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Mr. Splunge's First Sci​-​Fi Story

from Artificial Tales Of Gleep And Whimsy (Vol. 2) by John Tabacco

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Words and Music © 2023 by John Tabacco
Published by It Iz What It Iz Music (SESAC)

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MR. SPLUNGE'S SCI-FI STORY 101

In the forgotten byways of time, on a world veiled in an alternate dimension, nestled a primitive enclave of deaf humanoids. Theirs was an existence circumscribed by the confines of a cardboard lake, severed from the cacophonous symphony of the outer world. Yet, through silent gesticulations, they wove a tapestry of communication, their lives harmonized with the rhythms of fishing, hunting, and gathering.
It was upon one such unassuming day that fate unfurled its enigmatic hand. Amongst the white outer wall that ensconced their watery sanctuary, a lone humanoid chanced upon a gleaming anomaly. A sleek and lustrous object lay before him, an enigma to bewilder even the most imaginative of minds. With great intrigue, he brought his discovery back to the tribe, drawing them in like moths to a cosmic flame.
Despite their auditory silence, the brightest among the tribe discerned the artifact's peculiar essence. With deft precision, they wielded the object, and behold, a brilliant beam of light erupted forth. The barnacles, once steadfast, succumbed to this newfound power, transmuting into ephemeral dust. The tribe, beguiled by this enchantment, continued their exploration, pointing the enigmatic device at all they encountered, even daring to use it on some of their own.
But as dusk's curtain descended, their fascination waned, and like a forgotten relic, the mysterious object met its watery demise, discarded into the depths of the lake. Alas, the depths responded with irate ferocity. The device, reactive to its aqueous host, erupted in a cataclysmic inferno. A tempest of flames engulfed the primitive village, and the very ground beneath their feet quaked and shuddered.
The once impenetrable encircling wall, now reduced to molten decay, could no longer withstand the relentless surge of water. The lake surged forth, a relentless torrent that devoured all in its path. Desperation suffused the air, but there was no respite to be found. The deaf humanoids, ensnared in a watery embrace, met a somber fate, their world consumed by the very element that once nurtured them.
Far beyond the confines of this alternative earth, in the realms beyond perception, an unlikely tale unfolded. A vigilant lifeguard, toiling tirelessly upon the distant shores, encountered an extraordinary sight. A manta ray, adorned with a curious burden, bore a burning milk carton upon its back. Oblivious to the events transpiring in the depths below, the lifeguard sought to liberate the majestic creature from its unexpected burden.
Little did the lifeguard know of the role he inadvertently played in the cosmic dance of fate. The distant actions of a tribe, bereft of sound yet brimming with curiosity, entwined with the plight of the humble manta ray. A laser gun's discovery led to the cataclysm that submerged an entire community, while simultaneously assisting in the emancipation of an enduring milk carton.
Thus, as the cosmic tapestry unfolds, one marvels at the boundless wonders of existence. In the back roads of the nexus, where possibilities converge and diverge, the story of deaf humanoids, a mis-handled laser gun, and a burning milk carton attached to the back a baby manta ray stands as a testament to the infinite web of mysteries and circumstances that shall never cease to astonish.
Thank you.
I have to pee now.

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from Artificial Tales Of Gleep And Whimsy (Vol. 2), released November 6, 2023
JT : Mixing
Voice : Mr. Splunge
Female voice: Professor Eden Beefalo

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John Tabacco Stony Brook, New York

John Tabacco is a composer, singer-songwriter, producer, recording engineer, and visual artist.

Like an unfolding musical diary / puzzle, Tabacco’s music and art are constantly being re-worked, juxtaposed and intertwined.

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