#autumn reading

[jacksmagic]

Extract from “The seven spiritual laws of success”, Written by Deepak Chopra.

#book quotes #spirituality #spiritual book #autumn reading #quotes #autumn #deepak chopra

[deerbornintuitive]

Autumn Messages Pick a Pile

Hello, and welcome to your autumn spirit message. These are mini-readings about what you need to be made aware of for this season. I’m Deerborn, energy medium & tarot reader. I use my intuition to help when you need guidance, feel stuck, or want to understand yourself at a deeper level. All messages are always meant for your highest good. Please note that my readings do not serve as medical or legal advice; I am not liable for how you use the provided messages. If you enjoy your reading and would like to leave a tip, tap here. Book personal readings here.

Are you ready?

Take a moment to look at each of the 3 images. Take a few deep breaths. Ask your Spirit Guides for help if needed. Allow your intuition to guide you.

Which will you choose?

When you’re ready, scroll down to your pile. Thanks for reading!

Pile A

Ace of Pentacles & 10 of Wands

This season, you're being presented with a new beginning. There are going to be multiple opportunities for you to grow and expand in exactly the ways you’ve been dreaming of. If you've been working on manifesting something, this season is when it will come to be; and it may not take the form you’re expecting. If you feel blocked with this, make your manifestation intentions less specific. Sometimes we can make too many guidelines for the Universe, which makes it more difficult for things to align. Because Pentacles often represents finances, there’s likely to be some unexpected money coming in. This could take the form of a gift, finding money tucked away. or a raise, or booking higher paying commissions/gigs. Spirit wants you to know that what's coming for you will require some hard work, but nothing you can’t handle. It will be a matter of listening to your body and honoring when you’re getting tired so you do not burn out. Persevere, and you will see amazing things come out of it! You're strong and capable. Reach out for help as needed, please know you don't have to do it all on your own. There are people that will be glad to support you and see you grow! Happy fall, friend!

Pile B

7 of Wands & The Hermit

This season, you're going to be met with some challenges. These don’t always come from your environment; they can come from within. I’ve often seen 7 of Wands in regards to self limiting beliefs, comparison syndrome, imposter syndrome, perfectionism, even anxiety, ocd, etc. Your Spirit Guides want you to know that they’re always supporting you to overcome these obstacles, whatever they may be. They provide their protection and healing when you need it. Remember, they cannot interfere with free will, so if you need assistance, you must ask them. If you have trouble receiving their messages or energy, try using an intuitive tool, like a pendulum, oracle or tarot cards, runes, etc. Spirit also wants to remind you that your inner guidance will best lead you. When you feel like you're fighting against the current, take a time out to tune into your inner wisdom. Find sanctuary so that you can gain perspective before jumping back in. If you’re moving through a difficult or dark time, be careful not to isolate too much. This will exacerbate feelings of loneliness, sadness, anxiety, negative self talk, or any negative energy. Allow yourself time alone, but do not forget we all need some support. Happy fall, friend!

Pile C

4 of Pentacles & The Lovers

This season, you're doing your best to hold onto something, likely resources and money, but this could also simply be referring to your energy. You’re budgeting something, being mindful and aware of the needs of your future self. By saving or holding onto things, or energy, it gives you a better sense of control, and maybe control is what’s really needed right now. Spirit wants you to know that while it's wise to save for the future, you still need to live. Be careful that you aren't completely shutting yourself out from the world in order to watch your budget (financial, energetic). Instead of completely restricting yourself, make smart choices on where your energy or money is going. Time with friends will be a great way to have fun without spending too much money. Or, treat yourself, no matter how small, to some self care. Use what you have on hand. There is a way for you to come into balance without feeling restricted. A path toward harmony is available to you right now. Trust that the Universe has your back. If things feel stagnant, look around you to see what can be let go of. Maybe it’s time to go through your home and donate some items. Happy fall, friend!

#pickapile #tarot reading #tarot readers of tumblr #tarot community #pick a pile #autumn reading #spirit messages #free tarot reading

[godzilla-reads]

🍁HAPPY FALL🍁

#godzilla reads #fall reading list #reading #autumn reading #book blog #booklover #book list #reading list #booklr

[cosmictulips]

Reaping What You Sow :: Harvest Blessings (PAC)

hello! Star Cadets! it's been a hot minute. I hope you're all doing well. it's harvest season =D. and I wanted to do a little pac for you guys while I got a decent grip on my classes.

the reading is very simple, it's simply what is coming to you by the end of this year. harvest season if you didn't know is from... mid-september ish to the end of november. so it's fall essentially lol. I just like to call it harvest season because it's the time of the harvest! lol and it's fun to celebrate what spring and summer have gifted us as we walk into the arms of dying autumn and lonely winter.

so! choose a harvest. come sit, and be grateful for what this year has bestowed upon you. and what you have yet to recieve.

Pile 1!

The Knight of Cups, 04 of Pentacles, 03 of Pentacles, Ace of Pentacles, The Devil :: Adventure, Idyll Hours, Uncertainty

My dearest Pile 1's. you are reaping what you sow. quite literally. a lot of you worked hard this year. you have been working hard. some of you, almost obessively. I can't tell you for certain that the road is going to be a lot less bumpy from here on out. but what I can tell you is that you're going to be jumping into something worth your while.

You are accomplishing much in terms of material gains. money, stability, and in some sense, relationships. I feel like this year has had you guys tightly by the neck, and you were forced to focus on your goals. to reimagine what you wanted and most importantly how you are going about those goals.

Now, I want you to know that something big is coming your way. and unfortunately, it's going to require your patience. you may hit a bump in the road just before it comes to you, so note this as your heads up. when that disapointment comes, use that fire. because that final push is going to get you to that sweet reward.

and this is something worth waiting for. pentacle energy, and that massive capricorn energy that is brought on by that Devil swears by it. pentacle energy is slow moving. so if you are looking for a sign to keep moving, this is it.

this pile is the literal definition of reaping what you sow. working through the spring and the summer for the beautiful fall gains. to enjoy the coldness of winter knowing that you have put your heart and soul into the rewards.

Your prayers, your dedication, isn't going unheard. tested? sure. but nothing worth having comes easy. and a lot of you learned this this year. and a lot of you are going to be getting helping hands soon as well.

your advice comes from the Trees. Adventure as in, living wild and free. Idyll hours, they tell me you need to take some time to take care of yourself. rest a little bit. and uncertainty. the fog will lift eventually. it's okay to be lost right now. you may not see the rewards, but they are coming for you.

Pile 2

The Emperor, The Lovers, Knight of Wands, Page of Swords, 07 of swords, 09 of Swords || Uncertainty, Resilience, Journey

My dear, dear Pile 2's. this message is a bit mixed. for some of you, it's a very and I mean very long time coming release. the sweetest, most heartbreaking release. for others of you, it's a painful, bittersweet moment.

but for both of you it's a new beginning. it's a new passion. it's finally letting go of what doesn't feed you. it's fighting the hand that gave you poision. it's letting go lockets of old memories. it's freedom. plain and simple.

for some of you this is coming in the form of a new lover that will heal you in some way. for others, it's loving yourself enough to walk away. it's finally putting that desire back into your heart and moving on.

there's also a lot of clarity coming in. no surprises here. you know something is changing and some of you are fearing it. but do not. fearing change will only make things harder for you. You need to let go so you can step into your Emperor energy. so you can find that fight. that passion again.

Anxiety is riding high for you. and it may continue to do so as you step fully into your power. but change isn't meant to be easy. you're finally being given your chance to shine and you might be worried that you'll mess it up.

But don't be. you've been training for this. things may move quickly once you decide. and that's on purpose. move with the passion you haven't felt before. don't give that anxiety that time of day anymore. it no longer serves you.

your advice comes from the mountains. Uncertaintiy for the path ahead. but do you think the mountain crumbles to the winds? it would never. do you think the mountain can see the very stones that make its base? no. it only sees the direction ahead of him. he only sees what he needs to see and trusts the foundations he built for himself.

resilence. stand the test of time. stand against what has worked against you for so long. you are being thrusted into your power whether or not you are ready.

journey. it's okay to make mistakes. branch out if you must. there are others like you. a mountain is never alone. you are not as alone as you think. reach out and see who takes your hands.

Pile 3

Strength, the Sun, The Tower, Justice, the World, 08 of Cups, Ace of Pentacles, 05 of Pentacles :: Music, Strength, Grounded

there was a LOT that wanted to come out for this pile. a lot of you need to know that you are more powerful than you think you are. I feel like, some of you may have related to pile 2. and if that's the case, welcome.

but, for those of you who didn't click with pile 2 and are just here cause ya wanted to read it :: this message still applies.

the Harvest is quite literally, giving you the Harvest. it is giving you the strength that you need. the confidence, the silence from the chaos. there may have been some relaizations this year. and some of you really came out of your comfort zone. and for that, you are being celebrated.

and for those of you who really struggled, you are getting relief. this could be in the form of a new job for a lot of you. a raise, a new friend, something new in general is beginning for you. and it's all coming to you because you are ending a cycle.

something is ending because it has to. this doesn't have to be a painful transition. to me, this feels like a mindset. the way you perceive something is going to change. this could literally be a physical change like I mentioned.

but, I see you guys becoming stronger and people taking notice of that. I see you having more fun, and enjoying what life really has to offer. it feels like a brand new chapter. like something you guys almost gave up on is coming to you.

I don't think it's romantic, but it can be. I think..if anything this is more about you finding your home in the universe. finding where you belong, who loves you and just how successful you can really be. and this time, YOU get to make the choices.

Your advice comes from the woodland creatures. Music to inspire you by. listen to the mundane and find the magic in it. laugh with the wind and listen to your heartbeat. you are alive and just as much a part of the ecosystem as everyone and everything else. show the world what you have to offer.

strength & grounded. to be strong with your roots and to not fear the storm that you have faced and may faced. to know that you can go home if you must and retreat into yourself. to know that being emotional is okay and that you are stronger than what you fear. You know you can accomplish anything because you have. you are strong because you needed to be. you are soft because it is your act of defiance.

when your roots are deep.... as in, when you know who you are, you won't fear no howling wind. no predator. nothing will shake you. you are stepping into your power. unfathomable, unshakeable power. and nothing will stop you now.

#pac #pick a card #tarot #tarot reading #pick a pile #autumn reading #yuppp

[dijetemjeseca]

306/365 ⚔️

Simon Turney, Komod: ⭐️⭐️

#365project #myupload #november 2023 #simon turney #komod #znanje #2023 #roman empire #book #bookworm #autumn reading #coffee #read a book #30 day happiness challenge

[inspiwriter]

Γιατί δεν είπα: «Εδώ η ζωή αρχίζει, εδώ τελειώνει…» μα «Αν είν’ η μέρα βροχερή, σέρνει πιο πλούσιο φως…

Άγγελος Σικελιανός, Γιατί βαθιά μου δόξασα

Because I did not say: "Here life begins, here it also ends..."

But “Even the rainy day drags along more luscious light…”

Agelos Sikelianos, Because deep within me I praised

#literature #poetry #dark academia #greek poetry #autumn #autumn photography #autumn snapshots #autumn reading #falling leaves #fall aesthetic #sikelianos #agelos sikelianos

[emptyswhore]

Classics

#autumn reading #emma #jane austen #autumn aesthetic #halloween #samhain

[murakamijeva-muza]

currently reading 🐖🩸🩸🩸🥺

#carrie stephen king book cover #carrie #Stephen King #stephen king carrie #book #currently reading #reading #horror #currently reading Carrie #Lumen #book cover #design #red #in fall we read King #autumn reading #autumn reads #books #literature #horror book #croatian edition #enjoying #stephen king #fall reading #read in 2023 #bookworm #books & libraries #books and coffee #horror novel #novel #gore

[annafromuni]

We Have Always Lived in the Castle is Something Else

When you think of female figures instrumental to literary movements and genres, especially the horror genre, you probably first think of Mary Shelley. You might then ponder for a moment, possibly giving some more answers, but for most the name Shirley Jackson might slip the mind. Let me implore you to reconsider and to write her name into your mind as to never forget because truly she deserves to…

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#we have always lived in the castle #shirley jackson #horror books #classic horror #thriller books #the haunting of hill house #the lottery #horror writer #creepy vibes #autumnal vibes #autumn reading #book review

[the-loverboy-poet-no73]

Books & Annotations

#dark academia #books #literature #chaotic academia #dark academia aesthetic #dark academic #reading #book annotations #read 2022 #tbr #annotated books #annotating books #the secret history #tsh #Joan Didion #book aesthetic #reading reccomendations #fall reads #autumn reading

[witchee1014]

Blogtober Day 15 - 10 Autumnal Book Covers

Blogtober Day 15 – 10 Autumnal Book Covers

I know. I know. You can’t judge a book by its cover. But let me tell you, I will absolutely pick up a book if it gives me fall vibes. Give me those reds, oranges, yellows, and golds. Give me leaves and pumpkins. Throw in some black cats and witchy goodness. Y’all, my bank account starts crying. Today, I’m giving you some book covers that scream cozy autumn vibes. So, grab a warm drink, curl up…

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#autumn #autumn books #autumn reading #autumn reads #autumn vibes #book blogger #book lover #book nerd #book worm #bookish #books #books books books #fall books #halloween #reading

[ownedbybooks]

2022 autumn wrap up

Disclaimer: I live in the Southern Hemisphere.

Mansfield Park, by Jane Austen ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thankfully I did watch previously the 1999 movie adaptation of the book and then I’ve read the intro BEFORE actually reading the story, so I could understand the plot and the themes very well and I’m so thankful for that!!! I don’t think I would’ve liked it as much as I did if I haven’t read the introduction before diving into the story.

City of Fallen Angels, by Cassandra Clare ⭐️⭐️⭐️

I cannot stress more that SIMON OWNS THIS SEQUEL and I look forward to see more of his development.

Endgame: The Calling, by James Frey ⭐️⭐️⭐️

It was a reread. But funnily enough I liked more about this story in this second time of reading it lmao. And i was impressed of how much I remembered about the plot.

Lore Olympus (Season 1), by Rachel ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I am VERY biased towards this webtoon. VERY. I just didn’t give it 5 stars because I found the begin (that i had to reread it) very slow paced compared to the rest.

Brave New World, by Aldous Huxley ⭐️⭐️

The only thing I knew about this book was that is a classic sci-fi. I thought it was going to be similar to 1984, but it was so over the place… I saw and understood the critics the author was making and I can agree with him, but I found the plot so… eh :(

História do Cerco de Lisboa, by José Saramago⭐️⭐️⭐️

My first Saramago read! I was quite afraid to read his books because he’s not an easy read, specially because of his style. It took me around 50 pages to understand what was going on and get used to Saramago’s writing, but in the end I liked it very much! I can’t wait to read another of his books!

I Swear I Won't Bother You Again! #3, by Reina Soratani ⭐️⭐️

I… I couldn’t remember much of the story and characters. Giving a one or two years break to see if it more chapters were going to be released did help, but now I have to wait a couple tears more to read the next volume 🙃 guess who won’t remember stuff again???

Jocelyn's Story, by Cassandra Clare ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Nothing new here, but it was nice to see Clary’s mom point of view about her past and relationships

Perdida, by Carina Rissi ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A GREAT READING DONE AT THE RIGHT TIME!!! Loooved the Romance between Ian and Sofia and I can’t wait to see more of them!!! Specially Ian, he’s such a gentleman! Also: this book made me cry a lot!

Endgame: The Complete Training Diaries, by James Frey ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Oooh yeah this one was also nice! To see how the characters came to be the players of Endgame before it started! I really liked the mix of culture as well!

Os Textos que Desisti de Enviar, by Vanessa Pérola ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Even tho I didn’t liked it very much, because this book made me reflect A LOT about myself, I had to give it a 5 stars because of the same reason. It made me get out of my comfort zone about relationships and what I think about them. Thanks God I talked to my psychologist the next day 😂

Ian Clarke - Conversa com Gomes na Adega, by Carina Rissi ⭐️⭐️⭐️

A super quick read, but so so lovely! Have I already told you guys I’m in love with Ian???

Arsène Lupin, gentleman-cambrioleur, by Maurice Leblanc ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Decided to reread it after knowing about the netflix adaptation. It was fun, nice and Arsène Lupin is so charismatic!! No wonder he’s the main character, he carries every plot on his back! I want to get more immersed on his persona, now lmao

The Fork, The Witch and The Worm, by Christopher Paolini ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

ARGH THE NOSTALGIA I FELT READING THIS BOOK!!! I was missing Eragon, Murtagh, Saphira and many more SO MUCH!! I even did my first live reading with it!

#bookblr #autumn reading #fall reading #autumn wrap up #fall wrap up #wrap up #books #mansfield park #city of fallen angels #endgame #the calling #lore olympus #brave new world #história do cerco de lisboa #i swear I won’t bother you again #jocelyn’s story #perdida #the complete training diaries #os textos que desisti de enviar #ian clarke #conversa com gomes na adega #arsène lupin #arsène lupin gentleman-cambrioleur #the fork the witch and the worm #bookish #booklover #bookworm #bookaholic #booknerd #2022 wrap up

[readingcloud]

Shirley Jackson - The Haunting of Hill House

#hill house #horror books #books and reading #autumn reading #women writers #reading

[mrdrhenwardhykle]

INSERT 25¢ TO CONTINUE : Into the AudoScape-Level 3: The AudoSphere Experience

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The Wednesday before Thanksgiving, Allope woke up to the television still playing the same channel. Odd, because she seemed to recall turning it off right before she fell sleep. Still in her little cuffed-at-the-bottom jeans and brother's baggy hand-me-down blue jacket with yellow, red, and cyan compliments, she headed toward the kitchen where there seemed to be the most life. Dancing across the kitchen in preparation for tomorrow, her mother passed by Allope without much notice while putting away a carton of eggs. Something seemed different about her mother; she seemed happy, but more like the cheap sitcom brand of 'happy'.

"Hi, Momma!" Allope interrupted while folding her thumb into her palm and swinging it down from her forehead. This finally broke her attention.

"Oh, hello Allope," she made the same motion, "How was your night out, sweetheart?"

Allope, in her excitement, wasn't sure where to begin with her long night of new discoveries. She could have talked about the awesome movie-like game she played, the friends she made and lost, or her brand new Spinby that she broke, but really the most important answer seemed to be the metal box. Besides the vivid dreams of the uncanny, doll-like men mocking her constantly, the taunting presence of the mysterious crate and its many possibilities haunted her brain like a ghost in a mansion. "It was good-yeah," was the most she could muster out, feeling very greedy with the unique discoveries that she and her small group had found together.

"That's great Allope. I'm very glad that you were able to go out and spend time with your brother and Rebecca. Did you make any friends along the way?" Her mother squatted down to her daughter's level and placed her hand on Allope's shoulder caringly.

"Yeah! I did, actually!" Allope exclaimed, "But... Oh! I don't think I got anything to track em' by. I don't know how I'm ever going to see them again"

Her mother looked at her while thinking hard with her bottom lip tucked in, "Hm... You know, Allope, I don't think that arcade is open on Black Friday, but as luck has it; some sales have been extended out to end in a week. I suppose I can drop you kids off this next weekend as an excuse to go Christmas shopping without you looking. And just maybe there's a good chance you can catch them there again, Allope. Sound good?"

Allope agreed, turning her attention toward the grocery bags on the floor. Curiosity overcame the best of Allope to snoop on what her mother got for tomorrow's dinner. In it were the usual groceries, but some brands seemed a little unfamiliar. At least the box for the cake mix and soup cans were both a new "the MAX" brand that Allope had never seen before. Looking a little closer at the design on both products, she saw an image of that freaky lookin' guy from Channel 4.

"Max?" she repeated to herself while making a fist with her thumb in between her ring and pinky finger, while making a "V" shaped gesture with it beneath her jawline. She didn't know if she liked this new face brought into her world, but thought even more about her deep fascination with the unlimited world of technology and that crate.

It hit again. That blasted crate was in Freddie's van! All of those promising secrets; so close, yet so far away at the same time. Impatiently jumping onto the floral couch by the front window, the van, and likely Freddie, were both ironically absent at this trying time. "SHOOT!" Allope exclaimed jumping back down,

"Allope, language!" her mother uselessly replied from the other room.

"Where's Freddie? Did he leave?" Allope hollered, standing in place.

Her mother stopped in her tracks and walked over to the kitchen doorway, "Yes! He was dropping Rebecca off to 'hang-out' with her friends. I also sent him off to the store again to pick up some things I forgot this morning. Why? Did you need something, dear?"

"No-", she fibbed, "It's okay, I think I just left something in the car last night."

"Oh, okay. Make sure to let him know about it, okay Allope?" She entered the kitchen once more and resumed her preparation. Allope flopped her whole body weight onto the couch as a way to surpass her boredom.

"Ah-Ah-Ah-, It's that time of year again, isn't it? The most wonderful time of year -according to our sponsors- when parents once again have to relive the insanity of building up the childlike wonder of their kids with silly antics and made-up traditions, just to end up wasting hun-hu-hundreds on toys those ungrateful little knee-biters will i-i-immediately forget in just a MONTH!- Ca-can't you just feel that classic magic feeling in the air?! [ah~]"

"Ugh!" Allope grunted, piling her face in a pillow hoping to drown out the television's aimed mockery. In her poor attempts to relax, she disturbed herself with worries about not receiving a any satisfaction to her endless curiosity. Yes, while she only gave it her name, she couldn't stop the feeling as if it was made for her; like a late birthday present from the universe that she just couldn't play with. Hours faded away with all this constant mind-scrambling taking control and spiraling away from any grasp of the real world around her.

Suddenly, a fierce-biting cold flew through a bright wide-open door. Allope quickly lifted her head from the cushions to see Freddie's silhouette blocking the view of the partially snow-covered neighborhood— which was odd to Allope, as she didn't see snow from just a few minutes ago.

Freddie came in with a bag of groceries in one hand and a large bottle of soda in the other. "Mom!" he called, summoning his mother while both stood directly behind the couch. "Mom, this is all they had; Will it do?" he said while handing her a large bottle of Coca-Cola.

"Really? The shelves were that bare? The aisle I saw seemed just fine this morning," she grabbed it and examined it intently.

"No. The shelves were fine. But this was the only brand in the whole soda aisle. Maybe it's an overstock, but I dunno-is it good enough, Mom?"

She sighed as it was probably too late to go back now, but made do with it anyway. "You know Coke's nowhere as good as Pepsi, but-"

"aH!?-"

The TV overheated and flicked off. "Huh, that was odd. Must be from the snowstorm-" the mother carried the Coke back into the kitchen as if nothing happened. Both Allope and Freddie both bore the same wide eyed look, having a hard time comprehending why the tv just screamed and died in that given time.

"Oh-" a thought just came to Freddie as he rushed into the kitchen to convince his mother to check on something in his car. Both of them came racing out the front door once the subject was revealed, Allope anxiously watching them in hopes of their mother's approval of this strange item. She wanted to keep it, game console or not. Peeking past the lace curtains, Allope tried to make out just what they were saying by staring at their faces from the driveway.

"We found it—-- was in the middle of a road— a truck– and then!"

Their mother didn't seem too worried while glancing at the equipment, just as if she was just looking at someone's lost toy.

"And you said she broke her birthday present?"

"Yeah, she did... actually, you know what? It was my fault. I swerved—-and she just landed on it. It wasn't her fault."

"Okay then," she replied. She had no clue of what they said after that point because they hid back where she couldn't see them. Suddenly, they came through the door, dragging the mysterious new crate into the house.

"Good news, Allope!" Both lugged the box to the left of the television and away from the fireplace, "You get a brand new game for your late birthday. Think of it as a replacement gift from Rebecca!" she said, leaning on the box.

Allope's anxieties flew far away, "Really? It's safe?!" Allope jumped off of her seat with her mouth hung open in total shock.

"Yes, of course it would be! It just sounds like someone just lost their game set. No government secrets or NASA technology would use Nintendo as their source designers," she laughed while picking up a power glove and placing it down, "Just don't make too much of a mess with it. You know how your father gets-" she turned around to tend to whatever she was working on in the kitchen, without noticing the fact that bringing the crate in seemed to turn the TV back on.

"Did you do that?" Freddie asked.

"Nope!" Allope replied, not wanting to think about anything else. She flipped open the box once more. Freddie shook his head and chuckled at his little sister's excitement, and disappeared off to the kitchen to help their mother.

"Welcome back to the AudoSphere, Allope. Do you wish to run a tutorial?"

"Yeah, sure. Whatever that is!" she began pulling out the off-white themed controllers from the foam casing, not exactly sure what they were supposed to do.

"Excellent. Before you begin your AudoSphere experience, you will first become familiar with your virtual set.

AudoSphere headsets are the most recommended sources for all of your virtual experiences. While non-interactive virtual happenings can occur without the presence of your headset; it is the main key for you to cross over into the virtual realm. You will be given a chance to explore all electronic activity in your surrounding area; just by simply strolling around to any place you may please, as the headset is fully wireless unless the battery is critically low. In such case, the host may either choose to recharge the set through the given wire sets, or in more drastic experiences; replace the batteries with any type of generic brand if recharging to an outlet is unavailable.

The Premium Power Gloves, waist tracker, and leg adapters all have adjustable cables that connect to the sides of the set. Match the color assigned cables and outlets as seen.

The following part of the tutorial requires the host to enter the Electronic Scape. Please do not do so with items such as outward-facing retainers, metal-framed glasses, or earpieces; such items can easily cause errors or contradictions within the system, or cause a strange reaction within these items. Permission to proceed?"

"GAH!" Allope shouted, "So then this is all useless then? I can barely hear a thing without my earpiece-"

"Understood. Our products were designed to easily adapt to many different needs. Would you prefer initiating the Ms. AudoSphere tutorial program, then? Subtitles and other forms of communication are included."

"Yeah! that sounds alright to me!" she proceeded to adjust the gloves, waistband, and leg monitors to just the right size. Then came the headset; placing her earpiece on the coffee table, and closing her eyes, she pulled at the velcro tight enough on her head to not fall off.

Letting go of the back of her head, she could tell that something was different. She opened her eyes to gaze upon the house she once knew to be simplified down into basic shapes drawn out by a sound-generated line overtop a gridded black void. She could hear it, she could hear all of it; far much better than she could hear it than she did when she was just a tot. Everything hummed in a somber and rhythmic tone, and became louder the more the items were active in any sort of motion. Reaching out her hand, she was just like everything else; reduced to polygons. None of this scared her in the slightest, as she felt like she had been pushed far past her own limited body, and found herself in the impossible realm of the beyond. Briefly, the house around her broke into an outstretching green grid against a black background. To the upper left of her view, a strange collaboration of lively squiggles accompanied her. A speech bubble appeared next to it:

"Svool. R zn blfi kiltiznnvw nlgsvi; Nrmmrv Zfwlhksviv!"

The sound of squeaky gibberish queued around the same time as the text. The longer Allope stared at the random collaboration of shapes, the more it  resembled a little woman in a frilly 50's dress who was missing her head. No gore was depicted, as it all appeared to be a programming mistake, like the character was half finished. Under the character was the words "Minnie AudoSphere." "Oh brother," Allope thought, rolling her eyes back at the ridiculousness of what was supposed to be her translator.

"Rmgvizxgrmt drgs mlm vovxgirx rgvnh hlfmw luu gsvri xlnklhfiv. Rmgvizxgrmt drgs vovxgilmrx rgvnh wl mlg szev gsv hznv vuuvxg!"

The little character floated towards a table lamp and flung her cone-shaped hand upwards, queuing the rings illustrating a lightbulb to multiply and thicken replicating a glow. The notes it made had a mystical higher pitch as a lower buildup of synth played behind it. Allope considered herself somewhat of an expert at charades at this point in her life, so she picked up on the cues rather quickly; swinging her arm at the end table, smacking it harshly in real life, but still getting a ragged bellowed sound once she hit. The depiction of the headless woman must have found Allope's response acceptable, as she proceeded in her lesson by blipping near what was supposed to be the television. The screen was the only thing left in the room to be filled fully instead of being just thinly lined or filled with multiple lines. Minnie held out her arm downward towards the screen giving some sort of an invitation.

"Qfnk rm. Wl rg."

Even then, she didn't know what that could mean. She reached her arm out to interact with it; reaching closer and closer, the neat lines that made the world up became ribbons; fragmenting more and more the closer she became to touching the screen. Once again, the world changed into something completely different.  Lively music echoed from the heavens. Blurs of shapes and patterns on a light blue background danced and frolicked away from Allope's view. The embrace of reality lost its usual feeling, as Allope felt her soul being dragged into some new reality. The concepted lines disappeared into a more usual sense of graphics. In this void were traces of abstract animations and floating stock images. "OH NO! I know where I am!" she smashed the buttons on her power glove hoping to get another result, "Hurry! Hurry!" she exclaimed, hoping not to be able to see the scary Ken-doll man up close. Fiddling the buttons on the back of the glove, pushing on any end of the direction pad changed the location.

Her feet landed on a smooth wooden floor instead of floating on a colorful abyss. Outside was a large blizzard blowing harshly against the glass windows on a wooden door. On a lovely leather sofa two young girls about Allope's age sat, tired and waiting for something exciting to happen.

Breaking the silence, a disembodied Barbie-sounding woman's voice began to talk: "Bored wondering just what lame gifts Santa's going to bring this year?" The two girls nodded with heads resting on their hands, "Well, wait no longer!" Out the cold chimney a raid of puppeted Spinby-like creatures with fully functioning arms and legs came bouncing onto the once-dull scene. The two girls became enthralled, as if this was the moment they were secretly waiting for their whole lives. "Meet the Limbies; far better than your average Spinby!" A montage of various activities appeared as Allope observed distantly, "Take your Limby on walks! Play to your heart's delight!" One of the little girls was now frantic about something; pacing in a pure panic as if she lost something important, "Now you can never lose your toys again; The Limby can find you wherever you go!" The girl turns around to welcome her awkwardly waddling limby creature. 

This was very amusing to Allope, who was now very interested in updating her Christmas list. Suddenly, something abruptly grabbed her. The flash back to reality was harsh, as the headset was ripped from Allope's sight. Before she knew it, she was back in the hollow realm of the present, being shouted at by her concerned brother, but not even being able to hear it. He noticed soon enough by her blank stare that she couldn't hear. He picked up the earpiece from the coffee table and placed it in her little hand.

"Allope, can you hear any better?" Freddie spoke more gently and gestured for her to understand what he was saying.

"Oh, yes Freddie! Do you know what I just saw?" Joyous over the occasion, her pep could not be diminished by Freddie's obvious concerns.

"No, but I have a pretty good idea about it. You began to act like some zombie for a little while, and then just started screaming something  before messing with your glove and somehow changed the channel."

"Oh, yeah..." She looked again at the TV, where the story finally concluded with the young girl holding her Limby close in a heart-shaped frame with the title "Limby Pals" under it. Once again, the channel changed when her dad grabbed the controller  and sat ack down with with their mother snuggled up to him, immediately laughing at what was on the TV. She turned back around at the TV to see 'That Guy' once again.

It was a notably odd choice for her parents; seeing how they didn't watch tv often, unless it was about realism, things like drama, or toxic paranoid propaganda on some news channel. They would always make such a fuss about Freddie and his 'loud' music, that Allope could never see them liking such a thing.

Freddie never intended to bother them in any way, so giving a spin on his interests, he would always try to listen to AM radio instead. He never liked it, of course, but at least that way he could relate to some things his father would blather on about. Obsessing over such negativity exhausted Freddie to his core, but beat himself to death just to get something-anything- out of his father to relate to. Allope caught on to some of this; she didn't understand why Freddie always pushed himself to like these things that he didn't, but was told often that "that's the way the world goes 'round," and was not given the chance to question it. She couldn't tell if he would be happy about his father finally taking interest, or upset that Freddie's interests were now valid just because his father said so for just a moment.

They would only seem happy when the "Max" guy showed up; otherwise they were blank-faced and disappointed in the usual content most of the time. Their interest, the music, or the weird guy on TV, weren't any of Freddie's concerns. While not being the only witness, he was still oddly the only one that noticed what Allope did. "I think you should take a break, Allow," he rested the headset on the floor; Allope understandingly nodded and placed the items back into the foam casing of the crate.

The cold afternoon came sooner than expected; Rebecca came back just before supper was done. "Distant as always," Allope's mother muttered to her husband as Rebecca walked through the living room.

"Yeah, I know. Never wanting to sit down and spend any time with the people who bothered to give her a home."

"Mom! Dad?!" Freddie yelled in a hushed tone, shocked at their sudden uncharacteristic attitude towards their adopted child. They always seemed to understand on some level about her emotional distance and unsureness because of past experiences, just up until recently. Rebecca held no personal judgment against Freddie, Allope, or even their parents; but felt like she would be punished by the fates for ever finding herself outwardly happy with her current family.

Their mom and dad didn't act like that again for the rest of the evening, making the occurrence seem even more odd. Allope attempted to separate her plate's contents with her fork, to make it seem like she ate something. She couldn't do much else but daydream about being back in the virtual world. She pondered on the limitless possibilities of what could happen if she touched something like a toaster or radio. Could she die in something like that? What could all those complicated buttons and levers on her set really do? And what if the people inside the TV saw her; could the outcome be edited?

"Allope, sweetheart. Are you okay? You haven't touched your food, honey."

She just knew she had to go back in one more time, but probably not in front of Freddie because of how worried he always gets. This was something nobody else knew about, and she needed to experience it for herself no matter the risk. She ate what she could off her plate, and prepared herself for bed just about the same time everyone else did. It took about an hour for the living room to finally clear out, the lights to be turned off, and the doors locked. Quietly, Allope slunk down the stairs in her pink satin nightgown and kitty-themed socks into the living room. The orange-tinted snow clouds brightened the night sky, lighting a clear enough path for Allope to know what she was doing. For once, for the entire day, the television was off, so no noise could be made then if she just stayed quiet.

Carefully lifting up the latch, placing her earpiece on the table, and configuring the equipment once again; Allope was all set to enter in a see-through 3-D world much more expandable than her own, once again. Allope's expectations were high, which made them drop even harder when she put it on to only see pure black.

After fidgeting to get it back on again, Allope finally came to realize that it was likely out of juice and needed to be recharged. She dug into the carved foam padding to pull out the charger chord and plugged it into a convenient hole in the back of the set. The area behind the TV was dark, and she couldn't find the right-fitting outlet in the wall. To solve this, she shoved the big wood-encased television set as much as she could to get a better view. "What?" she made an attempt to replicate a whisper, "This can't go into a wall," as she turned her head to take a look at the TV. Oddly enough, there was an engraved hole just about the same shape as the cord she was holding. It seemed like destiny spoke once again. Allope felt regret in her actions, as she immediately knew that the TV probably had to be on for this to work just right. She inserted the strange plug into the strange outlet, and ran over to the buttons beneath the screen to quickly turn it on and turn the volume down to avoid disturbance. She waited, but the little time of noise didn't seem to disturb anyone's sleep. A sigh escaped her lungs in the wake of relief. Knowing now that she was only confined to the area around the TV, she only made plans to mess with the mechanics behind the screen in front of her.

After adjusting the set correctly, she was able to easily shatter realities once more. Most everything was quiet; still making some sound to generate the lasers, but fairly soulless compared to what it was before. There was no sign of Minnie, nor of the shaky-voiced narrator lady that disappeared earlier. There was nothing to direct her or tell her what to do, just as if they were somewhere else or no longer existent. Even approaching an object had a slightly more somber outcome. Extending her arm out to interact with the bubbled screen, rather than fragmenting into multiple vibrating lines, caused the lines to melt and bent away from her fingertips; almost avoiding the grasp of her touch.

Closer and closer, Allope was still able to break the barrier; splitting through and falling through the fragments that shook out to be grayscale lines opening and closing at random on a dark background. Reality lost its grasp. Allope smacked the floor harshly in the real world. The ability to push herself up was foreign, as if that part of her brain had suddenly shut off. She was falling through a never ending frame, breaking and scrambling into a loud and excruciating tangled mess. Beyond the screaming synth, a voice was laced within.

"Oh -damn it all! I know very well that we gained five channels this week; I also know even more that I'm worth more than just 5! You hear me?!"

A distanced voice that Allope couldn't make heads or tales of responded to this angry-sounding man.

"Hah-hah-'Time is patience' yeah right! If I know anything; it's that a decade of filming entertainment means you need more credit than THIS to survive! And yeah-yeah-yeah; 'we have that this coming weekend', but that's not going to stop the 12-and-under crisis, now is it? Those pathetic little brats too busy with every other thing in the world to 'care about' or 'understand' the content I worked so hard to plow out for them! Bunch of morons coming straight out of the crib, I tell you what-"

The man turned and started calling out to somebody distant. "New rule! Remove all the PSA's that encourage those little snot-scrunchers to 'go out and play once a day.' They have much more important activities to attend to!"

"Hm- the less distractions they like could be a less messy route to go by. Make sure to let me know if I can kick some dirt on anything in the way of anyone watching my shows!"

Allope was nothing but a fragment of thoughts. She made an effort to push together the pieces to make something that resembled herself before. "AAAH?!" she naturally grunted in her attempts to pull herself back into the comfort of her living room.

"Sh-!" The characters in the distance started to mumble once more in confusion.

"I SAID JUST SHUT UP ALREADY!"

The twisting confufelment of lined polygons evaporated, as no present parties spoke; staying silent as if life itself depended on it; Allope following along.

"Something's wrong here, I can feel it. Keep it quiet, won't you? I don't know how, but somebody else is on the other line."

Once again, Freddie came to the rescue by ripping the headset off one more time. He frantically grasped the earpiece and placed it in her hand, "Allope, what the he-!? Allope? What happened?"

Allope couldn't listen. Not for anything; she didn't leave the television on channel 4, yet there the uncanny man was, looking as confused as ever, but not saying a thing as he scanned the room as lively as any person would. He locked his point of view to the middle of the screen and slightly snickered. Once again the TV flicked off without anyone even touching it. Freddie noticed this all as well, but didn't assume as much to be in a fearful state the way Allope was.

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