This was London, in all its filth and glory. Nostalgic for the past, while yearning to cast off the chains of bygone ages and step forward into the bright utopia of the future. Proud of its achievements, yet despising its own flaws. A monster in both size and nature, that would consume the unwary and spit them out again, in forms unrecognizable and undreamt. London, the monster city.
Marie Brennan (b.1980), With Fate Conspire
Born 1980? She is young to have already come to such conclusions. ‘Filth and Glory’ is good though, I get that.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I thought that was how we all felt before we retired. Thanks for the comment.
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