The first excerpt represents the past or something you must release, and is drawn from At the Mountains of Madness by H. P. Lovecraft: by poor Lake, as well as the odd haze we had ourselves perceived
around the rampart-crowned peak, might not be caused by the tortuous-channeled
rising of some such vapor from the unfathomed regions of earth’s
core.
Entering the tunnel, we saw that its outline was - at
least at the start - about fifteen feet each way - sides, floor,
and arched roof composed of the usual megalithic masonry. The
sides were sparsely decorated with cartouches of conventional
designs in a late, decadent style; and all the construction and
carving were marvelously well-preserved. The floor was quite clear,
except for a slight detritus bearing outgoing penguin tracks and
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The second excerpt represents the present or the deciding factor of the moment, and is drawn from The Two Noble Kinsmen by William Shakespeare: PALAMON.
Yes, for them that have wilde Consciences.
ARCITE.
How tasts your vittails? your hunger needs no sawce, I see.
PALAMON.
Not much;
But if it did, yours is too tart, sweete Cosen: what is this?
ARCITE.
Venison.
PALAMON.
Tis a lusty meate:
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The third excerpt represents the future or something you must embrace, and is drawn from The Outlaw of Torn by Edgar Rice Burroughs: and spurred swiftly in the direction taken by the girl
and her abductor.
The great black was fleet, and, unencumbered by the
usual heavy armor of his rider, soon brought the fugi-
tives to view. Scarce a mile had been covered ere the
knight, turning to look for pursuers, saw the face of
Norman of Torn not ten paces behind him.
With a look of mingled surprise, chagrin and incredu-
lity the knight reined in his horse, exclaiming as he
did so, "Mon Dieu, Edward!"
"Draw and defend yourself," cried Norman of Torn.
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