Glass-and-Sand

Futile musings of an old ghost

Tag: Sarah

  • Monumentenstrasse 125

    Monumentenstrasse 125

    Paul, a Ph.D. student, works in his studio decorated with family portraits and his father’s military photo. While preparing for a meeting at Humboldt University, he reflects on his parents’ past in Berlin, the challenges they faced, and his ambition to pursue a second Ph.D. in astrophysics, inspired by their legacy.

  • Dreamy Interview with a Ghost 95

    Dreamy Interview with a Ghost 95

    Paul, a mathematics student in Berlin, discusses his studies and his late father’s writing in an interview. He is working on a PHD on Lagrange theory and has published a study on the Three Body Problem. Paul aims to understand his father’s illness and finish his unfinished story. He looks forward to helping with the…

  • Ageing and Lost Brother 94

    Ageing and Lost Brother 94

    The story reflects the perspective of two characters, “Brother” and “Sarah”, as they navigate the challenges of mental illness and the complexities of reality. Julian’s struggle with his illness and his blurred perception of reality are portrayed vividly. His wife, Sarah, stands by him through his journey, seeking to understand and support him.

  • Brutal & Fatal Schizophrenia 92

    Brutal & Fatal Schizophrenia 92

    Sarah’s husband, Julian, suffers from advanced schizophrenia, with vivid hallucinations and the belief that his wife and a friend, Melissa, share a secret life. Despite professional help, Julian’s condition deteriorates, and he struggles to understand the reality around him. His wife remains devoted but worries about his deteriorating mental state and the presence of Melissa.

  • Unforgiving & Crushing Fate 91

    Unforgiving & Crushing Fate 91

    This evening at the Bundestag, Julian attends a conference with Sarah and Melissa. As the event unfolds, he is unsettled by the unexpected focus on population control for peace. Guided to a private meeting, Julian realizes he is part of a select male minority. The situation takes an ominous turn, leaving him feeling powerless.

  • Hidden Insidious Second Order 88

    Hidden Insidious Second Order 88

    Second order Immersed in the myriads of  combinations and second order equations, and woven in the fabric of the Coven, Gabrielle is thinking, all the time observing the young woman who’s writing to her, next to her lover, asleep. How beautiful she is, her Melissa. Gabrielle will continue to protect her. But Julian, of course,…

  • Deep Longing 81

    Deep Longing 81

    Melissa longs for Julian and fears his rejection due to their complicated involvement with the Coven. She worries about Sarah’s loyalty and plans an intimate Paris meeting. Melissa is cautious about the Coven’s manipulation and is uncertain about Julian’s true identity. Despite her fears, she looks forward to reuniting with him in Paris.

  • Safe House 75

    Safe House 75

    The meeting in the Brooklyn safe house revealed the use of advanced drone and Coven-technology sensors for surveillance. The alliance between powers for peace is met with suspicion and fear. The group is tasked with preparing for an official launch and must navigate jealousies and potential dangers. Ethical and legal concerns surround the use of…

  • Slow, Lazy Traffic 74

    Slow, Lazy Traffic 74

    On the way to a meeting with high-ranking officials, Melissa and her companions face tight security. They are invited to a peace conference in Berlin, and are surprised by a breathtaking view of New York. The content also covers the history and significance of peace conferences.

  • Smooth Pebble on the Wild Shore 7

    Smooth Pebble on the Wild Shore 7

    Sarah and the narrator walk along the shore, discussing recent events and the mysterious powers at play. They contemplate the impact of these powers on humanity and how to communicate the truth to the world. The news of missing missiles confirms their concerns. They continue their walk, pondering mankind’s acceptance of the situation.

  • Violence and Unstoppable   Peace

    Violence and Unstoppable Peace

    The protagonist is summoned by Gabrielle and Helga, representing the Coven, who plan to intervene in human affairs. They insist on a peaceful resolution to conflicts and reveal the ability to neutralize violence. Julian is tasked with writing to major media outlets to spread awareness and advocate for a world free from violence, impacting the…

  • Summon to Implacable & Agonizing Duty

    Summon to Implacable & Agonizing Duty

    A summon is an order A summon is an order. I have been summoned. In the night Gabrielle’s voice instructed me to be at her place in the morning, and I was told, politely but firmly, to go on my own. I tell Sarah, and we talk briefly about what we could expect.   Sarah…