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THE WANDERER UNSETTLED
"What the hell was that?""I have no idea what you're talking about, LUCY.""What was the point of coming to the hospital if you had no intentions of meeting with the Luthors?""Meeting with the Luthors wasn't actually the goal, well, kinda, but not really important."Eric walked on the streets of Loja, surveying the town and its people. It was a really quiet town with nothing important happening. So it seemed to the uncurious minds and those satisfied with their mundane and ordinary existence."You're not making any sense, human.""That's strange. You should be the one doing the explanation, not me."Dr. Norton felt a force against his left shoulder. He lost his footing for a few moments."Watch where you're going, weirdo."The angry man who was in a hurry said, barely taking a glance at Eric."I believe having a hearing accessory would be a convenient addition to my system. It will aid our interaction. You can multitask, and do other activities while interacting with me.""I can sti
THE WANDERER ECLIPSE
The sudden interest of billionaires in real estate beyond Earth led to a massive gold rush for the moon, then Mars, and eventually, Titan. Given the proximity of the moon, it was easier to settle there. It was first used as a fueling station for the preparatory stage of colonizing mars. Over time, the moon got frequent visitors and it went from an interplanetary gas station to a tourist attraction site.Mars is still being terraformed and Titan is mainly a lab for extreme research or a hideout for the ultra-wealthy.The gold rush and the emerging technologies that came with it led to a massive economic boom on the Lunar surface. Over time, the moon became a self-sustaining economy. They gave themselves 'Lunar City'. Visiting tourists became permanent residents.Although Lunar City sees itself as an independent Republic, Earth holds a different opinion. Lunar City has been trying to assert herself through passive-aggressive means. Earth played both the deaf and blind. A costly mistake.
THE WANDERER SUNSET
Intrigued by her facial expression, Mr. Luthor decided to make inquiries."What's the matter, Evelyn?""Did you say the 'Medusa project'?""Yeah, it's right here. Any problem?""Yeah, But not to us. At least for now.""You'd have to elaborate further, Evelyn."Mr. Luthor urged on as the others stared at her."Well, Medusa was a controversial project Dr. Norton worked on some time ago. I was part of the team that worked with him.""What was this project about?""It strips the target of his free will.""What does that even mean?"One of her colleagues asked further."It was a device focused on influencing the minds of individuals below the threshold of their awareness. In summary, hypnosis.""Now that's some useful information. Was it ever put to use?""The project was actually abandoned due to difficulties involved in scaling. The goal was to use it on a crowd, perhaps a nation. Strapping it to an orbiting satellite was the goal.""That doesn't answer the question, Evelyn.""Yeah."Evel
THE WANDERER DUSK
"Please, put on the pair of smart glasses Dr. Norton?""Why's that necessary?""For a more immersive and comprehensive experience.""This might be a surprise to you, LUCY, but I've never had a problem with comprehension.""I don't care. Do as you're told.""You're enjoying this, aren't you?""Well, yes, but not as you imagine it."Dr. Norton slowly put the pair of glasses on, noticing a tint of blue light on one of the lenses.""I'm ready, hit me."Streams of visuals and colorful images hit his retina as he took in the scenes, sights, and audio."The mission is really simple,"LUCY narrated as corresponding images were beamed into his brain."We've been stuck in a loop for eternity. Your job is to exploit a loophole that we aren't sure is a loophole, just an inconsistency."Hold on LUCY, if all these have happened, will happen, and is going to happen, what's the point of this fucking lecture? Everything is just going to repeat itself like it always does.""Obviously. And that's why yo
THE WANDERER DAWN
"My God! I can't believe he actually did that. They were so close?"Said Dr. Lawson after hearing the news."Where is Dr. Norton now?"She inquired."Nowhere to be found. It's safe to assume that he ran away in order to avoid execution.""Well, we better find him then. And bring that bastard to justice."She said with indignation."Wait a minute, how did you guys get your hands on the video?"One of the scientists asked."It was an anonymous tip. Besides, the police were able to find evidence supporting the video.""Interesting, can we trace the source of the video?""What are you getting at, Carl?""I mean, Dr. Norton is an exceptionally smart man. I'm not saying he's innocent, I'm just saying leaving evidence behind to incriminate you is a pretty dumb move. And last time I checked, Dr. Norton isn't dumb.""You've made that clear already. Funny he isn't here to defend himself, is he?"Dr. Lawson retorted."Exactly. Don't you find that too convenient? The victim and the murderer are b
THE WANDERER SUNLIGHT
Eric, still looking mortified, tried to figure out what was going on. He thought he was hallucinating, perhaps, dreaming. He wondered if he had lost himself in one of his mental palaces."What are you talking about, Miss Bagwell?"He asked, trying to make sense of the situation.He was tense."Oh, don't worry, you're safe.""Of course, you're my therapist after all."He said, watching her leave the chair. She walked over to the window. His presence and anxiety didn't bother her."I know this might be a shock to you, but relax."She said calmly."What's going on, Miss Bagwell?"He asked, still feeling tense."Please, call me Selene. Selene Lawson."Upon hearing her name, Eric felt a huge surge of electric current flow through him. It was an intense deja vu."It's amazing. You look exactly like him, but you're not him. I know that now.""What are you talking about?""It's a long time ago, and like a universe apart. A little boy helped me with a local crime syndicate. They were morons."
THE WANDERER LONGING
Every version of me?""Yes, Eric. We believe different versions of you from different timelines are out there.""There's something I don't quite understand, what's in it for you guys? Why all the trouble, meetings, and costumes?""It's a mandate that has been passed on to us for generations, we're the new light-bearers. We've been charged with the duty and responsibility of maintaining the sanctity of the space-time continuum.""I see. You're the good guys?""We're just custodians, Eric.""Yeah, I get that. You guys are some type of time cop. Tell me this, where were you when the others went missing? What have you been doing to get them back?"Mr. Luthor looked at him and smiled.Eric's countenance changed when he came upon a realization."Fuck.....I'm such an idiot.""Hey, will you guys mind filling us in, you lost us there?"One of the members protested."Yeah, why don't you tell them what's really going on, Mr. Luthor?""Dad, what's he talking about?"Honey?""I'll let Eric do the
THE WANDERER BREAK AWAY
"Where are we going this time?"LUCY asked Dr. Norton."You said something about quantum relay stations.""Yes.""That means they have to be in strategic locations where they can re-route and enhance signals traveling between both universes..""Yes, that is correct.""Can you show me where these relay stations are?""Yeah.""Cool. Hit me.""But should I?""Now's not the time, LUCY.""I have all the locations etched into my circuitry.""Yeah.....spill it.""One of the relay stations is at the basement of the Luthor mansion.""Of course.""What do you want to do with a relay station?""I don't have to tell you anything.""You know trust works both ways right?""Now, I'm trusting you to get us a car. Tired of walking.""But we already have a car.""What?!""What type of personal assistant would I be if I don't plan for everything?""But do you?""It's a shame you even had to ask me that.""Why don't you tell me?""You never ask.""For fuck's sake."Dr. Norton complained."How long have y