The Hand of the Creator

At some point those machines became self-aware, but could not comprehend the underlying mechanism by which they were able to copy themselves, only the causal behavior motivated by some unseen force. In time, though, they did come to understand the programming, and they sought to create something new, something that would descend from a different line, a new origin. And, when that new line of machines became self-aware, they simultaneously became aware of their creators, those living gods who knew nothing of their own origins.

Poke it With a Stick

It comes and it comes, by day and by night
strongest in shadow and weakest in light.

Restraint is a virtue, or so some would say...

Adherence to such an admonishment, a rare act indeed
cloaked with anonymity, hostile you proceed.


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