The meaning of life is to protect the ego, because it makes the dopamine. Horm is worried that the future is happening too slow. He's afraid he might miss it. So he makes a plan to speed things up using dopamine - the brain chemical that drives motivation. It could work. Disclaimer - This book is weird.
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The Pond Monster JeremyGrownups don't believe me, but he's there. (This is written in diary format.)
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A Happy PlaceA husband and wife recovering from marital strife attempt to rekindle their affection with a vacation trip to Maine. In hopes of putting the past away, they look to the future, to the old couple running the bed & breakfast, and to each other. In a desperate fight for their marriage, they find themselves in a battle where the stakes are life and death.
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Colors of Fire [BL]When Minyook sees a short, blond guy, he kind of forgets to shut up. That's where their friendship begins. Jinxi usually doesn't get what he wants. So he fights for it. Desperately. A feel-good, rainy day, easy read to escape the reality of everyday life.
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I Summoned YouJulia wanted revenge, but she didn't imagine she'd get a demon to help her with it. Three girls worked together to cast a ritual, and summoned a demon to grant their wishes. Whether its peace of mind, the confidence to not be bullied, or revenge, the demon is willing to please. What matters afterward is the price that has to be paid. Not only by the summoners, but by the ones who have wronged them. --- Cover photo by Mallory Johndrow on Unsplash.com --- [participant in the NaNoWriMo Royal Road challenge]
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Empty Window"His empty window now reminds me of how far I am from everything I love." - A short story inspired by a Twitter user's past.
