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  • 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 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…