23rd November 2019 Writings

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Excerpt from: 1900 Map Game
1974
Global
The recession deepens, with oil prices continuing to rise.


North America
Behind close doors, the House Intelligence Committee investigates the CIA’s role in the Argentine takeover of Paraguay and Uruguay.

In the Midterms, the Progressive Party gains a majority in the House.

It is noted that Japanese immigrants are preferring San Francisco and Seattle over other cities.


South America
In both Paraguay and Uruguay, protests against Argentine occupation of those nations increase through the year.

In Brazil, the economic crisis continues to intensify. Unemployment reaches 20%.


Europe
It is noted in Asturias that enthusiasm for joining Spain is down from previous years.

In the Rhineland, there are protests (believed to be part of the 26.8% that voted against annexation) against the South German government.

Anti-Greek protests in Cyprus intensify through the year…


Asia
Even with peace having been achieved in Iran the previous year, oil exports out of the Middle East are still below average.


Oceania
Late in the year, the State of New England is formed from the north-eastern region of New South Wales. A referendum had been held earlier in the year.

Environmental protests occur in Sydney, after the University of New South Wales publishes a report that Dams have had a negative impact on Biodiversity of fish species in the Murray-Darling Basin. (And that any new dams would contribute to climate change.)

Words: 277


Excerpt from: Daria: Summer Before College: First Day of Summer: Jane’s Day
“Kristen did say that her sister was not that keen on attendance, more than once,” Cindy said.

‘I get it,’ Daria thought.

Jane thought asking Cindy if she wanted to come along would be a good idea. “We’re about to go downtown to look for summer jobs, would you like to come with?”

“I would like to, but I am meeting Kristen for a movie. Maybe afterwards?”

“We may be at the town library by three,” Daria said.

“That would be cool,” Cindy said, as she took out a PDA. She entered a note using a note-taking application. “Done. I will meet you there.”

“Cool,” Daria said.

“See ya,” Jane said. They then left the food court.

Words: 117


Excerpt from: Haunted Eyes
She looked around nervously at the many people in the room. Did she think that she had nothing to say? That if she did say something that people would consider her an ignoramus?
‘Of course she isn’t,’ he thought, with a shake of his head.

Words: 45




Excerpt from: Questions of Reality
“Not very much as of yet. Just writing up a preliminary report now, Sir.”

“Understood. But, the mayor has called. He wants reassurance that the city is safe!”

“I haven't failed you as of yet.”

Words: 35


Excerpt from: Tales of Alternate Advents - 3
8th December 2019
Elias Steinhardt arrived at the Church.

Words: 9

Overall: 483