“Before he began destroying the stock, he was aware of no intention to do it. The only correlative to the impulse that he could think of – and this was a thought that occurred to him mid-act, as he hefted… — Matthew De Abaitua Copy Share Image
“Female status in Pre-Seizure culture was predicated on appetite control. But a woman in control of her desire did not function economically, and so loops were inserted into culture to accelerate female bonding in acts of over-consumption that defied restraint. These loops gave permission for loss of control. He loved the paradoxes of Pre-Seizure culture: on the one hand, building… — Matthew De Abaitua Copy Share
“Patricia listened, deliberate and self-contained. Under the subtle terms of the meta-meeting, the pursing of her white lips was almost ostentatious. She placed her attention upon him in the same way that she might place her hand on the head of a small dog. She can’t be trusted. No, of course she couldn’t. But isn’t that thrilling – the presence… — Matthew De Abaitua Copy Share
“And yet, and yet… the cat yawned, eyes closed, and the twitching of its ears resumed. But they did not loop. Not right away.… — Matthew De Abaitua Copy Share Image
“Before he began destroying the stock, he was aware of no intention to do it. The only correlative to the impulse that he could… — Matthew De Abaitua Copy Share Image
“A quantified family would be upper middle class. Likely working in big tech,” said Theodore. “Their employers would have required it.” Piece by piece,… — Matthew De Abaitua Copy Share Image
“Selling out had never been a problem before because no one had wanted to buy. Why are we kneecapping ourselves with artistic principles when… — Matthew De Abaitua Copy Share Image
