Glass-and-Sand

Futile musings of an old ghost

Category: Transgression

  • 14th dimensional Court, my Trial/3 231

    14th dimensional Court, my Trial/3 231

    I woke up early. My friend had spent the night watching over me, at the foot of the bed. I showered, made some coffee, fed Paul’s friend, and got dressed, in the sober and professional garb I wore for work at the university. Then the two of us started walking toward the Court’s building. I…

  • 14th Dimensional Court, my Trial/1 229

    14th Dimensional Court, my Trial/1 229

    The narrator, a historian from the year 3065, faces trial on a picturesque planet concerning his relationship with Melissa, an Arcturian. His attorney, Inga, explains the court process, emphasizing the emotional and legal complexities of their union. Melissa’s decision to live as human poses significant implications for her identity and their future together.

  • From Darkness to Light: A Warrior’s Last Stand 170

    From Darkness to Light: A Warrior’s Last Stand 170

    In a desolate setting, a formidable being reflects on her past and the fateful decision to bury her eggs deep within the planet’s core. As dark forces approach, she dreams of a time when her race and humanity coexisted peacefully. Prepared to sacrifice herself, she holds a weapon to annihilate the incoming evil.

  • Solar Wind: Benefits and Challenges for Earth 149

    Solar Wind: Benefits and Challenges for Earth 149

    Solar wind is a stream of charged particles from the sun, impacting Earth by compressing magnetospheres and creating auroras, while also affecting technology. Despite challenges, it protects against cosmic rays and maintains solar system balance.

  • Victory & the Concealed Threshold 52

    Victory & the Concealed Threshold 52

    The author is introspective about recognizing limits and the need to unplug. They emphasize the significance of listening to their inner voice, supported by the insight of a friend. They highlight the role of faith and prayer in finding balance and purpose. __The approach to unplugging involves a shift in perspective and trust in the…

  • Classic Terror 41

    Classic Terror 41

    The author expresses a preference for classic brands and laments the impact of modern advertising and consumerism on society. They admire traditional styles and criticize the influence of commercial logos. Referencing a novel, they explore the dichotomy between modern and classic lifestyles, suggesting that brands create an illusion of glamour and brightness in a shadowy…

  • Democracy, Vote, Hope 39

    Democracy, Vote, Hope 39

    To conclude, voting in political elections is not only crucial for the functioning of democracy but also plays a vital role in upholding national sovereignty. It is undeniable that a malefic and powerful group, driven by a transnational ideology that seeks to abolish national sovereignty, poses a significant threat to our nation. By exercising our…

  • Hidden Cold Dissertation 19/2

    Hidden Cold Dissertation 19/2

    As I prepared to start work on my academic paper the phone rings.

  • Permanent Convenient Fallacies 5

    Permanent Convenient Fallacies 5

    The author questions the feasibility and desirability of permanently banning words. They argue that words’ meanings evolve and banning them is futile due to human nature. They list words like ‘obvious’, ‘evidence’, and ‘denial’ as potential candidates due to their misuse. The author ultimately opposes word bans, advocating for freedom of expression.

  • A Circle of Initiated Fun-Loving Fools 1

    A Circle of Initiated Fun-Loving Fools 1

    The magic circle “A circle of friends, people who are not just my favourites, but people who know me and who I have known from long ago: those who, like me, are self-sufficient, connaisseurs of the best things in life.” He reflects, after his special day, he loves it to have them around, a kind…

  • Voices, Mournful Whispers, the Call of Nightmare Cthulhu 3

    Voices, Mournful Whispers, the Call of Nightmare Cthulhu 3

    Inspired by Fandango’s Story Starter of February 13 Voices in the night Voices are heard, in our sleep, during the day, as we work, or shop, or walk, thinking of other things: voices in the wind, voices in the silence of the garden. Daytime, or night, voices are present, perhaps reflections of thoughts, of half…

  • Lethal & Not very clever  Destiny 31

    Lethal & Not very clever Destiny 31

    Lethal I am concerned: this is lethal. I have listened to the questions and I have answered them all. Yet you seem to believe that you know best, even though you have no comparable knowledge of that species and its civilisation. What you know is what I have reported to you, and yet you seem…