Into Stasis

Published: July 14, 2023, 6:45 a.m.

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A wealthy capitalist steals a rare and cutting-edge piece of technology in the hopes of developing it for public use.

Genre: Mystery, Science Fiction

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Excerpt:
\\u201cI have plenty of possessions and plenty of currency. And if ever I were to lose any of it, I know how to acquire more. But there is one currency that I cannot make more of. And do you know what that is, Leeke?\\u201d I paused long enough for her to response with a shake of her head. \\u201cTime. I have as much, and as little, as every other person on the planet. So if I can\\u2019t make or buy more time, I have to make the best use of the time I have. And what is the one thing we must do that is the most wasteful of our time? Sleeping.\\u201d

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What\\u2019s the Word (that inspired the story)?
Hypnopedia: sleep learning. \\xa0The act or process of learning during sleep by listening to recordings repeatedly. (source: dictionary.com)

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CREDITS
Story: \\u201cInto Stasis\\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 CHRIS LOGSDON*
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Music by NCTRNM
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\\u201cParade\\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 Chris Logsdon is licensed from GameDev Market
Music by Nctrnm is licensed under CC BY 4.0

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Episode Art Description: Digital drawing. The body of a man lying on his back in a chamber whose top is open. The man is seen from knees up and in left profile. His eyes are closed and his arm lays at his side. Behind him at the level of his chest is a device with a colorful kaleidoscope pattern on its back. Standing behind the device is a person, seen from chest to nose whose left arm is extended toward and obscured by the device.

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