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Microcosm: The World in Small Scenes

Super short writing samples, musings, ideas both large and small, and the little ramblings of a disordered mind. Some fiction, some non-fiction, some... er... semi-fiction...?

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Sep 15, 2026
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  1. Issue · Sep 15, 2026

    Feeding Wolves (opens the original)

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    There’s an old story…There’s always an old story, isn’t there?Actually, that being said, I’m pretty confident that this one isn’t all that old. It’s one of those new age stories attributed to indigenous cultures to give it credence. It first popped up in the 70’s, but people often attribute it to an ancient Cherokee fable.You know the one.A Cherokee Youth is talking with their Elder, who tells them that inside of every person, there are two wolves at war with each other, an inner battle between

  2. Issue · Aug 15, 2026

    Spider-Man: Live Action Suits (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Positive tone

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    STARTING NOTE: This took forever… I am accepting that I have a genuine pop culture/superhero addiction problem… But I just don’t care… MORE SERIOUS STARTING NOTE: The pictures used have all been linked back to where I found them. They remain the property of their owners and are used here only to review them and the films they are in for educational and entertainment purposes only. All rights remain with the owners. ***I’ve been watching reactions to “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”, including discuss

  3. Issue · Aug 6, 2026

    The Long Hall (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Critical tone

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    It looked like an abandoned warehouse, not a hospital.He wasn’t sure he was in the right spot.Reaching into his pocket, he found the scrunched-up piece of paper and checked it. He had the right address. This was the place.Shaking his head, he let out a defeated sigh and went to the door.It was locked, but there was an intercom next to it. He pressed it, it buzzed, and he waited. A small red light next to the camera lens blinked.“Yes?” crackled a staticky voice after a long moment’s wait.“Sagitta

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