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THE WANDERER IN-BETWEEN
Still, in awe, Katy tried her best to store every single sight in detail. She was straining her brain to do the work before realizing she had a phone in her car. She hurried to the car, the door still open, she searched the driver's seat for her backpack, only to find it in the backseat, on the floor just behind the passenger's seat. She unzipped the backpack in a hurry as if this moment was going to pass her by. She was disappointed when she couldn't find her phone.The only thing she found were old photos of her mum and other members of the community, also pictures of Eric's dad who looked exactly like the guy at the wormhole. In an attempt to trivialize the significance of the reality facing her, she put the photos back into the bag, haphazardly zipped them, and slumped into the driver's seat. Katy started crying.***********************************************************************************************"That day in 2043. Best day of my life."She said, sarcastically."C'mon, c
THE WANDERER TANGLED
Vicki was catching up with the latest development in the fashion world when her parents signaled to her,"Victoria, It's time.""Grrrrr, why do you guys always hold your meetings at such an inconvenient and ungodly hour?"She snarled."Don't be silly. We've been having these meetings at a fixed schedule even before your birth. Nothing has changed."Her Mom clarified... as if it was needed."Exactly, that's my point. You're always having these meetings at exactly the same time when I want to do something interesting with my life. What's up with that?""Quiet Child. Stop complaining and move along."Her Dad scolded."I don't even know why you take those guys seriously. They're too old, I'm pretty sure they can hear the grave calling out to them in their sleep every night."Vicki said, nonchalantly."Quiet Child and move along. This isn't a joke.""Oh my God. This is a simple physics phenomenon, not some supernatural magical event, there's no need for all these theatrics and occult stuff.
THE WANDERER GATES
Katy has been stuck in this universe for a while now, she didn't trust her new friends, she knew better. While she feigned naivety and helplessness, she was looking for a way to get back to her world. It would be in her best interest to cooperate with her new friends, those who have shown her hospitality. But cooperation in terms of selective truths and some lies, not full-blown honesty. She can't tell them everything, for the knowledge of a thing is the destruction of its mystery. Keeping them ignorant of certain things would serve her in the long run, she thought.There were still a lot of things she had to figure out. She knew everything was connected, the wormhole, the wormhole guy, Mr. Richards, Gaia Corp..... she just doesn't know the extent of the connection, how deep it went. She needed answers, detailed answers, and she needed them fast. But in the meantime, she'll try her best to enjoy this world. 'Earth 2' as she called it was an interesting place, filled with sights, tastes
THE WANDERER ONWARD
"Morning Mom,"Erica said to her mom as she hurriedly climbed down the stairs."Morning honey, sleep well I hope?""Yeah, something like that."Erica said as she approached the dining table."'Something like that', what does that even mean" "Exactly what it sounds like.""That doesn't explain anything, young lady.""Maybe, no explanation is needed.""Well, when you're done being a smart ass, please be kind and ask your brother to join us for breakfast.""Eric!!!!!!!!"She yelled."Yup. Pretty sure he heard that."Erica said nonchalantly as she dipped her finger into the breakfast."Sometimes. I wonder how you two get along.""He's my twin. We're blood. We have no choice but to get along. Family comes first, Always.""That was nice Erica, but the sarcasm ruined it.""That wasn't sarcasm mom, that came from the depth of my soul.""I see.""How's Mrs. Smith doing?"Her mom gave a short sigh,"That poor woman. Can't even imagine what she must be going through.""Mom,"Erica said, then she
THE WANDERER CONFUSION
"If I remember correctly, you told us not to worry about anything, Evelyn. What happened?""I don't answer to you, Penelope.""You answer to the council, and I'm a part of the council.""Exactly, my point. Know your place, appendage."Penelope's face reddened upon hearing this."Would you care to enlighten us on the latest developments, Evelyn?"A member of the council asked."I will. If only you'd stop interrupting me."She paused,"A scientist has been snooping around. Actually, it's not really snooping if you consider his relationship with Dr. Norton. He has an ancient grudge, he's not willing to let go. His witch-hunting might affect us. He's already starting to suspect that Dr. Norton's hiding something.""hmm. Isn't this in our favor? Since Dr. Norton plays for the enemy.""No. It isn't. You should understand that everyone has a role to play in this game. It doesn't matter the team they belong to. We just have to at least control or inspire some action. If Dr. Norton gets interru
THE WANDERER CLARITY
Katy has quite grown comfortable with the state of things in her new world. Giving up on the idea of going back home was a tempting thought she entertained most of the time. But she always managed to pull herself back from the well of escapism.A black hole of fantasy that sucks you in, a feeling of comfort and complacency. But this isn't the time to be complacent, she has to plan her way out of this mess. Although the mess looks beautiful and comforting, she can't let it get to her.She must find a way to get back to her world and also figure out everything that is going on. The wormhole, her teleportation to this universe, the wormhole guy......this whole nonsense.But, there was a problem. For her to gather as much information as possible regarding the whole conspiracy, she had to remain in this universe for a longer time period, longer than she'd anticipated.It seems she has to remain here for a while, for the sake of curiosity and knowledge. At least, she'll have something for Er
THE WANDERER PENETRATION
"Hey, Vicki. Thanks for having me."Eric said, exploring the hallway as Vicki invited him in.The furnishing was breathtaking, the internal architecture was extraordinary. It was a marvel to behold.Mr. Luthor is definitely a man of exquisites. He sure does have good taste.He thought to himself as he took in every tiny detail.Eric was so overwhelmed by the sights, he lost track of the external world. He dissociated so hard, he lost self-awareness.His mind was constructing and deconstructing images, images from what he saw in the Luthor mansion.A remarkable mind he did have.Eric was a master at spatial perception. He had the ability to separate himself from his normal scope of view and go above, below, sideways, and even behind. He can watch himself watching himself. Just like an out-of-body experience."I'm sorry you had to walk that whole distance before getting to the door. It's my dad. He loves to show off. It's sometimes embarrassing."Eric was too distracted to hear what Vick
THE WANDERER ENTRANCE
"I don't understand,"Said Eric."If they have a book detailing future events, don't they already control the flow of time?""From what I've gathered, the knowledge in their possession is one about a closed time loop. You see, 'The First Traveller' has experienced a thousand lifetimes in this loop. He has experienced the same things over and over again, any attempt to change the timeline only fulfills it."It's like a prison of his own creation, the beginning is the end and the end is the beginning. There's no beginning and there's no end. A snake that eats its own tail.Vicki explained."So, what's the point? What are they searching for?"Eric inquired further."It seems the first traveler has discovered a loophole within the loop, like an escape. But it's only a narrow margin. He plans on exploiting this escape, an exploit that will give him absolute control over the flow of time. Instead of going with the flow of the current, he'll be able to direct the current. More like an improve
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- THE WANDERER
MID-TOWN
He slowly walked around the giant table as he approached the giant teleway. With his hands behind his back, he silently stared at the teleway. Its bluish-white light illuminated his face. He basked in the low humming sound of the teleway.“You really don’t have to stand there, you know. Don’t you think it’s a little bit too much?”A hooded figure left the shadows and came into the light.“What are you doing here, Eric?”“I only came here to get the logs, I don’t want any trouble.”“I believe you’re decades too late.”"Apparently!”“I’m afraid Katy took the logs years ago, right before your father got his hands on them.”“Hmmm”“You’ve really changed over the past couple of years, way so different from your younger self, of course, the attitude is still there.”Mr Luthor said.“Now, tell me something Eric, why do you need those logs?! Are you still trying to track down your father?”Adult Eric was silent.“You know, he might very well be dead. Well, the concept of death tends to lose a
- THE WANDERER
SINK HOLE
Dr. Tyrell dutifully walked behind Gretchen as they made their way to the President's office. They were first beamed to the top floor surrounded by heavy security. The hallway was laced with cameras, motion detectors, and other high-security equipment."Paranoid much?"Dr. Tyrell said as he glanced at the security operatives."Given the times, you should understand."Gretchen said to him.She wore a simple pencil gown that hung to her body tightly, showing her hourglass figure. The high heels emphasized her height and gave more potency to her already intimidating figure. Her hair was tied into a donut at the back, her succulent full lips were well glossed, her eyes were deep-set, and her eyebrows were well carved.Her bust was prominent, but not as prominent as her butt. The gown even made it more visible.She oozed confidence, class, poise, and competence.Dr. Tyrell was intimidated and aroused at the same time.He was in a brown coat, black trousers, and buttoned sleeves underneath,
- THE WANDERER
THE STING OF TIME - PART 3
A few months have passed since Erickson helped Selene Lawson with the mass arrest. A lot has changed for Erickson since then. He now lives, works, and learns at Gaia Corp thanks to Mr. Richards. He’s now healthy, eats well, has a roof over his head, and also access to all the books containing all the details he could ever ask for.He still worked with Selene Lawson to get other street criminals associated with the gang. They freed the kids from the orphanage and gave them a better home. The attendants were exposed and arrested for their barbaric treatment of the kids.Things seemed to be going well.Over the months, Erickson met other gifted kids like him. He formed and developed a close friendship with a boy his age called Tyrell. They were inseparable. But of course, they weren’t the only ones. Selene Lawson had a daughter named Jessica. She was always clashing with Erickson due to his relationship with her mother. One would say she was jealous.Everyone at Gaia Corp called him “Eri
- THE WANDERER
THE OTHER SIDE
The melodies from the birds filled the air. The cold morning was illuminated by the radiant sunlight piercing the clouds. The trapped fluids escaped the damp soil and leaves with the help of the warmth provided by the sunlight. Lush vegetation, flourishing in an exquisite display of nature’s ingenuity.It isn’t uncommon for individuals to only associate vegetation with nature. To them, green is synonymous with nature. They fail to also realize that nature is beyond this and more. They do not understand that nature is also the law and the guiding principle that guides the growth of vegetation. It is the mechanism that makes vegetation possible. Nature is the desert, it is life, it is death, it is sickness, it is health. It is the source and end of all we experience. It’s neither good nor bad, it just is. We’re also nature, our arbitrary rules of perception and subjective value judgment are all expressions of nature.Dr. Norton and others have spent most of their lives trying to underst
- THE WANDERER
PROMISE LAND?
She filled the tiny cup with the contents of the teapot. Still, in her bathrobe, she slowly walked to the sofa with the cup in her hands. She sat down and took a sip.The room was dimly lit, it was quiet. The sun had set and the night was still young.She heard as the door gently opened. She wasn't expecting anyone. Her husband was upstairs and Katy was still missing.The silhouette of a dark hooded figure encompassed the room as he helped himself. Mrs. Smith didn't flinch. She watched as this individual made his way to a nearby sofa and sat slowly.She took a sip from the cup."Been a while, Eric, what brings you here?"He slowly took off the hood.He looked unkempt."You're looking good."She said,"How are you doing Erica?"He asked."Well, everything that happened while we were kids is happening right now. Except I'm the only one here to experience it.""I'm sorry about that. But you already know how all these play out.""Easy for you to say. You were not stuck in the past."She s
- THE WANDERER
RAINBOW BRIDGE
"Everything is until it isn't""Everything is until it isn't""Everything is until it isn't"Dr. Norton muttered as he stared at his whiteboard while fiddling with the marker held between his fingers."Two universes, infinite timelines all tied together in an eternal causal loop. Every attempt to end the loop has led to this very moment. I've already done this an infinite number of times, I'm doing it right now and I'll do it again. But if everything I'm doing has already been done, this means I've already ended the loop. But if I'd ended the loop, I wouldn't still be here doing all these. None of this would even exist. This doesn't make any sense."Dr. Norton said to himself as he pondered on the equations he had written on the whiteboard."LUCY said we're in the process of ending the loop, but all processes within the loop have already happened. Unless......."He gave a long pause as the look of realization possessed his face."Holy Shit."He said as he got out of the chair in haste
- THE WANDERER
TWIST AND TURNS
Dr. Norton sat on a sofa as he examined the book given to him by Mr. Luthor. He read in detail, page to page as he waited for LUCY to completely go offline. He didn't expect it would take this long.The book was a journal kept by Dr. Norton throughout his journey in both realities."Wow.... I really lived a life. A record of things I've done, things I'm doing, and things I'm going to do....this is fascinating. I wonder how it ends."Dr. Norton said."My core functions are still operative, I can engage in conversations. You don't have to speak to yourself.""Thanks for that. But I wasn't really talking to you.""This might be your last chance to really connect with me.""Stop being a crybaby.""20% through the shutdown."LUCY said."Why is this taking so long? I can just choose to not carry you around with me.""You don't seem to understand.""Clarify then.""The nucleus is recording this shutdown process right now, everything we've done and everywhere we've been have already been reco
- THE WANDERER
CRATERS
There was a light buzz accompanied by a beep. The sound wasn’t loud or disturbing, but it was sufficient to disrupt his sleep. The look on his face wasn’t that of disturbance, it was of comfort and euphoria.He pulled his arm from under her as she unconsciously adjusted her body while she slept. It was a glorious night of ecstatic passion between the two.He gently slid through blankets, stood tall, and walked toward the direction of the sound. Standing tall, he had broad shoulders, massive arms, a huge chest, chiseled abs with a V-shaped torso. He had a tiny waist, muscular legs, and a towering physique. He had the body of a Greek god, perfectly carved.With a physically imposing physique and a physically appealing body, he was a man in every sense of the word. His appearance alone was enough to get any girl excited, or boy....if they’re into that kind of stuff.He graciously went to the table displaying the holographic images, touched a particular surface of the table, and said,Yes
- THE WANDERER
A THOUSAND MOONS
Walking through the halls of the research building, Dr. Tyrell carefully analyzed the plans sent to him on his mobile communication device. The plan was about the team’s journey to the other universe regarding the death of Katy and the disappearance of her murderer; Dr. Norton.Although he was initially reluctant, he now sees it as a horrible plan for reasons he was going to confront Evelyn about.He arrived at her office door and walked in after being urged in by her.“I don’t understand your fascination with the gravity suit.”Dr. Tyrell said as he met Evelyn.She was levitating at the center of her office wearing the gravity suit. The suit was skin-tight special clothing that had the tech to manipulate gravitons in the local environment. This feature of the suit made it possible to alter the geometry of the local gravitational field, enabling flight, levitation, suspension, and other feats that free one from the constraints of gravity. The suit was an embodiment of the success of q
