(100 words, no more)

“May he rest in peace,” a voice said outside the coffin.
“I won’t, until you go away,” whispered Tim inside.
“Did you hear that?” asked someone else. “As if…”
“Your mind’s playing tricks. It’s the grief. Let’s go.”
“But what if Tim’s still alive? There were cases…”
“You know how they found him. Tim was a great player, but this time he lost. Nobody lives with a severed, missing head.”
“Indeed,” said Tim, listening to the fading footsteps. “Nobody does. Except those who use cheat codes and know where to look.”

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Why I read and write (less)

• Reason why I read less: Never been a fan of “entertainment only” novels, but I don’t believe anyone has the ultimate answers anymore either.
• Reason why I write less: Never been a fan of “entertainment only” stories & I don’t think the “wisdom” I can offer was sufficient.
• Reason why I still read & write: Raising questions I care about, food 4 thought, belief in our minds’ power to construct personal realities.

(Copy-pasted here from my twitter feed, each post 140 characters, enough for now.)

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Status report :D

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God Mode OFF (another NIN remix) etc

I’ve uploaded God Mode OFF, my second Nine Inch Nails reconstruction at remix.nin.com. This time it’s a “soundtrackish” one, a tribute not only to TR and NIN but to the long hours I spent playing Quake I. The song is based on samples from “God Given” off the Year Zero album. And I’m still not a musician… so be afraid! :sarcasticclap: :D

In other news, these past days I’ve been working on the translation of a triple A (that is, major league) computer game. Tons of text and very tight deadlines – but I love the material and been making surprisingly fast progress, finishing twice(!) as many words in a day than I usually do. I expect this game to be really amazing. (But I can’t tell you more about it, being bound by an NDA.)

Today I’ll have a day off. Try and write something creative? Begin a short story perhaps? Or just lay back and watch the sky? Try and come up with some ideas to promote BoSzi’s wonderful little gift shop at etsy further? (You know, everything needs promotion. That’s just a fact. We’re sailing an ocean of information here, we all need guiding lights – especially if we’re trying to make ends meet. :D By the way, we’d be happy and thankful if you helped us spread the word… or found and bought something for yourself or for someone you hold dear. :nod: )

And what will you do this sunday?

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The Hand That is Not (a NIN remix)

I’ve uploaded The Hand That is Not, my first ever Nine Inch Nails mix at remix.nin.com!

I am not a musician, and I don’t even intend to become one, so do not expect anything mindblowing, though. It’s just that I love the music of NIN and have the greatest possible respect for Trent Reznor’s musical and music-industry related achievements. My remixing – however lamely – his/their work is my way of showing this respect. I do not mind getting low ratings or bad criticism – I’m just happy my work is out there. :nod:

If you have a few spare minutes and you’re not afraid of damaging your ears with my humble attempt, do give it a listen. Thank you – and I do hope you like it a bit at least. (And, of course, do leave a comment here or there – at remix.nin.com – if you’ve got something to say about it!) :)

Also, thank you, Trent and NIN.

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