Jul 14, 2023
A wealthy capitalist steals a rare and cutting-edge piece of technology in the hopes of developing it for public use.
Genre: Mystery, Science Fiction
Excerpt:
“I have plenty of
possessions and plenty of currency. And if ever I were to lose any
of it, I know how to acquire more. But there is one currency that I
cannot make more of. And do you know what that is, Leeke?” I paused
long enough for her to response with a shake of her head. “Time. I
have as much, and as little, as every other person on the planet.
So if I can’t make or buy more time, I have to make the best use of
the time I have. And what is the one thing we must do that is the
most wasteful of our time? Sleeping.”
What’s the Word (that inspired the
story)?
Hypnopedia: sleep learning. The act or process of learning
during sleep by listening to recordings repeatedly. (source:
dictionary.com)
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Story: “Into
Stasis” Copyright © 2019 by Nila L. Patel
Narration, Episode
Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel
Music:
“Trip-Hop
Lounge Abstract Background” by Digital
Emotions (Intro/Outro)
Music by CHRIS LOGSDON*
“Level 6”
“Level 1”
“Level 2”
“Level 3”
“Level 7”
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“Parade”
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Episode Art Description: Digital drawing. The body of a man lying on his back in a chamber whose top is open. The man is seen from knees up and in left profile. His eyes are closed and his arm lays at his side. Behind him at the level of his chest is a device with a colorful kaleidoscope pattern on its back. Standing behind the device is a person, seen from chest to nose whose left arm is extended toward and obscured by the device.