At Least You Are Paid Well

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At Least You Are Paid Well

Rolling hills of green pine sway softly in the wind. The sun, high in the sky, is casting its golden gaze upon your bare chest. You lay there, basking in the warmth, content. A calm trickling sound catches your attention. Your gaze falls lazily upon the crystal clear water of a small flowing river beside you. You could spend an eternity here ...

“Beep, Beep, Beep.”

Every morning you are in a rush. Cringing at the shrill alarm, you relish the warmth for another second. The sheets are hugging you, the bed is soft. It is almost pleading with you to stay.

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The Agreement

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The Agreement

A long time ago, Society and Tradition got married.

Initially they lived in bliss, and humanity prospered. Great cities were erected, laws were created, money was invented, and religions were discovered.

But over time Tradition grew discontented with Society, for Society was always changing, and in turn was constantly pressuring Tradition to change as well. Tradition believed that whilst sex was necessary, it was in fact a necessary evil. One to be tolerated, but also shunned. Sex was best performed via ritual, only ever to be used for procreational purposes…

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Billson’s Best

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Billson’s Best

The following quotes were found attached to a board under Jones’ desk, following an Occupational Health and Safety review to ensure compliance with the company’s policy on the safe use of storage areas. Since discovery, both Billson and Jones have been placed on administrative leave pending review.

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Are You A Wage Slave?

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Are You A Wage Slave?

As children we can’t help but dream of all of the amazing things that we will accomplish.

What we will do, the places we will see and the people we will meet.

Then life happens.

We get a job, we get a house, and we get into debt. We get used to the level of luxury that we can afford, and then define ourselves by our incomes, positions and possessions.

We settle.

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Appropriate Workplace Conversation and Etiquette - Report Excerpts

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Appropriate Workplace Conversation and Etiquette - Report Excerpts

“… primarily, all employees should aim to converse only in a manner that is topical to their particular fields of work, as well as its related tasks and topics. This will ensure that all conversation remains politically correct, non-discriminatory and *victimless …”

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Human Resources #3

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Human Resources #3

“Really Billson? Cannibalism? You are clearly a hungry man, but don’t you think this is a bit much?” Jones said, raising his eyes to meet Billson’s.

Billson quickly looked away and bit down harder on his lip. This time drawing some blood. Instinctively he attempted to swallow it, but was once again denied this basic reflex.

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Human Resources #2

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Human Resources #2

Taking another quick glance at the man taking up two of his waiting room chairs, Jones had the sudden realisation that Billson must be a terribly anxious man.

“This isn’t the first time you have had to have one of these talks, right?” said Jones as he was opening Billson’s file.

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Human Resources #1

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Human Resources #1

It was time. Billson had been dreading this moment all week. Jones from Human Resources had demanded a meeting to discuss ‘a matter of great importance’. No elaboration given, just a date, a time and a room number.

Billson knew what it related to, but couldn’t quite grasp what the big deal was. He always spoke this way, always joked this way, and the people laughed. True, he wasn’t always sure if it was with him or at him, but that didn’t matter, it was getting the laughs that counted.

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The Collective

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The Collective

Integration of the last Natural heralded in a new age.

There was no longer a need for any form of governmental control. All Integrates thought and acted as one.

There was no longer a need for creativity, expression or art. No physical creation could compare to the memory of the Collective.

There was no longer a need for religion. Death was gone, pain and suffering eliminated. What miracle could possibly compete with Integration?

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Historical File, H001b

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Historical File, H001b

2080:

The Bureau of Religious and Ideological Acceptance is created. Tasked with ensuring toleration and safe practice for every and all Nations for Lasting Peace approved belief system.

“We believe that all religions are a beautiful and treasured part of history and culture. It is the right of all humans to unreservedly practice their religion, free from persecution and judgement.”

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Stimul-Dose

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Stimul-Dose

With a coy smile she bit her bottom lip, “I’m nervous, it is my first time you know?”
Blushing a little, she went on, “Well my first time since … changing.”

Smiling, he pulled her in close, causing her hands to fall upon his bare chest. He felt strong and defined. She pulled away slightly and with one finger, traced the lines of his tattoos down towards his abdomen, rising and falling with the contours of his muscles. His smell was as intoxicating as it was subtle.

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The Dream House Of Ill Repute

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The Dream House Of Ill Repute

Aniyah gave a well-practiced smile and wink at the client who was appearing in the waiting room. Designed to be both welcoming, flirty, and suggestive at the same time, she had perfected the technique after hours of mirror work. She was lucky; the ability to work with mirrors in the dream space was rare, and thus she was highly prized within establishments such as this.

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Bloodless Coup

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Bloodless Coup

In the years preceding the War of Resources, a coup took place to gain control of the United States government. What follows is an excerpt from a speech given by the coup’s leader to his inner circle, following the successful takeover.

War is inevitable, there is simply not enough to go around. Yet, due to the affluence of our nation, no one here was preparing for it. Whilst other countries were stockpiling munitions and supplies, we were debating trivialities.

It is easy to philosophise over high minded morals and the ethical concerns of animals or ‘subjugated minorities’ when the barbarians are not at the gates. But they are coming, oh yes they are on the way.

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Historical File: h001a

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Historical File: h001a

You have selected historical file H001a - a modern recount of humanity’s journey to Integration, part A."

2039:
The natural resources of the modern world are becoming ever more scarce. Poverty and famine are rife. Pollution and deforestation have ravaged the earth. Large cities surrounded by endless slums begin to encompass most of the world’s surface. Population growth is out of control, particularly in third world countries.

"Please, give what you can, only use what you need."

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