just do it already. Signup and stop being such a baby! It’s a free story for crap’s sake! It’s not like I’m forcing you to eat some of Grandma’s black licorice and mayo sandwich.

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Working on Starzel

I’m trying to put a blurb together for this novel.

Euler had one responsibility: keep the sacred files safe. 

When he discovers the human file has missing data, he travels to the most dangerous place in the universe. 

Planet Earth.

His responsibility immediately becomes more critical and the consequences are dire. He must rediscover and replace the missing data in the file or all of human existence will be erased from history. Without a history, there is no future, but how much time does he have before it’s too late? 

The odds against him are insurmountable. His mother recently took her own life. He’ll have to deal with the emotions and feelings of loss on a planet where life is a cheap, expendable commodity. He must survive in this place where history shows everyone visiting from his planet before him was executed. Euler’s cyborg implants are outdated, and his software is past due for updates. He can’t take the time for the surgery. But without the latest artificial and organic technology, he’ll have to find another way to succeed. 

In his epic quest for humanity, surrounded by killing and being hunted, he discovers the horrors of feminism, radical conservatism, the illusion of materialism, and the true meaning of life.