Every good book tastes astringent when it appears: it possesses the fault of newness. In addition it is harmed by its living author if he is celebrated and much is known about him: for all the world is accustomed to confound the author with his work. What there is of spirit, sweetness and goodness in the latter can evolve only over the years, under the care of growing, then established, finally traditional reverence. Many hours must pass over it, many a spider have spun her web on it. Good readers continually improve a book and good opponents clarify it.
Friedrich Nietzsche, Assorted Opinions and Maxims, 153
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JESUS NO WAIT NO PLATES GO BACK TO THAT SEWER
NO YOR GO AWAY I CAN'T BELIEVE I AM SAYING THIS BUT PLEASE LEAVE WE NEED TO GO BACK TO THAT SCENE
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Masquerade Ball
Warnings: forbidden attraction, uncertain future, close proximity
The grand ballroom was alive with music and laughter as guests twirled across the dance floor, their elaborate masks adding an air of mystery to the festivities. Among them moved Hero and Villain, both drawn to the masquerade ball for their own reasons.
Hero, dressed in their finest attire navigated through the crowd, keeping a keen eye out for any signs of trouble. Meanwhile, Villain prowled the edges of the ballroom, their smirk hidden behind their mask as they observed the unsuspecting guests.
It was amidst the bustling crowd that Hero and Villain's paths unexpectedly crossed, their eyes meeting across the room. For a brief moment, time seemed to stand still as they took each other in, the tension palpable in the air.
"Villain," Hero whispered, barely audible over the music, recognizing the figure before them.
Villain raised an eyebrow, a sly smile playing at their lips beneath their mask. "Surprised to see me, Hero?" they replied, their voice dripping with amusement.
As they cautiously circled each other, Hero couldn't shake the feeling of unease at Villain's presence.
"Why are you here?" Hero asked, suspicion evident in their tone.
Villain shrugged casually, their gaze never leaving Hero's. "Just enjoying the party just like you," they replied, their tone nonchalant.
But Hero wasn't fooled by Villain's casual demeanor. They sensed something more beneath the surface, a mischievousness waiting to be unleashed.
Before they could delve deeper into conversation, the music shifted, and they were swept onto the dance floor in a whirl of movement and silk. As they danced, Hero and Villain found themselves caught up in the moment, the boundaries between them momentarily forgotten.
But as the music faded and they reluctantly parted, Hero and Villain couldn't ignore the connection they had shared. Despite their opposing roles, they knew that there was something between them that couldn't be denied.
As they vanished back into the crowd, Hero and Villain carried with them the memory of that fleeting moment, knowing that their paths would inevitably cross again. And in the midst of their conflicting ideals and hidden identities, they couldn't help but wonder what the future held for them.
"Their love blossomed like a fragile flower, defying the enmity that once divided them."
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its important at this stage to constantly share knowledge concerning socialism, marxist leninist thought, anarchist theory, left wing history, decolonization, anti-imperialism, fanonism, everything with whoever is willing to listen. Education is, I fully believe, the first real step towards organization. Ask yourselves why liberal and right wing governments, primarily the United States as current events are showing, have been so hellbent on stifling the flow of information and censoring our ability to learn more about the world around us. Ask yourself why they are determined that we only learn skills that can be exploited, why an "able body" is so revered. Share documents with your friends, be open to teaching people and giving them access to resources. It isn't enough to decry censorship when the US government moves to ban Tiktok and the Mississippi state government limits access to online educational materials for children under 18, both guised in data protection from China and protection of children from "obscene imagery" which would include any mention of queerness or information that could help children identify abuse. We have to be willing to act as educators ourselves, or conduits for knowledge. Share links, books, anything that can help educate. We are not detached observers but active participants in this struggle.
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