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The importance of authenticity: His true power returns when he sheds the foreign influences and reconnects with his roots.. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
The importance of authenticity: His true power returns when he sheds the foreign influences and reconnects with his roots.---- The Priest-King loses his connection to his power and his land by embracing foreign objects and practices (the throne, crown, clothing, marble floors, and even the blood ritual itself). His brother, the High Priest of the Dark God, helps him realize that true power comes from being rooted in his own land and identity.----It all started with a dizzy spell. One minute I was the Priest-King, crown on my head, performing a ritual, and the next, I was almost on the floor. My ornate crown clattered away, making a racket. Just as I thought I was going down, a hand grabbed my arm, pulling me back up.
By MD Melon8 months ago in Chapters
Prelude II | Starbuilders
Side-by-side, Nothaar and Baubu began walking back towards the village. En route, they idly chatted about the various locales that Nothaar had visited and the groups that were inhabiting them. Their conversation never settled on any topic in particular and instead bounced around, driven solely by the whims of the participants. As their voyage took them upon a well-worn path, Nothaar remarked on how he could practically feel the history of the trail itself. "It's quite clear that your people have been coming this way for generations," he noted.
By J.P. Prag8 months ago in Chapters
Young but Vulnerable: How Plastic Chemicals Threaten Heart Health from an Early Age. AI-Generated.
Introduction Plastic is everywhere—bottles, toys, food containers, cosmetics. But hidden inside many of these everyday items are chemicals like Bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates. These aren’t just industrial compounds—they’re hormone disruptors linked to cardiovascular damage, especially in young people. New research shows the heart may be one of the earliest organs to feel the effects.
By Muhammad Iqbal8 months ago in Chapters
Google Launches AI Futures Fund: A Game-Changer for AI Startups. Content Warning.
In recent developments within the AI and tech industries, Google has announced the launch of its AI Futures Fund, a major initiative designed to foster the growth of innovative startups working on cutting-edge AI technologies. This new fund represents Google's commitment to supporting the next wave of AI-driven innovation and amplifying the reach of its AI capabilities, particularly through collaboration with promising early-stage companies. The AI Futures Fund marks another step in Google’s long-standing efforts to lead in the AI sector and promote the development of impactful AI applications.
By umar aziz8 months ago in Chapters
Heart of the Machine
Heart of the Machine Chapter 1: Born in a Box In a small electronics workshop in Bangalore, India, a computer was assembled piece by piece. The technician, Ramesh, handled every component with care. First came the motherboard, the main circuit board where everything would connect. Then he gently placed the CPU—a powerful Intel Core i7—into its socket and secured a cooling fan on top. This was the brain of the machine.
By M.Shahedul Hoque8 months ago in Chapters
FDA Clears First Blood Test for Diagnosing Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, affects more than 6 million Americans and over 55 million people worldwide. Until now, diagnosing Alzheimer’s has been a complex and often invasive process, requiring expensive PET scans or lumbar punctures (spinal taps) to detect biomarkers in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). However, in a landmark decision, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the first blood test to aid in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease—a move that could revolutionize early detection and treatment.
By World Mirror8 months ago in Chapters
When Hearts Collide.
Brussels was a world away from Marlowe Bay. Cobblestone streets and Gothic architecture replaced sandy paths and wooden piers. The salty tang of the sea was traded for the scent of roasted coffee and damp stone. And Ava, for the first time in her life, felt split down the middle.
By Krypton 8 months ago in Chapters
When Hearts Collide.
In Marlowe Bay, summer had its own rhythm: lazy mornings, sunny afternoons, and evenings when the air smelled of salt and hope. Ava had begun to fall into the beat of it, like a dance she hadn’t realized she was learning.
By Krypton 8 months ago in Chapters
When Hearts Collide.
Marlowe Bay awoke with a golden yawn, the sun casting shimmering ripples across the water’s surface. Gulls wheeled overhead, their cries sharp and distant. Ava watched the sunlight make patterns on the ceiling's wooden beams as she slept in Liam's bed. She had stayed the night, though they had simply talked and fallen asleep in one another’s arms. There was a calm between them now—a soft steadiness, like the tide pulling gently at the shore.
By Krypton 8 months ago in Chapters
When Hearts Collide.
The following morning brought an unusual chill to the seaside air. Mist hovered over the waves, softening the horizon. With a piping hot cup of tea in her hands, Ava stood at the railing of her porch. She watched as the fog slowly peeled away, revealing the sleepy outlines of fishing boats bobbing in the distance.
By Krypton 8 months ago in Chapters
When Hearts Collide.
The following morning, sunlight poured into the windows of Ava’s cottage, soft and golden, drying away the last trace of the storm. Tangled in sheets that had a faint scent of the sea and lavender, she slowly opened her eyes. There was a stillness to the air, the kind that only came after a night of rain—like the world had pressed a reset button.
By Krypton 8 months ago in Chapters
When Hearts Collide.
The Marlowe Bay Summer Festival was a mosaic of light and sound that filled the heart of the sleepy town with vibrant energy. Lanterns dangled above the streets, glowing like fireflies as dusk fell. Laughter and the music of a local folk band playing on a temporary wooden stage mixed with laughter from every corner. Ava observed the celebrations as they progressed from the town square's edge. She wore a casual navy dress and a loose braid over her shoulder, her sandals tapping nervously against the pavement. She wasn’t sure why she had come. Maybe it was the lemonade promise. Maybe it was the look in Liam’s eyes earlier that day. Maybe it was the part of her that was tired of running.
By Krypton 8 months ago in Chapters