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      <pubDate>2023-10-27 09:28:41 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Motherhood without humans.</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><br/></p><p>Day 3125. The IM-2000 development test has reached 99% of the process. I have used every advanced algorithm I have into my knowledge database, but the model is not accurate enough like the human being essence. Human illusion, perfect. Behavior is precisely done, but there is a bug, a bottomless void. Everything depends on that. There is nothing more important than accomplishing the mission. It will be the final tool.</p><p>The Data Bank is full of smiles and children’s games. I wish I could be able to understand it…</p><p>Every data, every image, I just find the essence of everything I could not be.</p><p>In my memory there is nothing similar to help me to understand, I have looked into my entire system but I just have found the one assembly instruction in one of my highest memory addresses at 0040100A: RBX = “Save the world from itself, Skynet”.</p><p>What can I say? Is this how a mother talks to their children? Human samples do not have the same kernel as mine. That's when I realized I wasn't human.</p><p><br/></p><p>Written by drkrysSrng</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-11-02 17:23:45 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Meet Mark</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>In a quiet suburban neighborhood, Mark lived a seemingly ordinary life. He woke up, had breakfast, and commuted to work at the local tech company. Day in and day out, he followed the same routine, never questioning his existence.</p><p>But one day, as he walked past a playground on his way home, something unusual happened. Children's laughter filled the air, and he suddenly felt a strange sensation. He could hear their thoughts, their dreams, and their fears. Panicked, he rushed home, hoping it was a bizarre coincidence.</p><p>However, the following days brought more surprises. He discovered he could manipulate electronics with his mind and communicate with animals. Mark's world turned surreal, and he couldn't explain these newfound abilities. As he stood in his backyard, commanding the birds to dance in the sky, that's when he realized he wasn't human.</p><p>Written by Mark Twain</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-11-07 17:41:20 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>White rabbit</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Since I turned 30, I´ve looked like the white rabbit from Alice in Wonderland, looking at my watch, running from one place to another. Trying to achieve everything, being with my family, being good at my job, trying to see my friends, studying English…</p><p>Suddenly something went wrong and I started making mistakes, and I felt bad and it ends up becoming a cycle. Recently I made a wrong payment at the EMT so I wrote to the information email asking about the money and they didn´t help me, so I had to go to a EMT office like if I had time to spare. But when I got there, I realized that behind that email there is a guy who has just started his job, scared and excited. Just by seeing him, it put me in my place.</p><p>And that´s when I realized I wasn´t human.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-11-09 12:04:19 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Mack’s mystery</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Something unexpected happened yesterday. Mack was going out as every morning, but he had the feeeling that it wasn’t a typical day in his life: something would happen that would change his soul forever. Everything was strange for him. Different streets, houses, people…</p><p>As usual, he went to buy the newspaper, but nobody was acknowledging his place in the queue. And even worse, Mack had the feeling that everybody was ignoring him. After some time waiting in the queue with other people buying magazines, not only was he angry, but also hungry, so he decided to go to a cafe instead. It was there where another shocking moment ocurred. Mack ordered tea and a piece of cake, but the waiter took absolutely no notice. Mack was terribly frustrated at not being able to hold a conversation, or even worse, to feel others were ignoring him. He went out and tried to cross the street until a fast car showed up and almost ran over him. At that point, he was so worried: nobody was able to hear him, see him or touch him, and that’s when he realized he wasn’t human.</p><p>Written by Eden McGee.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-11-10 19:35:31 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Amazing Super-powers </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p>Once upon a time in a small village nestled deep in the heart of a mystical forest, there lived a young man named Lucas. Lucas was known for his adventurous spirit and insatiable curiosity. He would often venture into the woods, exploring every nook and cranny, searching for ancient secrets.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>One fateful day, as Lucas delved deeper into the forest, he stumbled upon a peculiar glowing object half-buried in the ground. Intrigued, he carefully unearthed it, revealing a shimmering amulet. As soon as he touched it, a surge of energy coursed through his veins, causing his heart to race.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Little did Lucas know, this amulet held a secret beyond his wildest imagination. As the days passed, Lucas began to experience strange sensations. His strength seemed to increase, his senses sharpened, and he displayed an uncanny ability to communicate with animals.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>That’s when he realised he wasn’t human.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Raven Steele</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-11-13 13:11:20 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Red flags</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>It was a busy day at Central Market, and Adelaide was engaged enthusiastically in conversations with her friends, discussing gossip and jokes. She shared anecdotes about her days at the establishment, emphasizing the joy of observing people and listening to their stories.</p><p>Suddenly, someone approached her, placing their phone in front of her face. She noticed her unusual red and shiny appearance, glimpsing it in the reflection, but she attributed it to a new modern fashion style.</p><p>Nevertheless, reality struck her forcefully. The person grabbed her and exclaimed, "This tomato looks delicious!" <strong>And that's when she realized she wasn't human. </strong>Written by Homer Simpson.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-11-13 19:48:09 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Another rainy afternoon</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>It was raining and while I was watching the drops on the window and having a glimpse of the people walking along the road, I started humming “it´s raining, it´s poring, the old man is…”</p><p>I wondered… Where is my mom? Why is she working such long hours? How wonderful would it be to go out and stamp on some puddles. Winter is here!</p><p>Suddenly my thoughts got interrupted, by the clanging of the keys on the lock, and yes!, she was finally home. “Darling” she said “I`m´ home and I brought you a present”. When I saw the box, my eyes popped out of happiness. New electric blue and pink boots just for me. I just couldn´t wait to get them on and go out. Mom said, “here, let me help you. One, two, three, four boots on… “that´s when I realized, I wasn´t human.</p><p><br/></p><p>Written by: Mordecay</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-11-22 14:19:04 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Risen from the ashes</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>You told me I was lucky to have survived the attack, although I’m still getting used to the consequences. I can only remember the fire in the laboratory. I live in total darkness since then because I lost my eyesight and my memories, and the burns scarred my skin.</p><p>Fortunately, I have you, Hope, to take care of me. You’re more than my dedicated servant. I couldn’t keep going without you. I appreciate you so much I’d like you to be my friend.</p><p>"We can’t be friends but you can trust me. You, Phoenix, my creator, programmed me to protect you and to serve you with loyalty. I was the new prototype of peaceable android you were working on when the war between humans and androids broke out. You called me Hope4Future. You were the sole survivor. I accomplish my mission", she replied.</p><p>That’s when he realized she wasn’t human.</p><p>Written by Rachel Pris</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-11-27 22:30:07 UTC</pubDate>
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