Turns out, as soon as you leave people to themselves and stop reminding them your story, even for a short while, they start filling the blanks. Communication may not be the center of everything, but it's pretty damn close.
Pro tip: Do unto others as you would have them do to you, you self-centered f#*%!
How do you seat the members of both the Montague and Capulet families on a wedding so that they don't kill each other? Explain your answer.
No matter how fast you go, you will always be passed by someone who is in greater hurry than thou art.
"I like your driving, bro, it's very relaxed and legal" — And that the latter needs to be mentioned specifically, should be enough to discourage one from driving.
"Victim Rights", a short story glancing into the harsh, dystopian world of "The Villain" from a different angle has been published. I hope you find it as horrifying to read, as it was for me to write.
https://simonvolpert.com/victim_rights-en/
https://simonvolpert.com/victim_rights-en/
I wonder if there's a way to promote my microblog without sounding like the attention-seeker that i am.
I find it Greatly Depressing how, not being a Government, i missed many a Golden opportunity.
Sign of a civilized person: going around obstacles, even when the fastest route is over or through them.
Anyone, who expects some cunning from me, is up for disappointment. I'm straight as a ruler, and just as flexible!
"The Villain", my 2008 short story, is now finally available in English, in addition to Russian. I call this an accomplished day.
https://simonvolpert.com/villain-en/
https://simonvolpert.com/villain-en/
The principle of non-aggression works only until you run into a party, for whom your very existence is an act of aggression.
In our troubled world, whoever is more miserable, is right. The only problem is, being miserable is no fun.
"It's not because i don't care — even though i really don't, but that's not the reason!..."
"Just so you know, i've been 'holding myself together' for years. People have been mercilessly pushing and poking me day in, day out, and the moment i finally lose my self-control, everybody suddenly acts offended? I tell you, it's a miracle i held for so long!"
"Feel like you're living in a dystopian nightmare? You might be! Call the OH-HELL hotline to find out! Remember: when in doubt, call OH-HELL, 24/7! (Toll number at $99.99 per second. Your call may be recorded and retained for analysis and monetization at the company's sole discretion. Void where prohibited. Standard restrictions apply.)
"Well, that was an interesting experience. If i was someone, who drinks, it would cause me to get hammered."
"Honey, I decided to perform a heroic feat. Could you call the dragon and negotiate a meeting for this Saturday? Thanks!"
"Ugh, I hate smartasses! Especially, when they make such compelling, reasonable arguments!"