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spindizzy_wizard t1_ixubtvj wrote

We bought this storage, and selling some of the everyday items has already paid us back nicely—only the uncommon remain.

Catalog #274

The Editor

Appearance: A standard #2 pencil with an eraser. Body color red. Fine lines are engraved around the body and inlaid with gold and silver alternating.

Function: Use the pencil, without erasing, to write a story. When you have finished writing, you may begin editing. Erase everything you want to happen, leaving only the things you do not want to happen.

Notes: grammar is important. Punctuation is essential. Would-be authors must be able to compose an interlaced trio of stories, each grammatically correct. The desired story. The unwanted story. The combined story is made by interlacing the words of the two base stories.

All three stories must make sense when read aloud, although reading the stories is not essential to the process.

Safety Notes

  • Do not attempt to use this in the heat of the moment. You will hurt yourself no matter what your intent is.

  • Do not attempt to use this for personal profit. The universe likes well-crafted stories, not wish fulfillment.

  • If you attempt to use the eraser, and the pencil twists in your hand, stop at once. This is a warning from the universe. Reconsider what you are attempting.

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Aftel43 OP t1_ixvy2pl wrote

Nice, I personally was thinking of items that for one reason or more are not going to be comfortable to use in public as it would raise suspicion unless certain conditions are met, so they wouldn't appear as suspicious or odd to warrant inquiry or a quick question. I have couple examples on my mind.

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spindizzy_wizard t1_ixw3r4a wrote

As an author — unpublished, as yet — the thought of a writing implement with a twist came to mind first. Many have written of pens or books with which the written word becomes true, but I don't think anyone has gone this way. What you write and erase becomes true; only what you leave on the paper remains unreal.

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spindizzy_wizard t1_ixw4wx0 wrote

Continuing my thoughts, one could imagine a spell book with key words left out, like names. When the occasion arises, you select an appropriate spell from the book, fill in the key words, and erase the portion you want to happen. A combined blessing and curse with the name omitted. Imagine a thief who steals the book and writes in the name of a hated enemy. They erase the blessing, thinking the curse will happen. Imagine the chagrin. Or the reverse and a loved one falls to a terrible curse—the horror at realizing what they have done.

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