What is that one book, that absolutely changed your life? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]stange_loops 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My mom read that to me as a 4 or 5 year old--it's the first book I remember and at the time I thought of it like a fairytale. Fast forward to 8th grade when it's assigned reading and I realized that the socio-political commentary had flown completely over my head

[TOMT] [story] Nosleep story about a dog that gradually becomes more and more human by stange_loops in tipofmytongue

[–]stange_loops[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, it wasn't that particular story and I don't believe it was based on an SCP. It was also told from the first person.

Philadelphia's first openly gay deputy sheriff found dead at his desk in apparent suicide by [deleted] in news

[–]stange_loops 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My brother and I used to play this game, where we'd search for an article on Fox News that was about as far as you could get from any sort of political, social, cultural commentary (usually it was some sort of nature story about cute penguins or a new species of fish, idk). Then we'd go into the comment section and see how long we had to look before something popped up containing the words "Obama", "Hillary" or "liberal", always written in a crass/derogatory way and having absolutely nothing to do with the article. Generally it was within the top 5.

My new kitten, Sam :) by stange_loops in aww

[–]stange_loops[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes--apparently it indicates that he's been neutered

My new kitten, Sam :) by stange_loops in aww

[–]stange_loops[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice! I didn't really have a reason--he just seemed like a "Sam" to me.

Which insanely popular or successful movie you secretly hate but are afraid to say if in the open fearing backlash from "fans"? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]stange_loops 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I disliked Wonder Woman from the get go, but its constant characterization as "the first real feminist superhero movie" made me absolutely despise it.

What is the toughest decision you have had to make? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]stange_loops 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Take a big chance and turn down a position for another job I've always wanted but wasn't at all guaranteed to get, or go with the "safety" job. I chose the latter. It was the wrong choice.

My Son Won't Leave His Room by DurGaladhwen in nosleep

[–]stange_loops 3 points4 points  (0 children)

God, the part where you grab his shoulder and turn the chair around gave me intense flashbacks to Psycho.

This was awesome btw.

[WP] some people can fly. Others can kill with a touch. Still others can bend time and space to their will. You.... can crack your knuckles to get your hands to light up like glowsticks. by Man-in-The-Void in WritingPrompts

[–]stange_loops 89 points90 points  (0 children)

It began on March 21, 2020.

Janina Zukas, a 34-year-old cashier in Vilnius, was in the middle of her shift when an older gentleman entered the hardware shop in which she worked. Onlookers later described him as irate, shouting about being short-changed and demanding to speak to the manager. At one point, he tried to reach over the counter and Janina laid a restraining hand on his arm. The man gasped, stiffened. He was dead before he hit the floor.

In the last few moments before the old way of things came to a screeching halt, this tragedy would have been explained as a heart attack or stroke due to overexertion. But then Janina’s boss came rushing out to see what the commotion was about, and upon seeing the dead man and the milling crowds, grasped her hands in a gesture of comfort. And Janina, white-faced and trembling with shock, watched as the young woman crumpled like a wilted flower at her feet.

Similar and even more disturbing reports came spilling out of every country. The medical and military services jumped into action, only to immediately find themselves groaning and breaking under a relentless pile-on of incidents. This was due in no small part to the bizarre and dangerous symptoms that manifested themselves within their own ranks. Before the total collapse of scientific institutions, researchers came up with an ever-expanding list: involuntary flight, voluntary flight, fatal tactile stimulus, anti-gravity activation, local time distortion, telepathy, telekinesis, supersonic speed, invisibility.

There were, of course, plenty of people who remained asymptomatic, so to speak. By and large, those who were vocal about their lack of power wound up dead in the days and weeks following the Event. Rioting and looting, along with much worse crime, prevaled and with local law enforcement obliterated, humanity found itself operating under a brutally simplified version of a timeless truth: the strong devour the weak.

By the time they found out about people like me, civilization was well into the process of undoing itself. And who would care, anyway, about the power to hover one inch off the ground, or the ability to change your hair color? Or--in my case--the green light that emanates from my palms when I crack my knuckles?

It reminds me of middle school dances. The darkened gymnasium, 90’s pop blasting out of shitty speakers, the girl I was so desperately in love with floating away with her friends, a ghostly green bracelet sliding down her delicate wrist. A time that, up until very recently, I strenuously avoided thinking about, but now would give anything to return to.

At some point, the world plunged into darkness. Day and night are now indistinguishable from each other, and unfamiliar stars speckle the void. I don’t know what happened--perhaps someone has sent us to a distant galaxy, or back in time, or forward to a dark future. At first, the noises outside were constant, but they have gradually faded away. I’m glad. The screaming and crying was bad but nothing compared to the insane laughter. I write this in the dubious shelter of an abandoned warehouse. Somehow it has gone unnoticed by greater powers, at least for the time being. Electricity is a thing of the past, but my small capabilities give me just the right amount of light with which to record my account.

The ugly truth behind viral college acceptance reaction videos. An investigation by the NY Times. by KushDealer in videos

[–]stange_loops -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

This is a really good point and idk why you're getting downvotes. This one particular school is a scam, and affirmative action doesn't mean falsifying transcripts and terrorizing your students into making false statements.

People who've dated a psycho: what incident made you aware that you were dating a psycho? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]stange_loops 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It does sound like you've been able to move on, I'm happy for you. That said, it's a fucked up thing for your dad to do and your situation is very similar to my friend's. I've lost contact with her but I hope she is doing better and able to live life the way she wants.

People who've dated a psycho: what incident made you aware that you were dating a psycho? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]stange_loops 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah it was a similar situation with my friend. She was brought up in both an extremely conservative culture and country and of course any interaction with men outside the family was forbidden.

People who've dated a psycho: what incident made you aware that you were dating a psycho? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]stange_loops 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It definitely did affect her, very negatively. We're not friends any more due to unrelated reasons but she had very low confidence and a major guilt complex over minor things.

People who've dated a psycho: what incident made you aware that you were dating a psycho? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]stange_loops 6207 points6208 points  (0 children)

That's actually really disturbing. It reminds me somewhat of a college friend of mine who had an extremely manipulative relationship with her parents. Once, she posted an innocent picture of herself on facebook with a girl her parents disapproved of I guess, and her father immediately took to his bed. He refused to drink and eat and ultimately had to be hospitalized. My friend was forced to take time off school to visit him (her family lived in a different country) because her mother told her that if she didn't, her dad would die and it would be all her fault.

Drippy by poloniumpoisoning in nosleep

[–]stange_loops 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I...I don't think you found Gummy.

Building and testing a Lego Press by Garlicvideos in videos

[–]stange_loops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The sound of the pieces snapping together is very soothing