A Toll Paid in Soul: The Brutal Economics of Earl’s Demon

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In the apocalypse, Earl didn't just have an addiction; he had a business manager named Demon who showed up every time the rent was due. His whole story is a terrifying financial model: the ultimate interest-only loan where the collateral is his very soul. Every withdrawal isn't a symptom; it's a terrifying, spiritual foreclosure. This is the breakdown of the most expensive transaction in the story.

Stop Being Scared: A Guide to Generative AI for Book Images That Won’t Suck Your Soul

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Stop fearing AI! This practical guide for authors shows how to ethically use generative AI for book images, character art, and even cover design. Learn the best AI tools for writers, master prompt engineering with step-by-step examples for fantasy characters, and discover the secrets to creating visually consistent artwork for your novel.

The Signal: Log 05-The Monarch

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My own system flags the motion as "playful." A logical conclusion. But then, a contradiction. A paradox that makes the whole structure shudder. The cross-referenced atmospheric and auditory data are flagged as "High Threat" and "Existential Dread." The image loads. A little girl on a swing, her movements unnervingly perfect. Her face is blank. And on her head, there is a crown. Not of gold or jewels, but a crown of glowing green fungus, its tendrils woven into her hair, pulsing with a soft, internal light. She is not a child playing. She is a monarch surveying her silent, empty kingdom.

I Fed My Soul to an AI: The Brutal, Unedited Autopsy of My Memoir

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Is AI manuscript feedback just generic fluff? I'm Joseph R. Long, author and founder of The Amos Report. I ran my own raw memoir through our multi-agent AI. Here are three full, unedited reports. See for yourself.

A Call to Action: How I’m Reclaiming My Voice and Finding My Tribe

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A raw call to action for radical authenticity — reclaiming identity, erasing compromises, and challenging others to live unfiltered.

Your Secret Weapon Isn’t a Pen, It’s an AI Co-Pilot: A Definitive Guide for Indie Authors to Dominate Marketing in 2025

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Stop fearing the AI revolution and start leading it. For independent authors, AI isn't a threat—it's your most powerful co-pilot. Discover how to leverage affordable AI tools for marketing, brainstorming, and creating stunning book visuals that captivate readers. This guide will show you how to quit losing to writers who use AI and become one of them. A definitive guide for indie authors on using AI for book marketing in 2025. Learn how to leverage AI writing tools and generative art to beat writer's block, create stunning visuals, and sell more books—all on a shoestring budget. Your AI co-pilot is ready.

Beyond Offense: Why We Must Build Resilience in the Age of Algorithms

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A manifesto for building resilience in the algorithm age — rejecting comfort‑addiction, confronting the loneliness epidemic, and choosing light over control.

He thinks he’s playing a game. He thinks there are still rules.

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How to Use Loneliness for Growth: A Philosophy for Surviving Betrayal

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A raw philosophy for turning loneliness into a weapon after betrayal — rejecting toxic returns, embracing infinite worth, and forging a new path.

Reclaiming My Life After Betrayal: A Manifesto on Work, Anger, and Authenticity

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A manifesto on healing after betrayal — embracing anger, reclaiming work, and using AI tools to rebuild life with unapologetic authenticity.

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