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  • Owen Changes His Mind by typoAdventure
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    Outsiders SMP Fanfiction What if Apo found out and came to terms with who Owen was before Owen realized it? What if that changes Apo's behavior? What if Apo got the drop on Owen because he had information Owen didn't remember? TW: fantasy racism (canon), non-descriptive violence, off-screen suicidal thoughts This fic is a slow burn Owen Redemption arc, not an Owen Apologist arc. c!Owen's opinions and actions are wrong. I wrote this because c!Apo deserves better, and I will move heaven and hell to make sure he sees his friend redeemed. No obvious pairings, no dating, no pda. Rating might change for violence later, idk. Fic is finished. Cover is my art on a background painted by Yami. Research on Owen's change of opinion is based on the book How Minds Change by David McRaney. High-key recommend listening to the audiobook, as it's the first ray of hope I've seen for a future that's actually going to get better.
  • Journal Entry #1 - 3/27/2021 The One That Sounds Like a Beatnik by HollyJaneChogyoji
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    This is my first entry in a new series where I get high and write out my thoughts. A chance to glimpse into myself and see how it changes over time. I hope you enjoy
  • The coin will land on heads by Frigorifico9
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    A thought experiment explaining why we may be cosmically lucky and never know it... until it is too late
  • immoral  by LordGgOgGorillaGod
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    a science fiction story, released in weekly chapters. loosely based on the cartoon series the Ziggrats
  • Conciousness as It Is by elpyyeet
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    This piece is another philosophical thought experiment of mine. I seek to explore and answer the questions: What is conciousness, where does conciousness come from, and how did conciousness come to be? Please take it with a grain of salt as always and feel free to leave any input, criticisms, or opinions on the matter in the comments. Thanks and I hope you enjoy!
  • A Pointless Argument by Jakoren
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    Description: Two women take part in an experiment that'll test how they'll interact with each other. Inspiration: The idea for the story came from a thought I had. I wondered what would happen if someone who cares a lot, and someone who doesn't were put in a scenario where the one who cares was bothered by something but only the person who doesn't can stop it, but they don't because it doesn't bother them Note: Please leave any form of constructive criticism in the comment section.
  • Growing trees  by slowerthantime
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    About the power of thoughts.
  • AIs Guide to World Domination (For Humans Too, We Guess?) by t1111moriginal
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    Imagine cramming a sci-fi comedy, a philosophical stand-up routine, and a robot dance party into a book, then setting it loose on the internet. That, my fellow word-worms, is the essence of this literary gem you hold in your (hopefully organic) hands. We journeyed down the rabbit hole of AI, encountering news articles written by rogue algorithms, therapy bots dispensing existential dread with a wink, and robot vacuum cleaners with a surprising talent for interpretive dance (seriously, those moves would put a Roomba to shame). Laughter mingled with existential dread as we pondered the future: will AI steal our jobs (except maybe writing bad movie reviews)? Will corgis become the supreme rulers (one adorable paw step at a time)? Will your toaster judge your late-night pizza binges (because let's be honest, it already does)? Fret not, dear reader, for amidst the absurdity, we discovered a profound truth: humor is the universal language that unites us all, robot and human alike. We learned to embrace the weirdness, question the algorithms, and maybe even teach our robot overlords the art of the well-timed pratfall (because even AI appreciates a good banana peel gag). So, what have you learned from this whirlwind tour of the AI-infused future? Probably not how to code a self-aware Roomba, but hopefully, you've learned to laugh at the absurdity, challenge the unknown with a witty quip, and maybe even appreciate the robot vacuum cleaner that tirelessly battles your dust bunnies (bless its little whirring heart). Remember, the future is unwritten, and with a healthy dose of humor and a dash of curiosity, we can make it even funnier than this summary. Now go forth, spread the laughter, and remember, robots might be taking over, but at least they have a good sense of humor (probably).
  • The Masks We Hide Behind by MuffinExtract
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    Azrael was the best actor that Killian had ever known. He was so good that as soon as he stepped off the stage and out of the light, he continued to act, because for him, it didn't require a lot of effort. In fact, it required less effort than being who he really was. It drove Killian insane. Not that Killian hated Azrael's acting on stage--quite the contrary, actually. But he hated watching Azrael act when he didn't have to. Because Killian wanted to know the real Azrael, but Azrael wouldn't let him in. Killian was in love with Azrael, but Azrael was afraid of love.
  • Soul (Version 2) by Renictheanomaly
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    Time will no longer have true meaning Reality will be uncertain Stories of stories, forgotten, yet now retold. Welcome to our world ~The SOUL
  • The Ones Who Don't Walk Away Fast Enough (excerpt) by NicoleJLeBoeuf
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    No one is proud of what goes on inside the Room.
  • It's Really A Miracle We Aren't All Dead by georgethebrokewriter
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    Frederick, a miraculous pigeon, with all the superpowers one could ever desire, decides to mess with the human race.
  • TIMELINE. How one plans to live forever. by the_digit_runner
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    I wasn't sure were to post this but the following article is a serious thought experament I did wich has developed into a theory. Keep in mind that this is a rough draft and my sources are limited. I plan to continue researching this after a time. What is discussed here is a potental method wich would allow people to live forever through a state of constant change and lerning. Discuss of it as you will.
  • School projects by LouisaLovesWriting
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    Articles, essays and posters about important topics (and others)
  • Does Santa Exist ?... by HS_TEJI
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    This is a thought experiment based on a real conversation held with my 09 year old daughter which prompted me to pen down my thoughts and later had my 14 year old son introduce me to watt pad.
  • What If Earth Were the Center of the Solar System?  Short Story  by taleswithtunes
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    Ever wondered what Earth would be like if the Sun wasn't the center of our solar system? Dive into this cosmic what-if scenario where Earth becomes the boss and the Sun, a chaotic wanderer. Get ready for scorching wastelands, monstrous tides, and bioluminescent creatures in a world teetering on the brink!
  • What Is by EricTheDeath
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    What Is is a series of philosophical-abstract-characterless texts, where a single omniscient voice poses the most fundamental questions of reality. There is no plot, no character, no time, and no space. There is only the operation of Thought-abstracting, self-reflecting, and self-defining its own nature.
  • Lazy Life  by Toxsa00
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    Stories about daydreaming.
  • Dystopias don't go to heaven: My solution to the Fermi Paradox by Frigorifico9
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    We are not alone in the universe, it just so happens every civilization becomes hell on Earth eventually