A Handbook of Universal Truths

Published: June 2, 2023, 6:45 a.m.

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A researcher comes across a legendary text and is overwhelmed by the knowledge contained within.

Genre: Mystery, Mythology


Excerpt
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I glanced at the clean white bandage wrapped around her left hand and a good ways down her wrist.

\\u201cIt\\u2019s going to be all right,\\u201d I said. \\u201cI\\u2019m here to help.\\u201d

The steely-eyed woman sitting across from me in the booth gave a single nod. She wasted no time on small talk and launched straight into her first question.

\\u201cThe Axiom Enchiridion, ever heard of it?\\u201d

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What\\u2019s the Word (that inspired the story)?
Palimpsest: a parchment or the like from which writing has been partially or completely erased to make room for another text. (source: dictionary.com)

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CREDITS
Story: \\u201cA Handbook of Universal Truths\\u201d Copyright \\xa9 2019 by Nila L. Patel
Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production:\\xa0 Nila L. Patel


Music
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\\u201cTrip-Hop Lounge Abstract Background\\u201d by Digital Emotions (Intro/Outro)

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Music by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Dark Fantasy Studio)*
\\u201cMaster\\u201d
\\u201cLearning punch\\u201d
\\u201cGenetic marker\\u201d
\\u201cMen in black\\u201d
\\u201cConnecting dots\\u201d
\\u201cUnder the mask\\u201d
\\u201cNegociation\\u201d
\\u201cMindhunter\\u201d
\\u201cComplexe mind\\u201d
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Music by RAFAEL ARCHANGEL
\\u201cSmoke\\u201d

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*These tracks were part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market.

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Music by Nicholas Jeudy is licensed from GameDev Market
Music by Rafael Archangel is licensed under CC0 1.0 Universal License

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Episode Art Description: Digital drawing. A portal that looks like an iris. The center is dark, save for one small bright spot like a star. Surrounding this center is a toroidal or donut shape. This is surrounded by circular layers of lightning sparks and ripples of different colors.

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