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Don’t speedrun your potential
The driver’s seat gives him a soft buzz. Ready for the scenic part, he blinks awake and shakes off the nap. Their transport glides in lane, locking…
 • Pawel Halicki
These plants go gold for laughs and deep red for nostalgia
Setting down the gift-wrapped planter on the workbench, he nods at his colleague. The chromaphonic blooms shift to amber, already responding to the…
 • Pawel Halicki
We can reschedule rush hours
- And with that, dear friends… The presenter pauses dramatically, glancing around the auditorium for added effect. - We can reschedule rush hours. Do I…
 • Pawel Halicki
Happy New Simulation Cycle!
He turns down the train seat’s workspace and stretches with a yawn. - Come again? - Are you done yet? We’re almost there. - No. I’ll need ten more…
 • Pawel Halicki
Hi, I’m your emergency recharge
- Hi, how are you? - Change of plans. It’s nothing serious, but Niels had a small accident, and I have to pick him up from the hospital. - What…
 • Pawel Halicki
Please remain seated, we're experiencing a calendar attack
- Good morning, my dear nephew. What can I invest in today? - There is no need for sarcasm. I’m in trouble. These hacked delivery drones are slowing…
 • Pawel Halicki
Have you checked if the car is already streamtracked?
Dad slides into the driver’s seat, which adjusts to his profile. Mum makes herself comfortable in the passenger seat, juggling snacks. Their…
 • Pawel Halicki
He loves me but won’t live in a drone-free area any longer
- So, if everything is fine, what’s the thing I’m sensing? - We decided to move to grandma's old unit to travel more and be able to save some money. He…
 • Pawel Halicki
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