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[WP] We’ve learned to prolong life by replacing the human heart with a small but complex biotech battery. However, it must be charged daily by sleeping to avoid a total body shutdown. You’re an insomniac and a workaholic. What is seen as a boon by society is a constant ticking clock for you.

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[WP] Mutations have created a world where everyone has superpowers. Some are more “super” than others. Yours is the ability to teleport, but you can only go straight up or straight down.

110 upvotes

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[WP] Dreaming is our link to the real world. That’s why “they” created coffee, stimulants, social media, the “grind” culture, and more traps to keep us awake - and keep us out.

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[WP] Rustling sheets rouse you from a deep sleep. “Quinn, go back to bed.” An unfamiliar voice beside you responds “Who’s Quinn?” Your eyes jolt open. Yes, this is your house, but the person beside you isn’t your partner and a quick glance in the mirror confirms you aren’t actually you, either.

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[WP] The doctors always told us not to microwave breast milk for babies because it was dangerous. What they didn’t tell us was why it was dangerous. Now, my baby is mutating and…I’m not sure what happens next.

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Since the world began replacing the human heart with a complex biotech battery, no one ever dies of heart disease or old age. However, the battery must be charged daily to avoid a total body shutdown. Today has been hell and your battery is running low…

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
[WP] We’ve learned to prolong life by replacing the human heart with a small but complex biotech battery. However, it must be charged daily by sleeping to avoid a total body shutdown. You’re an insomniac and a workaholic. What is seen as a boon by society is a constant ticking clock for you.	512
[WP] Mutations have created a world where everyone has superpowers. Some are more “super” than others. Yours is the ability to teleport, but you can only go straight up or straight down.	110
[WP] Dreaming is our link to the real world. That’s why “they” created coffee, stimulants, social media, the “grind” culture, and more traps to keep us awake - and keep us out.	72
[WP] Rustling sheets rouse you from a deep sleep. “Quinn, go back to bed.” An unfamiliar voice beside you responds “Who’s Quinn?” Your eyes jolt open. Yes, this is your house, but the person beside you isn’t your partner and a quick glance in the mirror confirms you aren’t actually you, either.	24
[WP] The doctors always told us not to microwave breast milk for babies because it was dangerous. What they didn’t tell us was why it was dangerous. Now, my baby is mutating and…I’m not sure what happens next.	4
Since the world began replacing the human heart with a complex biotech battery, no one ever dies of heart disease or old age. However, the battery must be charged daily to avoid a total body shutdown. Today has been hell and your battery is running low…	1