In Another Castle

[beautyofgrey]

         You awake in the morning, the alarm clock softly demanding your continued existence. Stumbling from beneath satin sheets, you make your way into the kitchen, the subfloor heating welcoming your toes. The coffee maker greets you, percolating with snorts and whuffs as your beverage - black and sugarless - is dispensed. The automatic blinds

Comments

[tonithegreat]

Oooh, chilling. Seems almost like the castle is in control here.

[beautyofgrey]

Perhaps...;) Thanks for reading!

[deathling]

Yeah it does.

[sweeny_todd]

wow. this definitely made me think about all the little things I do that can be controlled/tracked. Scary stuff. the lack of tracking is actually one of the things I really like about a cash society!

[beautyofgrey]

It's funny to think about how much we've given up control of....terrifying in a few ways, too, but worth considering. Why we would be lost in the case of an extended power failure.

[solstice_singer]

This was really, really cool. You think you're in control, but you really aren't. Money has bought top-of-the-lie technology that has taken control away.

[beautyofgrey]

Yes!! Thank you!!

[reckless_blues]

I liked the line "the air dryer tests you" - suddenly I realized that sensors are a little interesting to me, it's interesting how we have to make the most basic facilitations acknowledge us. Opening a door, flushing the toilet, drying our hands.

[beautyofgrey]

This entry was partially inspired by a malfunctioning soap dispenser in our office ladies' room, which has taught us that we do not have control over anything, even the ability to obtain soap after a break. :O

[witches]

This is awesome! (and eerily similar to something I toyed with for this topic! xD)

[beautyofgrey]

Thank you!!! (And I'd love to know where you were going with that...)

[witches]

you're most welcome :D <3

hee, i was toying with the idea of writing about a possessed house that was mind controlling the occupants! i might write it later on :D
(may i add you as a friend?)

[beautyofgrey]

Now mind control would be really creepy!!

And yes, certainly, it would be lovely to have you as a friend!