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Epilogue

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Scott Alexander

Yes — Will Godwin Evening, May 14, 2017 Citadel West And the voice said: [Blowhole-y of holies.] [Ana! You’re alive!] [Not…exactly.] [Oh.] [But sort of! Kabbalistic marriage seems to have some hidden features we didn’t realize. All those nights looking … Continue reading →

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Chapter 72: And Builds A Heaven In Hell’s Despair

Posted on May 14, 2017 by Scott Alexander

If we are worthy, our Master will redeem us by justice, and if not, He will redeem us with mercy. — Rabbinic saying Evening, May 14, 2017 Citadel West I. Sohu pushed the heavy steel door open and entered the … Continue reading →

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Chapter 71: But For Another Gives Its Ease

Posted on May 7, 2017 by Scott Alexander

Everybody already has enlightenment. Why did Buddha sit for six years, see a star, and then get enlightenment? That’s stupid! If you see a star, you get enlightenment now! — Ch’unsong Sunim Evening, May 14, 2017 Fire Island I. Opening … Continue reading →

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Chapter 70: Nor For Itself Hath Any Care

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Scott Alexander

Evening, May 14, 2017 Colorado Springs I. It was called Tava, or “sun mountain”, by the Ute. El Capitan, meaning “the leader”, by the Spanish. But its modern name “Pike’s Peak” comes from explorer Zebulon Pike, and his name in … Continue reading →

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Chapter 69: Love Seeketh Not Itself To Please

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Scott Alexander

Afternoon, May 14, 2017 Citadel West The alarms went silent. North American airspace went black. The lights went out. THARMAS went quiet, then released an arc of electrical energy which briefly lit the otherwise pitch-black room before dying back down. … Continue reading →

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Chapter 68: …Puts All Heaven In A Rage

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Scott Alexander

For a Tear is an Intellectual Thing And a Sigh is the Sword of an Angel King And the bitter groan of the Martyr’s woe Is an Arrow from the Almighty’s Bow — William Blake, The Grey Monk December 21, … Continue reading →

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Chapter 67: The Night Of Enitharmon’s Joy

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Scott Alexander

Everybody knows that the boat is leaking Everybody knows that the captain lied. — Leonard Cohen Evening, May 14, 2017 Fire Island I. Only a few minutes before sunset now. The sea blazed orange. Fire Island rose as a dark … Continue reading →

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Chapter 66: In The Forests Of The Night

Posted on April 2, 2017 by Scott Alexander

It’s coming to America first The cradle of the best and of the worst It’s here they got the range And the machinery for change And it’s here they got the spiritual thirst — Leonard Cohen Afternoon, May 14, 2017 … Continue reading →

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Chapter 65: The Fruit Of My Mysterious Tree

Posted on March 26, 2017 by Scott Alexander

We find that the pattern unifies with the conclusion of the rule which God hath spoken in his holiness — kingjamesprogramming.tumblr.com Afternoon, May 14, 2017 New York City Brenda Burns spoke the Fulminant Name and shot a lightning bolt at … Continue reading →

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Chapter 64: Another Better World Shall Be

Posted on March 19, 2017 by Scott Alexander

These be the words which the LORD did there confound the language of electrical systems. — kingjamesprogramming.tumblr.com Afternoon, May 14, 2017 New York City Stefan had the most useless job at the entire United Nations – which was saying something. … Continue reading →

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