Kota Mizushiro and Akiko are at it again. As they dwell into more challenges, their relationship gets better and better. Who knows what will stop them.

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In the following link, you can hear my reading of the first few pages from each of the ten short stories in my Mindscapes speculative fiction collection. Note that although this book is available in electronic, paperback and audiobook format, these readings from each of the short stories is my own and NOT a sample of the professionally produced Audible audiobook read by professional voice talent.

As soon as Qing Liqing opened her eyes, she found herself in the master bedroom of the villa she had purchased at a low price before the end of the world.　　The shock and anger after being betrayed by his most trusted friend lingered in his heart for a long time, the　　Hatred made him lose his usual composure, and he lost control of himself and swatted away the things on the bedside table.　　Then he heard a man's emotionless voice: You hurt me.　　Qing Liqing: ???!　　Zhen Li stretched out his arm, a small red mark on it.　　Qing Liqing: Wait, just now here ...... someone ......?　　Zhen Li expressionless: I'm not a person, I'm this villa you're living in right now.　　Qing Liqing: I'm sure either you're crazy or I am.

**Game tester Lu Fengyi** accidentally binds to a **"Deduction Simulator"** and is transported to the **void between two realms**. There, he establishes **Twilight Fortress**, bridging the **cultivation world** and the **lord-dominated world**. Leveraging the simulator's time-acceleration capabilities to merge the rules of both realms, he breeds **spirit beasts** and assembles a **hybrid task force**. Starting with the **Moonlit Lake Annihilation Campaign**, he gradually unlocks cross-dimensional systems like **interdimensional caravans** and **Beast Soul Armor**.

During his journey, he teams up with **Elven Princess Aelia** to thwart the **Blood Fiend Sect's conspiracy**, awakening the **primordial chaos beast Xiangliu** . The story culminates in a climactic battle at the **Space-Time Rift** against the **Blood Fiend Patriarch** and the **Abyssal Lord**. Though victorious, Lu discovers a cryptic clue about the **Third Domain**, propelling him into an even grander odyssey.

In this space, I will provide some samples of my work, links to new releases, free previews of my books and/or articles, and perhaps some general thoughts on writing. I hope there may be something here that is of interest to readers in general. And I am glad to be in your company.

This is Miura, a land where one in every 16 individuals are born sensitive to magic. Mages are the cream of the crop in a world dominated by arcane bloodlines. Beyond the mage is the Maister, and the greatest of the greats are the archmages. To nurture the sheer potential of arcane wielders, many legendary mages of old established grand academies across different kingdoms. And in the vast imperium, 13 schools within 13 kingdoms command great esteem and influence by boasting the strongest students of magecraft. One such school is Cinderfall, a premier institute in the heart of Imperial Baumwolland. Amidst its alumni is the fledgling teen Pollux, a young freshman with a good head on her shoulders and little else. But what else does she need? Mired by a wound from childhood and seemingly inescapable mediocrity, how can she hope to navigate a school of deadly, magical adolescence in a world full of monsters and mad sorcery? Maybe, she won’t.

A boy has a crush...

But the crush is real or his imagination??

Ember is a young girl with a steady job, cold hands. and things she'd rather not remember. And when an attractive, quirky chocolate maker ends up in her life, will she finally face her fears, deal with the memories and make a friend? Or will she find herself drowning in his eyes........(If you want me to continue PLEASE let me know, it means the world to me. And I'd love to hear your thoughts, <3)

Should you challenge the system, or follow it? That's what 18-year-old Fabel Groves has to ask herself. Both options could be dangerous in their own ways, but only one way to find out.

Technologyhas made it possible for some people to see again, even if they’ve lost their vision due to injuries or diseases. These amazing inventions use cameras, computers, and special implants to help people see the world in new ways.

One way sight can be restored is with retinal implants. These are tiny chips placed on the back of the eye where the retina is. If someone’s retina can’t detect light because of a disease like retinitis pigmentosa, this chip can help.

A camera, usually attached to glasses, takes pictures of what’s in front of the person. The camera turns the pictures into signals, which are sent to the chip in the eye. The chip uses these signals to stimulate the nerves that send messages to the brain, helping the person see shapes, light, and movement.

For people whose eyes and optic nerves are too damaged, bionic vision systems can help. These systems don’t rely on the eye at all. Instead, a camera captures what the person would see.

The camera sends the information to tiny devices implanted in the brain or near the optic nerve. These devices send signals directly to the brain, creating a basic sense of sight. People using this technology can often see light, outlines, and objects, which helps them move around and recognize their surroundings.

Some technologies work directly with the brain. Brain-machine interfaces are designed to send visual information straight to the brain. A camera captures what’s happening, and electrodes implanted in the brain’s vision center stimulate the neurons responsible for sight. This method is used for people who can’t use their eyes at all, giving them a new way to “see " through electrical signals.

Artificial intelligence (AI) makes all these systems even better. AI can clean up the pictures taken by the camera, making them sharper and easier for the brain to understand. It can also highlight important things, like obstacles or signs, so the person can see more clearly and safely.

Another helpful tool is virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR) devices. These are special glasses that help people with low vision. The glasses magnify objects, improve contrast, and add digital overlays to the real world, making it easier to see things. While these devices don’t bring back natural vision, they can improve what people can still see, helping them live more independently.

Even though these technologies are amazing, there are still challenges. The vision they provide isn’t as clear as natural sight, and it can take time for people to learn how to use the devices. The equipment is also very expensive, which means not everyone can afford it. Scientists are working hard to make these technologies better and more affordable.

So far, artificial technologies have helped thousands of people around the world. For example, over 350 people have used retinal implants, and many others have benefited from bionic systems or brain-machine interfaces. These numbers are growing as more people get access to these life-changing inventions.

Thanks to these advancements, technology is giving hope to those who thought they’d never see again. While we still have a long way to go, the future of restoring sight is no longer a dream.

Author: BRUJO THE WRITER

Masashi Kishimoto's manga series "Naruto" follows Naruto Uzumaki's journey to become a respected ninja. The manga was adapted into an anime series (2002-2007) and dubbed in English (2005-2009). This book analyzes each episode of the anime series, from Season 1 to Season 5, going beyond a simple summary.

©2023 by Sarah Mkorongo. All rights reserved, and all characters belong to Masashi Kishimoto.

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