Replay—Six Sentence Story

Ralph ran his mind like an audio device on permanent replay. He believed in neither demonic nor angelic spirits which made the demons giggle with double delight.

What overflowed through his mouth further challenged his pretenses of being rational. Additionally all the time he spent muttering to himself made him wonder precisely whom those meditations were meant to impress.

To keep reality afloat in spite of his doubt that reality was really real he wondered if reality might well be an AI program simulating who knows what or whether there were some female identity trapped inside his male body all of which surprised even Satan who laughed at the inanities unrenewed minds wasted their lives on. As the day ended Ralph tried to put his spirit to sleep while his spirit struggled to wake him up.

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Denise offers the prompt word “replay” for this week’s Six Sentence Story.

Philippians 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

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16 thoughts on “Replay—Six Sentence Story”

  4. “To keep reality afloat in spite of his doubt that reality was really real he wondered if reality might well be an AI program simulating who knows what or whether there were some female identity trapped inside his male body all of which surprised even Satan who laughed at the inanities unrenewed minds wasted their lives on.”

    That is a REALLY LONG SENTENCE! I can picture the demons giggling and Satan laughing. I can also picture Jesus doing the facepalm.

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    1. It is a long sentence. The original was longer before I cut out some of the words. On rereading I didn’t even understand it. I am glad Denise constrains us to only six sentences.

      Thank you and blessings, Rebecca!

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  5. the struggle* is proof of the benefit and hope of making it all worthwhile. unfortunately there is a limit, (it) can direct you to water but can’t make you drink.

    “…his spirit struggled to wake him up.”

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    1. I imagine the spirit never sleeps, but the soul (mind, emotions) and body do need rest. May we all be responsive to His leading. Blessings and thank you, Mimi!

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