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LOGS FROM THE VOID

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 LOGS FROM THE VOID To access the journals, consider subscribing to JJFBbennett via: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/1809829/join   DeviantArt : https://www.deviantart.com/jjfbbennett/subscriptions Meta Subscriber Hub for exclusive content: https://www.facebook.com/JohnBennettArt/subscribenow?surface=pinned_comments The Highway and the Lost Soldier What began in Journal 001 as "T he Whisper of the Rust ", a haunting, ancient frequency in the desert static that lured travellers into the spinifex, soon became a physical threat in Journal 002 " The Salt and the Sinew ", as a crawling, unnatural drought began parching the land and its people, reclaiming their very moisture as an ancient debt.  Now, in Journal 003: The Tithe of the Living , this relentless hunger has materialised on the Stuart Highway as "The Thirst That Walks." Even the sealed, air-conditioned sanctuary of a tourist bus cannot protect the living, as a single open door is all it takes for t...
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The Cave of Leadership - From Gods to the Wheels of Chariots

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"The Cave of Leadership: From Gods to the Wheels of Chariots" is a visual story that traverses time and space, spanning epochs and weaving a tapestry of interconnected experiences that may seem meaningless at first glance. But upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that our journey towards leadership is built upon the foundation of ancient tales of power, wisdom, and foresight. We have placed our trust in the divine mindset of the gods and their immortal stories that have served as a leadership guidepost for generations on generations.

As we progress, our mechanical marvels have become symbols of human ingenuity and the unyielding desire for continuous progress. The wheels of our machines, fashioned in the likeness of the wheels of time, keep turning and propelling us towards new opportunities. Like spectral figures, we stand tall on slender platforms, driven forward by an unseen divine force. We are frail yet resilient, tenacious in our pursuit of conquest, and determined to transcend boundaries.

But what are the Leader's obligations to those who suffer in the face of adversity created by divine-driven opportunity? Those who silently scream, weep, and cry out for help? As the evolution of leadership remains transfixed on godlike guidance coupled with the relentless march of progress, it is up to us to embody the indomitable spirit of humanity and fasten on a relentless quest for equity. Only then can we indeed call ourselves leaders in the fullest sense of the word!









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