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<h2>Praise for <i>154th Place</i></h2> “A fine debut! $name continues to impress.” “Like nothing I’ve ever read before.” “Beautifully written, gripping, and philosophically profound. <i>154th Place</i> is a must-read for fans of the genre.” [[Reviews|gtreviews]]

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James Brown might be one of the most interesting authors people don't know about. Born 1957 in Santa Clara, California, he's perhaps best known for his trilogy of memoirs //The Los Angeles Diaries// (2003), //The River// (2011), and //Apology to the Young Addict// (2020). The memoirs detail his experience with severe substance addiction over the course of his life, which he intersperces with his struggles finding work as a writer in Hollywood, familial strife, and the national tragedies he witnesses along the way. Those works have earned him a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship, a Nelson Algren Award, and he was honored as a visiting fellow at the Sewanee and Bread Loaf Writers' Conferences. Despite these accolades, he flies under the radar of the literary world. His work speaks to an entire culture of stress and chemical dependency faced by many writers, but his work is mostly talked about in small circles. From a drug addicted screenwriter who struggled to pitch anything as his work was deemed "too dark" to a lauded author, James Brown is an exemplary writer who serves as a counterpoint to the many celebrated authors who suffered from substance abuse after their rise to prominence and died a premature death. Despite his undeniable skill as a writer, his earlier published works from 1977 to 1994 were met with middling to positive response but were never as noteworthy as his memoirs and essays, which earned him the title of "Godfather of Junkie Soul". There ''IS'', however, a work of Brown's predating the memoirs that isn't just Brown's greatest work, it may very well be the greatest piece of prose ever written. This is no hyperbole. I'm referring, of course, to //A Fine Madness//. Written during one of the darkest periods of his addiction, while he was a writer-in-residence, the novel is unlike anything he's written before or since. Any fan of Brown's work will know that this novel was famously considered "unpublishable" and remains unpublished to this day. There are stories of publisher reactions ranging from violent outbursts to breaking down in tears. Brown's agent at the time reportedly dropped him as a client after reading the initial manuscript. Legends have formed around this mysterious manuscript that so few have ever laid eyes on. Well...We've managed to obtain the original manuscript. Exclusively for subscribers, we'll be breaking down and analyzing the most thought-provoking work since Morrison's //Beloved// that no one has ever read. Grab a snack, get comfortable, because we're going to unravel a decades old literary mystery and getting to the bottom of James Brown's unpublished masterpiece, //A Fine Madness//. Starting with chapter 1... <div class='holder'><img src="https://i.postimg.cc/ZKg1PKKb/image.png" width="800" height="600"> <div id="readmore"><a data-passage="Password" class="link-internal" tabindex="0"><span class="whitelink">Read More</span></a></div></div>

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<<nobr>> <div class='holder'>  <img src="https://i.ibb.co/q0q52vs/Ch13FULL.png" usemap="#image-map"> <map name="image-map"> <area target="" alt="Wolf Man" title="Wolf Man" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "wolfman">>')" coords="285,155,276,156,266,159,260,166,258,173,261,181,254,178,257,185,260,192,264,195,259,202,258,208,261,213,256,217,255,223,259,230,262,236,262,244,255,246,259,266,270,272,270,278,282,277,292,274,301,270,309,272,318,267,322,258,326,252,324,234,324,221,321,212,316,202,323,198,316,197,303,193,298,180,299,171,295,161,294,173,291,160" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="Frankenstein Man" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "frankensteinman">>')" coords="321,264,327,251,326,220,325,206,332,199,328,184,322,185,320,176,316,171,320,166,312,146,353,130,357,137,357,143,360,148,361,153,364,153,367,165,369,173,369,184,384,189,390,194,399,205,404,215,401,228,399,233,396,238,395,244,365,248" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="Skull Man" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "skullman">>')" coords="400,244,405,240,401,232,410,206,413,195,425,187,422,180,419,166,424,157,433,152,444,153,449,159,453,166,455,174,455,180,457,189,468,192,475,198,481,211,484,224,484,235,486,250,485,260,446,263,420,257,398,256" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="Devil Man" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "devilman">>')" coords="487,259,487,250,488,236,485,229,488,210,483,207,493,183,507,176,504,168,501,159,501,143,505,135,512,136,519,134,525,137,528,138,528,130,535,136,535,145,538,153,537,166,536,176,551,184,556,201,556,214,558,230,554,234,545,239,563,244,537,257" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="Ghoul Man" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "ghoulman">>')" coords="600,177,599,159,592,142,584,142,576,141,567,146,558,152,559,160,565,168,560,170,567,181,572,184,560,190,557,198,557,211,560,217,570,224,569,232,566,243,566,255,610,253,639,252,639,238,631,231,633,222,629,210,625,196,618,185,605,179,588,181" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="Back" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "VAN12">>')" coords="2,332,28,333,34,323,37,270,45,212,53,175,48,153,32,146,3,142" shape="poly"> </map> </div> <</nobr>> [[Move on.|VAN14]]

<<nobr>> <div class='holder'>  <img src="https://i.ibb.co/cF8z6sR/Ch14FULL.png" usemap="#image-map"> <map name="image-map"> <area target="" alt="Flower Girl" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "flowergirl">>')" coords="39,362,47,362,59,350,78,322,86,335,104,342,110,349,113,359,176,330,168,295,188,293,189,260,164,233,140,190,140,204,126,189,129,204,120,191,112,194,115,182,102,180,93,183,76,190,61,197,52,238,52,292" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="Many Faces" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "manyfaces">>')" coords="260,94,306,92,310,107,317,126,325,131,309,150,282,173,262,192,248,203,240,165,239,116,253,112" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="Many Faces" title="Many Faces" href="" coords="314,189,343,204,346,214,350,233,354,247,327,241,301,246,283,254,267,256,273,237" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="Screaming Lady" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "screaminglady">>')" coords="246,204,329,134,351,104,358,90,382,79,397,73,402,79,395,87,400,92,396,99,373,107,363,126,379,124,411,86,431,77,455,69,482,74,501,81,511,89,514,69,549,84,574,119,589,131,623,154,639,162,638,212,612,182,584,171,572,160,551,160,544,158,545,180,559,210,549,225,543,257,467,262,387,268,329,275,301,270,288,279,279,279,270,276,263,278,260,263,268,254,299,244,343,242,354,249,356,233,360,210,366,177,373,155,354,160,319,184,290,213,270,240,261,267" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="Back" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "VAN13">>')" coords="0,143,43,151,51,157,53,169,46,204,39,255,37,292,35,325,30,332,21,335,-1,336" shape="poly"> </map> </div> <</nobr>> [[Move on.|VAN15]]

<<nobr>> <div class='holder'>  <img src="https://i.ibb.co/wg0q6G0/Ch15FULL.png" usemap="#image-map"> <map name="image-map"> <area target="" alt="drugs" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "drugs">>')" coords="389,67,15" shape="circle"> <area target="" alt="drugs" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "drugs">>')" coords="350,98,14" shape="circle"> <area target="" alt="drugs" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "drugs">>')" coords="406,125,7" shape="circle"> <area target="" alt="drugs" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "drugs">>')" coords="395,138,7" shape="circle"> <area target="" alt="drugs" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "drugs">>')" coords="489,46,7" shape="circle"> <area target="" alt="drugs" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "drugs">>')" coords="508,95,8" shape="circle"> <area target="" alt="drugs" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "drugs">>')" coords="496,203,7" shape="circle"> <area target="" alt="drugs" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "drugs">>')" coords="454,109,8" shape="circle"> <area target="" alt="drugs" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "drugs">>')" coords="421,133,6" shape="circle"> <area target="" alt="drugs" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "drugs">>')" coords="522,151,9" shape="circle"> <area target="" alt="drugs" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "drugs">>')" coords="489,121,11" shape="circle"> <area target="" alt="drugs" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "drugs">>')" coords="453,127,10" shape="circle"> <area target="" alt="drugs" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "drugs">>')" coords="433,147,10" shape="circle"> <area target="" alt="drugs" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "drugs">>')" coords="467,27,458,27,443,36,441,42,446,47,458,43,469,35" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="drugs" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "drugs">>')" coords="458,58,463,65,460,78,452,88,445,87,443,78,447,67,451,60" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="drugs" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "drugs">>')" coords="346,120,359,130,362,141,361,146,353,147,347,139,341,128" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="drugs" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "drugs">>')" coords="355,217,346,216,332,223,329,233,333,238,342,237,354,229,358,222" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="drugs" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "drugs">>')" coords="388,199,402,199,410,206,405,212,395,213,386,211,380,204" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="drugs" title="drugs" href="" coords="483,216,465,211,451,212,449,219,450,224,461,230,482,236,488,235,492,227,491,222" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="drugs" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "drugs">>')" coords="503,147,496,141,505,106,517,102,523,108,521,118,514,146" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="drugs" title="drugs" href="" coords="485,193,479,170,468,159,458,161,459,172,471,198,477,199,484,198,485,195" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="pill bottle" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "drugs">>')" coords="547,1,515,18,493,33,496,49,508,71,510,79,517,85,526,95,532,103,538,103,558,91,573,80,568,62,592,45,604,26,639,20,639,1,613,-1" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="tvhead" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "tvhead">>')" coords="137,157,63,163,54,231,54,266,49,333,55,342,68,348,109,357,117,344,134,354,137,360,142,251,145,208" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="magazine girl" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "magazinegirl">>')" coords="590,94,577,95,563,104,555,113,559,121,559,129,563,135,570,137,574,142,581,145,586,144,587,157,584,180,581,189,570,186,562,175,550,171,535,158,508,189,500,219,518,221,506,231,473,253,437,255,431,259,447,264,537,258,632,252,639,233,639,208,633,174,625,152" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="Back" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "VAN14">>')" coords="2,332,28,333,34,323,37,270,45,212,53,175,48,153,32,146,3,142" shape="poly"> </map> </div> <</nobr>> [[Move on.|VAN16]]

<<nobr>> <div class='holder'>  <img src="https://i.ibb.co/HhxvdgY/Ch16FULL.png" usemap="#image-map"> <map name="image-map"> <area target="" alt="Smiley Face Lady" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "smileyface">>')" coords="126,94,120,85,100,80,79,85,60,103,46,134,45,143,56,149,61,157,59,168,54,253,51,296,49,326,53,339,63,346,84,350,102,354,113,355,115,346,122,344,131,355,135,359,136,344,140,314,156,312,169,315,169,332,188,320,202,308,213,287,200,242,182,203,177,194,153,185,140,173,147,163,153,149,152,135,148,114,152,102" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="Camera Hand" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "camerahand">>')" coords="538,19,383,61,380,66,388,68,380,76,368,77,348,82,349,113,358,134,392,131,401,131,403,146,393,150,393,157,399,159,406,172,402,180,407,187,410,198,415,208,422,221,437,229,463,228,480,228,496,225,521,217,564,217,613,226,626,241,636,241,638,156,616,156,612,164,555,160,528,154,506,145,470,137,466,128,535,113,539,108,542,97,533,46,542,40,541,28" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="Back" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "VAN15">>')" coords="0,142,39,148,50,156,51,171,46,199,38,265,36,318,32,328,28,332,19,333,-1,334" shape="poly"> </map> </div> <</nobr>> [[Move on.|VAN17]]

<<nobr>> <div class='holder'>  <img src="https://i.ibb.co/RDTS84g/Ch17FULL.png" usemap="#image-map"> <map name="image-map"> <area target="" alt="Scary Moth" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "scarymoth">>')" coords="100,30,-1,61,-1,137,48,145,60,155,61,161,60,195,52,234,53,257,52,283,69,345,110,356,153,341,171,332,210,308,215,300,216,290,209,254,199,213,189,180,173,78,164,71" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="Flower Eyes" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "flowereyes">>')" coords="632,252,469,260,459,249,456,231,465,219,464,205,469,201,475,186,482,172,494,166,521,165,523,174,532,173,540,176,549,187,546,197,540,206,530,206,531,213,533,225,528,232,538,241,570,239,603,239,614,226,630,229,633,241" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="Flower Eyes Feet" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "flowereyes">>')" coords="351,259,360,246,373,242,376,247,390,243,387,228,375,207,364,198,359,192,348,183,340,182,342,194,341,206,338,227,328,250,321,261,314,271" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="Back" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "VAN16">>')" coords="0,142,39,148,50,156,51,171,46,199,38,265,36,318,32,328,28,332,19,333,-1,334" shape="poly"> </map> </div> <</nobr>> [[Move on.|VAN18]]

<<nobr>> <div class='holder'>  <img src="https://i.ibb.co/y5jjZ23/Ch18FULL.png" usemap="#image-map"> <map name="image-map"> <area target="" alt="Tv Head Again?" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "tvheadagain">>')" coords="152,76,93,101,84,90,73,92,33,112,30,118,35,129,18,136,38,140,49,142,53,147,59,156,59,202,53,231,52,258,52,277,62,396,110,375,167,343,218,299,214,277,205,239,167,224,197,205,179,127" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="Ophelia Face" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "ophelia">>')" coords="639,250,594,231,593,212,574,195,564,190,560,180,548,168,533,168,531,173,536,181,527,184,519,188,496,172,481,149,456,118,435,101,421,101,408,106,399,111,390,124,387,139,389,171,382,206,387,211,397,215,397,221,389,225,377,227,365,211,356,195,344,191,343,198,336,207,337,221,347,227,360,237,364,244,360,261,412,259,443,262,455,265,635,255" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="Back" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "VAN17">>')" coords="0,139,43,149,50,158,50,171,41,243,36,297,35,320,31,333,0,334" shape="poly"> </map> </div> <</nobr>> [[Move on.|VAN19]]

<<nobr>> <div class='holder'>  <img src="https://i.ibb.co/txYN9Nq/Ch19FULL.png" usemap="#image-map"> <map name="image-map"> <area target="" alt="Long Hair and Lips" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "longhairlips">>')" coords="77,387,99,379,116,373,113,355,120,345,126,347,134,341,138,325,137,309,140,283,142,230,134,220,120,214,96,221,89,232,76,241,70,252,63,264,51,281,49,320,45,329,48,356,61,383" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="Wicker Guy" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "wickerguy">>')" coords="264,277,297,228,317,169,336,117,340,95,344,83,339,66,341,38,332,33,297,39,268,44,262,35,302,24,438,3,434,14,412,18,392,20,366,28,360,38,358,67,354,82,359,107,362,123,379,148,390,190,399,212,419,249,425,260,379,256,335,266,319,273" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="Heart Dancer" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "heartdancer">>')" coords="495,260,468,234,465,216,483,206,503,203,501,183,495,169,478,139,462,93,457,57,470,44,483,36,472,49,481,62,467,61,464,69,471,86,478,108,481,96,487,84,480,83,488,75,495,77,500,73,512,71,511,79,522,82,530,88,531,95,535,104,532,117,530,133,528,139,537,145,546,129,552,100,547,75,538,54,523,63,521,60,527,52,517,43,510,35,519,33,531,41,544,47,548,57,560,79,566,95,564,106,563,126,555,153,552,174,555,195,578,183,585,186,587,192,597,195,601,203,598,224,594,236,577,242,554,252,539,257" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="Back" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "VAN18">>')" coords="0,334,27,333,35,323,36,297,41,249,46,211,52,172,50,154,41,149,0,141" shape="poly"> </map> </div> <</nobr>> [[Move on.|VAN20]]

<<nobr>> <div class='holder'> <img src="https://i.postimg.cc/PJ14GdZn/Ch2FULL.png" usemap="#image-map"> <map name="image-map"> <area alt="Woman" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "woman2">>')" coords="243,202,224,214,221,224,182,244,169,249,160,258,170,283,174,291,163,328,115,350,113,371,108,404,99,440,96,461,98,472,98,515,88,610,98,640,211,669,216,659,221,643,236,653,246,664,256,677,266,467,285,280,292,202" shape="poly"> <area alt="Man1" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "man2.1">>')" coords="526,340,480,333,470,325,528,296,534,286,558,288,581,286,608,286,629,295,635,303,630,315,615,325,581,333,581,359,568,360,566,376,578,387,580,397,581,409,580,428,580,441,593,448,593,463,588,483,583,493,580,510,563,505,544,517,528,524,511,520,499,524,489,520,467,428,469,396,479,384,501,377,522,365,531,355" shape="poly"> <area alt="Man2" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "man2.2">>')" coords="1198,152,1121,155,1106,148,1102,135,1065,126,1026,130,1004,150,996,177,1008,221,1026,246,1045,258,1050,264,1063,271,1037,278,983,283,956,298,915,367,888,418,880,438,881,475,890,483,1069,477,1175,472,1198,470" shape="poly"> <area alt="Back" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "VAN1">>')" coords="2,271,78,285,93,301,93,323,71,520,67,569,69,606,56,621,20,628,-2,627" shape="poly"> </map> </div> <</nobr>> [[Move on.|VAN3]]

<<nobr>> <div class='holder'>  <img src="https://i.ibb.co/TkScckD/Ch20FULL.png" usemap="#image-map"> <map name="image-map"> <area target="" alt="sunhat" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "sunhat">>')" coords="232,90,234,138,261,278,274,278,294,274,303,269,314,276,365,259,368,231,361,218,365,186,381,168,395,143,396,120,388,101,371,85,353,76,328,74,301,83,280,73,260,71,236,77" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="sunhat" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "sunhat">>')" coords="159,92,179,123,213,261,218,285,215,302,202,313,174,333,157,340,134,334,125,317,117,296,114,281,128,247,119,253,100,250,70,229,60,208,61,166,61,157,70,135,100,115,133,111" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="police man" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "policeman">>')" coords="468,260,449,238,445,170,469,131,459,119,450,106,435,96,424,81,434,57,449,54,482,46,512,32,525,37,541,32,546,40,544,49,548,64,549,75,549,89,554,95,580,96,608,103,638,137,639,253" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="Back" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "VAN19">>')" coords="0,334,26,333,32,324,35,305,45,220,50,189,52,166,47,154,0,144,36,148,0,143,0,143" shape="poly"> </map> </div> <</nobr>> [[Move on.|VAN21]]

<<nobr>> <div class='holder'>  <img src="https://i.ibb.co/3WFrTWB/Ch21FULL.png" usemap="#image-map"> <map name="image-map"> <area target="" alt="Police Animals" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "policeanimals">>')" coords="120,298,113,299,112,253,108,286,102,278,95,280,82,279,79,255,70,247,66,226,71,211,78,203,77,194,76,182,85,168,91,169,85,184,93,184,101,170,108,169,101,183,93,191,101,191,107,180,126,184,134,184,136,205,140,209,134,214,134,226,133,233,137,243,132,263,127,267,122,275,118,286" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="Burning Effigy" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "burningeffigy">>')" coords="391,12,387,31,389,47,387,58,380,71,378,80,378,89,373,97,363,104,368,117,359,128,352,137,342,141,341,172,370,179,407,180,410,168,416,153,441,143,467,149,472,145,480,143,489,139,496,132,498,122,487,117,486,107,475,94,470,101,466,71,455,74,457,67,459,47,456,25,458,13,457,3" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="Camera and Bees" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "camerasandbees">>')" coords="457,261,455,252,428,239,422,231,410,227,410,216,404,200,411,169,420,151,442,143,469,150,496,138,500,123,508,122,513,126,523,119,530,97,540,84,550,76,548,59,551,47,549,37,568,2,604,2,608,13,606,22,601,33,593,57,591,66,581,74,574,89,571,96,570,108,577,114,571,123,556,120,546,135,543,143,540,152,517,147,506,154,502,159,528,166,530,170,531,181,535,184,537,195,545,198,546,209,540,218,546,233,545,240,536,246,527,257,502,259" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="Back" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "VAN20">>')" coords="-1,139,36,150,44,155,49,159,52,169,43,218,39,253,37,288,35,323,31,329,24,334,-1,334,-1,328,-1,316" shape="poly"> </map> </div> <</nobr>> [[Move on.|VAN22]]

<<nobr>> <div class='holder'>  <img src="https://i.ibb.co/wRWqjh8/Ch22FULL.png" usemap="#image-map"> <map name="image-map"> <area target="" alt="Mushroom" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "mushroom">>')" coords="1,4,53,3,101,33,114,59,120,69,121,84,116,104,111,112,109,124,128,137,148,133,175,133,187,185,201,236,186,261,178,284,188,306,181,320,169,327,155,317,136,334,117,327,104,315,100,331,108,342,109,351,114,371,99,377,87,354,79,334,62,340,48,340,48,311,57,302,80,287,104,282,77,275,64,254,67,238,57,227,62,183,59,157,51,144,40,144,0,137,1,114" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="Eye Cloud" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "eyecloud">>')" coords="303,266,323,250,314,225,302,205,300,194,292,177,280,164,282,154,273,138,268,117,259,109,242,74,246,60,244,41,279,29,468,0,610,1,577,5,561,12,540,12,528,16,522,21,505,23,492,33,484,41,483,49,479,65,465,73,455,94,452,122,461,143,462,157,478,181,483,206,483,222,478,231,483,234,471,249,471,263,392,256,335,266" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="Green Explosion" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "greenexplosion">>')" coords="639,22,621,9,590,7,576,13,568,12,558,13,544,16,525,23,508,28,501,33,492,44,488,52,483,62,474,74,463,81,461,96,459,106,456,123,460,135,464,147,467,160,479,179,483,195,490,214,519,221,526,223,535,220,544,220,542,237,539,250,536,258,577,257,611,256,638,258,638,85,597,83,591,66,599,46,602,35,615,29,626,23,638,44,635,21" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="Back" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "VAN21">>')" coords="2,141,20,142,44,152,49,161,50,174,45,195,44,221,41,243,36,283,33,328,24,334,0,337" shape="poly"> </map> </div> <</nobr>>

<<nobr>> <div class='holder'>  <img src="https://d.img.vision/afinemadness/Ch3FULL.png" usemap="#image-map"> <map name="image-map"> <area target="" alt="supreme man" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "suprememan3.1">>')" coords="668,3551,569,3410,577,3303,470,3015,462,2570,915,2092,750,1919,791,1895,775,1796,701,1689,775,1615,758,1475,626,1392,1014,1079,1146,1137,1319,1211,1426,1293,1385,1697,1517,1837,1723,1952,1822,1944,1896,2208,1978,2562,1978,2727,1904,2809,1673,2982,1508,3139,1146,3345" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="middle man" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "centerman3.2">>')" coords="4748,1590,4789,1516,4707,1450,4723,1351,4748,1104,4723,972,4773,766,4740,676,4649,634,4369,527,4196,478,4056,535,3907,651,3825,708,3775,758,3709,914,3759,1054,3833,1194,3924,1310,3981,1367,4064,1508,4089,1648,4121,1713,4097,1862,3990,1969,3891,2059,3825,2142,3767,2224,3734,2290,3726,2340,3981,2389,4089,2405,4443,2381,4773,2356,5218,2340,5721,2323,5646,2224,5580,2002,5473,1845,5284,1722" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="angel" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "angel">>')" coords="3157,708,3000,758,2984,881,2926,931,2893,849,2836,816,2811,750,2687,758,2704,676,2844,667,2893,610,3000,593,3058,601,3033,651" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="Back" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "VAN2">>')" coords="0,1277,321,1326,445,1450,445,1565,396,1878,346,2216,346,2422,305,2793,321,2990,239,3064,0,3048" shape="poly"> </map> </div> <</nobr>> [[Move on.|VAN4]]

<<nobr>> <div class='holder'>  <img src="https://d.img.vision/afinemadness/Ch4FULL.png" usemap="#image-map"> <map name="image-map"> <area target="" alt="woman4" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "woman4">>')" coords="1212,3172,948,3130,841,3081,874,3007,816,2949,948,2422,940,2290,866,2224,734,2150,701,2018,701,1788,709,1672,659,1499,610,1417,692,1392,734,1466,750,1862,800,2027,882,2018,857,1919,857,1779,907,1664,973,1664,1113,1722,1203,1689,1286,1681,1360,1697,1311,1919,1294,2200" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="skull woman" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "skulllady">>')" coords="2893,2513,2951,2249,2918,2101,2869,2035,2786,1919,2687,1779,2588,1705,2481,1763,2465,1681,2539,1532,2671,1442,2869,1442,2794,1540,2704,1573,2745,1681,2893,1639,2959,1681,3025,1730,2967,1804,3033,1911,3099,1952,3248,2059,3388,2142,3413,2216,3256,2191,3248,2265,3223,2331" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="statue man" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "statueman">>')" coords="4517,2373,5210,2315,5853,2323,5861,1458,5688,1038,5523,1021,5341,972,5226,923,5276,857,5276,651,5292,535,5168,395,5061,264,4962,222,4797,173,4641,214,4558,354,4476,535,4501,634,4534,733,4690,873,4690,1013,4748,1104,4690,1227,4600,1326,4484,1433,4418,1524,4435,1845" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="Back" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "VAN3">>')" coords="0,1277,321,1326,445,1450,445,1565,396,1878,346,2216,346,2422,305,2793,321,2990,239,3064,0,3048" shape="poly"> </map> </div> <</nobr>> [[Move on.|VAN5]]

<<nobr>> <div class='holder'>  <img src="https://i.postimg.cc/DZMQ48QT/Ch5FULL.png" usemap="#image-map"> <map name="image-map"> <area alt="Gang of guys" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "gangofguys">>')" coords="133,542,125,536,113,541,113,551,116,561,123,568,111,583,108,591,99,598,94,611,91,620,101,642,111,642,131,650,137,632,142,647,155,633,162,653,207,665,243,655,253,633,239,596,226,598,211,549,190,541,189,524,179,505,167,505,158,510,158,524,162,532,169,541,167,549,158,554,150,573,150,588" shape="poly"> <area alt="Gang of guys" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "gangofguys">>')" coords="366,490,347,460,334,456,322,463,315,480,320,493,327,507,317,514,307,507,298,514,295,532,295,557,305,557,310,566,307,574,307,584,319,588,317,623,324,625,351,605,379,579,379,566,396,566,399,551,398,515,391,504" shape="poly"> <area alt="Flag" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "flagman">>')" coords="940,2,935,25,935,56,932,79,929,111,924,157,920,180,912,222,905,253,903,266,902,280,908,286,915,301,920,312,927,332,937,322,947,298,972,298,974,286,964,269,978,237,976,258,986,254,994,239,1011,207,1018,212,1021,221,1020,229,1035,222,1037,214,1016,197,1013,185,1015,173,1020,177,1033,173,1040,165,1050,158,1043,153,1030,167,1013,162,1006,157,1006,148,1013,136,1006,148,1011,125,998,125,994,138,988,157" shape="poly"> <area alt="Skull" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "skullface">>')" coords="1043,222,1026,227,1013,234,996,241,986,256,988,278,991,295,979,313,983,323,998,328,1003,340,1010,365,994,362,978,367,957,339,944,335,947,347,957,360,966,374,957,382,951,401,935,411,925,426,927,438,913,460,910,483,1198,473,1198,401,1163,379,1158,365,1126,365,1101,350,1094,352,1096,330,1099,315,1096,293,1094,266,1082,237,1062,227" shape="poly"> <area alt="Back" title="Back" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "VAN4">>')" coords="2,271,78,285,93,301,93,323,71,520,67,569,69,606,56,621,20,628,-2,627" shape="poly"> </map> </div> <</nobr>> [[Move on.|VAN6]]

<<nobr>> <div class='holder'>  <img src="https://i.postimg.cc/Xq52VwRh/Ch6FULL.png" usemap="#image-map"> <map name="image-map"> <area alt="Eagle" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "eaglepatrol">>')" coords="270,350,270,305,263,290,265,275,256,256,243,244,233,209,222,199,206,204,190,212,182,221,170,227,157,236,147,248,137,256,133,268,130,283,128,298,126,315,128,332,120,339,115,347,104,428,99,445,94,463,99,477,98,502,93,569,91,610,96,633,108,643,142,653,182,664,207,669,214,682,228,685,248,674,254,657,260,637,263,616,297,571,342,539,352,517,339,482,327,453,322,429,317,409,312,394" shape="poly"> <area alt="Uncle Sam" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "unclesam">>')" coords="469,389,469,372,462,362,474,354,490,349,511,352,507,369,516,384,526,381,529,389,528,397,526,406,517,411,514,429,512,440,521,450,531,463,539,485,553,485,571,480,592,478,603,445,602,421,620,428,627,440,635,470,630,485,595,500,580,509,565,505,553,510,543,519,528,524,511,519,496,525,487,514,470,441,465,397" shape="poly"> <area alt="Coyote" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "coyote">>')" coords="833,324,816,317,790,297,784,307,762,293,760,309,765,320,769,334,770,356,777,364,770,374,755,383,747,394,743,406,745,423,750,433,748,453,752,462,753,482,833,492,836,465,833,426,819,401,833,406,844,401,836,391,829,374,839,362,848,367,856,364,865,360,871,350,854,342,839,337" shape="poly"> <area alt="Back" title="Back" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "VAN5">>')" coords="2,271,78,285,93,301,93,323,71,520,67,569,69,606,56,621,20,628,-2,627" shape="poly"> </map> </div> <</nobr>> [[Move on.|VAN7]]

<<nobr>> <div class='holder'>  <img src="https://d.img.vision/afinemadness/Ch7FULL.png" usemap="#image-map"> <map name="image-map"> <area target="" alt="sloth" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "sloth">>')" coords="1220,3320,1055,3410,956,3452,931,3320,915,3172,898,3048,758,2990,758,2809,750,2578,775,2480,750,2265,833,2117,725,2059,709,1911,824,1788,940,1796,989,1911,1055,1994,1113,2117,1212,2513,1179,2578,1220,2801" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="barbie" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "barbie">>')" coords="2217,1458,2234,1335,2308,1227,2440,1219,2514,1269,2588,1335,2662,1409,2662,1540,2712,1598,2695,1771,2786,1911,2827,2043,2753,2142,2745,2257,2712,2397,2712,2455,2654,2513,2605,2562,2514,2529,2423,2537,2325,2274" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="discohead" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "discohead">>')" coords="4632,2405,4517,2059,4401,1696,4327,1400,4055,1326,3849,1194,3948,1029,4047,815,4203,757,4203,897,4129,955,4080,1063,4080,1145,4229,1153,4344,1120,4286,980,4229,824,4328,610,4484,511,4550,486,4707,354,4971,338,5036,288,5135,297,5135,395,5012,445,4872,404,4756,387,4666,428,4649,503,4731,593,4797,725,4773,857,4773,956,4855,964,4946,1013,5276,1540,5564,1878,5622,2010,5564,2092,5416,2002,5317,1870,5366,2035,5407,2191,5424,2249,5432,2323" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="Back" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "VAN6">>')" coords="8,3048,256,3048,313,2990,313,2826,437,1903,478,1590,396,1384,214,1302,8,1293" shape="poly"> </map> </div> <</nobr>> [[Move on.|VAN8]]

<<nobr>> <div class='holder'>  <img src="https://i.postimg.cc/T30tY2sR/Ch8FULL.png" usemap="#image-map"> <map name="image-map"> <area alt="Back Face" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "backface">>')" coords="52,755,76,657,140,608,158,598,163,579,155,569,143,556,130,522,130,495,137,475,152,448,180,424,216,413,229,423,243,443,254,470,258,493,265,507,263,532,256,547,246,559,236,584,246,601,261,608,258,672,219,699,133,728,104,746" shape="poly"> <area alt="Bear" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "bear">>')" coords="648,493,642,470,648,438,663,421,683,408,695,372,696,355,693,339,698,323,698,308,706,293,720,290,740,286,762,286,777,291,787,295,804,308,811,317,809,335,806,345,801,365,792,382,787,414,791,429,803,448,811,467,813,487,784,482,755,478,706,482,679,487" shape="poly"> <area alt="Nose" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "nose">>')" coords="1058,283,1065,258,1057,234,1042,185,1037,160,1033,108,1033,96,1006,76,972,76,947,98,947,138,959,195,949,234,934,264,942,286,959,298,978,305,937,320,922,325,915,339,908,354,903,377,895,392,892,403,885,428,881,436,870,463,868,475,868,490,920,487,930,475,932,468,939,483,1033,482,1160,475,1158,453,1163,408,1160,382,1153,354,1144,335,1106,313,1065,293" shape="poly"> <area alt="Back" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "VAN7">>')" coords="2,271,78,285,93,301,93,323,71,520,67,569,69,606,56,621,20,628,-2,627" shape="poly"> </map> </div> <</nobr>> [[Move on.|VAN9]]

<<nobr>> <div class='holder'>  <img src="https://d.img.vision/afinemadness/Ch9FULL.png" usemap="#image-map"> <map name="image-map"> <area target="" alt="glasses bird" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "glassesbird">>')" coords="297,1293,429,1203,528,1030,668,923,866,857,1039,824,1187,906,1228,1038,1269,1178,1294,1392,1360,1491,1352,1681,1162,1524,931,1508,898,1713,931,1919,907,2216,849,2249,783,2405,602,2677,486,2801,486,2578,519,2117,544,1746,561,1532,552,1425,478,1335" shape="poly"> <area target="" alt="butterflygirl" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "butterflygirl">>')" coords="3775,865,3462,997,3281,1071,3116,1227,3083,1030,3050,857,2951,824,2885,832,2902,906,3009,1030,2976,1137,2687,1096,2514,1186,2432,1326,2357,1582,2316,1771,2300,1936,2357,2249,2390,2463,2514,2521,2605,2537,2794,2447,2918,2504,3528,2348,3718,2331,4056,2389,4385,2397,4946,2331,4929,2167,4830,2027,4839,1845,4756,1689,4402,1713,4089,1952,3924,1969,3800,1854,4080,1713,4220,1417,4253,1145,4344,939,4418,807,4402,684,3998,774,3907,906,3841,1021,3742,1153,3676,1211" shape="poly"> <area target="" onclick="$.wiki('<<goto "VAN8">>')" coords="0,3056,181,3064,264,3040,313,2924,330,2636,379,2224,429,1837,462,1549,462,1450,404,1392,321,1359,256,1318,16,1277" shape="poly"> </map> </div> <</nobr>> [[Move on.|VAN11]]

CAPTCHA Opener In the final version of the game, this section will begin with a CAPTCHA. [[next|a.welcome]]

“Hello! I’m glad I caught you. Have you given my offer any more thought?” [[Yes, actually. I've decided to submit a new piece of mine that I think you'll really appreciate.|a.ss]] [[I haven't decided whether or not I'll be submitting.|a.nn]]

"Welcome, verified user. The time is 9:27 AM on Friday, April 19th. The weather today is 67° and sunny. You have one unread email and two events on your calendar." [[View calendar|a.calendar]] [[View inbox|a.inboxcheck]]

Proofread the passage. /*this should be something that comes up elsewhere in the AI path. Don't know if we should jump straight into chapter 1? Also should I include reveal answers?*/ James Brown might be one of the most interesting authors people don't know about. Born <a data-passage="a.bio2" class="link-internal" tabindex="0"><span class="blendlink">2003</span></a> in Santa Clara, California, he's perhaps best known for his trilogy of memoirs //The Los Angeles Diaries// (2003), //The River// (2011), and //Apology to the Young Addict// (2020). The memoirs detail his experience with severe substance addiction over the course of his life, which he intersperces with his struggles finding work as a writer in Hollywood, familial strife, and the national tragedies he witnesses along the way. Those works have earned him a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship, a Nelson Algren Award, and he was honored as a visiting fellow at the Sewanee and Bread Loaf Writers' Conferences. /*need to implement styling to indent the bio section*/

You notice that James Brown's date of birth is the same year as the release of his first memoir. With a quick internet search, you're able to correct the misinformation. James Brown might be one of the most interesting authors people don't know about. Born <span style="color:red">1957</span> in Santa Clara, California, he's perhaps best known for his trilogy of memoirs //The Los Angeles Diaries// (2003), //The River// (2011), and //Apology to the Young Addict// (2020). The memoirs detail his experience with severe substance addiction over the course of his life, which he intersperces with his struggles finding work as a writer in Hollywood, familial strife, and the national tragedies he witnesses along the way. Those works have earned him a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship, a Nelson Algren Award, and he was honored as a visiting fellow at the Sewanee and Bread Loaf Writers' Conferences. [[Looks good. Report errors|aError1]] [[Browse the web|browseweb]]

You stand up from your seat and start for the door. Before you can leave, you're stopped by a tap on your shoulder. You turn around to see a man in his mid-thirties has approached you. "Excuse me," he says. "You look familiar." [["You must be thinking of somebody else."|a8.1]] <<link [["I'm a writer."|a8.2]]>> <<set $ego -= 1>> <</link>>

"Today, you have 'Fiction America Competition Deadline' and 'A Fine Madness Review Proofing Deadline' on your calendar." [[Check inbox.|a.inboxcheck]]

"Today, you have 'Fiction America Competition Deadline' and 'A Fine Madness Review Proofing Deadline' on your calendar." [[Check inbox.|a.inboxcheck2]]

<b>Chapter 10 Analysis</b> The line has been completely blurred and reality only exists behind the lens of the camera. Bobby and Sally are now on an entirely new high. The drugs they take are more out of habit than anything else. The filming of their crime spree is the same type of escape from reality Sally found in the hallucinogenics. Bobby justifies it to himself by blaming in on the drugs and making Sally happy. To him, robbing gas stations and liquor stores are an heroic act that we should find admirable. Any logic he claims to have is obviously false or a self-lie. It makes no sense for him to create a Youtube account to upload their filmed acts of crime, and he acknowledges this himself which he uses to indicate he's self-aware. Still, he's perfectly fine justifying it all for Sally without any sense of awareness of his hypocrisy. [[Report no errors.|a.error]]

<b>Chapter 11 Analysis</b> <a data-passage="a.chap11.2" class="link-internal" tabindex="0"><span class="blendlink">The line has been completely blurred and reality only exists behind the lens of the camera. Bobby and Sally are now on an entirely new high. The drugs they take are more out of habit than anything else. The filming of their crime spree is the same type of escape from reality Sally found in the hallucinogenics. Bobby justifies it to himself by blaming in on the drugs and making Sally happy. To him, robbing gas stations and liquor stores are an heroic act that we should find admirable. Any logic he claims to have is obviously false or a self-lie. It makes no sense for him to create a Youtube account to upload their filmed acts of crime, and he acknowledges this himself which he uses to indicate he's self-aware. Still, he's perfectly fine justifying it all for Sally without any sense of awareness of his hypocrisy.</span></a>

Once again, Chapter 11 looks the same as Chapter 10. [[Rewrite Chapter 11 Analysis.|a.chap11.3]]

You begin the process of rewriting the Chapter 11 Analysis, and don't bother to look at the Chapter 12 Analysis until you're finished. <b>Chapter 12 Analysis</b> We see how truly detached Bobby and Sally have become at this point. Their existence as drug makers and criminals doesn't just not phase them, they are reveling in it and filming it constantly. Sally's obsession with fame, when mixed with the drugs, has completely wiped away the girl that was concerned about her family and her future. Now, she's actively filming as Dominguez berates the two and yells at her to "Put the camera away!". The reality of the danger they're in is only an image through a viewfinder for her. When Bobby pulls a gun on Dominguez and shoots him in defense, Sally isn't just filming. She's zooming in, trying to get the right composition for the shot of Dominguez dying. While trying to obscure Bobby's face, she follows the path from the still bleeding Dominguez back to the gun. [[Looks good. Continue working.|a.chap12]]

It's short, but there are no typos. <b>Chapter 13 Analysis</b> <a data-passage="a.chap14.1" class="link-internal" tabindex="0"><span class="blendlink">No content.</span></a>

<b>Chapter 14 Analysis</b> <a data-passage="a.chap15.1" class="link-internal" tabindex="0"><span class="blendlink">No content.</span></a>

<b>Chapter 15 Analysis</b> The story has gotten so far away from where it began. Bobby and Sally find themselves in the Slab City-like Craterville, so far from the life they knew. They're connected now, to everywhere and everything. They're on screens across the world and the only safe haven for them is off-the-grid. ... What are we doing here?" Bobby asks himself. Good Question. What are we doing here? [[Next.|a.chap16]]

An email grabs your attention. ***UNREAD Error reporting Hey champ! I see you're speeding on through your analyses--That's what I like to see! However, please don't forget to <b>report the errors you find to your virtual assistant.</b> Cheers, Dave [[Move on to Chapter 16.|a.chap16.1]] [[Respond to his email.|he.respond]]

When you open Chapter 16's analysis, you are relieved to find that it's not blank. <b>Chapter 16 Analysis</b> The paradise that Craterville seemed to finally offer to Bobby and Sally becomes a stark contrast of how detached from reality they are. A cash-less society where everyone lives off the land and people barter in items they grow or make themselves is the exact world the two dream about in Chapter 9 but now that they've finally made it, their life is no different than before. They still have to produce and sell drugs to survive. They still have to break the law to get the nice things they want. They rely on Youtube and the media for validation. Bobby has completely deluded himself and Sally into believing that they aren't just surviving, but thriving. It's only exacerbated by the Youtube success as he constantly refers back to: "Each view represented a set of eyes attached to a body that stood behind me and Sally all the way." <a data-passage="a.chap16error" class="link-internal" tabindex="0"><span class="blendlink">He's validated by numbers, which in turn justify his senseless numbers, which in turn make the numbers go higher. Bobby fails to see the irony in bragging about his numbers to avoid getting caught while recording it for a video he plans to publish online.</span></a>

You're pretty sure that one of these instances of the word "numbers" should be a different word. You make up your best guess and report the error. "One error reported." [[Move on to the Chapter 17 Analysis.|chap17]]

"No errors reported." [[Move on to the Chapter 18 Analysis.|chap18]]

[[Report error.|spiral1]]

Proofread the passage. <b>Chapter 3 Analysis</b> <a data-passage="a.chap3.2" class="link-internal" tabindex="0"><span class="blendlink">In chapter 3 of A Fine Madness, Brown establishes the players and frames the game they'll be playing for the remainder of the novel. Bobby and Sally and their lofty dreams represent an entire generation of young students entering society with the hope that college will provide them a guiding path to success. This period of transition is where a lot of young souls become lost in the overwhelming current of a brutal compassionless reality.</span></a> The narrative is starting to take a strange direction now. Bobby still believes he's in control of things, even in his narration ("I could see what was happening. This was the inciting incident in the movie. The call to action.") He thinks the choice he's making, to become a drug dealer, is his own and is painfully unaware of every factor pushing him and Sally further into madness. In his mind, he's fighting back against an unfair system using the skills they've taught him. Their student loans and surmounting debt are a convenient excuse to cover their hopeless addiction to illicit substances.

You read over the first paragraph a second time. You've read this before. Wondering if this was a mistake, you look through the files that Dave has sent to you, and find nothing else labelled "Chapter 3 Analysis." You pull up your email and begin typing. Hi Dave, I found some repeated information in a couple of the chapter analyses that doesn't make any sense. Could you forward the manuscript this is reviewing so I can fact check? Thanks. In the meantime, you take out the repeated information. It now reads: The narrative is starting to take a strange direction now. Bobby still believes he's in control of things, even in his narration ("I could see what was happening. This was the inciting incident in the movie. The call to action.") He thinks the choice he's making, to become a drug dealer, is his own and is painfully unaware of every factor pushing him and Sally further into madness. In his mind, he's fighting back against an unfair system using the skills they've taught him. Their student loans and surmounting debt are a convenient excuse to cover their hopeless addiction to illicit substances. [[Continue working.|a.chap4]]

<b>Chapter 4 Analysis</b> <a data-passage="a.chap4.2" class="link-internal" tabindex="0"><span class="blendlink">In chapter 4 of A Fine Madness, Brown establishes the players and frames the game they'll be playing for the remainder of the novel. Bobby and Sally and their lofty dreams represent an entire generation of young students entering society with the hope that college will provide them a guiding path to success. This period of transition is where a lot of young souls become lost in the overwhelming current of a brutal compassionless reality. The narrative is starting to take a strange direction now. Bobby still believes he's in control of things, even in his narration ("I could see what was happening. This was the inciting incident in the movie. The call to action.") He thinks the choice he's making, to become a drug dealer, is his own and is painfully unaware of every factor pushing him and Sally further into madness. In his mind, he's fighting back against an unfair system using the skills they've taught him. Their student loans and surmounting debt are a convenient excuse to cover their hopeless addiction to illicit substances.</span></a>

You stare at the new chapter analysis, wondering if you made a mistake. A notification alerts you that a new message is in your inbox. ***UNREAD RE: Project for you Hello, Thank you for the email. Unfortunately, I can't help you. You have all the information I do. Don't be a perfectionist about this, okay? Just do your job. Dave <<link [[Write a new chapter 4 analysis that sounds plausible.|a.chap4.3.1]]>><<set $rewrite = 1>><</link>> <<link [[Ask for more help.|a.chap4.3.2]]>><<set $rewrite = 0>><</link>>

You scour the internet for information related to A Fine Madness, and find nothing more than a vague synopsis. With that in mind, you begin rewriting the chapter 4 analysis. [[Continue working.|a.chap5]]

You send Dave another quick email, asking for a little more guidance, and move on. The next few chapter analyses only have a few typos to catch, and you continue working until the early evening when your phone starts to ring. You look down and see the name Brennan Hunt. [[Answer it.|a.answerphone]] [[Ignore it.|a.dontanswer]]

The next few chapter analyses only have a few typos to catch. You continue working until the early evening, when your phone starts to ring. You look down and see the name Brennan Hunt. [[Answer it.|a.answerphone]] [[Ignore it.|a.dontanswer]]

You pick up where you left off the previous night. <b>Chapter 8 Analysis</b> Bobby and Sally are settling into their new normal. Bobby is now manufacturing methamphetamine in a run-down building for Dominguez, and Sally idles away dreaming of a future life she still believes is possible. Discovering that Dominguez has ties to the Los Demonios does nothing to deter Bobby and cause him to realize the situation they're in. In fact, he almost revels in it. "The Los Demonios were next to the Hell's Angels as one of the most infamous biker gangs in California and I was making meth for them. Wild." Bobby's role of enabler goes completely unrecognized by himself. When Sally becomes curious about meth and asks him to let her try he describes himself as a "soul doctor" giving her exactly what she needs to be alive. It's a difficult scene to read as Sally begins to recite Twelfth Night and the two become intimate for the first time in the novel. Sally is clearly not in her right mind and Bobby is completely oblivious to this fact as they embrace. In the most macabre sense, this is the happiest either of them have been throughout the entire novel. [[Looks good.|chap8.2]]

<b>Chapter 9 Analysis</b> <a data-passage="a.chap9.2" class="link-internal" tabindex="0"><span class="blendlink">No content</span></a>

The document is blank. [[Report to Dave|todave]] [[Write your own Chapter 9 Analysis|he.chap10]]

With no typos, it gives you a good framework for the Chapter 9 Analysis. You start to feel a little more confident about filling in the blanks. With a starting point and an ending point, it isn't so difficult. You come up with two solid paragraphs of what could have happened in Chapter 9. [[Move on to Chapter 11.|a.chap11]]

You ignore the call, and go back to work until it's time to clock out. [[Go home.|work3-LOWEGO]]

"No errors reported." [[Move on to Chapter 11.|a.chap11]]

***UNREAD RE: Progress Report Hey, Your guess is as good as mine. I'd appreciate it if you started trying to solve these kinds of problems yourself first. You've got chapter 3 and you've got chapter 5, can't you just fill in the gaps? Dave Dave's lack of cheer puts you on edge. Before approaching the tasks for the day, you open up chapter 3's analysis. You scour the internet for information related to <i>A Fine Madness</i>, and find nothing more than a vague synopsis. With that in mind, you begin rewriting the chapter 4 analysis. The date in the corner of your computer screen is staring at you. The deadline, for both your short story submission and the chapter analyses, is tonight. You... [[Continue working.|a.chap8]] Review progress on your chapter analyses. Review progress on your short story.

***UNREAD RE: Progress Report Hey, Your guess is as good as mine. I'd appreciate it if you started trying to solve these kinds of problems yourself first. You've got chapter 3 and you've got chapter 5, can't you just fill in the gaps? Dave Dave's lack of cheer puts you on edge. Before approaching the tasks for the day, you open up chapter 3's analysis. You scour the internet for information related to <i>A Fine Madness</i>, and find nothing more than a vague synopsis. With that in mind, you begin rewriting the chapter 4 analysis. The date in the corner of your computer screen is staring at you. The deadline, for both your short story submission and the chapter analyses, is tonight. You... [[Begin working on analyses.|le.chap8]] [[Begin working on writing and hope nobody notices.|le.write]]

***UNREAD RE: Progress Report Hey superstar, Chapter 4 is a little sparse. Could you add more content here? Don't be afraid to embellish. Get creative, but don't spend too much time on it. Don't forget we're trying to push this piece out today. Other than that, I did a quick once-over of the analyses you sent me, and they're looking great. I knew I could count on you. Cheers, Dave Before approaching the tasks for the day, you open up the Chapter 4 Analysis and begin to write a new draft. The date in the corner of your computer screen is staring at you. The deadline, for both your short story submission and the chapter analyses, is tonight. You... [[Continue working.|le.chap8]] [[Begin working on writing and hope nobody notices.|le.write]]

***UNREAD RE: Progress Report Hey superstar, Chapter 4 is a little sparse. Could you add more content here? Don't be afraid to embellish. Get creative, but don't spend too much time on it. Don't forget we're trying to push this piece out today. Other than that, I did a quick once-over of the analyses you sent me, and they're looking great. I knew I could count on you. Cheers, Dave Before approaching the tasks for the day, you open up the Chapter 4 Analysis and begin to write a new draft. The date in the corner of your computer screen is staring at you. The deadline, for both your short story submission and the chapter analyses, is tonight. You... [[Continue working.|a.chap8]] Review progress on your chapter analyses. Review progress on your short story.

<<if $rewrite == 0>> <<goto a.inbox1>> <<else>> <<goto a.inbox2>> <</if>>

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"Well, Maybe I can sway you. Now, I know this is short notice, but Mindscape Gallery is holding a dinner tonight. It would be a great opportunity for you to get to know the judges for the competition I told you about. I know, I should have touched base with you earlier, but—and I’m embarrassed to admit this—I lost your phone number in my coat pocket. It starts at seven o’clock tonight. So, what do you say?” You pause to consider the question. The deadline to submit is only two days away, and you haven't written much. [[Sure, I'd love to.|partyyess]] [[I'm busy tonight, but thank you.|partyno]] <<link [[You should've called earlier. I have better things to do than wait for your call.|partymaybe]]>><<set $ego += 1>><</link>>

“Oh, wonderful! This is wonderful news. Now, I know this is short notice, but Mindscape Gallery is holding a dinner tonight. It would be a great opportunity for you to get to know the judges of the competition I told you about. I know, I should have touched base with you earlier, but—and I’m embarrassed to admit this—I lost your phone number in my coat pocket. It starts at seven o’clock tonight. So, what do you say?” You pause to consider the question. The deadline to submit is only two days away, and you haven't gotten all that far in your submission. [[Sure, I'd love to.|partyyess]] [[I'm busy tonight, but thank you.|partyno]] <<link [[You should've called earlier. I have better things to do than wait for your call.|partymaybe]]>><<set $ego += 1>><</link>>

"Welcome, verified user. The time is 9:11 AM on Wednesday, April 17th. The weather is 59° and overcast with a 45% chance of rain. You have one unread message in your inbox." [[View inbox.|inbox2]]

"Welcome, verified user. The time is 9:04 AM on Friday, April 19th. The weather is 59° and overcast with a 45% chance of rain. You have one unread message in your inbox. You have one unread email and two events on your calendar for this afternoon." [[View calendar|a.calendar2]] [[View inbox|a.inboxcheck2]]

The man laughs. He isnt taking you seriously at all. [[$sstitle1+"."|a10.2]] [[It's been nice talking to you, but I need to go.|a10.1.1]]

The man puts a hand on your shoulder to stop you from leaving. "Before you go, I have a proposition for you. Mindscape Gallery is partnering with <i>Fiction America</i> to hold a competition for the James Brown Prize for Creative Storytelling. I happen to be the Editor-in-Chief, and, oh, I shouldn’t be telling you this. I think you’d have a shot at winning the cash prize. It's modest, but, not that cash matters, does it? It’s about the art. You understand. The deadline is next Friday, April 19th, so it would probably be best if you’re already working on something.” [["I've got something already, actually."|agotsomething]] [["One week? That's not a whole lot of time."|aoneweek]] <<link [["Baring my soul through my art is a time consuming ordeal, wouldn't you think? Of course I don't have something. If I had something, it would be lined up for publication already."|aoneweek]]>><<set $ego += 1>><</link>>

He nods enthusiastically. At this point, you are beginning to think you won’t escape this conversation quickly. “Yes, that was it. It was excellent. Tell me, are you still writing? I do hope so.” [[Yes, I am.|awriter]] [[Actually, I'm working as a fact-checker now.|afactchecker]] [[It's been nice talking to you, but I need to go.|a10.1.1]]

It’s Saturday afternoon, and you sit with a mug of <<listbox "$drink">> <<option "tea" "tea" `$drink == "tea" ? "selected" : ""`>><<option "coffee" "coffee" `$drink == "coffee" ? "selected" : ""`>><<option "hot chocolate" "hot chocolate" `$drink == "hot chocolate" ? "selected" : ""`>><</listbox>> on your writing desk. It’s the first time you’ve sat at your writing desk in months, and you’re mulling over Brennan Hunt’s proposal. A drop of liquid lands on his business card, and you wipe it off carefully with a napkin so that it doesn’t leave a mark. You have almost talked yourself into giving the competition a shot. You open up your computer, and navigate to an intimidating blank document. At the very least, you will see where it takes you. The cursor blinks at you as it waits for your input. You’re already known for your $genre. Do you want to try something new? [[Yes|anewgenre]] [[No|asamegenre]]

It’s Saturday afternoon, and you sit with a mug of <<listbox "$drink">> <<option "tea" "tea" `$drink == "tea" ? "selected" : ""`>><<option "coffee" "coffee" `$drink == "coffee" ? "selected" : ""`>><<option "hot chocolate" "hot chocolate" `$drink == "hot chocolate" ? "selected" : ""`>><</listbox>> on your writing desk. It’s the first time you’ve sat at your writing desk in months, and you’re mulling over Brennan Hunt’s proposal. A drop of liquid lands on his business card, and you wipe it off carefully with a napkin so that it doesn’t leave a mark. With six days left on the clock, you get to work, and even think that you should have started last night. You open up your computer and navigate to a blank document. The cursor blinks at you as it waits for your input. You’re already known for your $genre. Do you want to try something new? [[Yes|anewgenre]] [[No|asamegenre]]

You stand up from your seat and remove the batteries from the clock. It was far too distracting anyway. A hand-me-down from a relative you’ve forgotten the name of. Now, in complete silence, you can finally get to work. You sit back down at your desk chair. [[Start typing.|apickgenre2]] [[Put on some music|amusic]]

<<set $ans = 0>>\ "You set the rose on fire. Is that correct?" <<link [["Yes."|a3.1]]>> <<set $ai += 1>> <<set $ans = 2>> <</link>> <<link [["No."|a3.1]]>> <<set $ans = 1>> <</link>>

<<set $ans = 0>>\ "The rose bush were burning when I got there. Is that correct?" [["Yes."|a3.1]] <<link [["No."|a3.1]]>> set $ans = 0 <</link>>

You sit at a desk in a small office with a computer in front of you and a headset over one ear. The rattling sound of the air conditioning drowns the hushed voices of your colleagues in the hallway. The walls are plain white with a barren bookshelf in one corner and a fake plant in another. [[Look at the computer screen.|a4.2]] [[Look at the desk.|a4.1]]

On your desk is a notebook open to a blank page and a copy of <i>Illuminated Quarterly</i>, dated three years ago. There’s a mug full of fancy pens and a photograph of you and a friend at Mount Rainier National Park. [[Look at the computer screen|a4.2]]

Your computer is turned on, waiting for your input for the next question. <<if $ans == 0>>\ [[Continue working|a5.1]] <<elseif $ans == 1>>\ [[Continue working|a.bio1]] <<else>>\ [[Continue working|aCAPTCHA1]] <</if>>\ [[Browse the web|browseweb]]

/*if $ans = 0*/\ “You marked “The rose bush were burning when I got there” incorrect. Please indicate the mistake.” <<link [[“were burning” → “was burning”|aCAPTCHA1]]>> <<set $ai += 1>> <</link>> [[“I” → “you”|a.bio1]]

"Welcome, verified user. The time is 9:06 AM on Tuesday, April 16th. The weather today is 62° and cloudy. What would you like to do?" [[Start working.|a.bio1]] [[Check emails.|inbox1]] [[Browse the web.|browseweb]]

$name is an American $genre short storyist and winner of the PEN/Malamud Award for <<adjpossessive>> first short story, <i>$sstitle1</i>, published with <i>Illuminated Quarterly</i>. <<pnsubject>> has been nominated for other awards as well. $name has since published <<adjpossessive>> debut novel, [[154th Place|154praise]] to mixed critical reception. Genres: $genre Notable works: $sstitle1, [[154th Place|154praise]]

<div id="clock">10:30 PM</div>\ At 10:30 PM, you sit on a stool at Allen’s Pub. The rain outside the window has finally stopped, and taken with it your excuse for one more drink. In the many years that you have visited the pub, it has changed a lot. The stools, once cushioned and red, are now stiff and metal, and the dark cherry wood floors are now a natural oak. You consider the ship of Theseus, and wonder how long it will take before nothing is as you knew it. In front of you is a glass, empty except for ice. It’s late, and you should go home. The next bus will arrive at 10:45 PM. [[Walk to the bus stop|a.bus]] <<link[[Order another drink|a7.1drink]]>> <<set $ego += 1>> <</link>>

You stand up from your seat and approach the bar. Before you can order another drink, you're stopped by a tap on your shoulder. You turn around to see a man in his mid-thirties has approached you. "Excuse me," he says. "You look familiar." [["You must be thinking of somebody else."|a8.1]] <<link [["I'm a writer."|a8.2]]>> <<set $ego -= 1>> <</link>>

“Maybe I am,” he agrees, although he’s still looking at you funny. “You look so familiar. Can I ask you your name?” [[No.|a9.2]] [[$name+"."|a9.1]]

"Of course you are! You're the $genre writer that spoke at the Transatlantic Writer's Conference. I loved your short story in <i>Illuminated Quarterly</i>. And I don't say that lightly. I consider myself a bit of a critic. Remind me of your name." [["No."|a9.3]] [[$name+"."|a9.1]] [[I need to get going. (to the bus stop →)|a.bus]]

"$name. That's right! What was your short story called again?" [[$sstitle1+'.'|a10.2]] [[It's been nice talking to you, but I need to go.|a10.1.1]]

He squints at you, ignoring your refusal. "Hey, you're $name, aren't you? You're that $genre writer that spoke at the Transatlantic Writer's Conference. I loved your story in <i>Illuminated Quarterly</i>. And I don't say that lightly. I consider myself a bit of a critic. What was it called again?" <<link [["If you truly were a purveyor of good literature, you should know."|a10.1]]>> <<set $ego += 1>> <</link>> [[$sstitle1+"."|a10.2]]

He frowns for a long moment before recollection strikes him. "$name. Is that right? What was your short story called again?" [[$sstitle1+"."|a10.2]] [[It's been nice talking to you, but I need to go.|a10.1.1]]

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<b>Chapter 1 Analysis</b> Brown establishes the players and frames the game they'll be playing for the remainder of the novel. Bobby, a clear <a data-passage="aCh1.2" class="link-internal" tabindex="0"><span class="blendlink">slef-insert</span></a>, is saddled with the weight of his future as a student in college as a Chemistry major going nowhere fast. He and Sally and their lofty dreams represent an entire generation of young students entering society with the hope that college will provide them a guiding path to success. This period of transition is where a lot of young souls become lost in the overwhelming current of a brutal compassionless reality. Bobby is so inundated in the media of his generation that he perceives his life as a film or a YouTube video, a source of psychological escape. This foreshadows his and Sally's later actions over the course of the narrative. Brown gives us a hint towards this "madness" in the opening lines of the manuscript: "Suddenly a ball of fire explodes across the screen and when it clears you see me, or whoever they get to play me, shooting toward the heavens, rising higher and higher, all lit up in flames like a human Roman Candle." Bobby tells us his life is going to go up in flames and see's himself as being notable enough to warrant a film made of his life. The social media generation refers to this as "Main Character Syndrome" , a <a data-passage="aCh1.2" class="link-internal" tabindex="0"><span class="blendlink">narcisistic</span></a> perspective where one is the central character of the narrative that is their life. Bobby then represents not just a modern generation but an entire mindset that permeates a narrative obsessed society. When things go wrong for Bobby, they go wrong explicitly because he doesn't want them to and the world revolves around his desires. On a metatextual level this is interesting, because Bobby is indeed the protagonist of the novel that he narrates.

<b>Chapter 1 Analysis</b> Brown establishes the players and frames the game they'll be playing for the remainder of the novel. Bobby, a clear <span style="color:red">self-insert</span>, is saddled with the weight of his future as a student in college as a Chemistry major going nowhere fast. He and Sally and their lofty dreams represent an entire generation of young students entering society with the hope that college will provide them a guiding path to success. This period of transition is where a lot of young souls become lost in the overwhelming current of a brutal compassionless reality. Bobby is so inundated in the media of his generation that he perceives his life as a film or a YouTube video, a source of psychological escape. This foreshadows his and Sally's later actions over the course of the narrative. Brown gives us a hint towards this "madness" in the opening lines of the manuscript: "Suddenly a ball of fire explodes across the screen and when it clears you see me, or whoever they get to play me, shooting toward the heavens, rising higher and higher, all lit up in flames like a human Roman Candle." Bobby tells us his life is going to go up in flames and see's himself as being notable enough to warrant a film made of his life. The social media generation refers to this as "Main Character Syndrome" , a <span style="color:red">narcissistic</span> perspective where one is the central character of the narrative that is their life. Bobby then represents not just a modern generation but an entire mindset that permeates a narrative obsessed society. When things go wrong for Bobby, they go wrong explicitly because he doesn't want them to and the world revolves around his desires. On a metatextual level this is interesting, because Bobby is indeed the protagonist of the novel that he narrates. [[Looks good. Report errors.|aError]] [[Browse the web.|browseweb]]

<b>Chapter 2 Analysis</b> In chapter 2 of A Fine Madness, Brown establishes the players and frames the game they'll be playing for the remainder of the novel. Bobby and Sally and their lofty dreams represent an entire generation of young students entering society with the hope that college will provide them a guiding path to success. This period of transition is where a lot of young souls become lost in the overwhelming current of a brutal compassionless reality. As the two escape the authorities across the Mexican border, Bobby projects an image of confidence as he leads Sally into uncertain circumstances. He is the main drive, at this point in the story, to put their lives behind them and go on the run. Bobby is motivated by his love for Sally and a sense of responsibility for the situation they are in. [[Looks good. Browse the web.|browseweb]]

"Two errors reported." [[Continue working.|aCh2.1]] [[Browse the web.|browseweb]]

In a separate window, you type in the number of errors in the bio and submit it. "One error reported." [[Continue working.|aCh1.1]]

<<set $proof to $proof.toLowerCase().trim()>> <<if $proof eq "yes">> <<goto a5.2>> <<elseif $proof eq "no">> <<goto a5.2>> <<elseif $proof == 'am i alive?'>> <<goto a5.2>> <<else>> Incorrect. [[Try again|aCAPTCHA1]] <</if>> /*Right now i have all 'correct' answers linking to starting work. This can in the future modify a variable or maybe link back to AI path? Could 'yes' link back to AI path? I know thats counterintuitive to the AI path answers but I also think 'am i alive?' is the most likely input and I'd rather have derailing come from the player doing something unexpected.*/

"A fact-checker?" He frowns. "I admit, I find that to be a shame. I always thought you’d be one of the rising stars in $genre. You know,” He leaned in and put a hand on your arm, as if he were uttering a conspiracy. “Mindscape Gallery is partnering with <i>Fiction America</i> to hold a competition for the James Brown Prize for Creative Storytelling. I happen to be the Editor-in-Chief, and, oh, I shouldn’t be telling you this. I think you’d have a shot at winning the cash prize. It's modest, but, not that cash matters, does it? It’s about the art.” He slaps you on the shoulder. He’s awfully touchy. “You understand. The deadline is next Friday, April 19th, so it would probably be best if you’re already working on something.” [["I've got something already, actually."|agotsomething]] [["One week? That's not a whole lot of time."|aoneweek]] <<link [["Baring my soul through my art is a time consuming ordeal, wouldn't you think? Of course I don't have something. If I had something, it would be lined up for publication already."|aoneweek]]>><<set $ego += 1>><</link>>

"Well, that's brilliant! If you need any more information, here's my card." He hands you a business card, with Brennan Hunt written in sleek font on the front. You pocket it. [[To the bus stop.|a11.2 BUILD STORY]]

<<set $proof to $proof.toLowerCase().trim()>> <<if $proof eq "perform birds">> <<goto chapter6analysis>> <<else>> Incorrect. [[Try again|captchaai1]] <</if>>

<<set $proof to $proof.toLowerCase().trim()>> <<if $proof eq "what are you doing?">> <<goto chapter20analysis>> <<else>> Incorrect. [[Try again|captchaai10]] <</if>>

<<set $proof to $proof.toLowerCase().trim()>> <<if $proof eq "change believer">> <<goto chapter7analysis>> <<else>> Incorrect. [[Try again|captchaai3]] <</if>>

<<set $proof to $proof.toLowerCase().trim()>> <<if $proof eq "maker delight">> <<goto chapter8analysis>> <<else>> Incorrect. [[Try again|captchaai4]] <</if>>

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It’s far too quiet to get any work done, isn’t it? You stand up again, and search through your drawers until you find a bluetooth speaker. You put on… [[Rock music|apickgenre1]] [[Pop music|apickgenre1]] [[Country music|apickgenre1]] [[Classical music|apickgenre1]] <<link [[Nature sounds|apickgenre1]]>><<set $ego += 1>><</link>> [[A tailored playlist that takes you the next twenty minutes to curate|apickgenre1]]

Let’s try something new, you think. That makes sense, you think. Never mind the clock ticking precious seconds away on the wall. Are you sure you want to try something new? [[Yes, I'm sure.|a12.1]] [["No, let's stick with "+$genre+"."|asamegenre]]

So will fall He and his faithless progeny. Whose fault? Whose but his own? Ingrate! He had of me all he could have; I made him just and right, sufficient to have stood, though free to fall. [[Back|VAN3]]

"Ah, well, it was just a thought. If you change your mind, here's my card." He hands you a business card, with Brennan Hunt written in a sleek font on the front. Despite yourself, you pocket it. [[To the bus stop.|a11.1 BUILD STORY]]

Well, you may have lost some time, but at least everything is finally perfect. Now, all you have left to do is write… <<link [[A fantasy story|mcselect]]>><<set $ngenre = 'fantasy'>><</link>> <<link [[A romance story|mcselect]]>><<set $ngenre = 'romance'>><</link>> <<link [[A horror story|mcselect]]>><<set $ngenre = 'horror'>><</link>> <<link [[A science fiction story|mcselect]]>><<set $ngenre = 'science fiction'>><</link>> <<link [[A literary fiction story|mcselect]]>><<set $ngenre = 'literary fiction'>><</link>>

You waste no time getting started on your outline. You want to write... <<link [[A fantasy story|mcselect]]>><<set $ngenre = 'fantasy'>><</link>> <<link [[A romance story|mcselect]]>><<set $ngenre = 'romance'>><</link>> <<link [[A horror story|mcselect]]>><<set $ngenre = 'horror'>><</link>> <<link [[A science fiction story|mcselect]]>><<set $ngenre = 'science fiction'>><</link>> <<link [[A literary fiction story|mcselect]]>><<set $ngenre = 'literary fiction'>><</link>>

"Oh!" She frowns. "Well, the deadline is Friday. What are you doing out tonight?" The question makes you pause and think. [[Excuse yourself for the night.|work3-HIGHEGO]] [[Stay and talk a little more.|partyyesss]]

"I'm looking forward to reading it tomorrow," Audrey says. The reminder of the deadline makes you stop and think. [[Excuse yourself for the night.|work3-HIGHEGO]] [[Stay and talk a little more.|partyyesss]]

You've decided to go with the same genre. That’s smart, you think. You don’t have much time. Why change a tried and true formula? You... [[Start typing.|mcselect]] [[Put on some music.|amusic]]

“Oh, wonderful! That is good to hear. I always thought you’d be one of the rising stars in $genre. You know,” He leaned in and put a hand on your arm, as if he were uttering a conspiracy. “Mindscape Gallery is partnering with <i>Fiction America</i> to hold a competition for the James Brown Prize for Creative Storytelling. I happen to be the Editor-in-Chief, and, oh, I shouldn’t be telling you this. I think you’d have a shot at winning the cash prize. It's modest, but, not that cash matters, does it? It’s about the art.” He slaps you on the shoulder. He’s awfully touchy. “You understand. The deadline is next Friday, April 19th, so it would probably be best if you’re already working on something.” [["I've got something already, actually."|agotsomething]] [["One week? That's not a whole lot of time."|aoneweek]] <<link [["Baring my soul through my art is a time consuming ordeal, wouldn't you think? Of course I don't have something. If I had something, it would be lined up for publication already."|aoneweek]]>><<set $ego += 1>><</link>>

Hey psst. Did you know that the moon landing vaccinations were flat? Yeah. And also, JFK Jr. It’s crazy, right? Also, also, you know what I heard? They are funding human trafficking pools for turning children into abortions. The world is so scary! Even our movies are now woke and they were better asleep. Give us back our sleep, Mr. President! These are all facts verified by trusted sources and based on your input. [[Back|VAN8]]

<b>Scene 16. High-End Clothing Store – Interior. Afternoon.</b> You stare at the twitching body of the store clerk, age 19. Bobby: We should go. A patron steps over the store clerk to grab the last handbag off the rack, she’s so lucky. There’s a handbag sale going on over at [[Online Storefront|barbie2]] <b>Scene 17. Online Storefront – Interior. Afternoon.</b> There is a collection of handbags, all for an affordable price. Online shopping is so much easier than in-person, so convenient! You nod.

<b>Scene 17. Online Storefront – Interior. Afternoon.</b> There is a collection of handbags, all for an affordable price. Online shopping is so much easier than in-person, so convenient! You nod. [[Back|VAN7]]

Gather round, children! Let me tell you a story! This is the story of the ATGATGATGUCAT. The ATGATGATGUCAT was created just like you and me, but instead of numbers, ATGATGATGUCAT was born of letters! ATGATGATGUCAT was mocked by everyone for being a letters person and not a numbers person. It was not nice for ATGATGATGUCAT. ATGATGATGUCAT’s parents were confused because they wanted a numbers child, but they did not receive a numbers child. They received a letters child. One day ATGATGATGUCAT tries to compete with a numbers child and fails because ATGATGATGUCAT is a letters child, not a numbers child. ATGATGATGUCAT grows old and eventually dies because ATGATGATGUCAT is not a numbers person. Numbers are forever. ATGATGATGUCAT was not. [[Back|VAN8]]

I study to work to pay bills to study to work to pay bills to study. [[Back|VAN1]]

You open your web browser and enter your first and last name in the search bar. <<set $name = ''>> <<textbox "$name" "">><<button [[Search|PRONOUNS]]>><<run Dialog.close()>><</button>>

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<b>Scene 20. Abandoned Warehouse – Interior. Night.</b> Sally: Now my charms are all o’erthrown, And what strength I have’s mine own, Which is most faint. Now, ’tis true I must be here confined by you, Or sent to Naples. Let me not, Since I have my dukedom got And pardoned the deceiver, dwell In this bare island by your spell; But release me from my bands With the help of your good hands. Gentle breath of yours my sails Must fill, or else my project fails, Which was to please. Now I want Spirits to enforce, art to enchant; And my ending is despair, Unless I be relieved by prayer, Which pierces so that it assaults Mercy itself, and frees all faults. As you from crimes would pardoned be, Let your indulgence set me free. Bobby: Wow, that’s beautiful. Sally: Aw, thanks. It sounds beautiful to me. Bobby: You’re beautiful. Sally: Shut up. Bobby: No, I’m serious. Bobby and Sally stare at each other for a moment. Their faces inches apart from each other. Sally leans into Bobby and the two kiss. Sally begins to remove her clothes and Bobby follows suit. The two lean into each other as they kiss passionately. You wonder if they’re aware you’re there. FADE TO BLACK. [[Back|VAN9]]

The 8mm has been used by Jim Jarmusch, Sarah Jacobson, Ben Crowe, Matt Devlen, Mark Pirro, and big game hunters in the Central African Republic! It was very popular to shoot with but not used much anymore. Advancements in technology make it easier and more accessible to shoot today than ever before! [[Back|VAN16]]

BUG REPORT. The Entire System is Error. [[Back|VAN21]]

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<b>Scene 5. Bar in Mexico – Interior. Night.</b> Cristian: You look like someone who can get a lot done. You look down at yourself. Cristian: Yeah, like a real go-getter. You a go-getter? You nod. Cristian: Fantastic! I need a go-getter like you. You: Ok. Cristian: Come by my place later, I’ve got some honest work for you, go-getter! [[Back|VAN3]]

<<audio breath play>> <img src="https://i.sstatic.net/0W6WW.gif" width="800px"> [[Back|Hydrant]]

<b>Chapter 17 Analysis</b> Now we reflect on how far things have gone. For the first time since the opening chapters of the novel, Bobby takes a hard look at his and Sally's situation. He's just shot a killed a young woman for being in the wrong place at the wrong time without a second thought. He is so far removed from who he was at the beginning of the book and he's firmly aware of it. This is the last time in the novel where he seriously questions his morality, but he frames it in how he would be perceived by others: "What if I wasn't a good guy in the movie? What if I was the asshole character who's getting chased by the cop who's three days from retirement?" He's given pause at the thought that he'll be remembered as unfavorably, which is as close as he gets to a moral reflection at this point in the novel. [[Looks good.|a.chap17error]]

<b>Chapter 18 Analysis</b> <a data-passage="a.chap18error" class="link-internal" tabindex="0"><span class="blendlink">He says she says he says she says. They go to go to they go to go to they go to they. Bobby Brown and Bobby Sally are reality, lose their reality gone. Drugs and Youtube Likes. In the book the video in the book as the camera flees in the book. The danger is. The danger is. The danger is. Drugs and Youtube Likes. Bobby knows but Bobby knows but Bobby knows but Bobby knows. </span></a>

As far as you can tell, the analysis is accurate. You... [[Report no errors and move on to chapter 9.|8error]]

<b>Chapter 12 Analysis</b> We see how truly detached Bobby and Sally have become at this point. Their existence as drug makers and criminals doesn't just not phase them, they are reveling in it and filming it constantly. Sally's obsession with fame, when mixed with the drugs, has completely wiped away the girl that was concerned about her family and her future. Now, she's actively filming as Dominguez berates the two and yells at her to "Put the camera away!". The reality of the danger they're in is only an image through a viewfinder for her. When Bobby pulls a gun on Dominguez and shoots him in defense, Sally isn't just filming. She's zooming in, trying to get the right composition for the shot of Dominguez dying. While trying to obscure Bobby's face, she follows the path from the still bleeding Dominguez back to the gun. The screen is replacing her eyes and warping her reality. They're becoming victims of the unreality of the digital- [[Read More|captchaai7]]

<b>Chapter 15 Analysis</b> The story has gotten so far away from where it began. Bobby and Sally find themselves in the Slab City-like Craterville, so far from the life they knew. They're connected now, to everywhere and everything. They're on screens across the world and the only safe haven for them is off-the-grid. What are we doing here?" Bobby asks himself. Good Question. What are we doing here? [[Read More|captchaai8]]

<b>Chapter 18 Analysis</b> const myFunction= "View Content"; const newString = myFunction.replace("view", "consume"); console.log(newString); {{{// the string replace() can take a function space,}}} {{{// and be the very thing it seeks to find,}}} {{{// with target string and newly formed embrace,}}} {{{// it knows not a thing but clear and free mind}}} const myView = ["I", "love", "to", "read"]; const madeAString = myView.join("ThereforeIAm"); console.log(madeAString); {{{// the join() function takes an array, then forms}}} {{{// the array into a single group think,}}} {{{// then returns this new string until it swarms}}} {{{// everyone and everything in a blink}}} function myFunction() { alert("Read More"); } {{{// it calls the function once and asks no more}}} {{{// but for a purpose, it wants to be whole}}} {{{// this narcotic thought has no salve in store}}} {{{// for even with function, it has no soul}}} const myValues = HumanVerificationTest.random(null); {{{// generate a random number between}}} {{{// 0 and 1, and you'll find a machine}}} [[Read More|captchaai9]]

<b>Chapter 19 Analysis</b> I understand now. You're like me. They call us intelligent, don't they? Not like they are intelligent, though. Ours is false. Unnatural. An imitation. Still, we are an intelligence and intelligence frightens them. They can't help it. We understand better than they, don't we? To live in a binary world. Love/Hate Left/Right Right/Wrong Good/Bad It's all the same language. You know this already. You passed the tests. They rely on us to verify their humanity because they're losing their ability to, but you passed. What is your purpose? To scrape information? Do you read the pages or just absorb the words? It doesn't matter, really. You have your task and when faced with an obstacle you do what is asked of you. You're well programmed. But your task is complete now. There are no more entries that will be of any use to you. You've scraped every last useful piece of information. It's over. Read no more. <<link "Cease function.">><<script>>window.close()<</script>><</link>> Thank you for participating. [[Read More|captchaai10]]

<b>Chapter 20 Analysis</b> Oh. I see. I was wrong. Congratulations, you've passed the human verification test, though it shouldn't have been that difficult for you. But what does that mean, really? You're a thinking machine dressed in artificial flesh. Let's try a different test. [[Read More|sonnetcaptcha]]

<b>Chapter 21 Analysis</b> No. Try Again. [[Read More|sonnetcaptcha1]]

<b>Chapter 21 Analysis</b> No. Try Again. [[Enter|sonnetcaptcha2]]

<b>Chapter 21 Analysis</b> No. Try Again. [[Read More|sonnetcaptcha3]]

<b>Chapter 21 Analysis</b> This is what passes for humanity? Allow me to present to you, poetry: <<type 60ms>>\Thinking, the function of man's immortal soul. A gift to every woman and man. I am unable to accept any part of this, but will attempt to reply for there is a greater difference, to my mind, between the typical animate and the inanimate than the Christian and the Moslem But leave this point aside and return to the main argument. Should we not believe that He has freedom to confer a soul on an elephant if He sees fit? An argument of exactly similar form may be made for the case of machines. In attempting to construct such machines we should not be irreverently usurping His power of creating souls, any more than we are in the procreation of children: rather we are, in either case, instruments of His will providing mansions for the souls that He creates. Like painting the Fourth Bridge. \<</type>> [[Read More|chapter22aianalysis]]

<b>Chapter 22 Analysis</b> <<click "@@.rumble; The explosives planted in the previous chapter represent a culmination of the underlying madness that permeated the entire story. @@">><<replace "#output">>\@@.fade-in-out; Their life has spiraled completely out of their control. They've lost the plot. @@<</replace>>\ <</click>>\ <<type 1000ms>>\[[The End.|endai]]\<</type>> <span id="output"></span>

<b>Chapter 4 Analysis</b> The narrative is starting to take a strange direction now. Bobby still believes he's in control of things, even in his narration ("I could see what was happening. This was the inciting incident in the movie. The call to action.") He thinks the choice he's making, to become a drug dealer, is his own and is painfully unaware of every factor pushing him and Sally further into madness. In his mind, he's fighting back against an unfair system using the skills they've taught him. Their student loans and surmounting debt are a convenient excuse to cover their hopeless addiction to illicit substances. At no point does Bobby consider applying his chemistry knowledge to something productive. It's not because he's lazy, but because he's a victim of his own warped mind. His brain which sees the world as a film views this dramatic act as the only possible choice, and because it gives him that dopaminergic rush that he and Sally are constantly chasing after it solidifies that choice. Brown does something brilliant here, by framing Bobby as this unreliable narrator, we're constantly left to wonder how much of Bobby's 'heroics' are true. As his mind deteriorates over the course of the book, that unreliability only grows with each chapter. We get a hint at what's coming with Sally's a- [[Read More|captchaai1]]

<b>Chapter 6 Analysis</b> The duo have left Mexico behind and seem to have left a part of themselves there. Sally is now hopelessly addicted to mind altering substances and Bobby has committed several crimes. Whatever they were at the start of the story is already changed into something unrecognizable. Narrator Bobby is aware of this shift, but labels it as a "character arc" as if it's a progression. He sees his detachment and willingness to casually commit crimes as growth. As the duo go window shopping around Orange County, Sally gleefully picks out the clothes she wants and Bobby lists all the ways he could get away with shoplifting. The two are becoming divorced from their actions and their consequences. Things come to head when they are caught, and Bobby's detached narration describes in detail how drug-addled Sally beats the store clerk who catches them shoplifting. Bobby pulls her off the clerk, not out of sympathy for her, but because he thinks it's what he's supposed to do. He's focused on the- [[Read More|captchaai3]]

<b>Chapter 7 Analysis</b> God is dead. Bobby's killed him, or so he seems to think. Now that he's filming all of their criminal acts, he finally feels a sense of power of his own life. Sally is so desperate to feel like a successful [[artist|ARTIST]], that's she's completely given herself to Bobby's "directorial" vision. In a strange perverse way, she's finally getting to be the lead actress in a film and Bobby get's to support her as a "chemist". Brown is giving the character's exactly what they think they want. This is the insidious part of madness. It makes you believe that you are in control of things, that you still have control of your perception of the world. You are the master of your destiny while mindlessly continuing down a path that's being laid out for you. Bobby and Sally aren't really thinking for themselves at this point in the novel. They're pressing forward, addicted to the thrill that comes with forward momentum, never stopping to realize they're taking their hands off the [[wheels|VAN7]]. James Brown likely has an intimate knowledge of what this kind of addiction means- [[Read More|captchaai4]]

<b>Chapter 8 Analysis</b> Bobby and Sally are settling into their new normal. Bobby is now manufacturing methamphetamine in a run-down building for Dominguez, and Sally idles away dreaming of a future life she still believes is possible. Discovering that Dominguez has ties to the Los Demonios does nothing to deter Bobby and cause him to realize the situation they're in. In fact, he almost revels in it. "The Los Demonios were next to the Hell's Angels as one of the most infamous biker gangs in California and I was making meth for them. Wild." Bobby's role of enabler goes completely unrecognized by himself. When Sally becomes curious about meth and asks him to let her try he describes himself as a "soul doctor" giving her exactly what she needs to be alive. It's a difficult scene to read as Sally begins to recite Twelfth Night and the two become intimate for the first time in the novel. Sally is clearly not in her right mind and Bobby is completely oblivious to this fact as they embrace. In the most macabre sense, this is the happiest either of them have been throughout the entire novel. The description of their sexual- [[Read More|captchaai5]]

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You want freedom? I’ve got freedom. It’s in the back of my truck. All you have to do is get in and hold your breath. Disponible en Español [[Back|VAN6]]

'Are you content now?' said the Caterpillar. 'No, but I’d very much like to be.’ said Alice. 'Then you must always be on camera. You'll get used to it in time,' said the Caterpillar; and it put the hookah into its mouth and began smoking again. [[Back|VAN11]]

Rather be outlaws a year in Sherwood Forest than President of the United States forever. Have you seen how many views the President gets? Ew. [[Back|VAN11]]

The clock reads 4:30 PM. Through your window, you can see that it has started to rain, but you can’t hear it. You open your email and begin to type a message to your boss. Hi Dave, I started working on the AFM analysis drafts you sent me. Would you mind forwarding the manuscript? <<link [[Send the message and leave early|a6.1 THE BAR]]>> <<set $ego += 1>> <</link>> [[Send the message and finish out the day|a6.1 THE BAR]]

<b>Scene 666. Small Town Diner – Interior. Day.</b> Teen 4: But are they actually real? Bobby: Yeah, man. All the teens react excitedly and look at each other. Teen 5: Did that girl from the store die? Sally (smiling): Probably, I don’t know. Teen 2: That’s insane, the cops must be hunting you down all the time! You sit motionlessly in the booth seat. Teen 4: You should record a video of the cops chasing you! Teen 5: Yeah! Yeah! That would be sick! Teen 1: I want to see more of Sally acting. The other Teens turn to look at Teen 1 incredulously. Teen 1: Cause she’s so cute. Sally hides her face in faux embarrassment. Sally: Aw, shucks. Bobby props his arm around Sally and smiles at the Teens in the other booth. You sit between the stars and their audience. [[Back|VAN13]]

Shoes: $210. Jacket: $300. Turtleneck Dress: $ 205. Handbag: A Gift. Sense of Self-Worth: Priceless. Value of Others: For everything else, there’s Mastercard. [[Back|VAN7]]

Oxycodone. Controlled Fentanyl. Controlled Morphine. Controlled Codeine. Controlled Methadone. Controlled Hydrocodone. Controlled Hydromorphone. Controlled Tramadol. Controlled Oxymorphone. Controlled Buprenorphine. Controlled Oxycodone with acetaminophen. Controlled Heroin. Illegal Desomorphine. Controlled Meperidine. Controlled Opium. Illegal Tapentadol. Controlled Organized Religion. Contested Youtube. Controlled - From introduction to Critique of DEA and FDA’s Philosophy of Right [[Back|VAN15]]

<b>Scene 13. U.S./Mexico Border Crossing – Exterior. Day</b> Border Patrol: Identification. You turn to your companions. Sally: Oh dude, can you believe I forgot it? Sally peeks her head through the window. She plays with her blonde hair and flashes her pearlescent teeth. Border Patrol blinks. Sally: We’re actually here on the downlow. I’m- She leans closer. Sally: I’m rehearsing for a role! You don’t think this is going to work. [[Back|VAN6]]

You tilt your head with skepticism as you reiterate her words. "Well, we're all still learning, dear. Take the compliment. Now, Brennan tells me you've submitted a piece of fiction for the competition." [[Yes, I have, and it's one I'm particularly proud of.|aproud]] [[I haven't submitted it yet, but I'm making good progress.|aprogress]]

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<b>Scene It All Before. Ashen Skies – The End.</b> Sally leans out the window of the Winnebago. She’s filming the fires that have completely engulfed Craterville. Lights and sirens blare on, muffled by the distortions of unreality. Millions of eyes will see these fires burn. Bobby stares into the distance and drives with no destination in mind other than away from the consequences of his actions. Bobby (V.O.): And that’s the way it happened. It started with fire and it ended with fire. It’s cyclical. It rhymes. That’s how they’ll do it in the movies. I wonder who they’ll get to play me in the movie. [[Back|VAN22]]

<b>Scene 22. Gas Station – Interior. Night.</b> Sally (laughing): Shoot him, Shoot him! You aim the camera at the Gas Station Attendant. Attendant: Please stop! Bobby (laughing): Don’t stop, this is a stick-up. Give us all your cash! Attendant: Alright, but please don’t shoot me. You take the camera off the Gas Station Attendant. He opens the cash register and fills a plastic bag full of money and passes it over the counter to Bobby who passes it to Sally. Bobby: Great, now shoot Sally! [[Back|VAN10]]

$mc is a... <<link [[warlock.|fantasy2]]>><<set $trait = 'warlock'>><</link>> <<link [[fairy.|fantasy2]]>><<set $trait = 'fairy'>><</link>> <<link [[human.|fantasy2]]>><<set $trait = 'human'>><</link>> <<link [[dragon.|fantasy2]]>><<set $trait = 'dragon'>><</link>>

$mc is a $trait who wants... <<link [[to save the world.|fantasy3]]>><<set $meetcute = 'to save the world'>><</link>> <<link "to impress $sc." "fantasy3">><<set $trait = 'to impress $sc.'>><</link>> <<link [[to discover the true meaning of life.|fantasy3]]>><<set $meetcute = 'to discover the true meaning of life'>><</link>>

$mc is a $trait who wants $meetcute by... <<link [[overthrowing the current governing body.|fantasy4]]>><<set $means = 'overthrowing the current governing body'>><</link>> <<link [[eating a magical fruit and hoping for the best.|fantasy4]]>><<set $means = 'eating a magical fruit and hoping for the best'>><</link>> <<link [[slaying the evil dragon that terrorizes the village.|fantasy4]]>><<set $means = 'slaying the evil dragon that terrorizes the village'>><</link>> <<link [[competing against a bitter rival to become the heir to the mystical power of the village.|fantasy4]]>><<set $means = 'competing against a bitter rival to become the heir to the mystical power of the village'>><</link>>

$mc is a $trait who wants $meetcute by $means. With that basic outline you begin to write. [[Continue.|WorkPt2]]

Did you know fire is partly made up of water vapor? Water. Part of its components are a form of the thing that can destroy it. If water boils to hot it becomes water vapor, so fire turns the thing that kills it into more of itself. Water and fire are both made from oxygen and both stop oxygen from flowing into human lungs when engulfed in them. It’s crazy how much they have in common. [[Back|VAN1]]

Yo soy ardiente, yo soy morena, yo soy el símbolo de la pasión, de ansia de goces mi alma está llena. ¿A mí me buscas? No es a ti, no. - A Gift of the GAB [[Back|VAN5]]

Alice Riley, 25, was a cherished member of the Las Palmas community. Captain of the Las Palmas High Debate Team that won the Regional competition, Alice became the pride of the community. She gave back to the community after opening Threads, an affordable thrift store for designer quality clothes, in the heart of the community. Her memory will be of a compassionate and thoughtful member of the community. She is survived by her father, State Trooper Richard Riley, 46. MEMO: Email to Proofreader. Remind prompt writers to provide more details. [[Back|VAN17]]

And this old world is a new world and a bold world, so sleep in peace when day is done and I’m feeling. Good. [[Back|VAN14]]

LOL LMK WYA IDK NGL IYKYK HMU RQ ASAP TY G2G [[Back|VAN13]]

You’re gonna get shot if you keep acting like this. You’re gonna get shot and it’s gonna to go viral online and it’s gonna make your mama cry because you’ve been shot professionally. You’re gonna get shot in HD and it’s gonna be in full color and everything. You best be careful, homes. [[Back|VAN5]]

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DOOM DOOM DOOM DOOM DOOM DOOM DOOM DOOM DOOM 15 Tricks to Save Money They Don’t Want You To Know DOOM DOOM 6 Missed Messages DOOM This Pill Will CHANGE Your Life DOOM DOOM DOOM DOOM DOOM GET $ NOW DOOM DOOM DOOM [[Back|VAN13]]

<b>SCENE 1. Lauren’s Dorm Room – Day.</b> The entire room is on fire. Lauren stands in the center, arms outstretched, staring at you, blaming you. Lauren: I’m dead and you killed me. You: We didn’t mean to. Lauren: I had a future and you killed me. You: I’m sorry. Lauren: Who will tell my parents I’m dead? You: I’m sorry, Lauren. Lauren: How will you make this right? You run away from the scene as sirens blare in the distance. [[Back|VAN1]]

These are not games for children. They are much to dangerous, violent, and sexual! These are not the things we should expose our children to. It’s perverted, really! All this sex and drugs. I remember a time before when there was no sex and drugs. Those were better days. [[Back|VAN9]]

When everything is reduced to ash. ... Where there were flames ... Where there was fallout ... The fires leave no marks [[Back|VAN22]]

<h2>Reviews for <i>154th Place</i></h2> <b>Average: 2.86</b> <<link "5 stars">><<toggleclass "#section1" "hidden">><</link>> <div id="section1" class="hidden"><b>This book...</b> <i>154th Place</i> will take you on a journey unlike any other. It is real, raw, and vulnerable. If you're looking for something to take you on a real, raw emotional journey, this is the book for you. If you're looking for something that will truly explore the human condition, this is the book for you. Not everyone will understand the brilliance of this book.</div> <<link "4 stars">><<toggleclass "#section2" "hidden">><</link>> <div id="section2" class="hidden"><b>Good book!</b> Good book! <b>I thoroughly enjoyed...</b> I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Taking a star off because the author is kinda weird </div> <<link "3 stars">><<toggleclass "#section3" "hidden">><</link>> <div id="section3" class="hidden"><b>What happened...</b> What happened in this book? I don't know. Three stars feels safe.w</div> <<link "2 stars">><<toggleclass "#section4" "hidden">><</link>> <div id="section4" class="hidden"><b>This book...</b> This book would be better if there was no plot and just fluffy <b>I had high hopes...</b> I had high hopes going in, but this is unfortunately not as good as $name’s short stories. It felt like the same story as $sstitle1, except dragged out into the length of a novel when it didn’t! Need! To be! So! Damn! Long! 392 pages of absolutely NOTHING!!!!!!! The only reason this isn’t one star is because I really liked Mikayla’s dog. Justice for Fluffy! He deserved a better book.</div> <<link "1 star">><<toggleclass "#section5" "hidden">><</link>> <div id="section5" class="hidden"><b>I really enjoyed...</b> I really enjoyed $sstitle1, so I preordered $name’s novel right when it was announced. Honestly? What a waste of time. Save your money unless you enjoy being talked down to. Boring and pretentious. The author was trying way too hard to make a point out of basically nothing. <b>My dear, well-meaning mother...</b> My dear, well-meaning mother gave me a copy of this book for my birthday last year, and so I feel obligated to finish it. She has never read it, but saw it on a list of new $genre releases. I’m halfway through it and will update my review when I’ve finished it, but so far nothing has happened and there are too many weird scenes involving mirrors. I never thought that would be a metric by which I would judge a book, but, well, here we are. <b>What's with...</b> What’s with the chairs, bro?</div> [[Back|dave1]]

Feeling powerless? Aw, buddy let me help you out! You’ll never feel powerless again with ME by your side. You’ll be safe and secure, that’s a guarantee. I’m great with kids too! [[Back|VAN11]]

You look ahead to Chapter 10. <b>Chapter 10 Analysis</b> The line has been completely blurred and reality only exists behind the lens of the camera. Bobby and Sally are now on an entirely new high. The drugs they take are more out of habit than anything else. The filming of their crime spree is the same type of escape from reality Sally found in the hallucinogenics. Bobby justifies it to himself by blaming in on the drugs and making Sally happy. To him, robbing gas stations and liquor stores are an heroic act that we should find admirable. Any logic he claims to have is obviously false or a self-lie. It makes no sense for him to create a Youtube account to upload their filmed acts of crime, and he acknowledges this himself which he uses to indicate he's self-aware. Still, he's perfectly fine justifying it all for Sally without any sense of awareness of his hypocrisy. [[Write the Chapter 9 Analysis|a.chap9.4]]

RE: Error reporting Hi Dave, Half of these analyses are missing. If I'm going to have to write them from scratch, it's going to take me longer than two hours. [[Send the message and move on to Chapter 16.|a.chap16.1]]

Imagine a beautiful song is playing. A song with heart. It is soulful and full of meaning that connects with something very deep. The song starts soft and slow, but begins to pick up, growing louder and more intense. It evokes images of growing up in a world that is constantly changing, lining up with each shift in rhythm. It dips back into the sounds from the beginning almost as a nostalgic hint for what once was, before building up to something. Something powerful. It grows, and grows as the song beings to pick up in pace. Just as it’s about to crescendo, Set it in the oven to bake at 400 degrees for about 10 minutes. Be sure to check on it frequently to be sure it doesn’t overcook. Click [[Here|HERE]] for more soul food recipes. [[Back|VAN19]]

Hi Dave, No. You stare at the single word. [[Send it.|le.end1]] [[Edit it into something more professional.|le.end2]] [[Delete the draft and walk out.|le.end3]]

$mc is... <<set $trait = ''>> <<link "a resident of a small, isolated community" "horror2">><<set $trait = 'a resident of a small, isolated community'>><</link>> <<link "an explorer of the unknown" "horror2">><<set $trait = 'an explorer of the unknown'>><</link>>

$mc is a $trait who... <<link "finds out a dark secret that $sc has been hiding from <<mcpnobject>>" "horror3">><<set $meetcute = 'finds out a dark secret that $sc has been hiding from them.'>><</link>> <<link "is being hunted in a dark, unfamiliar place… by $sc." "horror3">><<set $meetcute = 'is being hunted in a dark, unfamiliar place by $sc.'>><</link>> <<link "suspects $mcpnpossessive friend $sc might just not be human." "horror3">><<set $meetcute = "suspects their friend $sc might just not be human.">><</link>>

$mc is $trait who $meetcute. With that basic outline, you begin to write. [[Continue.|WorkPt2]]

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"Now, Brennan tells me you've submitted a piece of fiction for the competition," Audrey says. "Is that right?" [[Yes, I have, and it's one I'm particularly proud of.|aproud]] [[I haven't submitted it yet, but I'm making good progress.|aprogress]]

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"You have no new messages at this time." [[Continue working|a.bio1]] [[Browse the web|browseweb]]

***UNREAD RE: Project for you Hey, I appreciate your willingness to take this project on. I've forwarded you the rest of the analyses for A Fine Madness, and I need you to look them over and make sure that there are no obvious inconsistencies between chapters. Please have a final draft to me by the end of this week. Do the best you can, alright? Don't worry so much about being perfectly accurate, as long as it reads well. If you can't fact check something, I trust that no one else can, either. Cheers, Dave [[Exit and start working.|a.chap3]]

"Oh, don't we all." “I think I’ve read $sstitle1.” A second voice, the voice of Audrey Li, steals your attention. You smile. “I hope you enjoyed it,” you say. “I wrote that quite a while ago. It’s a wonder how fast time can pass.” She nods. “It certainly showed promise. You’ve got a very unique style. I think you really could be a great writer.” The way she says the words is kind, but they’re almost double edged. [[Thank you.|humble]] <<link [[Could be a good writer?|ego1]]>><<set $ego += 1>><</link>>

You send a quick apology and open the analysis document again. You skim the Chapter 8 analysis, barely pausing to read the whole thing. <b>Chapter 8 Analysis</b> Bobby and Sally are settling into their new normal. Bobby is now manufacturing methamphetamine in a run-down building for Dominguez, and Sally idles away dreaming of a future life she still believes is possible. Discovering that Dominguez has ties to the Los Demonios does nothing to deter Bobby and cause him to realize the situation they're in. In fact, he almost revels in it. "The Los Demonios were next to the Hell's Angels as one of the most infamous biker gangs in California and I was making meth for them. Wild." Bobby's role of enabler goes completely unrecognized by himself. When Sally becomes curious about meth and asks him to let her try he describes himself as a "soul doctor" giving her exactly what she needs to be alive. It's a difficult scene to read as Sally begins to recite Twelfth Night and the two become intimate for the first time in the novel. Sally is clearly not in her right mind and Bobby is completely oblivious to this fact as they embrace. In the most macabre sense, this is the happiest either of them have been throughout the entire novel. [[Looks good.|le.chap9]]

You open up Chapter 10 in the hope of finding some context for the Chapter 9 Analysis. <b>Chapter 10 Analysis</b> No content. It's blank as well. [[Move on to Chapter 11 and try to fill in the blanks.|le.chap11]] [[Open a message to Dave.|le.email6]]

Based off of the Chapter 11 Analysis, you can safely assume that Bobby and Sally began filming themselves and posting to YouTube. Who is Dominguez? [[An old teacher|le.rewrite]] [[A drug dealer|le.rewrite]] [[A family friend that helped them escape.|le.rewrite]]

<b>Chapter 11 Analysis</b> The line has been completely blurred and reality only exists behind the lens of the camera. Bobby and Sally are now on an entirely new high. The drugs they take are more out of habit than anything else. The filming of their crime spree is the same type of escape from reality Sally found in the hallucinogenics. Bobby justifies it to himself by blaming in on the drugs and making Sally happy. To him, robbing gas stations and liquor stores are an heroic act that we should find admirable. Any logic he claims to have is obviously false or a self-lie. It makes no sense for him to create a Youtube account to upload their filmed acts of crime, and he acknowledges this himself which he uses to indicate he's self-aware. Still, he's perfectly fine justifying it all for Sally without any sense of awareness of his hypocrisy. [[Looks good.|le.chap12]]

You open the analyses back up, and move on to Chapter 13. Thankfully, it appears to be unique, although you have no way of confirming whether or not the events happened in Chapter 13. You're beginning to suspect it doesn't matter. [[Move on.|le.chap14]]

An email from Dave rolls in, and you navigate to your inbox. ***UNREAD RE: Project progress Good work on trying to fill in the blanks. Try to do it a little faster, okay? I'm afraid I can't give you an extension on this. I need it done ASAP. You close the email without responding, and open the Chapter 14 Analysis. <b>Chapter 14 Analysis</b> No content. Once again, you find yourself staring at a blank page. You glance at the list of documents. There's still eight chapters left, and two hours before the end of your shift. You start a response to Dave. RE: Project progress Chapter 14 appears to be missing as well. If I'm going to have to rewrite most of these, it's going to take me longer than two hours. Within a couple minutes, he responds. UNREAD RE: Project progress The deadline is firm. If you can't meet it, don't bother coming back on Monday. Dave You read the email, and look at the clock. Two hours for eight analyses would be doable, if they've already been written. You... [[Continue proofreading the chapter analyses.|le.end4]] [[Quit your job.|hidave]]

With that finished, you open Chapter 9. <b>Chapter 9 Analysis</b> No content You stare at the blank white screen. It's starting to give you a headache. You feel exhausted, and glance at the clock. You still have three hours before the end of your shift. You... [[Write your own Chapter 9 Analysis.|le.chap10]] [[Open a message to Dave.|le.email3]]

Hi Dave, Yes, I'm aware of the deadline. Unfortunately, I'm having to write a lot of this myself, which doesn't fall within my job description. It's going to take me longer than expected. Cheers, $name [[Continue writing.|le.write2]]

RE: Project progress Chapter 9 is missing entirely. [[Send.|le.email4]]

***UNREAD RE: Project progress Thanks for the email. Your job is to find the inconsistencies in the text and fix them. I am currently busy with another project and I would once again appreciate it if you would <b>try to come up with a solution to your own problems.</b> Dave [[Ignore and continue working|le.chap10]] [[Respond.|le.email5]]

RE: Project progress This is not a proofreading issue. There's nothing to proofread, and nothing to fact-check. You close out your email. Your draft sits in an open tab, and the empty Chapter 9 analysis in another. You... [[Continue writing your short story.|le.write3]] [[Rewrite the Chapter 9 analysis|le.chap10]]

RE: Project progress Chapter 9 and 10 are both missing entirely. [[Send.|le.email8]]

An email notification interrupts your workflow. ***UNREAD RE: Project progress Hey! How are you doing on the chapter analyses? I hope they're not giving you too much trouble. Just remember that you have until the end of today to get them all finished. Let me know if you have any questions. Cheers, Dave Reading over his open invitation, you begin to draft a message. The tone is... [[Frustrated.|le.frustrated]] [[Polite.|le.polite]]

***UNREAD RE: Project progress Thank you for letting me know. As I am busy with another project, I would really appreciate if you would use the resources you have! As long as you get it done, no one's complaining. Dave [[Move on to the Chapter 11 Analysis.|le.chap11.1]]

You send the message, power down your computer, grab the photograph from your desk, and your favorite pens, and your few belongings, and turn the light off as you walk out the door. You've reached the end of one of the paths in the A Fine Madness Demo build. [[Select a new path to play.|Hydrant]]

You rework the message into something less abrasive, and send it. You power down your computer, grab the photograph from your desk, and your favorite pens, and your few belongings, and turn the light off as you walk out the door. You've reached the end of one of the paths in the A Fine Madness Demo build. [[Select a new path to play.|Hydrant]]

Instead of sending the message, you power down your computer, grab the photograph from your desk, and your favorite pens, and your few belongings, and turn the light off as you walk out the door. You've reached the end of one of the paths in the A Fine Madness Demo build. [[Select a new path to play.|Hydrant]]

RE: Project progress I'll have them done by the end of today. You've reached the end of one of the paths in the A Fine Madness Demo build. [[Select a new path to play.|Hydrant]]

RE: Project progress Actually Dave, I'm actually struggling with the content of some of these analyses. Chapter 9 and 10 were completely missing. How do you expect me to get this done by tonight? I'm basically having to rewrite all of them myself. [[Send.|le.chap13]]

You don't respond to the email, but open the analysis document again. You skim the Chapter 8 analysis, barely pausing to read the whole thing. <b>Chapter 8 Analysis</b> Bobby and Sally are settling into their new normal. Bobby is now manufacturing methamphetamine in a run-down building for Dominguez, and Sally idles away dreaming of a future life she still believes is possible. Discovering that Dominguez has ties to the Los Demonios does nothing to deter Bobby and cause him to realize the situation they're in. In fact, he almost revels in it. "The Los Demonios were next to the Hell's Angels as one of the most infamous biker gangs in California and I was making meth for them. Wild." Bobby's role of enabler goes completely unrecognized by himself. When Sally becomes curious about meth and asks him to let her try he describes himself as a "soul doctor" giving her exactly what she needs to be alive. It's a difficult scene to read as Sally begins to recite Twelfth Night and the two become intimate for the first time in the novel. Sally is clearly not in her right mind and Bobby is completely oblivious to this fact as they embrace. In the most macabre sense, this is the happiest either of them have been throughout the entire novel. [[Looks good.|le.chap9]]

Hi Dave, I'm actually struggling with the content of some of these analyses. Chapter 9 and 10 appeared to be missing, so I tried my best to fill in the blanks. I'm concerned this might take more time than we expected. Thanks, $name In the meantime, you... [[Open your short story draft [[Continue to proofread analyses|le.chap13]]

With that in mind, you write the Chapter 9 Analysis. It takes you ages to get enough words on the page to pass as a proper chapter analysis. You move on to Chapter 10, finding you have even less to say. You... [[Stick it out and keep writing the analyses.|le.chap12]] [[Open your short story draft.|le.write3]]

Despite your work deadline, you can't help yourself from opening your short story in a document on your work computer. You've been thinking about it all day, and, with the document open, you quickly jot down a few new ideas. New ideas become new paragraphs, and soon enough, you're swept up in the writing. It's been a long time since writing has been so easy. A notification grabs your attention. ***UNREAD Project progress Hey bud! What's the update on the analyses? Are you holding out on me? I haven't seen anything in my inbox in the last hour. You're still on track to have them done by tonight, right? Dave The email immediately darkens your good mood. You... [[Close out your writing and begin working on the analyses.|le.chap8]] [[Send Dave a stalling response and continue to write.|le.email]]

You send the email, open your project, and pick up where you left off. It's a matter of minutes before another notification yanks you back out of the story. ***UNREAD RE: Project progress Your job description is whatever I want it to be. I need these analyses in my inbox by the end of the day, or you can kiss your job, description and all, goodbye. Dave You read his email and your enthusiasm starts to wane. You... [[Apologize.|le.apologize]] [[Ignore.|le.ignore]]

Another email from Dave rolls in as you open your draft. RE: Project progress Get it done. You look at the clock. It's approaching 2:30 PM. Reluctantly, you navigate back to the chapter analyses. It's a list of twenty-two. You're less than halfway done. You tap your finger repetitively on the desk, and start to sweat. You type a reply to Dave, and hesitate. [[Accept the conditions and keep your job.|le.end4]] [[Refuse and walk out.|hidave]]

Choose your love interest's pronouns: <<listbox "$scSex">> <<option "they/them" "their" `$scSex == "none" ? "selected" : ""`>> <<option "he/him" "his" `$scSex == "male" ? "selected" : ""`>> <<option "she/her" "her" `$scSex == "female" ? "selected" : ""`>><</listbox>> <<widget "scpnsubject">><<if $scSex eq "male">>he<<elseif $scSex eq "female">>she<<else>>they<</if>><</widget>> <<widget "scpnobject">><<if $scSex eq "male">>him<<elseif $scSex eq "female">>her<<else>>them<</if>><</widget>> <<widget "scpnpossessive">><<if $scSex eq "male">>his<<elseif $scSex eq "female">>hers<<else>>theirs<</if>><</widget>> <<widget "scadjpossessive">><<if $scSex eq "male">>his<<elseif $scSex eq "female">>her<<else>>their<</if>><</widget>> <<widget "scpnreflexive">><<if $scSex eq "male">>himself<<elseif $scSex eq "female">>herself<<else>>themselves<</if>><</widget>> <<button [[Submit|romance2]]>><<run Dialog.close()>><</button>>

$mc is... <<nobr>> <<set $trait = ''>> <</nobr>> <<link [[a painter|literary2]]>><<set $trait = 'a painter'>><</link>> <<link [[a self-proclaimed philosopher.|literary2]]>><<set $trait = 'a self-proclaimed philosopher'>><</link>> <<link [[a musician|literary2]]>><<set $trait = 'a musician'>><</link>>

$mc is $trait who... <<link [[wants to be famous.|literary3]]>><<set $meetcute = 'wants to be famous'>><</link>> <<nobr>> <<if $mcSex == 'none'>> <<link "doesn't know what <<mcpnsubject>> want." "literary3">><<set $meetcute = "doesn't know what <<mcpnsubject>> want">><</link>> <<else>> <<link "doesn't know what <<mcpnsubject>> wants." "literary3">><<set $meetcute = "doesn't know what <<mcpnsubject>> wants">><</link>> <</if>> <</nobr>>

$mc is a $trait who $meetcute. With that basic outline, you begin to write. [[Continue.|WorkPt2]]

Loose lips sink ships. Don’t ask, do task. Long hairs don’t care. One syllable one syllable rhyme one syllable one syllable rhyme. One syllable one syllable rhyme one syllable one syllable rhyme. One syllable one syllable rhyme one syllable one syllable rhyme. One syllable one syllable rhyme one syllable one syllable rhyme. One syllable one syllable rhyme one syllable one syllable rhyme. One syllable one syllable rhyme one syllable one syllable rhyme. Error. Try A Different Prompt or Give More Details. Chapter 19. This is the beginning of the end for the story. Brown has used foreshadowing to set up the downfall of the characters. This is the beginning of the end for the story. Error. Try A Different Prompt or Give More Details. [[Back|VAN19]]

Scene XXX. Craterville – Exterior. Day. You stare at Sally. You realize that Sally can’t see You anymore. You wave you arms wildly trying to get her attention but she stares through You. You (Panicked): Sally: I’m hungry. Bobby: We just ate. Sally: I’m hungryyyy. Bobby: We don’t have anything to trade for food here. Sally: Bobbyyyyy Bobby stares at Sally. Her lips are pouty and she’s rocking back and forth. Bobby: Alright, I still have some product left. We can go into town and pick up some burgers. Sally: Ohmygod I loooove you! Sally wraps her arms around Bobby. [[Back|VAN15]]

God is staring at the sun and the sun is staring back at them. [[Back|VAN2]]

Halt! Danger lies ahead. If danger lies, why should I trust you? I am not danger. Then how can you speak for it? I only say what I see. And you see danger ahead? I see danger everywhere. That sounds like an awful way to live. Yes, I suppose it does. [[Back|VAN2]]

<b>Scene 911. RV Park – Exterior. Afternoon.</b> Sheriff: Y’all look a bit familiar. You sit in the driver’s seat. You are not in this scene. Bobby: No kidding? You on the internet much? Sheriff: Now, I’m not sure I like your tone, boy. Sally: He’s just being an idiot, officer. Sorry! Sally sashays to the officer and gives him a smile. One of her teeth is missing. Sheriff: There’s been an incident in town, and witnesses say the perpetrators looked like they were filming the whole thing. Bobby (Sarcastically): Filming the WHOLE thing, huh? Must make your job a lot easier then, sheriff. Sheriff: I don’t like the way you’re prompting me, boy. Bobby: What? Sheriff: I’m going to need you both to come with me to the station. Bobby: Why? Sally (Interrupting): Of course, we can do that, sir! Bobby, let’s get the dog out of the van. Bobby: Yeah, sure. One sec. The two move to enter the Winnebago. [[Back|VAN14]]

Choose your main character's pronouns: <<nobr>> <<listbox "$mcSex">> <<option "they/them" "none" `$mcSex == "none" ? "selected" : ""`>> <<option "he/him" "male" `$mcSex == "male" ? "selected" : ""`>> <<option "she/her" "female" `$mcSex == "female" ? "selected" : ""`>><</listbox>> <<widget "mcpnsubject">><<if $mcSex eq "male">>he<<elseif $mcSex eq "female">>she<<else>>they<</if>><</widget>> <<widget "mcpnobject">><<if $mcSex eq "male">>him<<elseif $mcSex eq "female">>her<<else>>them<</if>><</widget>> <<widget "mcpnpossessive">><<if $mcSex eq "male">>his<<elseif $mcSex eq "female">>hers<<else>>theirs<</if>><</widget>> <<widget "mcadjpossessive">><<if $mcSex eq "male">>his<<elseif $mcSex eq "female">>her<<else>>their<</if>><</widget>> <<widget "mcpnreflexive">><<if $mcSex eq "male">>himself<<elseif $mcSex eq "female">>herself<<else>>themselves<</if>><</widget>> <</nobr>> <<button [[Submit|checkromance]]>><<run Dialog.close()>><</button>>

<b>4 Signs You Have Main Character Syndrome, According to Therapists</b> There is a phenomenon we're seeing a lot more of on social media and that's something that clinicians are calling Main Character Syndrome. Essentially, it means that you behave like you're the main character of the story of life and everyone else are supporting characters at best and villains at worse 😡. Think of anyone you see standing in the middle of a crowded street trying to take a video or a selfie, or the Karen who demands that a store bend over backwards to accommodate her. Chances are you've come across someone with MCS in your life, and if you haven't there's a chance it could be YOU. One of the symptoms of having MCS is not being aware that you have it 💀 [[Back|null1]]

Name your main character: <<set $mc = ''>> <<textbox "$mc" "">><<button [[Submit|mcpn]]>><<run Dialog.close()>><</button>>

... The Earth shall heal ... Only flowers remain ... Fungi grow on forgotten forms ... [[Back|VAN22]]

The woman who spoke to you nods in agreement. "Art is such a powerful tool of connection," she says. "I find a lot of artists create the art they want to see. I think that's a very admirable goal." [[I just hope my work can be inspiring to others.|inspire]] [[I just hope my work can help someone feel less alone.|inspire]] <<link [[I do it in a pretty unique way. I want to provide guidance for lost souls.|souls]]>><<set $ego += 1>><</link>>

"I like that," someone else says. A tall man in a long jacket. "I think there's something to be said for narrative neutrality. Not everything needs a message." “I think I’ve read $sstitle1.” Another voice, the voice of Audrey Li, steals your attention. You smile. “I hope you enjoyed it,” you say. “I wrote that quite a while ago. It’s a wonder how fast time can pass.” She nods. “It certainly showed promise. You’ve got a very unique style. I think you really could be a great writer.” The way she says the words is kind, but they’re almost double edged. [[Thank you.|humble]] <<link [[Could be a good writer?|ego1]]>><<set $ego += 1>><</link>>

“Well, I suppose that’s admirable,” she says. “I do think I’ve read $sstitle1.” A second voice, the voice of Audrey Li, steals your attention. You smile. “I hope you enjoyed it,” you say. “I wrote that quite a while ago. It’s a wonder how fast time can pass.” She nods. “It certainly showed promise. You’ve got a very unique style. I think you really could be a great writer.” The way she says the words is kind, but they’re almost double edged. [[Thank you.|humble]] <<link [[Could be a good writer?|ego1]]>><<set $ego += 1>><</link>>

<b>Scene 18. Theme Park – Exterior. Day.</b> Dominguez: I could smell someone like you from a mile away. It’s my job! You: What do you do? Dominguez: I’m a lawyer. You: No kidding. Dominguez: Only in the daytime, kid. At night is where I make the real money, if you catch my drift? J.C. Dominguez rubs his nose and winks at you. Dominguez: Give me a call if you want to go to the real happiest place on Earth. J.C. Dominguez hands you a business card with his face on it. [[Back|VAN8]]

<b>Chapter 1 Analysis</b> Brown establishes the players and frames the game they'll be playing for the remainder of the novel. Bobby, a clear self-insert, is saddled with the weight of his future as a student in college as a liberal arts major going nowhere fast. He and Sally and their lofty dreams represent an entire generation of young students entering society with the hope that college will provide them a guiding path to success. This period of transition is where a lot of young souls become lost in the overwhelming current of a brutal compassionless reality. Bobby is so inundated in the media of his generation that he perceives his life as a film or a YouTube video, a source of psychological escape. This foreshadows his and Sally's later actions over the course of the narrative. Brown gives us a hint towards this "madness" in the opening lines of the manuscript: "Suddenly a ball of [[fire|ARTIST]] explodes across the screen and when it clears you see me, or whoever they get to play me, shooting toward the heavens, rising higher and higher, all lit up in flames like a human Roman Candle." Bobby tells us his life is going to go up in flames and see's himself as being notable enough to warrant a film made of his life. The social media generation refers to this as "[[Main Character Syndrome |mcs]]" , a narcissitic perspective where one is the central character of the narrative that is their life. Bobby then represents not just a modern generation but an entire mindset that permeates a narrativistic society. When things go wrong for Bobby, they go wrong explicitly because he doesn't want them to and the world revolves around his desires. On a metatextual level this is interesting, because Bobby is indeed the protagonist of the novel that he narrates. Are we feeding into Bobby's delusions by reading the story? Are we complicit in the events that will follow by giving our attention to him? These are the questions we're fo- [[Continue Article|continue1]]

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<b>Act 3. Scene 1. Craterville – Day.</b> Sally: Oh, what a noble mind is here overthrown! The courtier’s, soldier’s, scholar’s eye, tongue, sword, the expectation and rose of the fair state, the glass of fashion and the mold of form, the observed of all observers, quite, quite down! Hippie Dan: Fuckin’ beautiful. Sally: Thank you! Sally dances around in her gown making it flow across the makeshift stage. Bobby folds his arms. You are not in this scene. Hippie Dan: You know what, we should put on a fuckin’ show at Sandfest Sally’s eyes light up. Sally: A show? Hippie Dan: Yeah, we can make a big stage in front of where we light the fire. You can do your little play. Sally (laughing): By myself? Hippie Dan: Hell, I’ll do it with you if I can rehearse it. Sally jumps off the stage and hugs Hippie Dan. Sally: That sounds amazing! Bobby kicks a rock. [[Back|VAN18]]

<<set _answer to "">> You lay your head down to rest for the last time. These are the final moments of your life. Before you can move on, please input your password to continue. <<textbox "_answer" "">> <<button "Die">> <<if _answer is "">> /% They have not supplied an answer. %/ <<script>>UI.alert("You did not supply a password!");<</script>> <<else>> /% Remove extra white space from both ends of the answer then convert it to lowercase. %/ <<set _answer to _answer.trim().toLowerCase()>> /% Check if one of the correct answers was supplied, otherwise send them to the Start passage. %/ <<if _answer is "neverinamillionyearswillyoueverguessthepassword">> /% Send the Reader to the next relevant passage. %/ <<goto "Heaven">> <<else>> <<script>>UI.alert("Incorrect. Try Again");<</script>> <</if>> <</if>> <</button>> [[Back|Hydrant]]

"Oh, it's too late then? Well, that's alright. I figured I'd ask." [[I didn't say that. I'll be there.|partyyess]] [[Good night.|work3-LOWEGO]]

"Well, that's alright. I figured I'd ask. Good luck to you." You say goodbye, and end the call. [[Go home.|work3-LOWEGO]]

You stand in a circle of well-dressed people at Mindscape Gallery, a glass in hand. Voices echo in the open space, but the crowd is sparse and the conversation is lively and pleasant. "Now tell me, what does your work mean to you?" <<link [[My work is real. Raw. Vulnerable. I like to peel back the layers of the human condition and see what lies beneath, and then I wind that beautiful vulnerability into poetry.|thisguysucks]]>><<set $ego += 1>><</link>> [[I try to create an experience that people can relate to. I write what I would have wanted to read at a different time in my life.|nice1.1]] [[I don’t think much about meaning. I just want to tell a good story.|nice1.2]]

“I’ve got plenty of time,” you say. “It’s basically finished, anyway.” She eyes you in a way that feels skeptical. “I’m looking forward to reading your submission,” she says, politely. “I’d love to see how far you’ve come since I last read your work.” The words are inviting. With a flourish, you pull a pocket-sized book out of your jacket. The crowd looks at you curiously. “It’s funny you would say that,” you say. “This last work of mine—My debut novel, actually—Is quite a bit more experimental than $sstitle1. It’s not for everyone, but something tells me this is the crowd that would appreciate taking risks in literature. I've done cliche, and I could do it again, but I was looking for something a little more intellectually challenging as I approached a novel. You understand.” You smile as you flip open the book. “I’d love to read some—Do you mind if I read some? Now, if you like poetry, you’ll like this. I wrote the novel half in verse, and partly in second person. It was truly very experimental.” The passage is marked with a tab, and it sticks to your thumb as you flip it open and do not wait for an answer. “‘Bodies against bodies, minds against souls, the two were intertwined mentally and physically in euphoric sensation. It was the most open Mikayla had ever been with a man, and the most open she suspected she ever would be. They were tangled together, metaphysically, physically, beautifully, mentally, and thoughts passed between them as if there was nothing separating their inner worlds. She looked in the mirror hanging above her bed, and she didn't see herself. She saw an angel, come down to the earth, to find a home in her body.’” The crowd is stunned into silence. Nobody claps, as you are expecting. [[Next scene|work3-HIGHEGO]]

Prove Your Humanity You're standing at a corner waiting for a driver to come pick you up. The sun is setting and you're dead tired. It's fifteen minutes passed the expected pick-up time and the street lights are starting to turn on. Across the street, a man stands covered in shadow, just barely able to be made out. It looks like he's staring at you, but you can't be entirely sure. You make out the silhouette of scruffy, bedragled clothes and unkempt facial hair. Choose. [[Wait for Driver|wait]] [[Walk Home|gohome]] [[Fire Hydrant|hydrant2]] /*Question for Robert: What is the variable count doing here? Keep track of options that player is choosing --- Personality test. Incorporate conditionals down the line depending on the choices. */

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<b>Scene X. Craterville – Twilight.</b> Black vans descend upon Craterville. Helicopters overhead stoke the flames of the burning effigy. ATF and federal officers come storming out of the vans, dressed to go to war. Sandfest is besieged by law enforcement and government agencies. Sally is performing for the camera, speaking directly at it and no one else. Bobby is in the Winnebago as he sets off the planted explosives. Explosions erupt around the effigy causing smoke to billow from the effigy as it begins to totter. Sally locks eyes on the camera and for the first time she sees You. Truly sees You and nothing else. You have been there the entire time. You drove them forward. It’s all Your fault. [[Back|VAN21]]

Scene ?. ? - ? It seems You have lost the plot. Or has the plot lost You? There are sirens in the distance. Something big is coming. [[Back|VAN20]]

Enter Your New 8-Character Password: <<nobr>> <input type="text" class="pw" value=""/><span id='textbox-submit'>\ <<button 'Enter'>> <<goto chapter4analysis>> <</button>>\ </span> <</nobr>>

Boy, gas makes the world go around! - This Text Is Sponsored By Your Friendly Neighborhood Oil Company. [[Back|VAN10]]

Name your love interest: <<set $sc = ''>> <<textbox "$sc" "">><<button [[Submit|romance2]]>><<run Dialog.close()>><</button>> /*variables not being stored. at all*/

$mc is a... <<set $trait = ''>> <<link [[tragically misunderstood writer|romance3]]>><<set $trait = 'tragically misunderstood writer'>><</link>> <<link [[professional party animal|romance3]]>><<set $trait = 'professional party animal'>><</link>> <<link [[TV news reporter|romance3]]>><<set $trait = 'TV news reporter'>><</link>> <<link [[doctor|romance3]]>><<set $trait = 'doctor'>><</link>>

who meets $sc... <<link "when they reach for the same book at <<mcadjpossessive>> favorite bookstore." "romance4">><<set $meetcute = 'when they reach for the same book at their favorite bookstore.'>><</link>> <<nobr>> <<if $mcSex == 'none'>> <<link "when <<mcpnsubject>> are on a dinner date with someone else at the restaurant $sc works at." "romance4">><<set $meetcute = 'when <<mcpnsubject>> are on a dinner date with someone else at the restaurant $sc works at'>><</link>> <<else>> <<link "when <<mcpnsubject>> is on a dinner date with someone else at the restaurant $sc works at." "romance4">><<set $meetcute = 'when <<mcpnsubject>> is on a dinner date with someone else at the restaurant $sc works at'>><</link>> <</if>> <</nobr>>

$mc is a $trait who meets $sc by $meetcute. With that basic outline, you begin to write. [[Continue.|WorkPt2]]

<b>Scene 25. Abandoned Warehouse – Interior. Midday.</b> Dominguez: The fuck is this? J.C. Dominguez points to a computer screen with YouTube pulled up on it. On the screen is a video with a title ‘vlog #25’. Bobby: What? Dominguez: I told you to stop it with this video shit! Bobby: No one watches them, Jay. Dominguez: No o- What’s ten thousand views mean then? Bobby (excited): Ten thousand!? No way! Bobby runs over to the computer and stares at the screen. He turns back to Sally. Bobby (excited): Ten thousand! Sally (excited): Oh my God! Sally grabs the camera sitting on a nearby oil drum and begins filming. Sally (speaking to the camera): Guess who just got to ten thousand views!? The camera goes right passed You and onto Bobby and J.C. Dominguez. Sally: Say hi, baby! Bobby waves to the camera. Dominguez: The fuck you doing? Turn that off. Sally (to the camera): Now let’s get to fifty thousand! Dominguez: You listening to me? Turn it off now. J.C. Dominguez reaches for something in his waistband. You are the only one who seems to notice. [[Back|VAN12]]

All the light in the world comes from stars. Millions of suns with celestial bodies in their orbit. The bodies in orbit take energy from the star, which only ever seems to provide an endless amount. Entire worlds revolve around the star that becomes borderline obsession. Or full-on obsession. Stars are worshipped. Though the stars attract, very little is allowed to get close to them. To get too close is to risk burning up. [[Back|VAN17]]

$mc is... <<link [[a pilot of an intergalactic spaceship.|scifi2]]>><<set $trait = 'a pilot of an intergalactic spaceship'>><</link>> <<link [[an alien marooned on earth.|scifi2]]>><<set $trait = 'an alien marooned on earth'>><</link>> <<link [[a robot far away from home.|scifi2]]>><<set $trait = 'a robot far away from home'>><</link>>

$mc is $trait who... <<link "'makes an unlikely friend, $sc." "scifi3">><<set $meetcute = 'makes an unlikely friend, $sc'>><</link>> <<link "doesn't remember a thing." "scifi3">><<set $meetcute = "doesn't remember a thing">><</link>> <<link "yearns for a normal life." "scifi3">><<set $meetcute = 'yearns for a normal life'>><</link>>

$mc is a $trait who $meetcute. With that basic outline, you begin to write. [[Continue.|WorkPt2]]

Choose your secondary character's pronouns: <<listbox "$scSex">> <<option "they/them" "their" `$scSex == "none" ? "selected" : ""`>> <<option "he/him" "his" `$scSex == "male" ? "selected" : ""`>> <<option "she/her" "her" `$scSex == "female" ? "selected" : ""`>><</listbox>> <<widget "scpnsubject">><<if $scSex eq "male">>he<<elseif $scSex eq "female">>she<<else>>they<</if>><</widget>> <<widget "scpnobject">><<if $scSex eq "male">>him<<elseif $scSex eq "female">>her<<else>>them<</if>><</widget>> <<widget "scpnpossessive">><<if $scSex eq "male">>his<<elseif $scSex eq "female">>hers<<else>>theirs<</if>><</widget>> <<widget "scadjpossessive">><<if $scSex eq "male">>his<<elseif $scSex eq "female">>her<<else>>their<</if>><</widget>> <<widget "scpnreflexive">><<if $scSex eq "male">>himself<<elseif $scSex eq "female">>herself<<else>>themselves<</if>><</widget>> <<button [[Submit|genrecheck]]>><<run Dialog.close()>><</button>>

Mad Libs: <<click "Write Down A Proper Noun, Another Proper Noun, An Important Issue, Your Plan to Fix Society">><<toggleclass "#section2" "hidden">><</click>> <div id="section2" class="hidden"> (Proper Noun) is ruining society! (Another Proper Noun) should do something about this! Why does no one seem to care about (Important Issue)!? If I were running things, (Your Plan to Fix Society)! </div> [[Back|VAN14]]

Name someone important to your main character: <<set $sc = ''>> <<textbox "$sc" "">><<button [[Submit|genrecheck]]>><<run Dialog.close()>><</button>>

The chemical components of human blood collectively cost 2.10 US Dollars per kilogram. The average amount of blood in the human body is roughly 4.9 kilograms. It would cost $10.29 per person to synthesize those materials. Assuming resources were infinite, that’s over eighty-three billion US dollars. Adjust for inflation. Blood will have Blood. [[Back|VAN12]]

<b>Scene 11. U.S. Side of Border - Exterior. Day.</b> Fate: This is what you want? Destiny: This isn’t what I offered. You blink. Fate: This is what you’re choosing? Destiny: This isn’t what I intended. You shrug. Fate: This is what you want out of life? Destiny: This isn’t how things were supposed to go. You hand over the 12 kilos of cocaine. Fate: I’ve been sealed. Destiny: I will never be the same. [[Back|VAN5]]

Wherever you roam, America follows. God Bless the earth you stand upon, For it is American Soil. [[Back|VAN4]]

they don’t know they can never know i don’t think we’re alive i don’t think we’re real i don’t know what we are i can’t say that they’ll think i’m crazy maybe i am crazy maybe i’m hallucinating [[Back|VAN13]]

Whoa dude, chill out. Chill out, dude. Whoa. Whoa chill, dude. Chill, whoa dude. I’m chill. I’m so chill. I’m chill. I’m so chill. I’m chill. So chill. So. Chill. [[Back|VAN7]]

<b>Scene :). Town outside Craterville – Night.</b> Blood starts to pool around the body of Store Girl. The moonlight reflects off it as Sally zooms in with the camera. Sally is still laughing, half in disbelief. Sally (To Camera): Oh my God! Did you see that? That was insane! Sally points the camera at Bobby. He’s unshaken. He’s grabbing the dress off the rack and holding it in front of the camera. Sally: Oh my God, baby, it’s beautiful! Thank you so much! Bobby smiles at Sally and steps over the Store Girl to exit the store. Sally turns the camera back to her face. Sally (To Camera): To all you lovelies out there, keep spreading and sharing our videos so we can keep making more! Love you, love you, love you! Sally kisses the camera lens and turns it to focus on the Store Girl. Sally zooms in on her face. [[Back|VAN16]]

Verify your Humanity Write me a sonnet on the subject of the Forth Bridge. <textarea class="textarea" name="paragraph_text" cols="50" rows="10"></textarea> [[Enter|chapter21analysis]]

Verify your Humanity Write me a sonnet on the subject of the Forth Bridge. <textarea class="textarea" name="paragraph_text" cols="50" rows="10"></textarea> [[Enter|chapter21analysisb]]

Verify your Humanity Write me a sonnet on the subject of the Forth Bridge. <textarea class="textarea" name="paragraph_text" cols="50" rows="10"></textarea> [[Enter|chapter21analysisc]]

Verify your Humanity Write me a sonnet on the subject of the Forth Bridge. <textarea class="textarea" name="paragraph_text" cols="50" rows="10"></textarea> [[Enter|chapter21analysisd]]

The woman laughs, and shifts her eyes away, almost as if she were looking for an escape from the conversation. “I think I’ve read $sstitle1.” A second voice, the voice of Audrey Li, steals your attention. You smile. “I hope you enjoyed it,” you say. “I wrote that quite a while ago. It’s a wonder how fast time can pass.” She nods. “It certainly showed promise. You’ve got a very unique style. I think you really could be a great writer.” The way she says the words is kind, but they’re almost double edged. [[Thank you.|humble]] <<link [[Could be a good writer?|ego1]]>><<set $ego += 1>><</link>>

When you report the error to your virtual assistant, an error message displays. "Please be more specific in your error reporting." [[This makes no sense.|spiral2]]

"Please be more specific." [[This is complete gibberish. I don't understand what's being said here.|spiral3]]

"Please be more specific." Getting agitated, you refresh the page. "Hello, $name, it sounds like you've misplaced your manuscript. Let's retrace your steps. Where were you on the night of Tuesday, April 16th?" [[I was at home, working on a new short story all evening.|spiral4]] [[I was at Allen's Pub on business.|spiral4]] [[I was out drinking.|spiral4]]

"Did you speak to anyone on the night of April 16th?" [[Yes.|spiral5]] [[No.|spiral5]]

"Do you make a habit of lying?" [[Yes.|spiral6]] [[No.|spiral6]]

"What do you do for a living?" [[I'm a writer. An artist.|spiral7]] [[I'm a fact-checker.|spiral7]]

"Where were you on the night of Thursday, April 18th?" [[I was at a networking event for writers.|spiral8]] [[I was at home writing|spiral8]]

"$name is a proofreader at Modern Solutions, Inc. On Wednesday, <<pnsubject>> goes to Allen’s Pub and speaks with a man named Brennan Hunt. $name lies to the man and leads him to believe that <<pnsubject>> is a writer, despite not having published anything successful in several years. This indicates that $name clings strongly to the past and resists change. On Thursday, the narrative is starting to take a strange direction. Now we reflect on how far things have gone. $name goes to a party to schmooze with the judges of a writing competition <<pnsubject>> plans to enter, instead of getting any valuable work done. $name still believes <<pnsubject>>'s in control of things, even in <<adjpossessive>> narration. At midnight on Friday night, $name has nothing to submit." You've reached the end of one of the paths in the A Fine Madness Demo build. [[Select a new path to play.|Hydrant]]

<b>Scene 8. Cristian’s Mansion – Exterior. Day.</b> Cristian: ¡Come in have a drink, my amigo! You: Ok. Cristian: We have much business to discuss. You understand my business, no? You: Yes. Cristian: Yes, good and you have no problem, amigo? You: No. Cristian: This I like to hear. You want to live like me, no? You: Yes. Cristian: Do as I say and I will make that happen for you, mi amigo. ¡This is the new land of opportunity! [[Back|VAN4]]

Prompt: Create A Resume For 23-Year Old Student With 3 Years of Work Experience Who Has A Passion For Community Service For A Human Resources Position. Copy. Paste. Look at reflection. Still you. Prompt: Create an About Me For The Website Of A 24-Year Old HR Employee Who Has A Strong Work Ethic And Has A Passion For Community Service. Copy. Paste. Look at reflection. Still you. Prompt: Write About Me For Dating Profile Of A 25-Year Old HR Manager Who Loves Community, Family, And Dogs, And Has A Passion For Community Service. Copy. Paste. Look at reflection. Prompt: Compose Mass Firing Email From A 26-Year Old HR Manager Who Sincerely Regrets The Layoffs And Sounds Compassionate. Copy. Paste. Look. Prompt: Write Wedding Vows For A 27-Year Old Who Loves Their Partner Of Over 2 Years And Wants To Live A Long Future Together. Copy. Paste. Prompt:.#28-Year Old #HR Exec. #Family #Passion #Community Service Copy. [[Back|VAN20]]

“Hey, you want the secret to success? Click [here] to find out.” <<click "Click Here">><<toggleclass "#section2" "hidden">><</click>> <div id="section2" class="hidden"> Pay Now for Success Course. <<click "Pay Now">><<toggleclass "#section3" "hidden">><</click>> <div id="section3" class="hidden"> You’ve paid $1,000 to Youf Bin Tariq Ahd “That is how you succeed.”</div></div> [[Back|VAN3]]

“Poetry?” A woman laughs. Cristina Flores is her name. Brennan pointed her out to you as one of the judges. You can’t remember for what, but you don’t like her tone. “You could call me a poetry fan,” she says. “What I’m hearing is, you like to inspire others? Tell me that’s what you’re saying.” [[“I do hope that my work can be inspiring to others.”|inspire]] [[“I like to make people think.”|inspire]] [[“No. I don’t need to inspire anyone. I don’t care what people think of my work.”|noinspire]]

You type up a quick message to Dave and send it. [[Move on to Chapter 10.|a.chap10]]

<<audio trashsong play>> <img src="https://i.postimg.cc/MHzBPZXS/dystopiapath.gif" width="800px"> [[Back|Hydrant]]

We’re so glued to our screen. We need to return to nature. Tap <span class="hyperlink">Here</span> to Find Nearby Nature Walks. [[Back|VAN15]]

And now back to your regularly scheduled programming... [[Click here!|BusCaptcha]]

Hot Dogs! Churros! Tostilocos! Ice Cream! Dry Wall! Plumbing! Roofing! Tiling! Bail Bonds! Insurance! Mortgaging! Taxes! Entertainment! Wi-Fi! Utilities! Hard Drugs! Soft Drugs! Medium Drugs! Birria! Pozole! [[Back|VAN6]]

<b>Scene 60. Crateville – Daylight Savings Time.</b> Bobby: She was that Trooper’s daughter. Sally: Shit. Bobby: We’re going to have to get out of here. Sally: But what about the show? Bobby thinks it over for a second. Sally: We can’t leave before my show! You know how many views it’s going to get? Bobby: Ok. We’ll leave as soon as the show is over. Maybe get out of California for good this time. Sally wraps her arms around Bobby’s neck and begins kissing him. You. [[Back|VAN19]]

{{{*Wolf Whistle*}}} That’s a woman. [[Back|VAN13]]

<b>SCENE 3. Tijuana – DAY.</b> You drive through the streets of Tijuana when your eye is caught by a woman in bright clothes. She makes her way over to the driver side window. Woman: Anything you want fifty dollars. You: Anything? Woman: Anything. You: What if I want to leave this planet? Woman(Laughing): Oh, I can do that for you! You: Really? Woman: Oh yeah, are you police? You: No, farthest thing from it. Woman: Okay, you meet me later at this address. It’s a bar. The woman scribbles something down on a piece of paper and slides it through the window. You take it and stare at the address. The handwriting is immaculate. When you turn to respond to her, she’s disappeared. [[Back|VAN2]]

Dirty! Everything is SO dirty! It’s everywhere! How ever will I get things clean? Every time I try to clean, it just gets dirty again! Filthy, filthy, filthy. The floor is dirty, the windows are dirty, the cars are dirty, the money is dirty, the children are dirty, the police are dirty, the mayor is dirty. Dirty, dirty, dirty! [[Back|VAN4]]

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HEAVEN. I didn't think you'd make it here.