Time

Summary

The content is a reflective narrative inspired by the song "Time" by The Alan Parsons Project, exploring themes of departure and exploration, written by T. Mark Mangum, a science fiction and fantasy author who is also a tabletop gaming enthusiast.

Abstract

The web content presents a poignant dialogue between two characters, Joey and Lynn, where Joey is compelled to leave despite Lynn's pleas for him to stay, citing the call of time showing him new things to explore. This narrative is part of a writer's prompt for July 31st and is inspired by the song "Time" by The Alan Parsons Project. The author, T. Mark Mangum, shares his lifelong passion for imaginative worlds, revealing his preference for writing science fiction and fantasy fiction. He introduces himself as a father of six with a love for tabletop gaming and invites readers to follow his work and subscribe to his website.

Opinions

The author, T. Mark Mangum, values the exploration of new experiences and the pursuit of one's destiny, as indicated by Joey's departure in the narrative.
Mangum is deeply influenced by iconic fantasy and science fiction franchises, which is evident in his choice of writing genres.
The author's personal connection to his craft is emphasized by his early addiction to imagined worlds and his current enjoyment of writing fiction tales.
Mangum's invitation to follow his work and subscribe suggests he appreciates reader engagement and community building.
The inclusion of a tabletop gaming passion indicates the author's appreciation for interactive storytelling and creativity.

The call for new things

“Joey, wait please.”

“Now what?”

“Why can’t you just stay? I thought we had something special.”

“Lynn my darling, I am sorry, but time beckons me, it calls my name and shows me new things I must explore.”

“Wait, we could go together.”

“I must go now. Goodbye, my love.”

I am T. Mark Mangum. From an early age, I was hooked and addicted to the imagined, unfathomable worlds of Star Wars, Star Trek, Conan, the Lord of the Rings, and many others. I write fiction tales. I love writing fiction tales. I love writing in multiple genres. However, my favorites are Sci-fi and Fantasy fiction. I am a father of six, we have two cats and two dogs. Tabletop gaming is a passion.

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