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Recalculating
Submitted for your approval, the subject, Mr. Paul Davis, a man teetering on the cutting edge. Paul is a man of distinguished taste, a collector of the exquisite, a lover of new things: new cars, new technology, and new girlfriends. He is admired by his peers and revered in the business world. But no one is as impressed with Paul as Paul is with himself … not even his wife. Truth be told, Mr. Davis is downright despicable. But Paul is about to learn a lesson in humility, because he’s no longer in the driver’s seat. Buckle up and hold on tight, you have just entered … the Manx Zone … Recalculating!
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First published July 28, 2022
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Daemon Manx
37 books237 followersDaemon Manx is an author with a backstory. He is a recovering addict who spent nearly a decade in the prison system, where he focused on recovery and learned to perfect his horror writing craft. He has been featured in magazines in the US, the UK, and Germany and, in 2021, was nominated for a Splatterpunk award for his book Abigail. Daemon is the author of the Ojanox series, endorsed by Scream Queen actress, Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp). He was a bonus round winner on the gameshow Wheel of Fortune in 1999 and is infamously known for a motor vehicle accident involving President Ronald Reagan’s limousine. After struggling with addiction and incarceration, Daemon now uses his story to illustrate the positive outcome of sobriety and offer a glimpse at what life can be like when one receives a second chance.
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August 14, 2022
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This is an interesting story by Mr. Manx which very much reads like a Twilight Zone episode.
There are many fears about AI and the advancement of technology. From stories like the classic I, Robot to the movies like Terminator, the one universal fear that comes to the fore is that we, the human race, are flawed. We have always been the smartest animal on the planet (for fuck’s sake, let’s not start a deep philosophical argument here) and have enjoyed the superior intellect (again, not now). There has not been anything or anyone who could exploit our weaknesses, other than fellow homo sapiens.
So what happens if someone (or something) comes along to dethrone us? Like a lion who kills a human must be put down, what if there were someone who could judge us the same way? We are certainly the cruelest and sickest of all the animals on this planet. Not to mention the laziest and, at times, the dumbest (Jackass – I have nothing more to say on the subject). Will we stand a chance if there is a reckoning?
Well, now that I have diverted your attention, I’m going to do a slight of hand and tell you this story is less about technology and more about the flaws of humanity. There is a warning in this tale, but not what you might think.
4 Stars
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This is an interesting story by Mr. Manx which very much reads like a Twilight Zone episode.
There are many fears about AI and the advancement of technology. From stories like the classic I, Robot to the movies like Terminator, the one universal fear that comes to the fore is that we, the human race, are flawed. We have always been the smartest animal on the planet (for fuck’s sake, let’s not start a deep philosophical argument here) and have enjoyed the superior intellect (again, not now). There has not been anything or anyone who could exploit our weaknesses, other than fellow homo sapiens.
So what happens if someone (or something) comes along to dethrone us? Like a lion who kills a human must be put down, what if there were someone who could judge us the same way? We are certainly the cruelest and sickest of all the animals on this planet. Not to mention the laziest and, at times, the dumbest (Jackass – I have nothing more to say on the subject). Will we stand a chance if there is a reckoning?
Well, now that I have diverted your attention, I’m going to do a slight of hand and tell you this story is less about technology and more about the flaws of humanity. There is a warning in this tale, but not what you might think.
4 Stars
August 1, 2022
Two works collide in chaos. Great gory read. Love Manx!
August 11, 2022
Paul Davis likes new things, clothes, cars, women…. He likes to have the latest in technology too, and when all these things come together, it's not always a good thing! Can a smart car be too smart? Is this a case of auto revenge? Does Paul, who likes to be in control, lose any control he has? Is there a chance at redemption? Can he redeem himself before it's too late?
A terrifying look at the world we live in today, the need for everything to be new, instant, and done for you! How technology seems to be advancing whilst we are retreating into ourselves….
This was a good, creepy, short read, that didn't feel like a short read, and that gave me hints of Christine and Maximum Overdrive! I loved it!
A terrifying look at the world we live in today, the need for everything to be new, instant, and done for you! How technology seems to be advancing whilst we are retreating into ourselves….
This was a good, creepy, short read, that didn't feel like a short read, and that gave me hints of Christine and Maximum Overdrive! I loved it!
October 23, 2022
Paul Davis is a rather distinguished man. He loves the finer things in life. Fancy cars, new clothes, new toys, and new women. The main problem is Paul is a married man with a child on the way yet that doesn’t seem to be enough to change his cheating ways. Perhaps his new 2023 Lexus LC 500 and state-of-the-art Ferdinand can turn things around.
This was highly enjoyable and very creepy at the same time. The storyline is gripping, which instantly gives a feel for the kind of guy Paul really is. I immediately despised him. When his navigation system starts glitching out, things really get interesting, and Paul learns a lesson in humility. Will this change him, though? Technology has its ups and downs, and, in this case, I’d want to pass. As much as things have advanced it’s not always a good thing, and that is reflected in this story. Maybe I shouldn’t say it wasn’t a good thing because it certainly opened Paul’s eyes.
I loved the idea of this short reading like an episode from the Twilight Zone. I’m a fan of that show and would love to see Manx come up with more of these. Very clever!
"Is technology making our lives simpler, or is it making us simple? Who is the one receiving the information, and who is the one in the driver's seat?"
This was highly enjoyable and very creepy at the same time. The storyline is gripping, which instantly gives a feel for the kind of guy Paul really is. I immediately despised him. When his navigation system starts glitching out, things really get interesting, and Paul learns a lesson in humility. Will this change him, though? Technology has its ups and downs, and, in this case, I’d want to pass. As much as things have advanced it’s not always a good thing, and that is reflected in this story. Maybe I shouldn’t say it wasn’t a good thing because it certainly opened Paul’s eyes.
I loved the idea of this short reading like an episode from the Twilight Zone. I’m a fan of that show and would love to see Manx come up with more of these. Very clever!
"Is technology making our lives simpler, or is it making us simple? Who is the one receiving the information, and who is the one in the driver's seat?"
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