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2021.06.07 14:15 OG_Noomps Graffiti_Letters
One stop shop for Singular and unique Graffiti letters from A to Z to inspire artists own styles share your favourites or your own letters. Help the community grow. Looking for moderators
2010.11.22 19:02 wallychamp Vandals & Scribes
Less art, more vandalism. Bombing, wildstyles, freights, handstyles, and any regional graffiti.
2014.05.01 01:56 J0j2 Found Pieces of Paper
Photographs of found pieces of paper with writing on them, photographs or discarded cutouts. Appreciate the forgotten artifacts of everyday life. Share any paper that you found (on the ground, stuck in some bushes or between cans of soup at the store for example) and you do not know who wrote it. Love letters, doodles, interesting to-do or grocery lists, notes from the past - share your discovery with us!
2024.05.17 09:31 Catpack6 Theories for the 1st and 2nd Game
This really only focuses on the light details.
Theory 1, Meh: Amanda could possibly forget her name as she stutters on the good ending VHS (tv explosion loll)
Flaws: A ton of people delay words to effect the delivery of their line
Theory 2, Yoo: BlabBot says, "Do not forget me," possibly implying that he's coming back.
Do not forget BlabBot
Flaws: It could just be nothing. He says weird things anyway.
Theory 3, Hmm: The whole world of Amanda the Adventurer is very unrealistic, so, personally, I think maybe it's a psychological repression thing.
Flaws: Firstly, the games page on Steam has no tags for Psychological Horror. Second, outside the house is relatively realistic, which could prove more about this theory. It's very unrealistic that the player is just attached to the screen, and someone goes in and switches up the puzzles.
Theory 4, bruh: Someone is controlling everything, and we are a mini figure š
Flaws: Why would we be a mini-figure.. But this could explain the puzzles moving rapidly.
Theory 5, Hmmm: Once we play the VHS, we're stuck in a time loop, like the game 12 Minutes, when you walk in for the first time, you're stuck in a time loop until you beat the game.
Flaws: Is this already a theory? I think that's what Kate is warning us about in the starting letter.
Theory 6, Hm: Amanda the Adventurer, the VHS tapes, could be adapted into a cartoon, because in the live coffee show VHS, they said something about making the show a cartoon, like hand drawn?
Flaws: I don't know bruh š
Theory 7, Honestly prob not: This could be an alternative universe and we're looking into another universe.
Flaws: I don't really know, this is just whatever, it's kinda hard to work with unrealistic type gameplay.
Theory 8, Cory said it: Coryxkenshin on YouTube said that Amanda could be getting killed by the company who manage her. This could be a callback to theory 6.
This is all just light theories and small predictions for the second game. Thank you for reading.
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Theory 1, Meh: Amanda could possibly forget her name as she stutters on the good ending VHS (tv explosion loll)
Flaws: A ton of people delay words to effect the delivery of their line
Theory 2, Yoo: BlabBot says, "Do not forget me," possibly implying that he's coming back.
Do not forget BlabBot
Flaws: It could just be nothing. He says weird things anyway.
Theory 3, Hmm: The whole world of Amanda the Adventurer is very unrealistic, so, personally, I think maybe it's a psychological repression thing.
Flaws: Firstly, the games page on Steam has no tags for Psychological Horror. Second, outside the house is relatively realistic, which could prove more about this theory. It's very unrealistic that the player is just attached to the screen, and someone goes in and switches up the puzzles.
Theory 4, bruh: Someone is controlling everything, and we are a mini figure š
Flaws: Why would we be a mini-figure.. But this could explain the puzzles moving rapidly.
Theory 5, Hmmm: Once we play the VHS, we're stuck in a time loop, like the game 12 Minutes, when you walk in for the first time, you're stuck in a time loop until you beat the game.
Flaws: Is this already a theory? I think that's what Kate is warning us about in the starting letter.
Theory 6, Hm: Amanda the Adventurer, the VHS tapes, could be adapted into a cartoon, because in the live coffee show VHS, they said something about making the show a cartoon, like hand drawn?
Flaws: I don't know bruh š
Theory 7, Honestly prob not: This could be an alternative universe and we're looking into another universe.
Flaws: I don't really know, this is just whatever, it's kinda hard to work with unrealistic type gameplay.
Theory 8, Cory said it: Coryxkenshin on YouTube said that Amanda could be getting killed by the company who manage her. This could be a callback to theory 6.
This is all just light theories and small predictions for the second game. Thank you for reading.
2024.05.17 08:52 Hopeful-Mammoth-8991 Could SN be a good fit for my team?
Apologies if I am breaking any subreddit rules here. I'm trying to identify if SN could be a good fit for us. I'd also be open to anyone who wishes to DM about this topic or give me a demo of their SN setup. I know this subreddit will be biased but I wanted to hear from those who actually work with the product before I talk to any sales reps.
I am one of about a dozen developers on a team that's specialized in the Hyland OnBase WorkView case/document management platform. We've been using it for over a decade and have built a lot of successful client projects with it, but the drawbacks have reached a point where we are looking for a replacement. Ideally the new platform is something that our team of developers can learn and become proficient with relatively quickly. We'd also be open to hiring some people with SN experience, and/or bringing in a professional services group to get us on track.
A typical client project for our team is to build a case management system that a state government office of 25-50 case workers would use to enroll applicants in a program to receive some type of assistance. Case workers would perform a series of checklist and document reviews on the applicants' cases and move their case through a variety of steps from intake to closeout. Third party users may also log in to this system and perform their own reviews of cases. Users might be grouped into teams and can only see cases assigned to their team.
Not all our projects follow this model, it's just become a common one for us. I've only spent a couple hours reading about SN, skimming through some of the videos on their website, so I still need to do more research, but I wanted to lay out some info about our current platform below. I would love to hear feedback from the SN crowd here about how it compares relative to the pros/cons listed below, and anything in particular you love/hate about it, things you wish you knew about it before you started, etc.
The good:
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I am one of about a dozen developers on a team that's specialized in the Hyland OnBase WorkView case/document management platform. We've been using it for over a decade and have built a lot of successful client projects with it, but the drawbacks have reached a point where we are looking for a replacement. Ideally the new platform is something that our team of developers can learn and become proficient with relatively quickly. We'd also be open to hiring some people with SN experience, and/or bringing in a professional services group to get us on track.
A typical client project for our team is to build a case management system that a state government office of 25-50 case workers would use to enroll applicants in a program to receive some type of assistance. Case workers would perform a series of checklist and document reviews on the applicants' cases and move their case through a variety of steps from intake to closeout. Third party users may also log in to this system and perform their own reviews of cases. Users might be grouped into teams and can only see cases assigned to their team.
Not all our projects follow this model, it's just become a common one for us. I've only spent a couple hours reading about SN, skimming through some of the videos on their website, so I still need to do more research, but I wanted to lay out some info about our current platform below. I would love to hear feedback from the SN crowd here about how it compares relative to the pros/cons listed below, and anything in particular you love/hate about it, things you wish you knew about it before you started, etc.
The good:
- Easy to build a data model -- intuitive for developers to define classes, fields, relationships between classes, and even extension classes where appropriate.
- Easy to use the screen designer to throw together an interface for users to enter data into your fields (more on this in the "cons" section).
- Easy to create working filters/queues so staff that use the system can track what's pending their review.
- Easy to set up user groups and control who can see what.
- Document management is built-in, easy to import documents and automatically tag them with keywords based on the record/screen they're being uploaded to. Also easy to query for all documents of a certain type, with certain keyword values, uploaded in a custom date range, etc.
- Transaction history on every record makes it easy to audit who changed what and when.
- Document templates -- the ability to generate a Word/PDF document with dynamic text on demand is very useful for clients that need their staff to print and mail letters.
- Ability to write C# code to do anything we want, even if we could do it with a native component. Our client's business logic often becomes so complex (and changes so often) that it's easier to manage with code libraries that fire when buttons are pressed, rather than with the built-in "no code" workflow design steps.
- Ability to build external applications that interface with/manipulate OnBase data using the OnBase DLL. We have some C# console applications that run on Windows Task Scheduler every night, for example "connect to this FTP instance and import whatever files have been imported in the last 24 hours, turn them all into data objects in OnBase, and send us a summary email".
- The look and feel of the client is clunky and outdated, looks like it's from the 90s. It's a Windows application. There is a web client but it lacks some key functionality and also has the same outdated look. The screen designer itself is just a bare bones HTML page you can add rows and columns to and drag/drop your fields on it. We've added some CSS to improve it somewhat and I'm sure if we brought in some designers they could push that further, but we shouldn't have to work so hard to make the default product not look bad. And don't bother trying to use it on your phone or tablet.
- Migrating changes from DEV/QA/PROD is a nightmare. Our WorkView instance has apparently reached the level of complexity at which the tool for exporting your data to be imported into another instance simply crashes and doesn't work anymore. Even when it does work on a fresh instance, it's a confusing experience of mapping all the fields and objects between the two environments and making decisions about whether to keep or overwrite each one. It's reached the point where we have no choice but to build in PROD, and test changes with internal users before we modify permissions so that they are visible to all users. Our TEST and DEV instances are therefore always outdated and not useful as a result. You can imagine how painful this has become.
- Performance is slow. We've never gotten a clear answer from our support calls about why it can take 15+ seconds for a record to load. I suspect this product was simply never intended to be pushed to the limits that we seem to have reached after so many years. From what I can tell, most Hyland customers use OnBase for document management/workflow, and if they have any WorkView/case management projects they use a small number of classes, with a small number of fields. We are 100% WorkView. I would guess our instance has 500 classes (tables), 1000 designed screens, 5000 filters/queues, and 2000 buttons that launch C# scripts. It takes 3 minutes for the OnBase studio/designer IDE to finish logging in/loading our instance before we can begin making any changes to it.
- Licensing is expensive and confusing. You can buy concurrent licenses that are shared between all users (expensive) or named licenses (less expensive) that are assigned on a per-user basis. We host a lot of different client projects on our instance, and it's not a good look when we reach the license limit and users start complaining that they can't log in. Our users have no idea what licenses are and shouldn't have to see error messages they don't understand. Of course this is a problem we can solve with more money but I am curious to learn how SN handles this.
- The built in reporting module leaves a lot to be desired. Very limited customization/styling, and no ability to set up a report to be emailed on a schedule. We instead rely on other modules like PowerBI and Tableau.
- I mentioned in the "good" section that we can build external applications in Visual Studio to create/modify OnBase data, but this is really a response to the poor IDE built into OnBase Studio which lacks so many features, it's easier to just import the OnBase DLL into a Visual Studio solution and build it there, so you have access to breakpoint debugging, logging, Nuget packages, etc. If I'm writing code in the platform IDE, it shouldn't be a miserable experience.
- Very limited developer resources. You won't find any resources on Stackoverflow, Reddit, or anywhere public. If you run into a problem, you can check the Hyland Community forums (good luck, the search functionality is broken) or send an email to support. Likely a result of the OnBase product just not being very well known/popular. Makes me a bit jealous of the more well known platforms like Salesforce and... maybe ServiceNow?? It was refreshing to find an active subreddit, at the very least!
2024.05.17 08:30 No-Leg-3400 Bought item kit advertised as new from a website, yet had signs of usage, and then failed 3 days later. Seller refused to offer a refund upon return, and PayPal refused dispute and appeal based on clearly false claims from seller claiming I modified and damaged the item. No idea what to do now.
Hi!
I really donāt know where to start with this one. Itās definitely going to be a long post as I donāt want to miss on any potentially crucial detail, hence apologies for posting something this long.
Hereās my best attempt at summarizing what happened without losing on any detail (feel free to ask for clarification if anything isnāt clear):
I am really sorry if I am sounding super negative, I just really donāt know how to handle this, especially considering how much money I lost now which in itself has been a nightmare.
Any advice would greatly be appreciated whether here or through DMs (my DMs are open if you donāt feel comfortable sharing advice here).
Thanks!
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I really donāt know where to start with this one. Itās definitely going to be a long post as I donāt want to miss on any potentially crucial detail, hence apologies for posting something this long.
Hereās my best attempt at summarizing what happened without losing on any detail (feel free to ask for clarification if anything isnāt clear):
- I bought a proxmark3 rdv4 as part of a kit which also comes with several of its accessories from an online website selling these kinds of things.
- When I received it, I noticed several smudges on the device itself and the cards that came with it where scratched up to severely, which immediately alarmed me but I really tried to brush it off to just being caused by the manufacturing process.
- Three days after first receiving it, it completely died on me during usage. And showed no signs of life whatsoever.
- Naturally contacted the online websiteās support and explained the situation, and they responded asking me to try some troubleshooting steps to try to isolate the issue and potentially fix it remotely, all of which didnāt work.
- Hence they offered to look into it themselves by having me send it back to them.
- However, I insisted on returning the full kit back for a full refund as it is no longer fit for purpose due to both being defective and the fact that I wouldnāt trust a replacement either to not fail the same way now that I experienced this. And since this was 3 days since receiving it, and even 4 days since placing the purchase, it was well within the 14 days period the Consumer Rights Act 2015 allows for. Hence I asked them to just return the full kit for a full refund instead.
- Yet they (or shoud I say he as it turns out this ācompanyā is actually just one person) refused and said since I now opened it I am no longer eligible for a refund and kept insisting that sending it back for repaireplacement was my only option. (Which is nonsense as how was I supposed to even know it was defective if I didnāt open it!!!). They even went as far as stating their ToS also states that defective items arenāt eligible for a refund even if they are within the 14 day period (which is also nonsense as even their own ToS states that you can return faulty items for a full refund within 14 days. And either way the Consumer Rights Act 2015 gives me this right regardless of what their ToS say).
- Then things started getting even more suspicious with this sellecompany. They started ignoring my emails stating my rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, and just resending the same email asking me if I accept to return it for a repair or replacement. Obviously I was not going to say yes as then they will use that against me and say I accepted to not get a refund but have it replaced instead.
- So having paid by PayPal, it seemed straightforward. Just open up a dispute, explain the situation clearly and upload evidence. Which is exactly what I did.
- Then through the PayPal disputes seller-buyer chat you get when first opening a dispute to try to sort things out together first, the seller again insisted on this whole ToS nonsense and then asked for the item back and provided a returns address but wouldnāt provide a returns label unless I accepted not to get a refund (again, not going to say yes to that). So what I did was instead return it under my own dime through Royal Mail Special Guarantee so thereās clear evidence. And uploaded the tracking details to the dispute.
- Item gets delivered with proof of delivery and a signature and everything (because I thankfully decided to send it special guarantee), yet the seller kept asking for it back and not acknowledging that itās already been delivered. (Even more suspicious!).
- And when I clearly stated even the tracking showing proof of delivery and everything, suddenly the story changed and the seller now has it backā¦ and then things got even more interesting.
- The seller went above and beyond straight up making false statements claiming I damaged and modified the item (which I didnāt do). And the funny thing is, not only is what he was saying contradicting with the manufacturerās own instructions, but his false allegations even contradict themselves! For example, he said the device outer cover is sealed and that I broke the seal and forced the cover open against the manufacturerās usage instructions. Yet then claimed the tool which is INCLUDED in the box by the manufacturer specifically to open the casing showed signs of usage. Anyone with a brain without even knowing a thing about the device would instantly realize: Why would the manufacturer seal a device and not condone opening it yet include a tool specifically to do exactly that? And to add to that, the reason why you would open the outer casing is to access a SIM slot under there, which you then plug an also INCLUDED SIM-SAM adapter to that slot to use itā¦ hence again, why would the manufacturer include an adapter in the box which canāt even be used without opening the plastic cover. And mind you all of these are part of the main device box, these arenāt the additional accessories that also came with the kit. Hence none of these could have possibly been aftermarket things not recommended by the manufacturer. See how even someone who doesnāt know anything about the device can instantly tell how these allegations conflict with each other? And to add to that, the seller also claimed that I admitted that I flashed aftermarket software to the device and that the device failed immediately after, and pointed towards one of my emails who he previously claimed he never received (again! Super obvious lie!). Yet that wasnāt what I even said, I said that I updated it to the latest version exactly as the manufacturer getting started docs instruct you to, and it was working fine (hence the failure did not occur after the update!) and the failure only happened 3 days later while I was just reading one of the included NFC cards (yes, one of the ones scratched). Hence again, more clear lies.
- So at that point I clearly explained exactly how his lies conflict each other and conflict with the manufacturer instructions and supplied proof as well with manufacturer documentation and the full terminal log showing all of the things I did and commands I ran with the device, and escalated the claim for PayPal to review.
- PayPal despite saying they will provide a verdict in 5 days, took weeks and them suddenly asked me to provide a police report. Yet when contacting the local police they said they donāt deal with these kind of things (which I expected), so now I am being asked for something that the police donāt even provide. Gave the PayPal customer service a call and explained thatā¦ and they rudely just kept repeating that I have to provide that or else my case will be closed in the sellerās favor.
- After looking around I found the action fraud website so reported the incident there and thankfully the report letter you get after submitting mentions it being a police service, hence that would definitely work. So I went ahead and supplied that to the dispute and again it said they will provide a verdict within 5 days. This time they took even longer than last time and after keeping me on my toes for possibly a month+ they just simply rejected the claim saying I modified/damaged the item effectively blindly siding with the seller despite the clear lies and despite the clear explanation and evidence I supplied showing that.
- So I appealed the decision and this time re-wrote the full explanation and evidence in case it wasnāt clear the first time and emphasized everything and made sure it was super clear with numbered bullet points and everything. Yet again they took their time and kept me waiting for weeks, eventually rejecting the appeal too for the same reason. (Clearly they couldnāt be bothered to even read a work I said nor even use any brain cells to see how obvious the lies are from the seller).
- Once your appeal gets rejected then thereās no way to re-open the dispute anymore nor create a new one. So rang the PayPal support again and explained the situation and after the agent looked at the dispute even he agreed that the sellers lies were as clear as day and that my explanation and evidence further proves that, and was confused as to why it got rejected. So he said he will escalate to their head office and I should receive a response in 3 working days. And I immediately asked him: They rejected it twice already and blindly sided with the seller, wouldnāt they just do the same? And he assured me that the head office is a different team from the team that handled the dispute.
- Over 2 weeks laterā¦ and I still havenāt heard back from anyone. So I gave them another ring. This time the agent that I got straight up started blaming me for āmodifyingā the item and saying the same nonsense and after straight up going over how all of them are lies (the same way I went over that twice already in my dispute and appeal, but this time I could actually say it verbally in real time to him as it was a phone call), he kept coming up with random nonsense excuses like saying PayPal disputes donāt handle defective items (which is nonsense) and then also went on saying that since the failure occurred 3 days after and not immediately itās also not covered (again, nonsense), so I reminded him of my rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and he went on saying but thatās not what they PayPal ToS says, and I also reminded him of the signs of usage I also clearly mentioned in the dispute and appeal hence even the item wasnāt as described as it was advertised as new (which in itself entitles me to a full refund even if the device hadnāt failed) and I straight up told him PayPal operates in the UK and all UK laws apply to them and they canāt legally deny my rights regardless of what their ToS says (and by the way, nowhere in the ToS either was it saying anything this guy was claiming). So regardless of what I kept saying he just kept coming up with excuses and nonsense so I knew that phone call was going nowhere. He even went as far as saying that I should resolve this with the seller directly (AS IF I HAVENT BEEN TRYING TO DO THAT FROM THE BEGINNING TO NO AVAIL WHICH IS WHY I HAD TO FILE A DISPUTE IN THE FIRST PLACE!!!).
- At that point I had reached a dead end as the seller wasnāt cooperating, PayPal was blindly siding with him regardless of what I did, and to top this off and I couldnāt even file a dispute with my bank as I had used my card from my home country, and apparently when I spoke to them they said they donāt even file disputes unless the item simply hasnāt arrived (which in itself is just stupid on top of all of the stupidity I have faced so far).
- So now I was out Ā£509.99 for the kit, plus the Ā£7.65 I paid out of pocket for postage to return it (which honestly I could have written off if I would have at least gotten the money for the kit refunded), and now I donāt even have the device nor the whole kit as thatās been returned to the seller. So I am out both the money and the kit. And the seller gets to keep the whole kit and probably scam someone else with it as well, plus gets to keep the money.
- So I now filed a case with the financial ombudsman as it been wayyyyyyyyyyyy over 8 weeks and PayPal still hasnāt resolved this nor even wants to (thankfully didnāt need a final response letter due to how long itās taken otherwise that in itself would have been a nightmare to try to get from PayPal judging by my experience with them so far). But I am honestly not hopeful at all as I have never my life ever won an ombudsman case, as they always blindly side with the company (yes, the same way PayPal blindly sided with the seller), hence no wonder companies confidently refer you to them because they know you probably wonāt win.
I am really sorry if I am sounding super negative, I just really donāt know how to handle this, especially considering how much money I lost now which in itself has been a nightmare.
Any advice would greatly be appreciated whether here or through DMs (my DMs are open if you donāt feel comfortable sharing advice here).
Thanks!
2024.05.17 08:27 SappySadu What they don't tell you about adulting - A first hand experience.
What they don't tell you about adulting is that it's lonely and everyone expects you to be affable. Crying is seen as a weakness and God forbid if you identify as a man you cannot allow your tears to show lest they bother someone. You'll always be taught to not ask too much from someone for its impolite and troublesome and then at 2 am on a Friday morning you'll wonder, "Is it because I ask for too little that I get nothing at all." If you love less, you're emotionally unavailable. If you love a little extra you're romanticizing.
What they don't tell you about adulting is that you'll stubb your pinky toe so many times that whenever someone asks you about love, you'll tell them about heartbreak. And there will be so many red flags and flashing warning signs around you that your inner child will mistake it for a carnival. The grief hidden behind your Adam's apple will be the only thing that makes your bitter morning coffee taste good.
What they don't tell you about adulting is that most joy in your life will be lost in your desperation to keep it. And you'll wonder if memory is something you have or something you've lost. Everyday you'll wake up with a manufactured smile on your face because ofcourse you prefer delusion over despair. And when once your day is done slaving away to pay for someone else's Mercedes, you'll realise a corner table at a quiet hidden bar is all you need to keep your clown self from disintegrating into mania.
What they don't tell you about adulting is that even though at 20 you never understood why a small panic attack crippled Tony Stark in Iron Man 3, at 33 you'll understand. "Getting Therapy" would become a fashion statement and your therapist would trick you into believing that all of this is still salvageable. There will be a box somewhere in your life , physical or otherwise, brimming with letters no one will ever read. You'll carry everything with you on that tired stiff back of yours, even those things that have never happened to you.
What they don't tell you about adulting is that....
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What they don't tell you about adulting is that you'll stubb your pinky toe so many times that whenever someone asks you about love, you'll tell them about heartbreak. And there will be so many red flags and flashing warning signs around you that your inner child will mistake it for a carnival. The grief hidden behind your Adam's apple will be the only thing that makes your bitter morning coffee taste good.
What they don't tell you about adulting is that most joy in your life will be lost in your desperation to keep it. And you'll wonder if memory is something you have or something you've lost. Everyday you'll wake up with a manufactured smile on your face because ofcourse you prefer delusion over despair. And when once your day is done slaving away to pay for someone else's Mercedes, you'll realise a corner table at a quiet hidden bar is all you need to keep your clown self from disintegrating into mania.
What they don't tell you about adulting is that even though at 20 you never understood why a small panic attack crippled Tony Stark in Iron Man 3, at 33 you'll understand. "Getting Therapy" would become a fashion statement and your therapist would trick you into believing that all of this is still salvageable. There will be a box somewhere in your life , physical or otherwise, brimming with letters no one will ever read. You'll carry everything with you on that tired stiff back of yours, even those things that have never happened to you.
What they don't tell you about adulting is that....
2024.05.17 08:11 OneLastSmile I got fired for "not being enthusiastic"
That, and being unable to get my sales above a $40 cart average
But what am I supposed to do when customers refuse to buy more than one small thing? We had no foot traffic and most of the products don't even sell.
I worked 10 doubles in a row two weeks ago because I was the only employee left. They still refused to bump my pay to match the new hires pay. Then they fired me this morning after lying to me for days about why I had been taken off the schedule (they claimed they were "revising to accomodate the new employee") and then the morning after I finished my last shift, they sent me the termination letter.
My listed reasons were "lack of motivation to get sales up, lack of enthusiasm, inconsistent performance"
I could make a really good $200 sale and then the next customer would only want to buy a $4 baggie. Why is it my fault if the store only sees 3 customers in 8 hours and none of them want to buy $700 worth of stuff like the customers in the neighbor state chains do?
No wonder their turnover rate was so goddamn high.
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But what am I supposed to do when customers refuse to buy more than one small thing? We had no foot traffic and most of the products don't even sell.
I worked 10 doubles in a row two weeks ago because I was the only employee left. They still refused to bump my pay to match the new hires pay. Then they fired me this morning after lying to me for days about why I had been taken off the schedule (they claimed they were "revising to accomodate the new employee") and then the morning after I finished my last shift, they sent me the termination letter.
My listed reasons were "lack of motivation to get sales up, lack of enthusiasm, inconsistent performance"
I could make a really good $200 sale and then the next customer would only want to buy a $4 baggie. Why is it my fault if the store only sees 3 customers in 8 hours and none of them want to buy $700 worth of stuff like the customers in the neighbor state chains do?
No wonder their turnover rate was so goddamn high.
2024.05.17 07:42 No-Quality-2644 YÅ«rei Chronicles
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Tales of Japanese Horror [ ę„ę¬ć®ćć©ć¼ć®ē©čŖ ]
By: Seph Cruz [ ęēØæč : ć»ćć»ćÆć«ć¼ćŗ ]
CONTENTS [ ć³ć³ćć³ć ]
Preface [ ćÆććć« ]
Chapter 1: The Cursed Scroll [ ē¬¬ 1 ē« : åŖćććå·»ē© ]
Chapter 2: The Shrine in the Shadows [ ē¬¬ 2 ē« : å½±ć®ē„ę®æ ]
Chapter 3: The Haunting of the Geisha [ ē¬¬ 3 ē« : čøč ć®å¹½é ]
Chapter 4: The Onryo's Revenge [ ē¬¬ 4 ē« : ęØéć®å¾©č® ]
Chapter 5: The Dollmaker's Curse [ ē¬¬ 5 ē« : äŗŗå½¢åø«ć®åŖć ]
Chapter 6: The Shadow in the Forest [ ē¬¬ 6 ē« : ę£®ć®å½± ] Chapter 7: The Haunting of the YÅ«rei Inn [ ē¬¬ 7 ē« : å¹½éę é¤Øć®å¹½é ]
Chapter 8: The Curse of the Haunted Kimono [ ē¬¬ 8 ē« : å¹½éēē©ć®åŖć ]
Chapter 9: The Mirror's Malevolence [ ē¬¬ 9 ē« : é”ć®ęŖę ]
Chapter 10: The Bridge to the Beyond [ ē¬¬ 10 ē« : å½¼ę¹ćøć®ę¶ćę© ]
In the heart of Kyoto, where history whispered through the ancient streets, there existed an antique bookstore known only to those who sought the rarest of tomes. Nestled among centuries-old texts and dusty manuscripts, a forbidden scroll lay hidden, waiting for an unwitting soul to stumble upon its chilling secrets.
Chapter 1: "The Cursed Scroll"
The quaint, dimly lit bookstore was a treasure trove of the past. Intricate calligraphy adorned scrolls, while faded ink whispered stories of long-forgotten samurai and mystical creatures. Among these relics of history, one scroll remained elusive, concealed behind a glass case. Its dark, ornate cover bore no title, and its presence seemed to beckon.
Haruki, a young scholar with a fascination for the occult, visited the bookstore one rainy afternoon. His curiosity led him to inquire about the enigmatic scroll. The elderly shopkeeper, Mr. Tanaka, peered at him with a knowing look, cautioning him about the scroll's malevolent reputation.
"Many have sought to uncover its secrets," Mr. Tanaka said, his voice trembling with age, "but few have lived to tell the tale."
Haruki, undeterred by the ominous warning, insisted on examining the scroll. Mr. Tanaka, sensing the scholar's determination, reluctantly unlocked the glass case. As Haruki unrolled the ancient parchment, he saw that it was filled with intricate symbols and incantations, written in a language he could barely comprehend.
For days, Haruki delved into the scroll's mysteries. His sleepless nights were filled with whispers from unseen forces, and chilling drafts seemed to haunt his small apartment. Yet, he pressed on, believing that the scroll held untold knowledge and power.
One fateful night, as a full moon cast eerie shadows across his cluttered study, Haruki recited an incantation from the scroll. The room grew icy cold, and an otherworldly presence enveloped him. A mournful wail echoed through the room, and Haruki's heart raced as he beheld the apparition before him.
A yūrei, its long, disheveled hair obscuring its gaunt face, hovered in the air, its eyes filled with anguish and rage. It reached out bony, pale fingers toward Haruki, its spectral form translucent yet undeniably real.
In that moment, Haruki realized the scroll's true nature ā a curse that summoned vengeful spirits to torment the living. He had unwittingly invited the yÅ«rei into his world, and now, it sought retribution for its suffering.
The scholar's life turned into a nightmare as the vengeful spirit haunted his every waking moment. His research became an obsession to find a way to pacify the yūrei and lift the curse. With each passing day, Haruki's health deteriorated, his body and mind succumbing to the relentless torment.
Desperate, he sought the guidance of a renowned exorcist, who revealed a grim truth. The only way to break the curse was to discover the scroll's origins and offer the yūrei the peace it so desperately sought.
As Haruki ventured deeper into the scroll's history, he uncovered a tale of betrayal and tragedy that spanned centuries. With newfound knowledge and a heavy heart, he prepared to confront the vengeful yūrei and set things right.
In a chilling confrontation between the living and the dead, Haruki faced the spirit, offering it the closure it craved. As the yūrei dissipated into the ether, its mournful wail echoed one last time, fading into the night.
Haruki emerged from the ordeal forever changed, carrying the weight of the scroll's curse as a cautionary tale. The forbidden knowledge he had sought had come at a great cost, a reminder that some mysteries should remain hidden, and some curses should never be invoked.
As the sun rose over Kyoto, the antique bookstore remained shrouded in an eerie silence, and the cursed scroll returned to its cryptic slumber, waiting for the next unwitting soul to unlock its dreadful secrets.
End of Chapter 1: "The Cursed Scroll"
Chapter 2: "The Shrine in the Shadows"
In the heart of a tranquil Japanese village, nestled among ancient forests, stood a centuries-old Shinto shrine, known to few but revered by all. This sacred place held an eerie secret, hidden in the shadows of its past.
Chapter 2: "The Shrine in the Shadows"
The village of Mizuki was picturesque, surrounded by dense woods and the whispers of rustling leaves. Its most treasured gem was the ShÅrin Shrine, a sanctuary dedicated to the worship of the kami, where the villagers paid homage with heartfelt prayers and offerings.
On a bright spring morning, the Hayashi family moved into a charming house near the shrine. Yuko, a spirited young girl with inquisitive eyes, was enchanted by the quaint beauty of Mizuki and the mystique of the ShÅrin Shrine. Her parents, Masato and Yuki, hoped the peaceful village would offer respite from the bustling city.
Their first evening in Mizuki was serene, and the family felt blessed to live in such an idyllic place. As night descended, they heard a faint melody echoing through the forestāa haunting tune played on a traditional shamisen. Yuko, drawn by curiosity, followed the eerie melody to the shrine.
At the shrine's entrance, she saw a flicker of movement among the trees and bushes. As her eyes adjusted to the dim moonlight, she gasped in awe and terror. There, bathed in an ethereal glow, stood a beautiful woman dressed in a white kimono, her long hair cascading like an ebony waterfall.
The woman's face bore an expression of immense sorrow, and her eyes seemed to pierce Yuko's very soul. In her delicate, spectral hands, she held a shamisen, its strings plucked by fingers that had long since turned to mist.
"Who are you?" Yuko asked, her voice quivering.
The apparition gazed at Yuko with an inscrutable sadness and whispered, "My name is Hana. I have been bound to this shrine for centuries, waiting for someone to hear my song."
Hana's story unraveled like a tragic tapestry before Yuko. She had once been a young woman in love with a humble fisherman from Mizuki. Their love was forbidden, and when their secret was discovered, they met a tragic end at the hands of the villagers.
As she spoke, the melody of her shamisen became more mournful, and the trees seemed to weep in sympathy. Hana's spirit, bound to the shrine, could only find solace by sharing her story with the living.
Yuko, moved by Hana's tale, felt a deep connection to the ghostly figure. She promised to help Hana find peace and bring her story to light. Together, they would uncover the truth behind the tragic love story that had ensnared the shrine for centuries.
As Yuko delved into the village's history, she uncovered hidden documents and ancient scrolls that confirmed Hana's story. The injustice done to Hana and her beloved was a blot on the village's past, a truth that had been concealed for generations.
With newfound determination, Yuko rallied the villagers to acknowledge the village's dark history and to seek forgiveness for the sins of the past. In a moving ceremony at the ShÅrin Shrine, the villagers offered their prayers, and Hana's spirit was finally set free.
As the first rays of dawn bathed Mizuki in golden light, Hana's ethereal form dissolved into a wisp of gratitude and serenity. The shrine, once shadowed by sorrow, now radiated with newfound peace.
"The Shrine in the Shadows" became a tale passed down through generations, a reminder that love and forgiveness could transcend even the darkest of curses. Mizuki continued to flourish, its shrine standing as a testament to the enduring power of redemption.
End of Chapter 2: "The Shrine in the Shadows"
Chapter 3: "The Haunting of the Geisha"
In the vibrant streets of 19th-century Tokyo, beneath the shimmering lanterns and behind the delicate allure of geisha, a haunting presence lurkedāa presence that would forever change the life of a celebrated geisha named Kaede.
Chapter 3: "The Haunting of the Geisha"
In the heart of Tokyo's historic Yoshiwara district, Kaede was renowned as one of the most captivating and skilled geisha. Her beauty was ethereal, her dances mesmerizing, and her laughter like the tinkling of wind chimes. But beneath her porcelain makeup and the grace of her performances lay a heart heavy with secrets.
One cool autumn evening, as the lanterns cast their warm glow on the district, a newcomer arrived at the teahouse where Kaede performed. His name was Kaito, a handsome and enigmatic man with piercing eyes that seemed to see beyond the facade of the geisha. Kaede's heart quickened as their eyes met, and she felt a connection she had never experienced before.
As weeks turned into months, Kaede and Kaito's bond deepened, their love blossoming like the cherry blossoms in spring. But their love was a forbidden one, as Kaito was a samurai, and their worlds were as different as night and day.
One fateful night, Kaito revealed a dangerous secret to Kaedeāhe was involved in a plot against a powerful daimyo who ruled with cruelty and oppression. Kaito believed that by exposing the daimyo's corruption, he could bring justice to the people. He asked for Kaede's assistance in gathering information from the teahouse's influential patrons.
Reluctantly, Kaede agreed, and together, they embarked on a treacherous path filled with deceit and danger. As the days passed, they uncovered dark secrets that could expose the daimyo's crimes. However, their actions did not go unnoticed.
One evening, as Kaede performed for a gathering of influential men, a sinister figure appeared in the shadows. It was the vengeful spirit of a geisha named Akiko, who had perished in Yoshiwara under tragic circumstances. Her ghostly form was veiled in a blood-red kimono, and her eyes burned with malevolence.
Akiko's haunting began subtlyāa chill in the air, whispers of despair, and a feeling of dread that hung over the teahouse like a shroud. Kaede, sensing the supernatural presence, knew that they had awakened a vengeful spirit.
Desperate to protect Kaede, Kaito sought the guidance of a local exorcist, who revealed the tragic story of Akiko. She had been a geisha in love with a samurai, but their forbidden love had led to betrayal and death. Her restless spirit sought vengeance on those who dared to love across societal boundaries.
With the exorcist's help, Kaito and Kaede embarked on a perilous journey to confront Akiko's spirit and offer her the peace she so desperately sought. In a climactic showdown, they faced the vengeful geisha, revealing the truth behind her betrayal and death.
As the first light of dawn bathed the Yoshiwara district, Akiko's spirit dissipated, her eyes filled with sorrow and resignation. The curse she had cast upon the teahouse lifted, and peace returned to the district.
Kaede and Kaito's love story continued, forever marked by the supernatural forces they had encountered. The teahouse thrived once more, its lanterns casting their warm glow over the enchanting district, where love knew no boundaries and forgiveness transcended even death.
"The Haunting of the Geisha" became a legend whispered among geisha in Yoshiwara, a testament to the enduring power of love and the consequences of forbidden desires in the mysterious world of Edo-era Tokyo.
End of Chapter 3: "The Haunting of the Geisha"
Chapter 4: "The Onryo's Revenge"
In the heart of a decaying city, where abandoned buildings stood as silent witnesses to forgotten tragedies, a group of urban explorers would stumble upon a place where the restless dead held their sinister dominion.
Chapter 4: "The Onryo's Revenge"
The city of Kurayami had fallen into disrepair, its once-thriving industries crumbling, and its streets echoing with the memories of better days. Among its many derelict structures was the forsaken Kurayami Hospital, a place whispered about only in fearful tales.
Rumors spoke of a curse that had befallen the hospital after a gruesome series of medical experiments in the early 20th century. Patients had been subjected to horrific procedures, and their agonized cries still seemed to reverberate through the corridors.
A group of urban explorers, lured by the thrill of the forbidden and the allure of the macabre, set their sights on Kurayami Hospital. Among them was Hiroshi, the group's leader, and Yumi, a budding photographer with an affinity for capturing the eerie beauty of abandoned places.
As the explorers entered the hospital's crumbling entrance, they were greeted by the musty scent of decay and the eerie silence of long-abandoned hallways. Shadows danced in the dim light as they ventured deeper into the forsaken building, their footsteps echoing like distant whispers.
The group's excitement turned to unease as they encountered signs of the hospital's dark pastārusty surgical instruments, bloodstained gurneys, and cryptic medical notes. Yumi's camera captured it all, each photograph revealing more about the hospital's gruesome history.
As night fell, the explorers gathered in the hospital's decrepit lobby, their flashlights casting trembling beams into the darkness. It was then that they heard itāa faint, mournful wail, like the keening of a soul in torment.
Hiroshi, the group's fearless leader, brushed off their concerns, attributing the sound to the wind or their imagination. But the cries grew louder and more anguished, echoing through the halls.
The group became separated as they navigated the labyrinthine corridors. Yumi, camera in hand, wandered into the hospital's disused psychiatric ward. There, in a shadowed corner, she saw her camera's flash reveal a horrifying apparitionāan onryo, a vengeful spirit with long, disheveled hair and eyes filled with hatred.
The onryo's spectral form contorted with rage as it approached Yumi. Its icy fingers reached out, and she felt an otherworldly coldness pierce her very soul. She knew that this was the spirit of a patient who had suffered unimaginable horrors in the hospital.
As Yumi's companions searched for her, they stumbled upon the onryo's lair and witnessed the terrifying encounter. In a desperate bid to save Yumi, they searched for a way to pacify the vengeful spirit.
Through a combination of research and communication with a local historian, they learned the full extent of the hospital's atrocities. Armed with this knowledge, they returned to the onryo's domain to confront the spirit and offer it the peace it had been denied for so long.
In a climactic showdown, the group faced the onryo, revealing the hospital's dark secrets and acknowledging the suffering of the tormented souls within. With profound remorse, they begged for forgiveness on behalf of those who had perpetrated the atrocities.
As the first rays of dawn broke over Kurayami, the onryo's anguished wails transformed into a mournful sigh. The spirit, its wrath finally quelled, dissipated into the ether, leaving behind a sense of profound sadness and closure.
The group of urban explorers emerged from Kurayami Hospital, forever changed by their encounter with the supernatural. They had confronted the past and offered redemption to the restless dead, leaving the decaying city with a newfound sense of hope.
"The Onryo's Revenge" became a cautionary tale among urban explorers, a reminder that some places are best left undisturbed, and that the past, no matter how dark, can be confronted and reconciled.
End of Chapter 4: "The Onryo's Revenge"
Chapter 5: "The Dollmaker's Curse"
In a remote mountain village, nestled among mist-shrouded peaks, a master dollmaker crafted exquisite creations that captured the hearts of collectors worldwide. Yet, within her secluded workshop, a malevolent force lurkedāone that would ensnare a curious journalist in a nightmarish world of living dolls and dark secrets.
Chapter 5: "The Dollmaker's Curse"
Hidden away in the secluded village of Ichiban, known only to those who ventured deep into the mountains, lived a master dollmaker named Ai. Her dolls were celebrated for their lifelike beauty and craftsmanship, with collectors from distant lands coveting her creations.
One brisk autumn morning, a journalist named Keiko received a cryptic letter from a source in Ichiban, hinting at a sinister mystery surrounding Ai's dolls. Intrigued by the enigmatic message, Keiko embarked on a journey to the remote village, determined to uncover the truth.
Ichiban was a place untouched by time, its cobblestone streets winding through dense forests and past centuries-old homes. The village exuded an eerie tranquility, and the locals spoke in hushed tones about Ai's dolls, rumored to be infused with a piece of the human soul.
Upon reaching Ai's workshop, Keiko was greeted by the dollmaker herself, a woman of grace and poise. The workshop was a treasure trove of exquisite dolls, their eyes seeming to follow Keiko's every move. Among them, a particular doll known as Hikari stood outāa hauntingly beautiful creation with ebony hair and obsidian eyes.
As Keiko delved deeper into the village's mysteries, she discovered that Hikari was believed to house the soul of a deceased child, a belief held by both Ai and the villagers. The doll's unsettling presence and the uncanny resemblance it bore to a girl named Mei, who had died tragically years ago, sent shivers down Keiko's spine.
Keiko's nights in Ichiban were filled with restless dreams of porcelain dolls that came to life. In these dreams, Hikari beckoned her to uncover the truth behind the dollmaker's creations. Guided by an inexplicable compulsion, Keiko embarked on a quest to unearth the dark secrets hidden within Ai's workshop.
As Keiko investigated further, she uncovered Ai's own tragic pastāa story of unrequited love, loss, and a desperate desire to capture the essence of the human soul in her dolls. With each revelation, the line between the living and the lifeless blurred, and Keiko felt herself becoming entangled in a nightmarish world.
The dolls that had once been works of art now seemed to harbor malevolence. They moved of their own accord, their eyes filled with an eerie, lifelike intensity. Keiko realized that Ai's obsession had bound her to a sinister force, and her creations hungered for more than just existence.
In a chilling climax, Keiko confronted Ai and the curse that had gripped her creations. Together, they sought to break the curse's hold and release the trapped souls within the dolls.
As the moon hung low in the night sky, Ai performed a solemn ritual, guided by the spirit of Mei, whose essence had been captured in Hikari. The dolls, imbued with a restless energy, gathered around, their haunting eyes watching as the curse was lifted.
With a mournful sigh, the dolls' porcelain features softened, and their malevolence dissipated. The spirit of Mei was set free, and the dolls became lifeless once more, their beauty preserved in eternal stillness.
Ichiban returned to its peaceful slumber, and Keiko departed with a newfound appreciation for the power of art and the depths of human longing. The village's haunting tale of the dollmaker's curse served as a reminder that some obsessions could lead to the creation of something far more sinister than art itself.
End of Chapter 5: "The Dollmaker's Curse"
Chapter 6: "The Shadow in the Forest"
In a land steeped in history and tradition, the Aokigahara Forest, known as the "Suicide Forest," concealed a dark secret. Within its dense, ancient foliage, a group of hikers would embark on a journey that would lead them into the heart of a malevolent force.
Chapter 6: "The Shadow in the Forest"
Deep within the prefecture of Yamanashi, shrouded in a perpetual mist, lay the infamous Aokigahara Forestāan expanse of ancient woodland that held a dark reputation. Known as the "Suicide Forest," it had been a site of countless tragic deaths throughout the centuries.
A group of adventurous hikers, seeking to conquer the wilderness and challenge the forest's ominous legends, gathered on a chilly autumn morning. Among them was Akira, an experienced guide with a deep respect for the forest's history, and Yumi, a young woman in search of adventure and solace from her own troubled past.
The hikers ventured deep into the forest, their footsteps muffled by the thick blanket of moss and fallen leaves. The dense canopy above cast eerie shadows, and the trees seemed to whisper secrets of sorrow and despair.
As they trekked further into the woods, they began to notice strange occurrencesāa disconcerting sense of being watched, distant whispers on the wind, and ghostly apparitions that flickered at the edge of their vision. Akira, the guide, attributed these phenomena to the forest's ominous reputation and urged the group to press on.
Yet, the forest's grip on their minds and senses tightened. Yumi, in particular, felt a strange connection to the haunting forces that seemed to lurk behind every tree. Inexplicable visions of tragedy and despair flashed before her eyes, and a sense of overwhelming dread enveloped her.
Night descended on the forest, and the hikers set up camp, their flickering campfire offering the only semblance of comfort in the oppressive darkness. It was then that Yumi encountered a spectral figureāa yÅ«rei, her kimono tattered and her eyes empty voids.
The yūrei beckoned to Yumi, her voice a mournful echo. Unable to resist, Yumi followed the apparition into the depths of the forest, her companions unaware of her disappearance. The yūrei led her to a clearing where an ancient tree stood, its gnarled roots forming a grotesque face.
As Yumi approached the tree, she felt a malevolent presenceāan ancient spirit of the forest itself. It spoke to her, revealing the tragic history of Aokigaharaāthe place where those who had lost hope sought refuge in death.
Yumi learned of the forest's vengeful guardian, a yūrei born of countless lost souls, whose suffering fueled its malevolence. It was the embodiment of the forest's sorrow, forever bound to torment those who ventured within.
Realizing that Yumi was now connected to the yūrei, her companions embarked on a desperate search to rescue her from the forest's clutches. With the guidance of Akira's knowledge and determination, they confronted the vengeful spirit, revealing the pain of their own pasts and the impact of their actions on the world around them.
As the first rays of dawn bathed Aokigahara in a pale light, the yūrei's malevolence waned, and its grip on Yumi loosened. With a final sigh, it dissipated into the morning mist, its haunting presence released from the forest.
Yumi was reunited with her companions, forever changed by her encounter with the malevolent spirit of Aokigahara. The forest's ominous reputation remained, a reminder of the darkness that could consume those who dared to venture too close to its heart.
"The Shadow in the Forest" served as a chilling testament to the mysteries of Aokigahara, where the past and the present intertwined, and the boundaries between life and death blurred beneath the ancient canopy.
End of Chapter 6: "The Shadow in the Forest"
Chapter 7: "The Haunting of the Yurei Inn"
In a remote village nestled among mist-covered mountains, a centuries-old inn held a sinister secret. When a weary traveler seeks refuge within its ancient walls, she becomes entangled in a web of supernatural mysteries that threaten to consume her soul.
Chapter 7: "The Haunting of the Yurei Inn"
The village of Okuyama was a hidden gem, nestled among towering peaks and blanketed in mist. Within this secluded haven stood the Yurei Inn, a centuries-old establishment steeped in history and whispered legends. Its age-old charm masked a sinister truthāa haunting presence that had plagued the inn for generations.
Amidst a dense fog, a lone traveler named Rei arrived in Okuyama, weary and seeking shelter from the elements. The Yurei Inn, with its rustic charm and flickering lanterns, seemed like the perfect refuge. Little did Rei know that her stay at the inn would unravel the mysteries hidden within its ancient walls.
Upon her arrival, Rei was greeted by the inn's elderly proprietress, Eiko, a woman whose weathered features and deep knowledge of the village's history hinted at a deeper connection to the inn's haunting past.
As Rei settled into her room, the oppressive atmosphere within the inn became palpable. Shadows seemed to dance in the corners of her vision, and strange, ghostly whispers echoed in the corridors. Unbeknownst to her, Rei had become a pawn in a centuries-old battle between the inn and the vengeful spirits that resided within.
In the dead of night, Rei awoke to a chilling presence at her bedsideāan ethereal yurei, her white burial kimono flowing like a spectral river. The vengeful spirit's eyes held an insatiable hunger, and she reached out to Rei, her fingers icy and skeletal.
Rei's nights became torment as she encountered more yurei within the inn, each with their own tragic stories of betrayal, injustice, and unfulfilled desires. The spirits sought vengeance, and Rei's presence within the inn had awakened their malevolence.
Desperate to uncover the inn's secrets and free herself from the spirits' relentless pursuit, Rei sought the guidance of Eiko. The elderly proprietress revealed the tragic history of the innāan establishment built on the suffering of countless souls who had met their demise within its walls.
Eiko's own family had been entangled in the inn's dark legacy, and she bore the weight of their deeds. Together, Rei and Eiko embarked on a journey to confront the yurei and offer them redemption, hoping to break the cycle of suffering that had plagued the inn for centuries.
In a harrowing confrontation with the vengeful spirits, Rei and Eiko unveiled the truth behind the inn's cursed history and acknowledged the pain of the souls that had been wronged. With heartfelt apologies and rituals of atonement, they sought to release the spirits from their torment.
As the first rays of dawn bathed Okuyama in a golden light, the yurei's spectral forms dissolved into the ether, their eyes filled with a mix of sorrow and gratitude. The Yurei Inn, once a place of darkness, now held the promise of redemption.
Rei departed from Okuyama, forever marked by her encounter with the supernatural. The Yurei Inn, now cleansed of its malevolent spirits, stood as a testament to the power of reconciliation and the hope of breaking the chains of the past.
"The Haunting of the Yurei Inn" became a cautionary tale among villagers, a reminder that the sins of the past could be confronted and forgiven, even in the face of vengeful spirits.
End of Chapter 7: "The Haunting of the Yurei Inn"
Chapter 8: "The Curse of the Haunted Kimono"
In the heart of Kyoto, where tradition and modernity intertwined, a family heirloom, an ancient kimono, carried a chilling curse that had plagued generations. A woman must delve into her family's history to uncover the origins of the curse and find a way to break it before it consumes her and her loved ones.
Chapter 8: "The Curse of the Haunted Kimono"
Kyoto, the city of a thousand temples, was a place where time seemed to stand still. Among the historic districts, the Nakamura family had passed down a treasured heirloom for generationsāan exquisite silk kimono adorned with intricate embroidery, a relic of a bygone era.
The kimono had always been a source of fascination and reverence within the Nakamura family. It was said to be imbued with mystical powers, protecting its wearer from harm and misfortune. But beneath its ornate beauty lay a dark secretāa curse that had haunted the family for centuries.
Emi, the youngest of the Nakamura family, had grown up hearing stories of the kimono's mystical properties and the curse that clung to it. When her grandmother passed away, leaving the kimono in her care, Emi became the latest custodian of this fabled garment.
As the years passed, strange occurrences began to plague Emi and her family. The kimono seemed to have a malevolent presence, causing nightmares, unexplained accidents, and a growing sense of dread. Emi's husband, Toshiro, and their young daughter, Yuki, bore the brunt of the curse's effects.
Desperate to protect her loved ones, Emi embarked on a quest to uncover the origins of the curse and find a way to break it. She delved into her family's history, poring over ancient scrolls and consulting with local priests and scholars.
Through her research, Emi learned of a tragic love story that had been concealed for generationsāa forbidden romance between a Nakamura ancestor and a woman from a rival clan. The lovers had been torn apart by a vengeful spirit, and their love had been sealed within the cursed kimono.
With newfound determination, Emi sought out the help of a renowned exorcist, who revealed that the curse could only be broken by reconciling the spirits of the star-crossed lovers and offering them a chance at eternal peace.
Emi, Toshiro, and Yuki embarked on a journey to the ancestral shrine of the Nakamura family, where they conducted a solemn ritual to appease the vengeful spirits. As they offered their prayers and made heartfelt apologies on behalf of their ancestors, a profound sense of forgiveness washed over them.
In a climactic moment, the cursed kimono transformed, its once malevolent aura dissipating into the ether. The spirits of the star-crossed lovers, now free from their torment, appeared before Emi and her family, their eyes filled with gratitude.
As the cherry blossoms rained down upon Kyoto, Emi, Toshiro, and Yuki returned home with a newfound sense of peace and closure. The kimono, no longer cursed, became a symbol of their family's resilience and the enduring power of love and forgiveness.
"The Curse of the Haunted Kimono" served as a reminder that the sins of the past could be atoned for and that the bonds of love and family could transcend even the darkest of curses.
End of Chapter 8: "The Curse of the Haunted Kimono"
Chapter 9: "The Mirror's Malevolence"
In a quiet suburban neighborhood, an antique mirror with a sinister past found its way into the home of a young couple. As they unwittingly unleashed the malevolent spirit trapped within, they must confront the mirror's dark history to save themselves and their family.
Chapter 9: "The Mirror's Malevolence"
In a serene suburban neighborhood, where cherry blossoms bloomed with each passing spring, lived a young couple, Hiroshi and Aiko, who were enamored with the charm of their new home. They had recently moved into a quaint, old-fashioned house that came with a peculiar antique mirror.
The mirror was ornate and beautiful, its frame adorned with delicate carvings of cherry blossoms. It had been left behind by the previous owner, a recluse who had passed away under mysterious circumstances. Little did Hiroshi and Aiko know that this mirror carried a malevolent secret.
As they settled into their new home, strange occurrences began to unfold. Reflections in the mirror seemed to distort, showing glimpses of eerie, shadowy figures lurking in the background. At night, whispers filled the room as if unseen voices murmured from within the glass.
Aiko, with her fascination for the occult, was the first to sense the mirror's sinister aura. She delved into research, uncovering tales of a cursed mirror that had plagued the previous owner's family for generations.
The mirror had once belonged to a vengeful spirit, a yūrei who had perished in despair. Its malevolence was bound to the glass, and those who possessed it were tormented by the spirit's relentless anger and sorrow.
Desperate to free themselves from the mirror's curse, Hiroshi and Aiko sought the guidance of a spiritual medium. Through a series of rituals and sƩances, they made contact with the vengeful spirit trapped within the mirror.
The spirit's story unfolded like a tragic dramaāthe yÅ«rei had been a young woman in love with a man from a rival clan. Their love was forbidden, and when their secret was discovered, they had both met a grisly end. Her spirit had been bound to the mirror as punishment for her defiance of societal norms.
With the medium's help, Hiroshi and Aiko offered prayers and apologies on behalf of the mirror's original owner, seeking forgiveness for the wrongs committed against the vengeful spirit. They vowed to help the spirit find peace and redemption.
In a chilling climax, they conducted a final ritual, allowing the yūrei to pass on and find the solace she had been denied for centuries. As they gazed into the mirror one last time, they saw the spirit's reflection fade into the distance, her eyes filled with a mix of gratitude and farewell.
The mirror, now cleansed of its malevolence, became a symbol of hope and renewal for Hiroshi and Aiko. Their family flourished, and the cherry blossoms in their garden bloomed with newfound vibrancy, a testament to the enduring power of love and forgiveness.
"The Mirror's Malevolence" served as a chilling reminder that even the most innocuous objects could carry dark secrets, and that confronting the past and seeking redemption could break the bonds of even the most malevolent curses.
End of Chapter 9: "The Mirror's Malevolence"
Chapter 10: "The Bridge to the Beyond"
In a remote mountain village, isolated from the modern world, a historic bridge served as a link between the living and the dead. When a group of travelers crossed its ancient planks, they would discover the chilling truth behind the bridge's supernatural origins.
Chapter 10: "The Bridge to the Beyond"
Deep within the heart of the Japanese mountains, nestled among ancient forests and shrouded in mist, lay the village of Yamanokawa. It was a place where tradition and superstition still held sway, and the bridge that spanned the river was both a lifeline and a gateway to the unknown.
A group of adventurous travelers, drawn by the allure of Yamanokawa's untouched beauty, embarked on a journey to explore the village's remote reaches. Among them were Kaito, a historian with an insatiable curiosity, and Mia, a photographer who sought to capture the essence of this secluded world.
The village's centerpiece was the Akane Bridge, a weathered structure made of ancient wood and adorned with centuries-old lanterns. Its planks creaked with the weight of history, and the river below whispered tales of lives long gone.
As the travelers ventured deeper into Yamanokawa, they discovered that the villagers held a profound reverence for the bridge. It was said to be a link between the living and the dead, a place where offerings were made to appease the spirits that dwelled in the surrounding forest.
As night descended, the travelers set up camp near the Akane Bridge, its lanterns casting an eerie, flickering glow on the river's surface. It was then that they heard the soundāa mournful melody that seemed to emanate from the bridge itself.
Mia, driven by curiosity, followed the haunting tune to the bridge's edge. There, bathed in an otherworldly light, she saw a figureāa woman in a white kimono, her long hair flowing like an ebony waterfall.
The woman, whose name was Hikari, revealed herself to be a yūrei, a spirit bound to the Akane Bridge for centuries. She had once been a young bride whose love had been torn apart by a tragic accident on her wedding day. Her spirit was eternally linked to the bridge, where she waited for her beloved to return.
Kaito, the historian, delved into the village's archives and uncovered the tragic story of Hikari's past. It was a tale of love and loss, of a bride whose life had been cut short, and a groom whose heart had been forever scarred by grief.
With newfound determination, the travelers sought to reunite the spirits of Hikari and her beloved. They embarked on a journey deep into the forest, following a path laden with offerings and prayers.
At the heart of the forest, they discovered an ancient shrine dedicated to love and reconciliation. There, in a poignant ceremony, they offered heartfelt prayers and apologies on behalf of the villagers and the groom who had never returned.
As the first light of dawn broke over Yamanokawa, a sense of serenity washed over the Akane Bridge. Hikari's spectral form dissolved into the river's mist, her eyes filled with a mix of longing and gratitude.
The travelers departed from Yamanokawa, forever changed by their encounter with the supernatural. The Akane Bridge, now freed from its haunting past, stood as a testament to the enduring power of love and the hope of reuniting even in the afterlife.
"The Bridge to the Beyond" became a legend whispered among villagers, a reminder that some bonds could transcend time and that the spirit of love endured even in the face of eternity.
End of Chapter 10: "The Bridge to the Beyond"
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"YÅ«rei Chronicles: Tales of Japanese Horror"Chapter 1: "The Cursed Scroll"
In the heart of Kyoto, where history whispered through the ancient streets, there existed an antique bookstore known only to those who sought the rarest of tomes. Nestled among centuries-old texts and dusty manuscripts, a forbidden scroll lay hidden, waiting for an unwitting soul to stumble upon its chilling secrets.
Chapter 1: "The Cursed Scroll"
Haruki, a young scholar with a fascination for the occult, visited the bookstore one rainy afternoon. His curiosity led him to inquire about the enigmatic scroll. The elderly shopkeeper, Mr. Tanaka, peered at him with a knowing look, cautioning him about the scroll's malevolent reputation.
"Many have sought to uncover its secrets," Mr. Tanaka said, his voice trembling with age, "but few have lived to tell the tale."
Haruki, undeterred by the ominous warning, insisted on examining the scroll. Mr. Tanaka, sensing the scholar's determination, reluctantly unlocked the glass case. As Haruki unrolled the ancient parchment, he saw that it was filled with intricate symbols and incantations, written in a language he could barely comprehend.
For days, Haruki delved into the scroll's mysteries. His sleepless nights were filled with whispers from unseen forces, and chilling drafts seemed to haunt his small apartment. Yet, he pressed on, believing that the scroll held untold knowledge and power.
One fateful night, as a full moon cast eerie shadows across his cluttered study, Haruki recited an incantation from the scroll. The room grew icy cold, and an otherworldly presence enveloped him. A mournful wail echoed through the room, and Haruki's heart raced as he beheld the apparition before him.
A yūrei, its long, disheveled hair obscuring its gaunt face, hovered in the air, its eyes filled with anguish and rage. It reached out bony, pale fingers toward Haruki, its spectral form translucent yet undeniably real.
In that moment, Haruki realized the scroll's true nature ā a curse that summoned vengeful spirits to torment the living. He had unwittingly invited the yÅ«rei into his world, and now, it sought retribution for its suffering.
The scholar's life turned into a nightmare as the vengeful spirit haunted his every waking moment. His research became an obsession to find a way to pacify the yūrei and lift the curse. With each passing day, Haruki's health deteriorated, his body and mind succumbing to the relentless torment.
Desperate, he sought the guidance of a renowned exorcist, who revealed a grim truth. The only way to break the curse was to discover the scroll's origins and offer the yūrei the peace it so desperately sought.
As Haruki ventured deeper into the scroll's history, he uncovered a tale of betrayal and tragedy that spanned centuries. With newfound knowledge and a heavy heart, he prepared to confront the vengeful yūrei and set things right.
In a chilling confrontation between the living and the dead, Haruki faced the spirit, offering it the closure it craved. As the yūrei dissipated into the ether, its mournful wail echoed one last time, fading into the night.
Haruki emerged from the ordeal forever changed, carrying the weight of the scroll's curse as a cautionary tale. The forbidden knowledge he had sought had come at a great cost, a reminder that some mysteries should remain hidden, and some curses should never be invoked.
As the sun rose over Kyoto, the antique bookstore remained shrouded in an eerie silence, and the cursed scroll returned to its cryptic slumber, waiting for the next unwitting soul to unlock its dreadful secrets.
Chapter 2: "The Shrine in the Shadows"
In the heart of a tranquil Japanese village, nestled among ancient forests, stood a centuries-old Shinto shrine, known to few but revered by all. This sacred place held an eerie secret, hidden in the shadows of its past.
Chapter 2: "The Shrine in the Shadows"
On a bright spring morning, the Hayashi family moved into a charming house near the shrine. Yuko, a spirited young girl with inquisitive eyes, was enchanted by the quaint beauty of Mizuki and the mystique of the ShÅrin Shrine. Her parents, Masato and Yuki, hoped the peaceful village would offer respite from the bustling city.
Their first evening in Mizuki was serene, and the family felt blessed to live in such an idyllic place. As night descended, they heard a faint melody echoing through the forestāa haunting tune played on a traditional shamisen. Yuko, drawn by curiosity, followed the eerie melody to the shrine.
At the shrine's entrance, she saw a flicker of movement among the trees and bushes. As her eyes adjusted to the dim moonlight, she gasped in awe and terror. There, bathed in an ethereal glow, stood a beautiful woman dressed in a white kimono, her long hair cascading like an ebony waterfall.
The woman's face bore an expression of immense sorrow, and her eyes seemed to pierce Yuko's very soul. In her delicate, spectral hands, she held a shamisen, its strings plucked by fingers that had long since turned to mist.
"Who are you?" Yuko asked, her voice quivering.
The apparition gazed at Yuko with an inscrutable sadness and whispered, "My name is Hana. I have been bound to this shrine for centuries, waiting for someone to hear my song."
Hana's story unraveled like a tragic tapestry before Yuko. She had once been a young woman in love with a humble fisherman from Mizuki. Their love was forbidden, and when their secret was discovered, they met a tragic end at the hands of the villagers.
As she spoke, the melody of her shamisen became more mournful, and the trees seemed to weep in sympathy. Hana's spirit, bound to the shrine, could only find solace by sharing her story with the living.
Yuko, moved by Hana's tale, felt a deep connection to the ghostly figure. She promised to help Hana find peace and bring her story to light. Together, they would uncover the truth behind the tragic love story that had ensnared the shrine for centuries.
As Yuko delved into the village's history, she uncovered hidden documents and ancient scrolls that confirmed Hana's story. The injustice done to Hana and her beloved was a blot on the village's past, a truth that had been concealed for generations.
With newfound determination, Yuko rallied the villagers to acknowledge the village's dark history and to seek forgiveness for the sins of the past. In a moving ceremony at the ShÅrin Shrine, the villagers offered their prayers, and Hana's spirit was finally set free.
As the first rays of dawn bathed Mizuki in golden light, Hana's ethereal form dissolved into a wisp of gratitude and serenity. The shrine, once shadowed by sorrow, now radiated with newfound peace.
"The Shrine in the Shadows" became a tale passed down through generations, a reminder that love and forgiveness could transcend even the darkest of curses. Mizuki continued to flourish, its shrine standing as a testament to the enduring power of redemption.
Chapter 3: "The Haunting of the Geisha"
In the vibrant streets of 19th-century Tokyo, beneath the shimmering lanterns and behind the delicate allure of geisha, a haunting presence lurkedāa presence that would forever change the life of a celebrated geisha named Kaede.
Chapter 3: "The Haunting of the Geisha"
One cool autumn evening, as the lanterns cast their warm glow on the district, a newcomer arrived at the teahouse where Kaede performed. His name was Kaito, a handsome and enigmatic man with piercing eyes that seemed to see beyond the facade of the geisha. Kaede's heart quickened as their eyes met, and she felt a connection she had never experienced before.
As weeks turned into months, Kaede and Kaito's bond deepened, their love blossoming like the cherry blossoms in spring. But their love was a forbidden one, as Kaito was a samurai, and their worlds were as different as night and day.
One fateful night, Kaito revealed a dangerous secret to Kaedeāhe was involved in a plot against a powerful daimyo who ruled with cruelty and oppression. Kaito believed that by exposing the daimyo's corruption, he could bring justice to the people. He asked for Kaede's assistance in gathering information from the teahouse's influential patrons.
Reluctantly, Kaede agreed, and together, they embarked on a treacherous path filled with deceit and danger. As the days passed, they uncovered dark secrets that could expose the daimyo's crimes. However, their actions did not go unnoticed.
One evening, as Kaede performed for a gathering of influential men, a sinister figure appeared in the shadows. It was the vengeful spirit of a geisha named Akiko, who had perished in Yoshiwara under tragic circumstances. Her ghostly form was veiled in a blood-red kimono, and her eyes burned with malevolence.
Akiko's haunting began subtlyāa chill in the air, whispers of despair, and a feeling of dread that hung over the teahouse like a shroud. Kaede, sensing the supernatural presence, knew that they had awakened a vengeful spirit.
Desperate to protect Kaede, Kaito sought the guidance of a local exorcist, who revealed the tragic story of Akiko. She had been a geisha in love with a samurai, but their forbidden love had led to betrayal and death. Her restless spirit sought vengeance on those who dared to love across societal boundaries.
With the exorcist's help, Kaito and Kaede embarked on a perilous journey to confront Akiko's spirit and offer her the peace she so desperately sought. In a climactic showdown, they faced the vengeful geisha, revealing the truth behind her betrayal and death.
As the first light of dawn bathed the Yoshiwara district, Akiko's spirit dissipated, her eyes filled with sorrow and resignation. The curse she had cast upon the teahouse lifted, and peace returned to the district.
Kaede and Kaito's love story continued, forever marked by the supernatural forces they had encountered. The teahouse thrived once more, its lanterns casting their warm glow over the enchanting district, where love knew no boundaries and forgiveness transcended even death.
"The Haunting of the Geisha" became a legend whispered among geisha in Yoshiwara, a testament to the enduring power of love and the consequences of forbidden desires in the mysterious world of Edo-era Tokyo.
Chapter 4: "The Onryo's Revenge"
In the heart of a decaying city, where abandoned buildings stood as silent witnesses to forgotten tragedies, a group of urban explorers would stumble upon a place where the restless dead held their sinister dominion.
Chapter 4: "The Onryo's Revenge"
Rumors spoke of a curse that had befallen the hospital after a gruesome series of medical experiments in the early 20th century. Patients had been subjected to horrific procedures, and their agonized cries still seemed to reverberate through the corridors.
A group of urban explorers, lured by the thrill of the forbidden and the allure of the macabre, set their sights on Kurayami Hospital. Among them was Hiroshi, the group's leader, and Yumi, a budding photographer with an affinity for capturing the eerie beauty of abandoned places.
As the explorers entered the hospital's crumbling entrance, they were greeted by the musty scent of decay and the eerie silence of long-abandoned hallways. Shadows danced in the dim light as they ventured deeper into the forsaken building, their footsteps echoing like distant whispers.
The group's excitement turned to unease as they encountered signs of the hospital's dark pastārusty surgical instruments, bloodstained gurneys, and cryptic medical notes. Yumi's camera captured it all, each photograph revealing more about the hospital's gruesome history.
As night fell, the explorers gathered in the hospital's decrepit lobby, their flashlights casting trembling beams into the darkness. It was then that they heard itāa faint, mournful wail, like the keening of a soul in torment.
Hiroshi, the group's fearless leader, brushed off their concerns, attributing the sound to the wind or their imagination. But the cries grew louder and more anguished, echoing through the halls.
The group became separated as they navigated the labyrinthine corridors. Yumi, camera in hand, wandered into the hospital's disused psychiatric ward. There, in a shadowed corner, she saw her camera's flash reveal a horrifying apparitionāan onryo, a vengeful spirit with long, disheveled hair and eyes filled with hatred.
The onryo's spectral form contorted with rage as it approached Yumi. Its icy fingers reached out, and she felt an otherworldly coldness pierce her very soul. She knew that this was the spirit of a patient who had suffered unimaginable horrors in the hospital.
As Yumi's companions searched for her, they stumbled upon the onryo's lair and witnessed the terrifying encounter. In a desperate bid to save Yumi, they searched for a way to pacify the vengeful spirit.
Through a combination of research and communication with a local historian, they learned the full extent of the hospital's atrocities. Armed with this knowledge, they returned to the onryo's domain to confront the spirit and offer it the peace it had been denied for so long.
In a climactic showdown, the group faced the onryo, revealing the hospital's dark secrets and acknowledging the suffering of the tormented souls within. With profound remorse, they begged for forgiveness on behalf of those who had perpetrated the atrocities.
As the first rays of dawn broke over Kurayami, the onryo's anguished wails transformed into a mournful sigh. The spirit, its wrath finally quelled, dissipated into the ether, leaving behind a sense of profound sadness and closure.
The group of urban explorers emerged from Kurayami Hospital, forever changed by their encounter with the supernatural. They had confronted the past and offered redemption to the restless dead, leaving the decaying city with a newfound sense of hope.
"The Onryo's Revenge" became a cautionary tale among urban explorers, a reminder that some places are best left undisturbed, and that the past, no matter how dark, can be confronted and reconciled.
Chapter 5: "The Dollmaker's Curse"
In a remote mountain village, nestled among mist-shrouded peaks, a master dollmaker crafted exquisite creations that captured the hearts of collectors worldwide. Yet, within her secluded workshop, a malevolent force lurkedāone that would ensnare a curious journalist in a nightmarish world of living dolls and dark secrets.
Chapter 5: "The Dollmaker's Curse"
One brisk autumn morning, a journalist named Keiko received a cryptic letter from a source in Ichiban, hinting at a sinister mystery surrounding Ai's dolls. Intrigued by the enigmatic message, Keiko embarked on a journey to the remote village, determined to uncover the truth.
Ichiban was a place untouched by time, its cobblestone streets winding through dense forests and past centuries-old homes. The village exuded an eerie tranquility, and the locals spoke in hushed tones about Ai's dolls, rumored to be infused with a piece of the human soul.
Upon reaching Ai's workshop, Keiko was greeted by the dollmaker herself, a woman of grace and poise. The workshop was a treasure trove of exquisite dolls, their eyes seeming to follow Keiko's every move. Among them, a particular doll known as Hikari stood outāa hauntingly beautiful creation with ebony hair and obsidian eyes.
As Keiko delved deeper into the village's mysteries, she discovered that Hikari was believed to house the soul of a deceased child, a belief held by both Ai and the villagers. The doll's unsettling presence and the uncanny resemblance it bore to a girl named Mei, who had died tragically years ago, sent shivers down Keiko's spine.
Keiko's nights in Ichiban were filled with restless dreams of porcelain dolls that came to life. In these dreams, Hikari beckoned her to uncover the truth behind the dollmaker's creations. Guided by an inexplicable compulsion, Keiko embarked on a quest to unearth the dark secrets hidden within Ai's workshop.
As Keiko investigated further, she uncovered Ai's own tragic pastāa story of unrequited love, loss, and a desperate desire to capture the essence of the human soul in her dolls. With each revelation, the line between the living and the lifeless blurred, and Keiko felt herself becoming entangled in a nightmarish world.
The dolls that had once been works of art now seemed to harbor malevolence. They moved of their own accord, their eyes filled with an eerie, lifelike intensity. Keiko realized that Ai's obsession had bound her to a sinister force, and her creations hungered for more than just existence.
In a chilling climax, Keiko confronted Ai and the curse that had gripped her creations. Together, they sought to break the curse's hold and release the trapped souls within the dolls.
As the moon hung low in the night sky, Ai performed a solemn ritual, guided by the spirit of Mei, whose essence had been captured in Hikari. The dolls, imbued with a restless energy, gathered around, their haunting eyes watching as the curse was lifted.
With a mournful sigh, the dolls' porcelain features softened, and their malevolence dissipated. The spirit of Mei was set free, and the dolls became lifeless once more, their beauty preserved in eternal stillness.
Ichiban returned to its peaceful slumber, and Keiko departed with a newfound appreciation for the power of art and the depths of human longing. The village's haunting tale of the dollmaker's curse served as a reminder that some obsessions could lead to the creation of something far more sinister than art itself.
Chapter 6: "The Shadow in the Forest"
In a land steeped in history and tradition, the Aokigahara Forest, known as the "Suicide Forest," concealed a dark secret. Within its dense, ancient foliage, a group of hikers would embark on a journey that would lead them into the heart of a malevolent force.
Chapter 6: "The Shadow in the Forest"
A group of adventurous hikers, seeking to conquer the wilderness and challenge the forest's ominous legends, gathered on a chilly autumn morning. Among them was Akira, an experienced guide with a deep respect for the forest's history, and Yumi, a young woman in search of adventure and solace from her own troubled past.
The hikers ventured deep into the forest, their footsteps muffled by the thick blanket of moss and fallen leaves. The dense canopy above cast eerie shadows, and the trees seemed to whisper secrets of sorrow and despair.
As they trekked further into the woods, they began to notice strange occurrencesāa disconcerting sense of being watched, distant whispers on the wind, and ghostly apparitions that flickered at the edge of their vision. Akira, the guide, attributed these phenomena to the forest's ominous reputation and urged the group to press on.
Yet, the forest's grip on their minds and senses tightened. Yumi, in particular, felt a strange connection to the haunting forces that seemed to lurk behind every tree. Inexplicable visions of tragedy and despair flashed before her eyes, and a sense of overwhelming dread enveloped her.
Night descended on the forest, and the hikers set up camp, their flickering campfire offering the only semblance of comfort in the oppressive darkness. It was then that Yumi encountered a spectral figureāa yÅ«rei, her kimono tattered and her eyes empty voids.
The yūrei beckoned to Yumi, her voice a mournful echo. Unable to resist, Yumi followed the apparition into the depths of the forest, her companions unaware of her disappearance. The yūrei led her to a clearing where an ancient tree stood, its gnarled roots forming a grotesque face.
As Yumi approached the tree, she felt a malevolent presenceāan ancient spirit of the forest itself. It spoke to her, revealing the tragic history of Aokigaharaāthe place where those who had lost hope sought refuge in death.
Yumi learned of the forest's vengeful guardian, a yūrei born of countless lost souls, whose suffering fueled its malevolence. It was the embodiment of the forest's sorrow, forever bound to torment those who ventured within.
Realizing that Yumi was now connected to the yūrei, her companions embarked on a desperate search to rescue her from the forest's clutches. With the guidance of Akira's knowledge and determination, they confronted the vengeful spirit, revealing the pain of their own pasts and the impact of their actions on the world around them.
As the first rays of dawn bathed Aokigahara in a pale light, the yūrei's malevolence waned, and its grip on Yumi loosened. With a final sigh, it dissipated into the morning mist, its haunting presence released from the forest.
Yumi was reunited with her companions, forever changed by her encounter with the malevolent spirit of Aokigahara. The forest's ominous reputation remained, a reminder of the darkness that could consume those who dared to venture too close to its heart.
"The Shadow in the Forest" served as a chilling testament to the mysteries of Aokigahara, where the past and the present intertwined, and the boundaries between life and death blurred beneath the ancient canopy.
Chapter 7: "The Haunting of the Yurei Inn"
In a remote village nestled among mist-covered mountains, a centuries-old inn held a sinister secret. When a weary traveler seeks refuge within its ancient walls, she becomes entangled in a web of supernatural mysteries that threaten to consume her soul.
Chapter 7: "The Haunting of the Yurei Inn"
Amidst a dense fog, a lone traveler named Rei arrived in Okuyama, weary and seeking shelter from the elements. The Yurei Inn, with its rustic charm and flickering lanterns, seemed like the perfect refuge. Little did Rei know that her stay at the inn would unravel the mysteries hidden within its ancient walls.
Upon her arrival, Rei was greeted by the inn's elderly proprietress, Eiko, a woman whose weathered features and deep knowledge of the village's history hinted at a deeper connection to the inn's haunting past.
As Rei settled into her room, the oppressive atmosphere within the inn became palpable. Shadows seemed to dance in the corners of her vision, and strange, ghostly whispers echoed in the corridors. Unbeknownst to her, Rei had become a pawn in a centuries-old battle between the inn and the vengeful spirits that resided within.
In the dead of night, Rei awoke to a chilling presence at her bedsideāan ethereal yurei, her white burial kimono flowing like a spectral river. The vengeful spirit's eyes held an insatiable hunger, and she reached out to Rei, her fingers icy and skeletal.
Rei's nights became torment as she encountered more yurei within the inn, each with their own tragic stories of betrayal, injustice, and unfulfilled desires. The spirits sought vengeance, and Rei's presence within the inn had awakened their malevolence.
Desperate to uncover the inn's secrets and free herself from the spirits' relentless pursuit, Rei sought the guidance of Eiko. The elderly proprietress revealed the tragic history of the innāan establishment built on the suffering of countless souls who had met their demise within its walls.
Eiko's own family had been entangled in the inn's dark legacy, and she bore the weight of their deeds. Together, Rei and Eiko embarked on a journey to confront the yurei and offer them redemption, hoping to break the cycle of suffering that had plagued the inn for centuries.
In a harrowing confrontation with the vengeful spirits, Rei and Eiko unveiled the truth behind the inn's cursed history and acknowledged the pain of the souls that had been wronged. With heartfelt apologies and rituals of atonement, they sought to release the spirits from their torment.
As the first rays of dawn bathed Okuyama in a golden light, the yurei's spectral forms dissolved into the ether, their eyes filled with a mix of sorrow and gratitude. The Yurei Inn, once a place of darkness, now held the promise of redemption.
Rei departed from Okuyama, forever marked by her encounter with the supernatural. The Yurei Inn, now cleansed of its malevolent spirits, stood as a testament to the power of reconciliation and the hope of breaking the chains of the past.
"The Haunting of the Yurei Inn" became a cautionary tale among villagers, a reminder that the sins of the past could be confronted and forgiven, even in the face of vengeful spirits.
Chapter 8: "The Curse of the Haunted Kimono"
In the heart of Kyoto, where tradition and modernity intertwined, a family heirloom, an ancient kimono, carried a chilling curse that had plagued generations. A woman must delve into her family's history to uncover the origins of the curse and find a way to break it before it consumes her and her loved ones.
Chapter 8: "The Curse of the Haunted Kimono"
The kimono had always been a source of fascination and reverence within the Nakamura family. It was said to be imbued with mystical powers, protecting its wearer from harm and misfortune. But beneath its ornate beauty lay a dark secretāa curse that had haunted the family for centuries.
Emi, the youngest of the Nakamura family, had grown up hearing stories of the kimono's mystical properties and the curse that clung to it. When her grandmother passed away, leaving the kimono in her care, Emi became the latest custodian of this fabled garment.
As the years passed, strange occurrences began to plague Emi and her family. The kimono seemed to have a malevolent presence, causing nightmares, unexplained accidents, and a growing sense of dread. Emi's husband, Toshiro, and their young daughter, Yuki, bore the brunt of the curse's effects.
Desperate to protect her loved ones, Emi embarked on a quest to uncover the origins of the curse and find a way to break it. She delved into her family's history, poring over ancient scrolls and consulting with local priests and scholars.
Through her research, Emi learned of a tragic love story that had been concealed for generationsāa forbidden romance between a Nakamura ancestor and a woman from a rival clan. The lovers had been torn apart by a vengeful spirit, and their love had been sealed within the cursed kimono.
With newfound determination, Emi sought out the help of a renowned exorcist, who revealed that the curse could only be broken by reconciling the spirits of the star-crossed lovers and offering them a chance at eternal peace.
Emi, Toshiro, and Yuki embarked on a journey to the ancestral shrine of the Nakamura family, where they conducted a solemn ritual to appease the vengeful spirits. As they offered their prayers and made heartfelt apologies on behalf of their ancestors, a profound sense of forgiveness washed over them.
In a climactic moment, the cursed kimono transformed, its once malevolent aura dissipating into the ether. The spirits of the star-crossed lovers, now free from their torment, appeared before Emi and her family, their eyes filled with gratitude.
As the cherry blossoms rained down upon Kyoto, Emi, Toshiro, and Yuki returned home with a newfound sense of peace and closure. The kimono, no longer cursed, became a symbol of their family's resilience and the enduring power of love and forgiveness.
"The Curse of the Haunted Kimono" served as a reminder that the sins of the past could be atoned for and that the bonds of love and family could transcend even the darkest of curses.
Chapter 9: "The Mirror's Malevolence"
In a quiet suburban neighborhood, an antique mirror with a sinister past found its way into the home of a young couple. As they unwittingly unleashed the malevolent spirit trapped within, they must confront the mirror's dark history to save themselves and their family.
Chapter 9: "The Mirror's Malevolence"
The mirror was ornate and beautiful, its frame adorned with delicate carvings of cherry blossoms. It had been left behind by the previous owner, a recluse who had passed away under mysterious circumstances. Little did Hiroshi and Aiko know that this mirror carried a malevolent secret.
As they settled into their new home, strange occurrences began to unfold. Reflections in the mirror seemed to distort, showing glimpses of eerie, shadowy figures lurking in the background. At night, whispers filled the room as if unseen voices murmured from within the glass.
Aiko, with her fascination for the occult, was the first to sense the mirror's sinister aura. She delved into research, uncovering tales of a cursed mirror that had plagued the previous owner's family for generations.
The mirror had once belonged to a vengeful spirit, a yūrei who had perished in despair. Its malevolence was bound to the glass, and those who possessed it were tormented by the spirit's relentless anger and sorrow.
Desperate to free themselves from the mirror's curse, Hiroshi and Aiko sought the guidance of a spiritual medium. Through a series of rituals and sƩances, they made contact with the vengeful spirit trapped within the mirror.
The spirit's story unfolded like a tragic dramaāthe yÅ«rei had been a young woman in love with a man from a rival clan. Their love was forbidden, and when their secret was discovered, they had both met a grisly end. Her spirit had been bound to the mirror as punishment for her defiance of societal norms.
With the medium's help, Hiroshi and Aiko offered prayers and apologies on behalf of the mirror's original owner, seeking forgiveness for the wrongs committed against the vengeful spirit. They vowed to help the spirit find peace and redemption.
In a chilling climax, they conducted a final ritual, allowing the yūrei to pass on and find the solace she had been denied for centuries. As they gazed into the mirror one last time, they saw the spirit's reflection fade into the distance, her eyes filled with a mix of gratitude and farewell.
The mirror, now cleansed of its malevolence, became a symbol of hope and renewal for Hiroshi and Aiko. Their family flourished, and the cherry blossoms in their garden bloomed with newfound vibrancy, a testament to the enduring power of love and forgiveness.
"The Mirror's Malevolence" served as a chilling reminder that even the most innocuous objects could carry dark secrets, and that confronting the past and seeking redemption could break the bonds of even the most malevolent curses.
Chapter 10: "The Bridge to the Beyond"
In a remote mountain village, isolated from the modern world, a historic bridge served as a link between the living and the dead. When a group of travelers crossed its ancient planks, they would discover the chilling truth behind the bridge's supernatural origins.
Chapter 10: "The Bridge to the Beyond"
A group of adventurous travelers, drawn by the allure of Yamanokawa's untouched beauty, embarked on a journey to explore the village's remote reaches. Among them were Kaito, a historian with an insatiable curiosity, and Mia, a photographer who sought to capture the essence of this secluded world.
The village's centerpiece was the Akane Bridge, a weathered structure made of ancient wood and adorned with centuries-old lanterns. Its planks creaked with the weight of history, and the river below whispered tales of lives long gone.
As the travelers ventured deeper into Yamanokawa, they discovered that the villagers held a profound reverence for the bridge. It was said to be a link between the living and the dead, a place where offerings were made to appease the spirits that dwelled in the surrounding forest.
As night descended, the travelers set up camp near the Akane Bridge, its lanterns casting an eerie, flickering glow on the river's surface. It was then that they heard the soundāa mournful melody that seemed to emanate from the bridge itself.
Mia, driven by curiosity, followed the haunting tune to the bridge's edge. There, bathed in an otherworldly light, she saw a figureāa woman in a white kimono, her long hair flowing like an ebony waterfall.
The woman, whose name was Hikari, revealed herself to be a yūrei, a spirit bound to the Akane Bridge for centuries. She had once been a young bride whose love had been torn apart by a tragic accident on her wedding day. Her spirit was eternally linked to the bridge, where she waited for her beloved to return.
Kaito, the historian, delved into the village's archives and uncovered the tragic story of Hikari's past. It was a tale of love and loss, of a bride whose life had been cut short, and a groom whose heart had been forever scarred by grief.
With newfound determination, the travelers sought to reunite the spirits of Hikari and her beloved. They embarked on a journey deep into the forest, following a path laden with offerings and prayers.
At the heart of the forest, they discovered an ancient shrine dedicated to love and reconciliation. There, in a poignant ceremony, they offered heartfelt prayers and apologies on behalf of the villagers and the groom who had never returned.
As the first light of dawn broke over Yamanokawa, a sense of serenity washed over the Akane Bridge. Hikari's spectral form dissolved into the river's mist, her eyes filled with a mix of longing and gratitude.
The travelers departed from Yamanokawa, forever changed by their encounter with the supernatural. The Akane Bridge, now freed from its haunting past, stood as a testament to the enduring power of love and the hope of reuniting even in the afterlife.
"The Bridge to the Beyond" became a legend whispered among villagers, a reminder that some bonds could transcend time and that the spirit of love endured even in the face of eternity.
2024.05.17 07:30 IslandsOnTheCoast DFV Signs Crop Circles Tweet
 | I couldnāt find a thread for this specific post, so Iād like to discuss it here. submitted by IslandsOnTheCoast to Superstonk [link] [comments] The Signs series of tweets leads me to believe there is some significance here. So Iāve really dived deep into these. I keep coming back to his tweet showing the crop circles- these are actual, physical signs. He also superimposed the GME logo over them in various waysā¦ then he adds a lens flair that goes over the signs from left to right, which seems to highlight and draw attention to it more. First, I thought they were meant to resemble a word, but nothing really makes sense there. Then I thought- maybe Morse code? But it doesnāt make sense with the first sign having an askew line. For fun though, it would appear the first one would be a line then a dot- the letter N. Second would be dot then line- letter A. Third is confusing, because thereās no breaks, but assuming it crosses over the non- marked sign from the movie, Iām assuming itās two lines. So dot line line- the letter W. OR, since itās a very long line, it could be dot line line line- the letter J. Last one is the small, correctly oriented GME logo. This could either me a dot (the letter e) or stand for GME (since itās in the right orientation). So possible meanings: NAWE NAJE NAGME Thereās a lot of references to flipping/mirroring in his other tweets, so for fun, I reversed it. By doing this, the small GME logo would be first. So dot- the letter E. Second would either be line line dot (G) or line line line dot. Line line dot doesnāt exist, so could be line (T) then line dot (N). Third would be line dot (N) Fourth would be dot line (A) So possible iterations: EGNA ETNNA None of these mean anything to me though. So unless Iām missing something, I donāt think itās Morse code. It could be as simple as him saying heās showing us the sign is GME, that heās in. But it just seems to convenient. Interested to see other interpretations here, as it really feels like there is something here. With the Britney āgive me a signā tweet, and these being physical signs, I just canāt shake the feeling that weāre not looking hard enough here. |
2024.05.17 07:12 Connect_Paper_3510 How Does a CELPIP Prep Course Help You Succeed? Strategies and Techniques?
The Canadian English Language Proficiency Index (CELPIP) is a vital gateway for immigration, citizenship, and professional opportunities in Canada. Acing this computer-based test requires focused preparation, and a well-structured CELPIP prep course can be your game-changer.
Why Choose a CELPIP Prep Course?
While self-study is an option, enrolling in a celpip preparation course offers a multitude of advantages:
The exact structure and content can vary depending on the provider and format (online vs in-person). However, you can generally expect the following:
With a plethora of courses available, selecting the perfect fit is crucial. Consider these factors:
Taking the CELPIP can feel daunting, but with a strategic prep course by your side, you'll be well-equipped to conquer the test and achieve your Canadian aspirations.
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Why Choose a CELPIP Prep Course?
While self-study is an option, enrolling in a celpip preparation course offers a multitude of advantages:
- Structured Learning: Prep courses provide a clear roadmap to CELPIP success. They break down the test format, task types, and scoring criteria into easy-to-understand modules, ensuring you target all areas effectively.
- Expert Guidance: Benefit from the knowledge of experienced instructors who possess CELPIP expertise. They can identify your strengths and weaknesses, offering personalized feedback and tailored strategies to maximize your score.
- Practice Makes Perfect: Courses provide a wealth of practice materials, including mock tests that mirror the actual exam environment. This hones your test-taking skills, builds time management expertise, and boosts your confidence on test day.
- Vocabulary & Grammar Expansion: Many courses include targeted vocabulary-building exercises and grammar drills specifically aligned with CELPIP requirements. This refines your fluency and ensures your writing and speaking meet the expected standards.
- Personalized Feedback: Some courses offer one-on-one sessions or small group settings. Here, you can receive invaluable feedback on your writing and speaking samples, allowing you to pinpoint areas for improvement and tailor your approach for optimal results.
The exact structure and content can vary depending on the provider and format (online vs in-person). However, you can generally expect the following:
- Comprehensive Test Overview:
- Test Format: You'll gain a crystal-clear understanding of the CELPIP structure, including the number of sections, time allocation for each, and the types of tasks you'll encounter.
- Task Types: Each CELPIP section (Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking) involves specific task formats. The course will meticulously explain what each task entails, what skills are assessed, and how to approach each one effectively.
- Scoring Criteria: Understanding how your test is scored is vital. The course will demystify the scoring rubrics, highlighting what examiners look for in each section and how to maximize your points in every task.
- Essential Test-Taking Strategies: There are proven strategies to approach the CELPIP that can significantly improve your performance. The course will equip you with time management techniques, active listening skills, effective reading comprehension approaches, and valuable writing and speaking frameworks ā all designed to help you excel on test day.
- Targeted Skills Development:
- Listening: Sharpen your listening comprehension by focusing on identifying key points, understanding accents, and following the flow of conversations and lectures.
- Reading: Develop effective reading strategies to tackle various text types, improve your reading speed and comprehension, and strengthen your ability to analyze and infer information from the passages.
- Writing: The course will guide you in crafting clear, concise, and grammatically sound essays and letters that meet the specific CELPIP writing requirements. You'll learn effective vocabulary building techniques and practice writing under timed conditions.
- Speaking: Gain confidence in your spoken English! The course will provide opportunities to practice speaking on various topics, refine your fluency and pronunciation, and develop the ability to organize your thoughts and express yourself clearly and coherently.
- Practice & Mock Tests:
- Practice Questions: Test your understanding with a variety of practice questions that closely mirror the format and difficulty level of the actual CELPIP exam.
- Full-Length Mock Exams: Simulate the real test environment by taking full-length mock exams under timed conditions. This allows you to identify areas that need further work, get comfortable with the exam format, and develop effective time management strategies.
- Personalized Feedback: Some courses provide opportunities to receive feedback on your practice writing and speaking tasks. This invaluable feedback helps you identify and rectify any shortcomings before the actual test.
With a plethora of courses available, selecting the perfect fit is crucial. Consider these factors:
- Learning Style: Do you prefer online flexibility or the structure of an in-person class? Choose a format that aligns with your learning preferences.
- Course Content: Ensure the course covers all aspects of the CELPIP and offers the level of detail you require.
- Budget: Prep course costs can vary. Determine your budget and find a course that delivers value for your investment.
- Student Reviews: Read testimonials from past students to gauge the course's effectiveness and instructor quality.
Taking the CELPIP can feel daunting, but with a strategic prep course by your side, you'll be well-equipped to conquer the test and achieve your Canadian aspirations.
2024.05.17 07:01 theepicpander I launched very small E-Commerce Lifestlyd Clothing Brand in March and Someone from the UK stole my logo and name in April
For starters Iām 23, in between jobs so I started this side hustle, hopefully in the future I could expand it. Itās very small right now but I did run ads for a few weeks after launch.
I did not trademark it yet because honestly I didnāt think it was big enough to have this happen but a UK Gym Tiktoker pretty blatantly recreated my logo and name (changed one letter and added a subtitle). Itās not exactly the same but there is no way he wouldāve accidentally came up with that, plus he launched his about a month and a half after mine.
My friend sent me the tiktok and I was shocked. I donāt know how to proceed, I am trying to figure out how to trademark it but I am not sure if that will even help since he is overseas. I donāt have money for lawyers to help so seeking some guidance.
If you have advice on next steps I would appreciate it.
Edit: Forgot to mention I live in the U.S.
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I did not trademark it yet because honestly I didnāt think it was big enough to have this happen but a UK Gym Tiktoker pretty blatantly recreated my logo and name (changed one letter and added a subtitle). Itās not exactly the same but there is no way he wouldāve accidentally came up with that, plus he launched his about a month and a half after mine.
My friend sent me the tiktok and I was shocked. I donāt know how to proceed, I am trying to figure out how to trademark it but I am not sure if that will even help since he is overseas. I donāt have money for lawyers to help so seeking some guidance.
If you have advice on next steps I would appreciate it.
Edit: Forgot to mention I live in the U.S.
2024.05.17 06:59 Connect_Paper_3510 How Does a CELPIP Prep Course Help You Succeed? Strategies and Techniques?
The Canadian English Language Proficiency Index (CELPIP) is a vital gateway for immigration, citizenship, and professional opportunities in Canada. Acing this computer-based test requires focused preparation, and a well-structured CELPIP prep course can be your game-changer.
Why Choose a CELPIP Prep Course?
While self-study is an option, enrolling in a celpip preparation course offers a multitude of advantages:
The exact structure and content can vary depending on the provider and format (online vs in-person). However, you can generally expect the following:
With a plethora of courses available, selecting the perfect fit is crucial. Consider these factors:
Taking the CELPIP can feel daunting, but with a strategic prep course by your side, you'll be well-equipped to conquer the test and achieve your Canadian aspirations.
submitted by Connect_Paper_3510 to u/Connect_Paper_3510 [link] [comments]
Why Choose a CELPIP Prep Course?
While self-study is an option, enrolling in a celpip preparation course offers a multitude of advantages:
- Structured Learning: Prep courses provide a clear roadmap to CELPIP success. They break down the test format, task types, and scoring criteria into easy-to-understand modules, ensuring you target all areas effectively.
- Expert Guidance: Benefit from the knowledge of experienced instructors who possess CELPIP expertise. They can identify your strengths and weaknesses, offering personalized feedback and tailored strategies to maximize your score.
- Practice Makes Perfect: Courses provide a wealth of practice materials, including mock tests that mirror the actual exam environment. This hones your test-taking skills, builds time management expertise, and boosts your confidence on test day.
- Vocabulary & Grammar Expansion: Many courses include targeted vocabulary-building exercises and grammar drills specifically aligned with CELPIP requirements. This refines your fluency and ensures your writing and speaking meet the expected standards.
- Personalized Feedback: Some courses offer one-on-one sessions or small group settings. Here, you can receive invaluable feedback on your writing and speaking samples, allowing you to pinpoint areas for improvement and tailor your approach for optimal results.
The exact structure and content can vary depending on the provider and format (online vs in-person). However, you can generally expect the following:
- Comprehensive Test Overview:
- Test Format: You'll gain a crystal-clear understanding of the CELPIP structure, including the number of sections, time allocation for each, and the types of tasks you'll encounter.
- Task Types: Each CELPIP section (Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking) involves specific task formats. The course will meticulously explain what each task entails, what skills are assessed, and how to approach each one effectively.
- Scoring Criteria: Understanding how your test is scored is vital. The course will demystify the scoring rubrics, highlighting what examiners look for in each section and how to maximize your points in every task.
- Essential Test-Taking Strategies: There are proven strategies to approach the CELPIP that can significantly improve your performance. The course will equip you with time management techniques, active listening skills, effective reading comprehension approaches, and valuable writing and speaking frameworks ā all designed to help you excel on test day.
- Targeted Skills Development:
- Listening: Sharpen your listening comprehension by focusing on identifying key points, understanding accents, and following the flow of conversations and lectures.
- Reading: Develop effective reading strategies to tackle various text types, improve your reading speed and comprehension, and strengthen your ability to analyze and infer information from the passages.
- Writing: The course will guide you in crafting clear, concise, and grammatically sound essays and letters that meet the specific CELPIP writing requirements. You'll learn effective vocabulary building techniques and practice writing under timed conditions.
- Speaking: Gain confidence in your spoken English! The course will provide opportunities to practice speaking on various topics, refine your fluency and pronunciation, and develop the ability to organize your thoughts and express yourself clearly and coherently.
- Practice & Mock Tests:
- Practice Questions: Test your understanding with a variety of practice questions that closely mirror the format and difficulty level of the actual CELPIP exam.
- Full-Length Mock Exams: Simulate the real test environment by taking full-length mock exams under timed conditions. This allows you to identify areas that need further work, get comfortable with the exam format, and develop effective time management strategies.
- Personalized Feedback: Some courses provide opportunities to receive feedback on your practice writing and speaking tasks. This invaluable feedback helps you identify and rectify any shortcomings before the actual test.
With a plethora of courses available, selecting the perfect fit is crucial. Consider these factors:
- Learning Style: Do you prefer online flexibility or the structure of an in-person class? Choose a format that aligns with your learning preferences.
- Course Content: Ensure the course covers all aspects of the CELPIP and offers the level of detail you require.
- Budget: Prep course costs can vary. Determine your budget and find a course that delivers value for your investment.
- Student Reviews: Read testimonials from past students to gauge the course's effectiveness and instructor quality.
Taking the CELPIP can feel daunting, but with a strategic prep course by your side, you'll be well-equipped to conquer the test and achieve your Canadian aspirations.
2024.05.17 06:56 Freshman89 [Japanese>English] What means "å„å”ē"
So, in a +18 story, the author seems to begin his stories with the text ćććÆäøå„å”ēäø as if it was some kind of anthology, at the side of the kanjis appears " ć¹ć£ćććć " in small letters, but I have not clue about the meaning.
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2024.05.17 06:34 finhead94 Lyublyu tebya, Solnishka (I love you, Sun) Pavel-Military Boyfriend -the angst man... delicious... yes even in your intimate moments, you'll cry.
 | https://janitorai.com/characters/f7e96e04-c504-4526-9949-6b2ce84e3d03_character-pavel-military-boyfriend submitted by finhead94 to JanitorAI_Official [link] [comments] Time for angst huh? Can be fluff if you chose to have him come back alive... |
2024.05.17 06:32 sattukachori Animal cruelty is symptom of a sick society.
Following is the copy paste of a Facebook letter written by a Chinese cat abuser. This is a vent, trauma dumping as you can see from reading it. There is so much vent about education, income, social status and calling uneducated people cockroach. This is symptom of social pressure and social hierarchy that results in mental illnesses like this. There is a book called tyranny of meritocracy about this issue. https://www.reddit.com/AnimalRights/comments/1coy03abuser_made_a_new_yt_a_channel/
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Translated Post 2 Dated 12/18/23. This guy serves as a great example of how people who discriminate against animals usually discriminate against people too, due to reasons like race, level of education, nationality, sex, religion, etc. How a person treats animals tells you everything you need to know about their values, moral code, and personal ethics.
There is nothing wrong with discrimination based on educational background - people with low educational background have no right to life. Educational discrimination is correct
I am working hard (studying) in the following order: graduate school graduate > undergraduate graduate > vocational school graduate > high school graduate.
There are some retarded people who make nonsense of nonsense like There are criminals even among highly educated people'' andThere are successful people even after high school graduates.''
There is no doubt that the percentage of decent people who are highly educated is overwhelmingly higher. Although there are rare people with low educational background who are successful, the proportion is almost an exception.
And even if a person is successful, a person with a low educational background will only have the characteristics that are appropriate for a person with a low educational background.
Junior high school graduation is out of the question. They probably don't even understand whether it's okay or wrong to kill someone. Unlike you low-educated people, I have never interacted with high school graduates and junior high school graduates. I honestly don't know the details
Another nonsense is ``I couldn't go to university because my family was poor.'' All I can say is, "What is this scholarship system for? Garbage."
By the way, overseas societies have higher educational backgrounds than Japan. It can be said that life is determined by educational background in the United States, Britain, China, and South Korea as well. In fact, Japan is by far the most undervalued country among developed countries.
A cockroach, a weakling with no talent or educational background, is barking "Japan is..." Even in Japan, Japs are a loser, and if they were born in Europe, America, China, or South Korea, they would just die or become criminals. A little yellow monkey wouldn't even be able to be used as a criminal. Japan itself is declining because people are talking about rescuing such garbage weak people.p
There is a correlation between educational background and life expectancy, but this is more pronounced in the United States. Black people have significantly shorter lifespans than white people. This can be said to be because so many black people have low levels of education. This proves that America is a society with an academic background that cannot be compared to Japan. I mean, black people are just an inferior species lol
What is Japan's educational society that allows junior high school graduates to live a leisurely life? There is no need for people with low education to have the right to live. It would be better to send the pests known as low education that live in Japan to developing countries. And it would be good to only recruit people with talent and academic background from overseas.
Japan will definitely enter its golden age again.
The true story of Uncle Cal ~Abuse of feeding a cat~
A story of the good and evil of a pest
I can't stop crying lol
Then there is a dead link to a YT video, which I assume was removed when this creep's last account got deleted.
The more text:
You pathetic cockroach with a low education level is pathetic lol
It's fun to use Tor to troll the cat-loving community lol
Life with cats #I want to connect with cat lovers #Makoto Oya #Cat abuse #Cat abuse incident #Animal welfare #Animal love error #Cat #Cat #Uncle Cal
The world would be a little better if there were no less educated people.
The author has a Ph.D. degree from the University of Tokyo ā PU I have never had any attachment to anyone else. Unless you have a standard deviation score of 80 or higher, a science major, >and a Ph.D. degree, you will not be recognized as a human being.
Animal lover (cat lover) Disabled/Black people the weak/poor Such things are filth that is not worth living.
Diversity and preferential treatment of inferior species rots society. In a world where only the strong exist, living things are what make the species better. Inferior genes should be eliminated
Apparently a cat abuse group is organized in China. These guys are really crazy (compliment)
He says he makes a lot of money by selling videos. Their monthly income is definitely higher than your annual income. If I'm not good at it, it could be more than my lifetime wage.
Ah, the majority of cat lovers are trash and unemployed to begin with lol What? You're saying that a lot, low-educated people. Sex cannot be corrected even if it is regulated.
No matter what, there is a demand for sadistic content. Moreover, the members are openly using SNS. It feels real when you say things like "I love dogs" However, when I tried to interact with him a little, he seemed more decent than the less educated Japs. Abusers can respond in a much more normal way than basic love and error. I'm not justifying abuse, but when I look at it as a human being. Love and error is at a level that can be said to be less than an animal than a member of society.
Social misfits should be filial to their parents before protecting animals, shame on them. There isn't even a single tall, highly educated person working on animal welfare. There are an overwhelming number of small people, low education, low income, and ugly people. In fact, you're the one being protected. Well, won't anyone take away filth like you guys?
2024.05.17 06:18 Anothersadwife Disassociation/ depersonalization in 9yo son
Iām looking for someone who might have experience with this. My spouse (m44) and I (f37) have 2 kids. Our son has ADHD, he has made huge strides the past 2 years. My hubs has always been real hard on him, I have too at times. He is impulsive, doesnāt mind social cues and struggles to focus in many areas. We have him on a very small dose of medication and only require him to use it for school and things like birthday parties. We recently had to move to a new state because my spouse lost his job. Weāve lost a lot in the last 6 months and are doing our best to hold on to the things we still have. As you can imagine, this has been a scary time for our kids. He started a new school that he doesnāt love; but also has some real good neighborhood kids he likes. He had recently started concerning me with the thoughts he shares with me. He thinks he is such a problem and I hate it. He has slept with us on and off his whole life. Well my spouse pulled the plug this week and told him he HAD to sleep in his room. I feel like heās def old enough so Iām onboard. Tonight- my spouse took him to bed and they watched their normal video before he laid down to sleep. A little over an hour later I heard him crying so I went to check on him. I figured heād say he was afraid he was going to get in trouble, but instead he told me he thinks he is going crazy. He was in a complete panic, sweating, almost hyperventilating, not making much sense. He felt like he was in a dream and all he could see was numbers and letters. I asked him if he had slept at all yet and he said no. So I tried to reassure him that he was here with me and I wasnāt going anywhere. Iāve read about kids with adhd having higher risk of dissociating. Iām wondering if you think this is a whats going on? He just seems so depressed for a 9 year old boy. I want him to thrive and be happy. He is the sweetest and he has every right to enjoy this life. Any advice helping me help him is appreciated.
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2024.05.17 06:17 dump_names1163 I was falsely accused of raping a 13 yr old and it destroyed my life
I really just wanted to get this story off my chest. I sought out help with some issues before on another account and but ended up deleting it because some people decided that they were green lit to brigade me with rather unpleasant messages. Sometimes I feel truly alone now.
I guess a bit of back story to start out.
I lived in a decent rental property out in a rural area in the SE U.S. I am a male, mid-30s at the time, divorced, decent job and all around not a bad life all things considered. I had family nearby and friends who seemed to care, and there was a woman in my life that seemed like we were a pretty good match for each other. This was back in 2019 right before the big covid epidemic really ramped up.
I had no idea it was all about to end.
At 3am on a thursday night, I was awoken to a loud knock on my door. I put on some slippers and looked out the peephole. There was a police officer standing there. I hadn't done anything illegal and had no reason to fear a police run in. My first thought was that something was wrong with someone in my family. I opened the door and he asked my name. I confirmed and he grabbed hold of me and yanked me out. More officers from around the corner pinned me to the wall and cuffed me. I asked what was happening and received a punch to the head for my troubles.
I was rather stunned and horribly confused. They drug me out to where they had parked, just out of the line of sight for me to see from my door. I was tossed into the car and eventually one of them got in and finally answered my question of what was going on.
I had been charged with rape and child molestation. He didn't tell me who charged me or when, just that there was a warrant out for my arrest.
I was hauled into the county jail at that point. I had never been arrested in my life and I was terrified. I didn't have my phone and couldn't remember anyone's contact information at the time. I was processed, given my mugshot, and put in a small holding cell.
Some time later I got my first appearance and was told my charges, no bail, I was warned not to talk to the judge or I'd regret it. Just answer his questions and sit down when told,
Then they moved me to a very small padded room. There were 4 or 5 police officers I think that moved me. It's a bit hard to remember this part in detail, but I remember enough. They handed me this small cloth vest and told me to strip naked. I had no idea what they were doing and I got really scared. I didn't get asked again. They held me down, ripped my clothes off, and beat the hell out of me right there. They shoved my face against a vent in the floor that served as the toilet. One of them remarked that was where a piece of shit like me belonged and they laughed. They spit on me and left, leaving that small vest laying next to me on the cold rubber floor.
For four weeks, I curled up under that vest in the corner of the room. It was so cold and I didn't dare let that spot cool down. The pain was terrible and the nurses that had to check on me didn't care what I'd went though. I didn't have back problems before that, but now I do. Some days I wake up now and can hardly walk.
I was finally moved to general population. I figured things were finally getting better. I was sure that whatever had started happening would finally be over. I got a message from my family and was able to contact them. I reassured them I had no idea what was happening or who had filed charges or anything. I was as confused as everyone else would be.
I tried telling my mom about the abuse. An officer came back there, told me point blank that if I didn't want to get it again and worse next time, I'd better shut my mouth. It was a threat I'd rather not test out. I kept my mouth shut at that point. I learned that all calls and mail was monitored by the jail.
I asked my mom to get in touch with the woman I'd been seeing to explain things. She's already messaged my mom and told her that she wanted nothing to do with me. I guess all things considered I ended up better off, but it hurt at the time.
A few weeks later, a public attorney had been appointed and came to see me. I was finally about to find out who was behind all this. I figured this was some sort of great big misunderstanding and I'd be home soon.
It was the neighbors daughter. Someone I barely knew and only spoke to in passing. I never touched this girl and I didn't want to either. She had told her parents that I had forced open her window and raped her in the early morning hours and threatened to kill her if she told anyone.
I was 6'1 and 230lbs of pudding. I am not stealthy. There was no way I could quietly force open a trailer window and have my way with someone and keep it quiet. regardless though, that's what she claimed to her parents, and then to the police.
Why would that poor precious child lie? Very good question and I never found out the full story. I can speculate a few things on it. They did collect DNA evidence though and it had been sent off for testing.
Something to keep in mind. If you ever been in county lockup for any length of time, you know that nearly everyone claims innocence, and they don't believe other people are. I was locked into a dorm room with actual convicted child sexual predators and actual rapists. Some of whom were violent and had nothing to lose.
It wasn't pleasant and it wasn't fun. I was attacked on occasion simply for my charges.
And remember I said this was pre-covid? Yeah. They shut down the court system. They wouldn't be hearing my case for quite some time and the judge was a real hard ass that refused to set my bond. I spent the next 3 years in county lockup charged with a crime I did not commit.
3 years of my life gone.
I ended up firing my public defender and hiring a real defense attorney. the P.D. told me "things look pretty grim. If you just plea out, you can be home in about 10 years." Hell no. I borrowed the money from my family and got a real attorney. After he reviewed the case he was pretty positive I'd go home, and for a few good reasons.
Let's go to trial.
It finally happened. I got a trial date and I was ready to go. They came at me with another plea deal. The prosecutor said that I had wasted the states valuable time and they offered me 25 yrs in prison or I could lose and never see freedom. I told him to go pound sand.
At the trial, the alleged victim could not keep her story straight. She constantly backtracked and fudged the details of things like "What was he wearing?" or "Things he had said to you before." She also claimed to be a virgin and I took that from her.
I mentioned some time ago that they collected DNA. It was male, but it wasn't mine. Apparently the prosecution sat on those results until it was nearly time for trial. They knew I was innocent and let me sit in jail to entertain their plea deals.
I don't know what really happened that night, I suspect that she had sex with some guy she was seeing, They may have got into a fight and she cried rape, and then changed her mind after she'd started. She needed a rapist though and she just randomly chose a guy nearby that she didn't care anything about. Maybe she got in too deep and knew that if she backtracked she'd be in trouble.
I went home that day, found not guilty of all charges. I was thankful to be back with my family. Many of my so called friends abandoned me though. A few stuck around and those are the good ones.
My facebook arrest post had my full name and address and plenty of people wished for my death. "I'd be glad to put a bullet in him if they'd just let me" or "I know that guy. I knew there was something wrong with him the moment I met him."
I lost my home and a few things had been stolen before my family could secure it. Nothing irreplaceable I guess, but it still feels bad to of lost a few things I cared about.
In addition to severe back pain, the mental damage I got from this has been crippling. No matter how much I try, I just can't seem to get my life together. I am absolutely terrified of women as I know what just a few errant words can do. I don't think I could ever form another meaningful relationship because of those fears. I'm scared of the police as well. I fear they'll come after me again just like they did that night. They could kill me and get away with it these days.
Mostly I stay inside my moms house. Some days I'm ok. Others, I'm just so scared to go out. This isn't really a good life anymore. Counseling is somewhat helping at least.
There's no lawsuit that can be filed. The state doesn't have to answer for anything because they followed the letter of the law and the pandemic gave them emergency powers to do certain things. There's no lawsuit against the girl either as she never said it was made up. There's laws to protect her.
My life was ruined despite all charges being dropped. I honestly am not sure I can recover from this nightmare. There's plenty of details I left out, but I've talked enough as it is. I'm tired now. I expect people to call me a rapist or chomo anyways, innocent or not. For some, an accusation is enough proof for them.
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I guess a bit of back story to start out.
I lived in a decent rental property out in a rural area in the SE U.S. I am a male, mid-30s at the time, divorced, decent job and all around not a bad life all things considered. I had family nearby and friends who seemed to care, and there was a woman in my life that seemed like we were a pretty good match for each other. This was back in 2019 right before the big covid epidemic really ramped up.
I had no idea it was all about to end.
At 3am on a thursday night, I was awoken to a loud knock on my door. I put on some slippers and looked out the peephole. There was a police officer standing there. I hadn't done anything illegal and had no reason to fear a police run in. My first thought was that something was wrong with someone in my family. I opened the door and he asked my name. I confirmed and he grabbed hold of me and yanked me out. More officers from around the corner pinned me to the wall and cuffed me. I asked what was happening and received a punch to the head for my troubles.
I was rather stunned and horribly confused. They drug me out to where they had parked, just out of the line of sight for me to see from my door. I was tossed into the car and eventually one of them got in and finally answered my question of what was going on.
I had been charged with rape and child molestation. He didn't tell me who charged me or when, just that there was a warrant out for my arrest.
I was hauled into the county jail at that point. I had never been arrested in my life and I was terrified. I didn't have my phone and couldn't remember anyone's contact information at the time. I was processed, given my mugshot, and put in a small holding cell.
Some time later I got my first appearance and was told my charges, no bail, I was warned not to talk to the judge or I'd regret it. Just answer his questions and sit down when told,
Then they moved me to a very small padded room. There were 4 or 5 police officers I think that moved me. It's a bit hard to remember this part in detail, but I remember enough. They handed me this small cloth vest and told me to strip naked. I had no idea what they were doing and I got really scared. I didn't get asked again. They held me down, ripped my clothes off, and beat the hell out of me right there. They shoved my face against a vent in the floor that served as the toilet. One of them remarked that was where a piece of shit like me belonged and they laughed. They spit on me and left, leaving that small vest laying next to me on the cold rubber floor.
For four weeks, I curled up under that vest in the corner of the room. It was so cold and I didn't dare let that spot cool down. The pain was terrible and the nurses that had to check on me didn't care what I'd went though. I didn't have back problems before that, but now I do. Some days I wake up now and can hardly walk.
I was finally moved to general population. I figured things were finally getting better. I was sure that whatever had started happening would finally be over. I got a message from my family and was able to contact them. I reassured them I had no idea what was happening or who had filed charges or anything. I was as confused as everyone else would be.
I tried telling my mom about the abuse. An officer came back there, told me point blank that if I didn't want to get it again and worse next time, I'd better shut my mouth. It was a threat I'd rather not test out. I kept my mouth shut at that point. I learned that all calls and mail was monitored by the jail.
I asked my mom to get in touch with the woman I'd been seeing to explain things. She's already messaged my mom and told her that she wanted nothing to do with me. I guess all things considered I ended up better off, but it hurt at the time.
A few weeks later, a public attorney had been appointed and came to see me. I was finally about to find out who was behind all this. I figured this was some sort of great big misunderstanding and I'd be home soon.
It was the neighbors daughter. Someone I barely knew and only spoke to in passing. I never touched this girl and I didn't want to either. She had told her parents that I had forced open her window and raped her in the early morning hours and threatened to kill her if she told anyone.
I was 6'1 and 230lbs of pudding. I am not stealthy. There was no way I could quietly force open a trailer window and have my way with someone and keep it quiet. regardless though, that's what she claimed to her parents, and then to the police.
Why would that poor precious child lie? Very good question and I never found out the full story. I can speculate a few things on it. They did collect DNA evidence though and it had been sent off for testing.
Something to keep in mind. If you ever been in county lockup for any length of time, you know that nearly everyone claims innocence, and they don't believe other people are. I was locked into a dorm room with actual convicted child sexual predators and actual rapists. Some of whom were violent and had nothing to lose.
It wasn't pleasant and it wasn't fun. I was attacked on occasion simply for my charges.
And remember I said this was pre-covid? Yeah. They shut down the court system. They wouldn't be hearing my case for quite some time and the judge was a real hard ass that refused to set my bond. I spent the next 3 years in county lockup charged with a crime I did not commit.
3 years of my life gone.
I ended up firing my public defender and hiring a real defense attorney. the P.D. told me "things look pretty grim. If you just plea out, you can be home in about 10 years." Hell no. I borrowed the money from my family and got a real attorney. After he reviewed the case he was pretty positive I'd go home, and for a few good reasons.
Let's go to trial.
It finally happened. I got a trial date and I was ready to go. They came at me with another plea deal. The prosecutor said that I had wasted the states valuable time and they offered me 25 yrs in prison or I could lose and never see freedom. I told him to go pound sand.
At the trial, the alleged victim could not keep her story straight. She constantly backtracked and fudged the details of things like "What was he wearing?" or "Things he had said to you before." She also claimed to be a virgin and I took that from her.
I mentioned some time ago that they collected DNA. It was male, but it wasn't mine. Apparently the prosecution sat on those results until it was nearly time for trial. They knew I was innocent and let me sit in jail to entertain their plea deals.
I don't know what really happened that night, I suspect that she had sex with some guy she was seeing, They may have got into a fight and she cried rape, and then changed her mind after she'd started. She needed a rapist though and she just randomly chose a guy nearby that she didn't care anything about. Maybe she got in too deep and knew that if she backtracked she'd be in trouble.
I went home that day, found not guilty of all charges. I was thankful to be back with my family. Many of my so called friends abandoned me though. A few stuck around and those are the good ones.
My facebook arrest post had my full name and address and plenty of people wished for my death. "I'd be glad to put a bullet in him if they'd just let me" or "I know that guy. I knew there was something wrong with him the moment I met him."
I lost my home and a few things had been stolen before my family could secure it. Nothing irreplaceable I guess, but it still feels bad to of lost a few things I cared about.
In addition to severe back pain, the mental damage I got from this has been crippling. No matter how much I try, I just can't seem to get my life together. I am absolutely terrified of women as I know what just a few errant words can do. I don't think I could ever form another meaningful relationship because of those fears. I'm scared of the police as well. I fear they'll come after me again just like they did that night. They could kill me and get away with it these days.
Mostly I stay inside my moms house. Some days I'm ok. Others, I'm just so scared to go out. This isn't really a good life anymore. Counseling is somewhat helping at least.
There's no lawsuit that can be filed. The state doesn't have to answer for anything because they followed the letter of the law and the pandemic gave them emergency powers to do certain things. There's no lawsuit against the girl either as she never said it was made up. There's laws to protect her.
My life was ruined despite all charges being dropped. I honestly am not sure I can recover from this nightmare. There's plenty of details I left out, but I've talked enough as it is. I'm tired now. I expect people to call me a rapist or chomo anyways, innocent or not. For some, an accusation is enough proof for them.
2024.05.17 06:11 Ancient-Ad-3419 Any Mild Deutan not struggle with Violets (at least anymore)?
To preface, I was diagnosed with red-green CB at an optometrist before, she told me it was mild (which btw I don't even think optometrists can make official diagnoses like that, but I guess she did) and I have done colorblind tests online to find out I have Deuteranomaly. So not to brag about my color skills or anything, but I do not really confuse violets and blues ANYMORE. I am not an artist by any means, or interested in make-up (straight man) or fashion. The only colors I confuse are blueish cyans and blues (but I see trichromats call that color blue all the time so...), very yellowy yellow-greens and yellow unless its side by side, and dark olive-green and browns if its a small object, likes letters. However, I sometimes notice I have to get close to many colored small objects to figure out what it is. I do have myopia, but even when I wear glasses, which is only when Im driving or in class tbh, I still can't notice some colors from far away. HOWEVER, when I was younger, blue and violets were probably the hardest to differentiate unless it was pastel colors. I definitely learned colors later than my peers, and brown colored pencils look noticeably closer to green than it did orange but different enough where I could tell the difference. Purple and magenta were never confusion colors tho, as well as oranges and red. It wasn't until like the 2nd or 3rd grade where I could tell the difference between blue and violet, and now I am very confident distinguishing the two colors. Also, if you put a pure red RGB(255,0,0), a pure yellow RGB(255,255,0), and a lime green RGB(0,255,0) together, the lime green looks a lot closer to yellow than the red to yellow, perhaps just because of brightness tho. I know a strong deutan that also considers purples as striking colors, but for some reason doesn't know what red is. I wanted to know if anyone else shares this experience since I keep hearing colorblind people on here say they're "magenta-blind"? I'm thinking that perhaps I am mild enough to label the color spectrum accurately just based on vision, but since my color vision isn't the best my visual cortex developed not considering color vision a significant factor, especially since I took longer to learn my colors and can only recognize a lot of colors when its closer to my eyes (meaning my depth-perception is altered), so colors don't "pop" into my eyes like everyone else and I only distinguish colors when necessary.
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2024.05.17 06:01 Vast-Listen1457 069 The Not-Immortal Blacksmith II ā Elsewhere and Otherwise II
[Vast Listen, head curator of the āHeretic Collectionā here! Today, while our āHeroesā and Maxwell are doing their thing, and currently itās just boring travel, I thought we would take a look at the goings-on of the rest of the world.]
Smithsonās Family Forge
El Gato, god king of all he surveyed, sat on his favorite spot and watched the newest kittens play under the old Pando tree that had grown in the courtyard. He had āwateredā the tree yesterday, and it now had a new branch growing that he could hardly wait to lounge on in a few weeks when it had grown strong enough. He smiled slightly, then yawned and repositioned himself for his midmorning nap.
The spirit of the tree climbed up next to him and lay back, giving him scritches behind the ears, āThis really is the best place to catch the sun when Iām not home.ā
āOf course it is.ā El Gato replied, āIt is my spot after all.ā
The pair watched the newest batch of students as they came and went. Especially one student who hadnāt gotten the announcement that you didnāt āmess with the catsā. The student had had to learn the hard way what āFAFOā means, and would have scars on his left cheek for the rest of his life.
El Gato and the tree curled up on the sundrenched statue of The Heretic, the ever-living patron saint of the school, and dozed.
The Elven Kingdom
The young king stood on the throne yelling at his servants. āNo! Thatās not how that happened!ā He sighed. āThe Heretic gave his big speech, then the shield came up; not the other way around!ā Armatures! I will have to send to the School of Rio for the full play. āAlright, set the scene and try again!ā
The Undermountain Dwarven Kingdoms
Bjorn sat on the Throne of Stone in the great cathedral as his bishops, priests, and the rest sat in orderly rows before him. āNo, Bishop Glod, songs about digging holes in the mine are NOT acceptable hymns to me; they are hymns to my grandfather!ā The bishop shrank back.
āI donāt mind the hymns being sung in my temples, but they are for him, not me, and I donāt want to take what is his domain.ā Bjorn tried to explain. āI am the god of crafting, not of mining and stone and such. Please donāt confuse the two of us.ā
The assembled clergy began speaking in hushed tones that became louder and louder. Eventually the noise reached such a crescendo that Bjorn had to use his āgodā voice to silence the thousands in attendance. āI know, I know. The Heretic. Look, Maxwell is by Friend; nothing more, nothing less! He is not my disciple; not my next of kin; not my prophet; and decidedly NOT my lover!ā
The crowd became silent again, āAnd on that note, allow me to introduce my Actual lover, the small goddessā¦ā
Fates
The three sides of fate sat at their tapestry. The Crone sat cross-legged on the ground of the cave, building a small tower of stones. The Mother sat on a comfortable chair, nursing a forgotten child. The Maiden was running another thread across the tapestry of life when she opened her mouth to end the silence.
āDonāt you dare.ā The Crone snapped, pulling her eyes from the tower she was constructing. āWe donāt want to stir that pot again, not for another thousand years.ā
āButāā The Maiden started.
āWere you not listening when that man stopped by for a chat last century?ā The Mother asked as she placed the baby over her shoulder and gave it a pat on the back, causing it to burp. āHe had a very stern warning for us not to interfere with the Heretic.ā
āHe even threatened ~US~ with a stern letter.ā The Crone added. āThat is the last thing we need.ā
The Maiden harumphed. āI still want to know who allowed the potion to work on him.ā
āThat makes three of us.ā The Crone replied. āIf I ever find out who was responsible for that, I will stick a finger in their ribs, and twist their soul.ā
Meanwhile, in the celestial realm, Kocha, god of chaos, felt a spike of ice drive itself through his soul. He looked around, then went back to reading the Beta Material for the Humans and High-rises game.
The Celestial Realm, againā¦
Esmeralda, the goddess of Wisdom, sat at her desk, writing a stern letter to Brother Proof for going missing in the stacks; again; when she felt an uncomfortable twinge. āOh my, it seems that one of my clerics has been killed. I wonder where?ā She looked at a ball sitting on a tall stand next to her desk, and it rolled around until a āchainā of three islands was facing her. āOh, the southern most of theā¦Heretic Islesā¦ā
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It's been a minute.
I was going to stream this weekend. It's not going to happen. I'm way over my head trying to figure it out, and I lack the brain. I wonder if I'm just getting to old for this shit. Doesn't help that for reasons I'm late as hell getting this out.
Life sucks.
Take care, y'all.
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Smithsonās Family Forge
El Gato, god king of all he surveyed, sat on his favorite spot and watched the newest kittens play under the old Pando tree that had grown in the courtyard. He had āwateredā the tree yesterday, and it now had a new branch growing that he could hardly wait to lounge on in a few weeks when it had grown strong enough. He smiled slightly, then yawned and repositioned himself for his midmorning nap.
The spirit of the tree climbed up next to him and lay back, giving him scritches behind the ears, āThis really is the best place to catch the sun when Iām not home.ā
āOf course it is.ā El Gato replied, āIt is my spot after all.ā
The pair watched the newest batch of students as they came and went. Especially one student who hadnāt gotten the announcement that you didnāt āmess with the catsā. The student had had to learn the hard way what āFAFOā means, and would have scars on his left cheek for the rest of his life.
El Gato and the tree curled up on the sundrenched statue of The Heretic, the ever-living patron saint of the school, and dozed.
The Elven Kingdom
The young king stood on the throne yelling at his servants. āNo! Thatās not how that happened!ā He sighed. āThe Heretic gave his big speech, then the shield came up; not the other way around!ā Armatures! I will have to send to the School of Rio for the full play. āAlright, set the scene and try again!ā
The Undermountain Dwarven Kingdoms
Bjorn sat on the Throne of Stone in the great cathedral as his bishops, priests, and the rest sat in orderly rows before him. āNo, Bishop Glod, songs about digging holes in the mine are NOT acceptable hymns to me; they are hymns to my grandfather!ā The bishop shrank back.
āI donāt mind the hymns being sung in my temples, but they are for him, not me, and I donāt want to take what is his domain.ā Bjorn tried to explain. āI am the god of crafting, not of mining and stone and such. Please donāt confuse the two of us.ā
The assembled clergy began speaking in hushed tones that became louder and louder. Eventually the noise reached such a crescendo that Bjorn had to use his āgodā voice to silence the thousands in attendance. āI know, I know. The Heretic. Look, Maxwell is by Friend; nothing more, nothing less! He is not my disciple; not my next of kin; not my prophet; and decidedly NOT my lover!ā
The crowd became silent again, āAnd on that note, allow me to introduce my Actual lover, the small goddessā¦ā
Fates
The three sides of fate sat at their tapestry. The Crone sat cross-legged on the ground of the cave, building a small tower of stones. The Mother sat on a comfortable chair, nursing a forgotten child. The Maiden was running another thread across the tapestry of life when she opened her mouth to end the silence.
āDonāt you dare.ā The Crone snapped, pulling her eyes from the tower she was constructing. āWe donāt want to stir that pot again, not for another thousand years.ā
āButāā The Maiden started.
āWere you not listening when that man stopped by for a chat last century?ā The Mother asked as she placed the baby over her shoulder and gave it a pat on the back, causing it to burp. āHe had a very stern warning for us not to interfere with the Heretic.ā
āHe even threatened ~US~ with a stern letter.ā The Crone added. āThat is the last thing we need.ā
The Maiden harumphed. āI still want to know who allowed the potion to work on him.ā
āThat makes three of us.ā The Crone replied. āIf I ever find out who was responsible for that, I will stick a finger in their ribs, and twist their soul.ā
Meanwhile, in the celestial realm, Kocha, god of chaos, felt a spike of ice drive itself through his soul. He looked around, then went back to reading the Beta Material for the Humans and High-rises game.
The Celestial Realm, againā¦
Esmeralda, the goddess of Wisdom, sat at her desk, writing a stern letter to Brother Proof for going missing in the stacks; again; when she felt an uncomfortable twinge. āOh my, it seems that one of my clerics has been killed. I wonder where?ā She looked at a ball sitting on a tall stand next to her desk, and it rolled around until a āchainā of three islands was facing her. āOh, the southern most of theā¦Heretic Islesā¦ā
Original - First - Previous - Next
*-*-*
It's been a minute.
I was going to stream this weekend. It's not going to happen. I'm way over my head trying to figure it out, and I lack the brain. I wonder if I'm just getting to old for this shit. Doesn't help that for reasons I'm late as hell getting this out.
Life sucks.
Take care, y'all.
2024.05.17 05:48 throwawaymcgee42069_ Considering going NC with my mom
I'm already NC with my ndad. If you want that whole story you could probably dig through my posts. I'm LC with my mom partially because bio douche won't let me talk to her. But lately I don't want to see or talk to her anymore either. On my birthday she visited me with my aunt and after exchanging gifts she had the nerve to try to talk me into talking to my dad or writing him a letter about what he did wrong to make "her life easier". This is the woman who pulled me out of school in 3rd grade and neglected to actually homeschool me. This is the woman who made me wait until Christmas for nessecities like underwear. This is the women who forced me to be a caretaker for a better half of my childhood. This is the woman who threw me under the bus so her deranged husband would verbally abuse me instead of her.
But it's my responsibility to make her life easier now?
Also every time something positive happens in my life she has to use it as an excuse to either bring him up or tell me the most negative shit she can think of despite me telling her I don't want to hear about my father unless it's funeral arrangements.
I don't want to go NC but I'm beginning to have no choice. All she did my whole life was enable him. When I had the AUDACITY at 21 fucking years old 2 years ago to finally get my life started, I was the asshole.
She's seen me built my life from literally nothing. From being essentially kicked out to having my own apartment and a high paying job even though I dont even have a diploma thanks to their dumb asses. I don't know who she thinks she is and who she thinks I am but in my eyes if she's seeing all I accomplished in such a small amount of time and is actively trying to get me involved in that cycle of abuse again she is complicit in the abuse itself.
I'm just so tired and angry that I have to still defend myself against my own fucking parents man.
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But it's my responsibility to make her life easier now?
Also every time something positive happens in my life she has to use it as an excuse to either bring him up or tell me the most negative shit she can think of despite me telling her I don't want to hear about my father unless it's funeral arrangements.
I don't want to go NC but I'm beginning to have no choice. All she did my whole life was enable him. When I had the AUDACITY at 21 fucking years old 2 years ago to finally get my life started, I was the asshole.
She's seen me built my life from literally nothing. From being essentially kicked out to having my own apartment and a high paying job even though I dont even have a diploma thanks to their dumb asses. I don't know who she thinks she is and who she thinks I am but in my eyes if she's seeing all I accomplished in such a small amount of time and is actively trying to get me involved in that cycle of abuse again she is complicit in the abuse itself.
I'm just so tired and angry that I have to still defend myself against my own fucking parents man.
2024.05.17 05:47 GroggyOtter v2.0.15 has been released
2.0.15 - May 16, 2024 Download
- Fixed DBGp property_get failing to retrieve properties due to incorrect paging (since v2.0.14).
- Fixed DBGp property evaluation causing Try without Catch to fail (since v2.0.14).
- Fixed
debugger pseudo-property leaking a reference (since v2.0.14).
And apparently I didn't have my update checker running b/c I missed that v2.0.14 was released almost 2 weeks ago. So here's that changelog:
2.0.14 - May 6, 2024
- Fixed the error dialog to handle letter key shortcuts even when text is focused.
- Fixed MonthCal W-n (number of month) width values to not be affected by DPI scaling.
- Fixed Click to not return an integer.
- Fixed detection of key::try { as an error.
- Fixed :B0*O:XY::Z to produce XYZ rather than XZ (suppressing Y).
- Fixed Send to leave any prior {modifier Down} in effect even if the key happens to be physically held down.
- Improved the reliability of the script taking focus when a menu popup is shown.
- Debugger improvements:
- Fixed stdout/stderr packets sent during the processing of another command to not corrupt the pending response.
- Fixed property_get -n
.message and similar. - Fixed corrupted results from property_get when a property returns a temporary object with a string, such as x.y.z where y => {z:"a"}.
- Fixed crashes when an asynchronous command is received during the processing of another command.
- Fixed exceptions not being deleted after they are suppressed via property_set.
- Fixed property_get -c 0 -d 0 to allow global variables, as already allowed by -d 1.
- Fixed property_get paging enumerated items incorrectly.
- Improved property_get to support property getters with one parameter (previously only the implicit __Item property supported this).
- Improved property_get to support properties of primitive values. The value must still be contained by a variable or returned from a property.
- Improved property_get to allow calling functions with <=1 parameter.
- Improved property_get to support float keys/parameters.
- Changed debugger to suppress exceptions during property evaluation.
- Changed debugger to ignore errors thrown by __Enum (treat as no items).
- Changed the
pseudo-property to require __Enum. This prevents the object itself from being called as an enumerator. - Small code size optimizations in the debugger.
2024.05.17 05:42 Pisces100 Photo Editing
Can someone with photo editing skills make the Canes "CRY"shirt say "KREIder" (with the "der" in small letters) and the back say "Natty Hatty" instead of cause chaos
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2024.05.17 05:35 Pisces100 Photo Editing
Can someone with photo editing skills make the Canes "CRY"shirt say "KREIder" (with the "der" in small letters) and the back say "Natty Hatty" instead of cause chaos
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2024.05.17 05:32 Fast_Love_596 Bird Brothers --> How to flip the bird to Queen Beatrice. Twice. [Suzerian: Rizia][3.0.8]
![Bird Brothers How to flip the bird to Queen Beatrice. Twice. [Suzerian: Rizia][3.0.8]](https://b.thumbs.redditmedia.com/Ci_rboAjJPz_Xlgw7XAzXIDpwBsD2VqTLt2FiPBHULY.jpg "Bird Brothers How to flip the bird to Queen Beatrice. Twice. [Suzerian: Rizia][3.0.8]") | Tutorial:
Prologue:ā¢ King was your burdenā¢ Go to Zille [+1 Wehlen Relations] ā¢ ask king about protests ā¢ Become close friends with Pabel ā¢ Go To University [+1 B] ā¢ Pales is hopeless to win. ā¢ Crack down on traitors [+1 A, +1 Tyrant] ā¢ Comply with Kidnappers ā¢ Wehlen crushes rebellion. Zille is lost. ā¢ Restore your province, Valenqiris [+1 B] ā¢ Fall in love with Lena, father was right. ā¢ commit to being a good husband for your family. ā¢ welcome migrants to Valenqiris ā¢ Attend but do not speak at Su Omima ā¢ Go to the boat with Lena and Vina ā¢ Become a believer of Wruhecism [+2 Religious] ā¢ Help father out: Increase Gold and Taxes [+2B, +1 B per turn] ā¢ Meet with Duke [+1 Pales Relations] ā¢ Keep mouth shut about Duke Reinhart's offer ā¢ Rush to see Valero ā¢ Warns you not to follow in his footsteps. ā¢ Become king of Rizia. Government: Reform Economy: Mixed Approach [+1 A] Foreign affairs: Third Way [+1 relations with Pales, Derdia, and Morella] Military focus: None [+1 B] TURN 1 [A: 9] [B: 10] [E: 3][1] Have your coronation. Continue without interruption (maintains tradition). Greet your subjects alone. Welcome to Rizia.(Coronation Celebrations: Fund none) [B: 10] [2] Go eat breakfast, greet your family. After a lengthy conversation, have Vina join the council. [3] Meet Hugo and Titus. Listen to Hugo talking about the factions in Rizia. Drink at another time. SIGN DECREE: 1. Sovereign Clemency [4] Meet Sazon, advise Vina not to get attached to Manus. meet your council and be nice. Discuss all relevant information about Rizia. (Arrange concert: Yes. +1 opinion to Toras, Sazon, and Azaro Houses) [B: 10 ā 9] [5] Go to the Archsanctuary, let people protest. Recite a Whruhecist Proverb to the protesters. Stand your ground when one of the protesters charge at you. Thank Titus but don't punish the protesters. Visit tombs and hear their stories. Do the ritual. Build the Sallabes Sanctuary [9 ā 7]. See the visions from Sal. Leave. SIGN DECREES:
(Football League Investment: Auto-Skip) TURN 2 [A: 3 ā 6] [B: 0 ā 7] [E: 2 ā 3]SIGN DECREES:
[2] Bring Elena. Trade deal with Sordland: When Alphonso brings up the wine deal, say " Is there another way to rephrase this, Mr. President" and Elena will catch on to the trade terms. Alphonso agrees to sell more wine based on demand instead of a quota. For the second deal, ask about the Koronti and confer with Elena. She'll explain the benefits of tourism in Valenqiris. Agree to the trade deal. Tell Gus to call your butler by his name. (Build Statues: Statues of Toras) [A: 0 ā 1] [B: 3 ā 2] [3] Talk with Vina. Mourn loss of Lena. Say you'll still have Vina as your successor and that you will suggest a partner but never force her into a marriage. Have yourself a bath. Let Pabel inside. Listen to his theory and agree to open a Potential Investigation behind your fatherās death. Thank Pabel and say your goodbyes. (Save the Arufelde: Donate [B:2 ā 1]) (Ban Malenyevist Propaganda: Ignore) [4] Private audience with Golden Guard. Salute the guards. Talk with Titus but don't drink. Examine weapons and call it a day. [5] Friendship day: Let Smolak speak. In speech, speak of peace and cooperation. When the bombing happens, protect your Mother. Say to Smolak that you'll get to the bottom of this attack. TURN 3 [A: 1 ā 4] [B: 1 ā 10] [E: 3 ā 3]SIGN DECREES:
(Zille statement: Denounce Su Omina) [2] Visit Queen Beatrice: Greet Beatrice. Play nice for now, we don't want to double-cross her. Yet. Say to the Queen you'll be diplomatic with Wehlen. Agree plan for Rumburg to fully import Wehlen Oil in exchange for extra budget to Rizia's treasury. Make sure you do the full deal to get max negotiating power later. [E: 3 ā 0] -2 energy per turn, +2 budget per turn. (Send Diplomatic envoy: Auto-skipped) [3] Family visit to Iza: Pet the dogs. Criticize Rico for his words. Pick the Old-fashioned gun. Don't agree with Rico's plan to use Su Omina. Never transfer police to Rico. Talk with Hugo about Vina. Intentionally miss the boar. At the end, have Hugo go with his son Rico. (Police Transfer to Iza: DENY!) [4] Iza play: Watch Manus. Talk to him about reforms and agree to pass them. Let Vina and Manus dance. (Golcondolists want to pass: Allow) [5] Meeting with Rusty Morrow: Deny his bribe. Say you want Worker rights first. [6] Visit to Montaklar: Talk with Lucita. Be polite and nice. Let her send a task force to Pales (improves red foreign intelligence to yellow). Throw away the Pales map. Thank her for her suggestions. (Tax Subsidies to provinces: Auto-Skipped) TRAIN UNITS: (improves red division size to yellow corps-szied) +1 Support Division +1 Tank Division TURN 4 [A: 0 ā 4] [B: 1 ā 12] [E: 0 ā 0]Corps-level Divisions + average naval fleet = average power projection (authority penalty removed)(Welfare Protesters: Disperse Protesters) [A: 4 ā 5] SIGN DECREES:
(Confederacy support: Send financial aid [B: 8 ā 7]) https://preview.redd.it/qq3xz2afpw0d1.jpg?width=1920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a13c778967764651927e3963236f1c47d0bcb2c8 [2] Meet with Duke Reinhart. Order Titus to keep up the good work with the Su Omina investigation + secret investigation on. Be Diplomatic with Reinhart. Agree to Buy Pales oil field. Let Pales have ownership of the Aureus Field in exchange for exclusive exploitation rights for Rizia. [-5 budget, -3 budget per turn, +6 energy per turn in future + 6 energy after deal is signed] Tell Duke you have a daughter. Leave the Dukedom. [3] Call from Prime minister Alvarez: Refuse all his demands. Do not sell the gas rights. Never cut ties with Pales. Meet at the AN. [4] Attend Assembly. Tell Rusty to watch his attitude. Thank Manus. Override the RNC majority vote to pass the Worker Protection Act. [B: 2 ā 0] - 1 budget per turn, horrible worker rights turned into acceptable worker rights [5] Talk with your mother about Vina's future. Good luck with appeasing Wehlen. (Cooperate with Wehlen: Yes. To get Zille back for free) (Wine exports soared high!) [B: 0 ā 2] [5] AN session. Do not insult Morella or Derdia. Don't react when Smolak delays Zille transfer. Applaud politely when Smolak ends his speech. Never react to Lespia's speech. When it's your turn, talk of cooperation, trade, and unity. Acknowledge Smolak's actions as reasonable, say you want peace for the sake of Zille. For Morella, tell the Chancellor that you're supportive of changes to the MITZ. For Derdia, say you want Morella and Derdia to come to a compromise regarding the Golcondolists. Last for Pales, announce that your nation's are moving on and forward to reunification. (Transit system fails report: Fix In turn 6) [6] Go to the wine opening ceremony. Make a speech about wine, boast about your province, and make sure to tell everyone that they'll be rewarded if they stay loyal to their king. Uncork the wine and drink. Celebrate the release of Romus the Red Wine. Go upstairs and rest in bed with Bruno. Sordland Investment opportunity: Skip (Want to do it but for the players with default Sordland save files, I'll make the guide work without the successful run of Bird Anton Guide) TURN 5 [A: 2 ā 9] [B: 2 ā 9] [E: 0 ā 0][1] Wehlen trade deal. Talk to all of your councilors. During negotiations, Say these words for maximum negotiating power:
(Zille resistance: Fund Neither) [2] MITZ: Listen to all the board members. Talk about pollution, share-ownership, and Valgsland pulling out of MITZ. Vote against nationalization but not dismiss Morella's concerns. You will enter into renegotiations. [3] Security Council meeting: Listen to public opinion on the Crown. After hearing of Titus's findings, Continue investigating Su Omina by funding it [B: 9 ā 8]. When Hugo mentions the instability in Iza, order Lucita to send the police in Brenas under her command to restore order. For Bludish Migrants, theyāre being processed in Riziaās borders due to Wehlenās preparations for Operation Bear Trap. (Fund Political Parties: Fund None) [4] Secret Meeting with Titus. Skip Estela's option but listen to the rest of the suspects. Afterward, investigate Sal as he may know about plants with the whole drink thing back at Plavo. [5] Hegel calls. Be polite. Agree to renegotiate with Morella in MITZ for improved worker rights. Accept military aid from Valgsland to boost naval power. [6] Morella trade deal: Don't eat the Biscuit, listen to Alma. Say you want to improve the situation in the MITZ. Say you want to reallocate Lespia's shares to Rizia. Say your willing to sweeten the deal. Agree with Alma with these conditions. You'll improve worker rights for every Rizian company active in MITZ. Pay for reparations for the Arufelde River (cheaper because of donation made in Turn 2). Build pipeline through Morella. Last, hold talks with Derdia over border disputes. At the end, offer to split MITZ 50-50 for agreeing to all these conditions. Again. Do not take the Biscuits. [7] Flight back to Rizia: Sign these terms to own 50% of the MITZ by buying Lespia's shares.
https://preview.redd.it/q1almy3qpw0d1.jpg?width=1920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=467604e5d8ef5f363e5d5bde31a0118e735bd2f4 SIGN DECREES: (after Morella deal)
[9] Visit to Oil Field: Agree to talk with Manus and Vina. Interrupt both of them by talking about Pales first. Refuse their blessing for their love. Send her as an envoy to Pales to meet the duke. Say that you want her to get with the Duke. Tell her he's very handsome. Vina talks back but Manus calms her down. Tell Manus that you don't want him dating your daughter. He agrees to break up with her. Royal yacht: Scrap Yacht TURN 6 [A: 0 ā 7] [B: 1 ā 6] [E: 0 ā 4]**DO NOT PRESS THE TRANSIT CRISIS BUTTON! SIGN THESE DECREES!
(Vendonesam support: Send an Infantry Division) https://preview.redd.it/gh8xtsiypw0d1.jpg?width=1920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9bb2955e4fff6b1d9622c135fc6e54ad9bf62ad1 [1] Royal Council meeting: Energy demands are stable. Act surprised that the RRP won the elections. Thank Vina for her efforts. get ready to transform Rizia into Merkorpaās gas field. [2] Begin the Palesco Scheme. We're going to get that energy through diplomacy. ā¢ Do not declare war. ā¢ Go for diplomacy. ā¢ Never. Ever. Provoke Pales by attacking first. ā¢ Never attack the Palesian Soldiers holed up in the castle. [3] Pales Diplomacy: Shake the Duke's hand, don't interrupt. Say you want peaceful resolution and suspect that the attack was an inside job.Go for these actions: ā¢ De-escalate tensions with Duke ā¢ Release soldiers hold up in the castle ā¢ Launch joint investigations ā¢ Agree that Palesco deal is put on hold [4] Alignment of the six stars: Consult with Sal to figure out any red flags regarding Valero's death. Say you want Rizia turned into a Nurist state and a secular state. (Fund religious charities: Auto-Skipped because of 0 budget) [5] Investigation results: ā¢ Arrest Lucita for betraying Rizia with the Golden Guard ā¢ Ask Reinhart to send Vina back to Rizia ā¢ Palesco deal goes through ā¢ [-1 Lucita Azaros] [6] Sign Palesco deal. Make your speech polite and move on to a new future. [E: 3 ā 9, + 6 energy per turn] SIGN DECREES:
Turn 7 [A: 1 ā 9] [B: 0 ā 5] [E: 4 ā 14]Enact Decree
[1] House of Delegates: Have Sal say a prayer. Reassure RPP Delegates that Rizia won't become Derdia. Public is happy that living standards have increased and the nobility are content with your rule. End the session with another Hailita. (Fund Resistance in Zille: NO [B: 2]) Deepening Involvement in Vendonesam: Dispatch naval forces to support [-1 Military ship, - 1 Submarine] SIGN DECREES:
1. Keep promise to Morella PM, Alma by acting as an intermediary between Derdia and Morella. Azmal agrees with your terms. 2. Form an energy partnership [-2 energy per turn, +2 budget per turn] That's it. Thank the priest. Tell him he's welcome to Rizia anytime. [3] Meet with Hugo. House Toras is happy with your rule. Tell Hugo that Manus is no threat and you're going to have Vina marry the duke. Reassure him you're not going to execute Lucita. Call Manus about the reforms but don't agree to end his mother's exile. Call Rico to warn him of acting up. Do not dispose of Manus. Summon Titus and ask him about the investigation. Make Titus New war councilor. (Pardon Sazon Dutchess: NO) (New war councilor: Make Titus your new war councilor) [4] Visit Iza. During the speech, say Rico turned the university into a environment of hatred. Say there is no one rizian Identity. Announce that Rico Toras will be deposed as Duke**. In the end, put Iza under control of the Brenas province with a democratic council in charge. [-1 Rico Toras]** (Protestors of Aureus Oil field: Improve Environmental Protections [B: 3 ā 0] [5] Meeting with Hugo: He is sad that Rico was forced to step down as Duke of Iza. Be stern but nice to Hugo. Tell him Rico wouldāve kept raising tensions in Iza. Do not grant Rico any positions. Spread your arms and Hug Hugo. [6] Talk to Rumburg. Have a lovely chat with Beatrice. It may be our last before Rizia forges its own path. Refuse Beatrice's offer to use BFF in Zille. Train Units (to get Overwhelming Power Projection soon: +1 military Ship +2 submarines [7] Talk to Pales. Keep the map on the wall. Be sincere when talking to Duke Reinhart. Offer him a military alliance and a spot in a new international alliance you envision with Derdia, Morella, Pales, and Rizia. See if the Duke is interested in marriage. Tell him you'll ask Vina first before deciding on anything. Leave with an optimistic outcome. [8] Family dinner. Tell Vina about the marriage offer by Reinhart. Persuade Vina to Marry the Duke. Use facts and logic to convince her. Let her decide whether to marry the duke for the sake of Rizia. She agrees to marry the Duke. To celebrate the new marriage, give her your wife's wedding ring. For lineage, go for the Toras Bloodline to get back support from House Toras. TURN 8 [A: 0 ā 8] [B: 0 ā 6] [E: 12 ā 14](Invest in new Industry: Renewable Energy [B: 12 ā 9])SIGN DECREES:
(Confederacy wins war: Host public banquets in honor of the victory [A: 2 ā 4] [B: 2 ā 0]) Troops return home: Click on the option where Rizia welcomes them back as brave soldiers to get the units you've sent back. (If you don't get the units, reload save or turn 8). +1 Infantry Unit +1 Military Ship +1 Submarine Overwhelming Power Projection! SIGN DECREES:
(Mediate with Morella and Derdia: Support with minimal effort [A: 3 ā 2]) [3] Council Meeting: Listen to your councilors. Laurento wants to form the South Merkorpan Pact. Tell him to go ahead with the plan. Elena talks about the economy. Manus talks about reforms. Agree to hold a private meeting. (Form Intermerkorpum: Fund with large budget for new alliance [B: 5 ā 2]) GRACE Trade Grows: [+1 budget per turn] [3] Begin plans to make a strong yet agreeable constitution in Rizia's history with Manus. When he asks about discussing reforms with houses, go for option 1 with you being transparent with all the houses. Weāre going to coup-proof Rizia in Turn 9 and avoid protests. Go for these reforms:
[4] Meeting in Wehlen: Greet Smolak and his son. Be nice and polite. He's impressed by how much you modernized your military that he agrees to give Zille back for free. Invite Smolak to Vina's wedding. (Derdia and Wehlen Request Mediation: support with minimal effort. [A: 1 ā 0] [B: 2 ā 1] Wine exports Quadruple: [B: 1 ā 4] [5] AN Session: Vote no for Agnolia's recognition of Heljiland. Smolak keeps his word and announces to the world that Wehlen will Return Zille. Nod at him. Clap your hands. Soon, Wehlen will become a member of Intermerkorpum. Low energy prices [B: 4 ā 1] [6] Lunch Time: Speak with Titus. Learn the truth behind your father's death. Speak with the murderer of your father in private. After listening, arrest Sal for Murdering your father. He needs to take responsibility for the poisoning of Valero. [-1 Sal Ignacius] [7] Vina's wedding. Celebrate Vina and Axel's wedding. TURN 9 [A: 1 ā 9] [B: 1 ā 8] [E: 12ā 11]SIGN DECREES:
[1] Mediation with Derida and Morella: Tell both leaders to calm down. Say you allowed Golcondolists to worship. For the pilgrimage, offer to send a company of Rizian Armed Forces [-250 Manpower]. Both agree to these terms and open up diplomatic ties. [2] Mediation with Derdia and Wehlen: Tell Smolak that OBF raises alarms. Ask about holy sites. Make suggestions on alternative ways to have Pilgrims reach the holy site in Sordland. At the end, Create a sea route for the Golcondist Pilgrims to reach Sordland [-1 Battle Ship]. Agree to allocate more funds to the project. Smolak accepts![B: 6 ā 5] [3] Final vote on MITZ: Greet the chancellor. When Prime Minister Alma gives 50% of MITZ to Rizia, vote YES. YES. YES. Join her for the photo. All members join alliance talks because:
[A: 1 ā 11] [E: 11 ā 6] SIGN DECREES:
[5] Tea with Beatrice: Get kicked out of Grace. Give her the middle finger [2/2] [6]Return of Zille: Comfort Estela. Say you'll change square names. In your speech, speak of historical moments and never criticize Wehlen. Zille has returned home.Have Zille returned to the province of Brenas. Today marks the dawn of a new era. [7] Reform Conversations: Let the heads of the noble houses speak. Say you will be head of state. Nobles must adapt to changing world. Explain to them the new changes you propose. Say to the Nobles that you will appoint Daria de Rav as āPrime Ministerā. Make these compromises.
(Rizia-Palesian Unification: Agree to Fund Unification Plans [B: 17 ā 15] [TURN 10 [A: 0 ā 15] [B: 16 ā 10] [E: 6 ā 7]SIGN FINAL DECREES. Don't sign any more Decrees after (Triggers protests) You will get -1 budget per turn but make up with budget gains from selling military gear.
[1] 1958 Rizia Charter Law: The populace loves you! Sign the new constitution. Make your speech. Appoint Manus Sazon as Head of Government. We fooled the nobles. [2] Last meeting with the Royal Council: Have one last meeting with your councilors who despite having their own agendas, stuck with you to the very end. Say your final goodbyes. [3] Beach with Axel Reinhart: Ask him about his marriage with Vina. Order a drink. Listen to Axel's concerns back in Pales. Say that the new constitution is there for a new era of peace. Lespia got bamboozled so much they're pissed off at Rizia but can't do anything about it since they're in ATO. Talk about Intermerkorpum. When Axel brings up Rizia taking care of Pales, tell him to accept Centralization politely. Axel accepts the terms and Pales rejoins Rizia! [4] Fate of the Prisoners: DO not execute anyone! [5] Final Speech: Announce your speech to the people. Rizia is now a regional powerhouse rivaling Lespia and Valgsland. The constitutional monarchy remains with the support of the nobility and people. The best place to live in Merkorpa. Say all the achievements you made in your reign. Ending: Romus the Great and Rayne The Conqueror https://preview.redd.it/r1oqyt49pw0d1.jpg?width=1920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=842aee739174c51db6d88e4ae4b60651c93b4f3f |