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Berlioz's avatar

"The fact is, the most stubborn thing in the world," Woland continued, "and nothing can destroy it, not even the most unbelievable and most absurd lie. And that is why I have to say that what you are now witnessing, Master, is the most serious thing in the world."

https://substack.com/@mikhailalexandrovichberlioz/note/c-105320990

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A.P. Murphy's avatar

"Sissi was a young princess with lustrous hair, clear soft skin, and command of a third-generation main battle tank. None of the Disney princesses had that, not even warrior chick Mulan. Suck it, Mulan!"

https://thestrangenesskit.substack.com/p/sissis-downtime-queendom

Thanks for the shout-out Berlioz!

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TheRealRajko's avatar

Oh, I love this. Is it related to the Austrian princess Sissi?

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A.P. Murphy's avatar

Thanks very much! The name was taken from her but the character is based on Crown Princess Leonor of Spain.

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TheRealRajko's avatar

Very cool, I like some alternative history elements in the stories

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TheRealRajko's avatar

Like the dumbstruck reporters at the White House, I asked myself, “What’s the storm, Mr. President?” From the speakers in my room came President Krasnov’s laconic reply: “You’ll find out.”

https://substack.com/@therealrajko/note/c-104738560

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