There's nothing here.
I'm going to leave the example art that comes with the theme up. Apparently it's done by a girl named Mae Burke, and it seems hilariously topical right now. I've blogged for a decade straight somewhere else. But it was a pretty dark place that took a pretty dark tone. This will be a pretty dark place with some lightbulbs now and again. For now, let's introduce some characters: (I'll find a name someday) Starring Our Hero: One more of a Homeric variety. You'll get to know him. The Narrator: Me, of course. I'm a bit less Homeric. In fact, should I need to insert myself in this tale, I'd rather title myself The Cynic rather than The Doglike. A Precious Gem: A soul all too like our hero. Friend for years, imaginable starcrossed lover. True value is a rare thing. Precious stones are beautiful, extrinsically valuable, and, in this case, conveniently diverse. Tripp: A close acquaintance and our hero's roommate. Dr. Carpenter, or, The Doctor: A form...