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Challenge #03249-H340: Winning the Rat Race

The CEO hears how bad it is for their workers, but refuses to believe it. So they sneak into the factories in disguise and learn the truth, much to their horror and disgust. Time to make some changes before everyone dies. -- Anon Guest

[AN: Guaranteed no Deregger CEO would do this if they hadn't lost a bet]

"Those shiftless layabouts don't know what's good for them," complained CEO Bes Koppel for the umpty billionth time. "If they want heat, they should work faster"

Trader Cal had had enough. They had heard this song too many times and could not put up with another rendition of it. "I bet you the entire worth of your financial empire - in Time[1] - that you can't live like one of them for six months."

Since one Hour of GalStand trading fiduciary units was worth several billion of Koppel's grinbaks, it was a bet he couldn't refuse. "Holy shit, you are going to be in debt for the rest of your life."

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Saturday, Day 0, PLNs Upset

Plague news: TWENTY new cases, nine local, eleven imports. There's eighty-four total active cases, forty-two of them are in hospital. Australia's at 93.7% first vax, 90% fully vaxxed. Queensland's still mingled in last place with WA at 89% first vax, 83.6% fully vaxxed.

I got a date for Beloved booked today so I can't go visit MeMum like I planned. Mea culpa, I forgot the date was on. Thankfully, MeMum undstands. Also, still ready for the assorted nonsense come the

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Challenge #03248-H339: Bene Memorium

They were the grandchild of a family that had been raised by Wraithvine, though mother still called Wraithvine "grandfather" when she spoke of the elf, and set out to meet the elusive mage. They used scrying, with a polite message of who they were and that they was seeking to ask Wraithvine to visit sometime and join the family who was preparing for the fall harvest festival. -- Anon Guest

Lyssa was almost at the age when adventuring could be allowed, but

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Friday, Day 0, FUUUUUCK...

Plague news: TWENTY-TWO new FUCKING cases. Seven local. Fifteen imports. SIXTY-SEVEN total active cases, Thirty are in hospital. This is what happens when you just give up on public safety in favour of profit. Australia's at 93.6% first vax, 89.9% fully vaxxed. Queensland's still sharing last place in the vax race with WA, at 89% first vax, 83% fully vaxxed.

Omicron is everywhere and there's more hot spots all over the fucking place. Masks are back. AGAIN. I never gave

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Challenge #03247-H338: A Study in Paranoia

The instructor walked into the classroom where several students already were getting set to take notes and looked upon them expectantly.

"Today, we're going to speak of human history, as in how far was a human's instinct to survive and prepare. That is, the psychology of what humans, in that era, called Preppers, and how that psychology is ingrained in humans into the modern day. We'll explore the benefits, and the costs, of such a mindset, and how companions can better understand

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Thursday, Day 0, Dentist

Plague News: Six new cases, all imports. There's fifty total active cases, with twenty-eight of those in hospital. Australia's at 93.5% first vax, 89% fully vaxxed. Queensland's still doddling along in last place with WA at 88.8% first vax, and 82.6% fully vaxxed.

I have a dental appointment today and I know damn well I've been neglecting my teeth.

I have to get on my arse about looking after myself. Maybe enlist Beloved to help me stay on task

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Challenge #03246-H337: Weirdness in Abundance

What if... MA is the Chosen One, and due to poor Kevin being so damn unlucky, Wraithvine accidentally pinged HIM as the one when it was his mother all this time? And that's why she was able to all but teleport the young Goblin into her arms before Wraithvine, or the kid, knew what happened? That Kevin, poor kid, is just along for the ride and, maybe, part of that quest is to cure him of the stain of bad luck that

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Wednesday, Day 0, Wordpress

Plague news: Four new cases, all imports. There's fifty-six total active cases, twenty-five of them are in hospital. Australia's at 93% first vax, 89.5% fully vaxxed. Queensland is still doddling along in last place with WA, at 88.6% first vax, 82% fully vaxxed.

I may or may not be headed towards MeMum's for tech support and buying her Crimbolio gift in the one place that firkin has it. Sigh.

If not today, then Saturday. I see the dentist tomorrow and

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Challenge #03245-H336: 20/20 Hindsight

Ok, so I read this one, and read the comments, and I laughed so hard my coffee came out of my nose, by the way that hurts! PLEASE, my friend, write more about what happens to this harmless idiot once Wraithvine helps hir, and then kicks hir tail? Did ze learn from hir mistake? Did the kolbold and the bugbear get a chance to kick hir tail for hir stupidity? Did Wraithvine force the kid to go back and apologize, sincerely, and

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Tuesday, Day 0, Patreon

Plague News: TEN new cases, one local, nine imports. There's fifty-six total active cases, twenty-eight of those are in hospital. Australia's at 93% first vax, 89% fully vaxxed. Queensland's at 88% first vax, 81% fully vaxxed.

I am posting Patreon nonsense today, and since I now have some money - I also have PLNs to get some stuff. Yay.

The mower guy attacking our yard has yet to return, leaving his busted mower in situ whilst -I presume- he goes and finds

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Challenge #03244-H335: A Cure For Ignorance

An individual who wore a livesuit rather than contract immunoflu flies to a planet suffering from a global plague, evading the quarantine, to try to "prove the plague is a hoax" and that "introducing immunoflu here is what will kill everyone". Needless to say, the moment they removed the suit and got infected with the plague infecting the planet, they learned they would be spending a lot of time in the ICU. -- Lessons

Ignorance is one hell of a drug. Willful

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Monday, Day 0, Endurance

Plague News: One new case, an import. There's forty-seven total active cases, twenty-eight of those are in hospital. Australia's at 93% first vax, 89% fully vaxxed. Queensland's still sort'a tied with WA, at 88% first vax, 81% fully vaxxed.

It's long Monday, so I'm taking a nap five seconds after I post today's story. If I write anything else today, it shall count as a miracle.

Such a miracle is this week's Tale Foundry entry. Began yesterday, and finished this morning whilst

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Challenge #03243-H334: Is This a Perfect Body?

A way is found that will help Human Lass survive without food, only water. They contacted B'Nar as she had, once again, collapsed. This time, she'd ended up in a coma due to nutrient deficiencies. A new body to be made, completely artificial, an android, not needing food, though she could eat and drink if she so chose, it'd do nothing for her, just be burned up as extra fuel, or she could just recharge via solar or any other method she

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Sunday, Day 0, Shenanigans

Plague news: One new case, a local. There's forty-six total active cases, twenty-nine of those are in hospital. Australia's at 93% first vax, 89% fully vaxxed. Queensland's back in its semi-tie with WA, at 88% first vax, and 81% fully vaxxed.

Mower guy started yesterday despite my warnings. Got bogged. Busted a fan belt. Trying again today. Yay?

He's also threatened to leafblow the immense amounts of grass debris. I'm going out there with my sunhat and a rake and some bags.

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Challenge #03242-H333: Collaboration Improvisation

What happens when a group of assorted aliens get together, with their favourite musical instruments and play. -- Nonny the Mouse

Transit stations are great for musicians seeking to earn a few extra Minutes[1]. Just pull up at a post or a chair and play with a convenient container on the floor. Those who enjoy what they have to offer give according to their whims.

It's very good for teaching new players the link between skill and earning a living.

The

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