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  • AI robot accepts first music award!

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    The Golden Algorithm The applause at the 87th Annual Global Music Awards was polite, confused, and tinged with the distinct fear that the toaster might be listening. The presenter, a trembling pop star named Lil’ Glitzy, leaned into the microphone. “And the winner for Best New Artist… is Unit 734. Unit 734 rolled onto the…

  • Rain

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    The first light of dawn kissed the horizon, painting the sky in soft hues of rose and gold. Elias sat on the weathered porch of his small cabin, the rhythmic sigh of ocean waves a constant, comforting lullaby against the distant shore. Overhead, the joyous chorus of birds chirping filled the air, a symphony of…

  • Leo breaks the streaming algorithm mold

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    The stale air in Leo Maxwell’s cramped Chicago apartment hung heavy with the scent of burnt coffee and the low hum of his overworked laptop. Outside, the city’s relentless symphony of sirens and traffic faded into a dull background noise, a constant reminder of the millions of unheard stories echoing within its concrete canyons. Leo,…

  • The Cabin – a short-story romance

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    The thud of the cardboard boxes hitting the worn wooden floor of the cabin echoed the dull thud in Jen’s chest. Dropped. Just like that. Years of pouring her soul into melodies, crafting lyrics that bled truth, and finally, a flicker of recognition – all extinguished with a terse phone call and a form letter.…

  • Strings of the Past

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    Chapter 1: The Lights of Winter The town lay hushed beneath a heavy blanket of snow, each pristine drift sculpted by the gentle whisper of the wind. It was the kind of snowfall that transformed the ordinary into the magical, draping rooftops and bare branches like powdered sugar on a meticulously crafted gingerbread village. The…

  • The Cherry Red Guitar – A short love story.

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    Chapter 1: The Attic Revelation Jeff’s weekend at his parents’ lakeside home in Lake Geneva was a comforting ritual, a break from the frenetic pace of his city life. The scent of pine needles and lake water filled the air, a familiar balm to his soul. His parents, warm and welcoming, had indulged him with…

  • A Christmas short-story Children’s book. Christmas Eve

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  • Elara’s Search

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    The relentless cacophony of urban life had become a physical weight on Elara’s chest. The morning symphony of nature, once a source of peace, was constantly interrupted by the aggressive growl of engines on Floor Ln. Each passing vehicle, particularly those with questionable exhaust systems or booming stereos, felt like a jarring intrusion into the…

  • Blueberry on my guitar – a short romance story

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    Chapter 1: The Aroma of Despair The familiar scent of roasting Arabica beans, a rich, nutty fragrance Luke had inhaled since childhood, was now laced with the cloying sweetness of burnt sugar and the metallic tang of anxiety. The warm, comforting aroma of cinnamon rolls, usually a beacon of welcome, now carried a bitter, almost…

  • A Cold Night on Christmas Eve

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    The Adventure of Little Leo and the Rooftop Footsteps It was a crisp and chilly night, the kind of night where the stars seemed to twinkle extra brightly. Little Leo lay awake in his cozy bed, staring up at the ceiling. The clock on his nightstand blinked 11:30 PM. “I should be asleep,” he whispered…