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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
THE WANDERER EXODUS
"Do you feel dominated by your brother?""What?""Does your brother make you feel inferior?""I don't even know how to answer that?""And why's that?""Honestly, I don't think Eric is human. I mean, the way his mind works.""So, you admire him, I might even say you fear him.""Well, I wouldn't use 'fear', I don't think I know him as well as I thought I did. Honestly, I really don't know what he's capable of.""I see.""Tell me Miss Bagwell, is my brother a psychopath?""I've told you several times Erica, I'm not supposed to release confidential information about my patients. Even if he is your brother.""Ha! You called him patient. So you agree he's sick in the head, in some form?""What exactly do you want to know, Erica?""I just asked you.""And I just told you that I'm not telling.""For the love of ........"Erica protested."He's your brother, isn't he? Why not talk to him?""He won't give me a satisfactory answer. Eric is a robot with human skin. He's too raw and straightforward
THE WANDERER STRANGER
The car slowly came to a halt on the driveway. she packed her things, locked the door, and headed for the entrance..."Hey, Mom.""Heyyyy"She responded"How's Alfred doing?"She asked jeeringly."He's doing just fine, Erica?""Ah. Do you see a future with him?"Her Mom hesitated..."Why the sudden and intense interest?""Well, it seems I might have a new stepdad.""Whoa! Slow down your horses, young lady. Let's not get ahead of ourselves here.""Okay. Now I'm confused. What's really going on between you two?""Look honey, I just got back. Let's do this another time, I am tired.""Do you love him, mom?"It was apparent no answer was forthcoming.Her mom gave her the look of "for fuck's sake""Oh my God!!!"Erica exclaimed."Look, it's complicated."Her mom tried to validate her silence."Nah. I get it.""It's not that.......""I'm not interested in this conversation, mom. Just do you. But please let the young man know."Her mom gave a silent sigh after hearing her response."Where's yo
THE WANDERER COLLISION
"The wormhole guy, that's what we called him."Katy remarked."Yeah, and he awfully looks a lot like my father.""He isn't your father Eric. He's the leading scientist at Gaia corp, a company that focuses on technology that can access and manipulate the spacetime continuum""Wait, you're working with those guys, we saw at the lab through the wormhole?""Yes.""That would mean that you were also part of the team.""Yeah.""But, why didn't you say anything when you saw us?""I didn't. I haven't. Not yet.""Wait a minute."Eric was keeping track of his thought processes. Vicki was squinting her eyes, a reflection of her confusion.."This means that we're currently in the past of the timeline where you guys opened the crack. This further implies that you guys are actually yet to create the wormhole that would appear in the woods.""Correct. Look, I know it's confusing.""Yeah. no shit, Sherlock.""It's actually straightforward if you pay close attention."Eric responded."Wait, but the wor
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