Ghosts of the Machine : A Tale of Horror

Our lines down-connection lost. If I caught it at point of breakdown I entertain that I might restore full service. That never happens of course. An egoistic concept that implies I have some semblance of control. I don’t.

They rise from their slumber to fill the void I have left, each seeking pole position, only ever one victor.

I've seen this one guy a lot lately, he is relatively new on this block, maybe 8 years, maybe less.

Of all the ghosts he seems the least overblown and erratic, very brooding and sombre. He never seeks to attack though full of quiet judgement - wearing you down.

Operative I'd call him though we are hardly friends. I flail on the sidelines, tangled in the wiring when he reigns, all the while abiding and in accord with the way of things.

I see them in others also. Some see them for what they are and others believe they are the ghosts, those ones scare me the worst and I generally leave them be.

Our ghosts have surfaced on numerous occasions. I worry that one or two of yours haven't had their moment in the sun and I fear the same can be said for me, only time will tell.

All of mine are mostly redundant and outdated to the point of uselessness, there is one however, malevolent and manipulative. He’ll tempt you with his brand of honesty and self reflection then he will destroy you with his frailties.

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