literary magazine
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Donnie Ashford, a novice actor, seizes an opportunity to join a college play led by the eccentric director Michelle Denning. Amid chaotic rehearsals and imaginative ideas, they decide on a pirate-themed story, “Deus Ex Machina,” exploring love and rivalry. The group’s quirky dynamics promise an entertaining performance ahead.
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The narrator, living above a small art gallery, becomes obsessed with a haunting painting he encounters. This leads to surreal experiences where he confronts the painting’s creator, Vincent, and learns about his tortured past. Ultimately, he receives a magical ring allowing him to revisit the painting’s world, establishing a new connection with Vincent.
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The narrative details an individual’s struggle with waking up and confronting the realities of life, transitioning from darkness into consciousness. It explores themes of isolation, identity, and the mundane aspects of daily routines, ultimately highlighting a sense of weariness. The morning unfolds with rituals, illuminating the contrast between inner thoughts and external appearances.
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José’s life goal was to break through time’s wall. Banshee wailing guided his path as time opened a crack large enough to fall through. In spite of common expectations, there was no chance to go back and kill a bad person, changing time going forward. He had to meet his past and find a way…
