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The Serpent Throne: A Study of Power, Illusion, and the Currency of Belief

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In a world increasingly driven by media, attention, and spectacle, The Serpent Throne emerges as a chilling allegorical tale that blends ancient myth, royal legacy, and futuristic psychological control. As a sequel to The Royal Vein, the narrative plunges deeper into the shadowy infrastructure that powers monarchic illusion—not through political authority or divine right, but through a complex system of psychic harvesting and holographic deception. By examining a hidden reality beneath Buckingham Palace, the story not only presents a sinister alternate history but also serves as a metaphorical critique of the mechanisms by which modern institutions manipulate perception. The Serpent Throne invites readers to reconsider the true cost of loyalty, tradition, and collective belief in the symbols we exalt. 1. The Broadcast of Silence It had been five years since the Coronation Broadcast that froze the world. Millions had tuned in to see King William crowned in Westminster Abbey ...

The Silent(Shaheed) Patrol of the Northern Ridges

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The northern ridges of Kashmir, perched near the Line of Control (LoC), are an embodiment of silent defiance. These snow-clad peaks, battered by icy winds and wrapped in eerie tranquility, have borne witness to countless acts of heroism by soldiers safeguarding the nation. Among these stories is the poignant tale of the "Silent Patrol," a shaheed (martyr) patrol whose sacrifice symbolizes the unyielding resolve of those who guard the motherland's frontiers. 1. The Frozen Vigil The post was high up on the northern ridges of Kashmir, overlooking a strategic valley where the terrain was as beautiful as it was brutal. Snow blanketed everything, muffling even the sounds of boots crunching on the ground. The air was so cold that even your thoughts felt frozen. It was my first deployment in this region, and the stories my soldiers shared were equally chilling. They spoke of a phenomenon that occurred on every full moon—what they called the "Shaheed Patrol."...