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Visual interpretation of "Disrupt the continuum": There may be days; you need

No. 103

March 24, 2025·10 lines·1 min read

Disrupt the continuum

to disrupt the continuum—

There may be days you need to disrupt the continuum— to ghost-jump back and be. The hollowness got you through nights you couldn't wait to end. And I promise, one day, you'll be able to switch souls.

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There may be days

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The hollowness got you through

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to switch souls.

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