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Summary

The article "Hypnotizing Light Bulbs" recounts the author's experience with a moving light bulb initially mistaken for psychokinesis, which turns out to be caused by an open window.

Abstract

The author of the article shares a personal anecdote about a night when they mistook the swaying motion of a light bulb for psychokinesis. After a brief moment of fantastical thinking, involving an X-Men fantasy and concerns about delirium, the author realized that the movement was simply due to an open window. The piece also mentions a 6-Word photo story challenge, which the author was tagged in by Will Hull, and extends the challenge to other writers. The challenge, originally set by Mary Chang Story Writer, prompts participants to tell a story in six words inspired by a photo.

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  • The author initially entertains the fantastical idea that they might possess psychokinetic abilities upon seeing the light bulb move.
  • There is a hint of humor and self-deprecation as the author reflects on their rollercoaster of thoughts, from superhero fantasies to the mundane reality of an open window.
  • The author shows gratitude towards Will Hull for tagging them in the 6-Word photo story challenge, indicating a sense of community and engagement with other writers.
  • By tagging a list of other writers, the author demonstrates inclusivity and a desire to involve peers in a creative exercise, suggesting a collaborative spirit within the writing community.

Hypnotizing Light Bulbs

6-Word photo story challenge

“Do you curve to the left or the right?” — Image by Author

The illuminated pendulum, back and forth.

While failing at sleep a couple of days ago, in the midst of staring at various corners of the ceiling, I noticed the light bulb move. My first thought was “holy s*it… psychokinesis is real” then I thought, my brain is indicating delirium, great. After this rollercoaster of an X-Men fantasy, I discovered the source.

I’d just left the window open.

Many thanks to Will Hull for the tag

The original challenge set by Mary Chang Story Writer — 6-Word Photo Story Summer Challenge

Tagging these lovely writers if they’re up for it — Jee Young Park, Nada Chehade, Toya Qualls-Barnette, I. Trudie Palmer, Jupiter Grant, Kyomi O’Connor, Samedra Carter, Maya L, M.A., Ali Khan, Hannah Brown, Nombuso Makhubu, Ashlea Morgan, Diana C., Jennifer McDougall, Kim McKinney, Skye Mo’ipulelehua Kahoali’i

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