#Android Free Workshop

[cosmicdream222]

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Affirmation & Subliminal Audio Download: Self-Concept & Void Concept

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I made an affirmation/subliminal tape for myself and felt like sharing in case it helped anyone else! This is meant to completely saturate your mind so you fully believe you are the creator of your reality and already have your perfect life.

If I were to summarize it with one affirmation, it would be “I easily entered the void, and now my life is perfect.”

The affirmations all center on the three overlapping themes of: My life is perfect, I’m a master manifestor, and I enter the void easily.

Kinda had too much fun making this and included 7 layers total. There are a LOT of affs in here but they are all are fairly non-specific, blanket/umbrella self-concept that can be used by anyone, and are completely unisex.

I created my own affs, some are from my Master Manifestor vaunt, and I modified some basic ones I found on Tumblr and Pinterest. They are all safe, no negative words, no religion, no witchcraft etc lol :)

The audible affs are layered with two layers of Kottie’s & Enchanted Workshop’s Wake up in the void subliminals courtesy of @gorgeouslypink

Since I believe in honesty and transparency, I’ve listed all the details below the cut. If you just want to download and get listening, here are the Drive links:

✩Folder with all 3 versions

✩Version 1: Affirmation tape & subliminal

✩Version 2: Same as above but with echo effect for more repetition

✩Version 3: For overnight use through phone speakers. Aff volume is lowered and rain sounds from the subs are louder.

Actual pic of audio file :)

Made with love! Let me know if this helps you! 💕

Version 1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fKLb-mLw4aXbYrO-uIEAzEkvANNkkMA4/view?usp=drive_link

Layer 1: Master manifestor, the void is easy, self-concept affs - entirely in the left ear

Layer 2: The same affs, in a different order - entirely in the right ear

Layer 3: “Perfect life” self-concept aff tape - includes both “you” and “I”, in both ears, at a lower volume

Layer 4: The affs from layers 1 & 2 but in a different order, in both ears, at a lower volume

Layer 5: Enchanted Workshop’s Wake up in the void subliminal

Layer 6: Kottie’s Wake up in the void subliminal

Layer 7: Self-concept affs and perfect life affs (from previous layers) at the lowest subliminal volume level

Version 2: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lujZ7M1hQu09fbJnq4ks2bOA_ss9dfzq/view?usp=drive_link

Same as Version 1, but an echo effect is added to layers 1 & 2. This makes the affs repeat multiple times, and can give you more of a trance-like effect.

Version 3: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oVuIgj96NLNfIY0u5yzi8vAh89qSiwD_/view?usp=drive_link

Version 1 modified for overnight use through your phone speaker. Layers 1 & 2 play in both sides at a lower volume, and the volume of layers 5 & 6 is increased so the rain sounds are louder and affs are quieter.

These can be downloaded to your phone or PC and looped:

iPhone: AudioRepeater and Audio Looper are both free apps that will loop imported audio files.

Android: Several free apps will let you loop, including playing two audios at the same time (if that’s your thing) try Loop Player.

PC: The default Windows media player has a loop function.

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[fishyvamp]

18+ NSFW MDNI mind the tags

You whimpered as the S.C.R.E.A.M unit pinned you down. It's gears whirling and whining as it ground into you. It was strange in how it was like it was seeking gratification in a sexual way. Rubbing where it's dick would be against the curve of your ass. You clenched your fist, teeth gritted heavily, the scent of fresh oil you had just applied to it's joints in the air of the workshop. This must've been some sick joke someone was playing on you. Maybe some kind of hazing ritual to welcome the new technician.

"You got a boyfriend?" The bot seemed to tease. It's icy mechanical hand pressing against your throat pulling you flush against it's cold frame. The coveralls you wore doing very little to protect you. You could feel a scream building in your throat as none of this made sense. It had walked in of it's own free will, or at least the equivalent of free will for a android, requesting maintenance and when you had finished diagnosis everything was clear; No anomalies, not even signs of code tampering, yet when the bot was turned back on it began behaving unnaturally. All you knew for sure is If you made it out of this alive you will be looking through its code piece by piece to find out who tampered with your unit. Surely there would be a digital signature in there. Something to indicate who last touched the code.

"Stop!" You screamed out feeling it's other hand beginning to palm the front of your pants, "initiate command slash S!" The kill phrase coming out desperate the bolder it got practically crushing you against the table; it's hips picking up speed. Before stuttering to a stop, grip loosening just enough for you to slide out; breathing heavily you clutched your chest looking up at the machine that had you caged just moment ago. The fact that it didn't halt right away felt a bit unnerving but the nightmare was over. Clawing at the rough sandpaper like carpet you moved into the light of your dimly lit office. It felt like an eternity as you begged yourself to calm down long enough to plug in the diagnostic computer.

Your eyes shut tightly, you count backwards from ten, listening to the clicks and beeps as it dug whatever info it could, name after name appearing on the screen before you. The unit behaved too purposely to be a true malfunction. Your eyes darting across the screen, the only name catching your eye was that of Danny Johnson. You had to think on why that name sounded familiar despite no one currently working in your shop with that name. Who was Danny? Maybe it was a placeholder name?

It wouldn't be till later that you'd realize Danny was the name of the technician who was killed by a S.C.R.E.A.M unit a year earlier, that in of itself would explain the name, thinking maybe someone in your shop got ahold of his old login information to prank you... It wasn't unusual for the company to not care about removing the permissions of the dead. At least that was until discovering that Danny was the only deceased employee to have their profile completely removed from the system. Even his past work history and general employee file was completely null, as if he never existed. Not even old logs were accessible.

You know he was real the older employees talked about how sweet he was, how he could charm the pants off just about anyone. Well loved and respected, but he didn't exist according to the system. So how the hell did someone use Danny Johnson's information to modify code? Danny doesn't have authorization. Danny shouldn't be able to modify code. Danny technically doesn't exist. So why does it say "Danny wants you"?

[redbo-and-simbo]

The alarm clock next to the bed goes off.

!

Mm?

(hand turns the alarm off)

(Ugh, these Viewers..)

(shifting)

(hand comes up to hair)

...?

(..That's not Seawatt.)

(eyes open)

..Oh. Hey. Red.

..Hey.

...Good to see you're not a rat anymore.

Yeah. Same. Uh.. Where uh.. Where are my clothes at?

If I had to guess, the workshop. Or your inventory. But..if they just up and vanished, it's not like there's not extra in storage.

You can stay here and I can check for you, if you'd like. Or..if you still wanted to rest after that rude awakening, you're free to.

...

(I am really comfortable.)

(He's got an arm around me and it's..nice.)

(..But this is really awkward.)

Yeah, could you uh..see if it's all there? I might sleep a little longer while you work on the android.

Sure. Sounds good.

(Ha. His ears are turning red. I can't blame him.)

(shifting)

(socks step on floor)

(footsteps)

(door opens)

[cathode-raygirl]

Salvation for a Broken Bot (Chapter 1)

An amateur repair girl finds a severely damaged android abandoned in a junkyard.

This first chapter is sfw but subsequent chapters will be 18+ only. Content warning for a description of a character in a state of disrepair with implied eye trauma.

If you have any questions or feedback feel free to comment or send me an ask!

Rose had visited the abandoned junkyard several times before, but this was the first time she'd come with the intention of stealing.

Half a mile away from anywhere of note, the only sign of civilisation was the distant hum of cars driving down the A22 in the distance. The sound felt relaxing to her, like the waves of the ocean.

She approached the chain link fence surrounding the complex. Someone had repaired the hole she used to enter last time, but she had come prepared. She rummaged around in her backpack and retrieved a pair of bolt cutters. Expertly praying apart rusty segments of fence with her tools, she breached the defences and found herself in a sea of discarded garbage.

From handheld items like phones and radios, to larger appliances like televisions and fridges, the junkyard had it all. But there was one particular prize she was looking for: A robot. It was rare but not unheard of for companies like Ashdown to dump their decommissioned workers in facilities like these, and she was planning on...

Hmm.

She wasn't really sure what she was planning on doing to be honest. Selling one for parts? Repairing it as a passion project? She told herself she'd figure it out later. There wasn't even a guarantee that there *was* anything here anyway. Better to not get her hopes up too early.

She gripped the scanner in her left hand. She'd spent the past week building it, the perfect device for combing for artificial life. The android designs that Ashdown Logistics pioneered had distinctive battery designs to accommodate for their intense workload, and it quickly became the industry standard. If she was able to locate a power supply with the scanner, she *should* be able to locate a bot. In theory. The scanner wasn't picking anything up yet though.

She turned on her torch and began walking deeper into the facility. The scanner's range wasn't particularly good due to the sensor she'd opted to use so-

Her eyes lit up in excitement. A figure! In the distance! Unmoving!

She crept up towards it, her eyes filled instantly with recognition: The body of a robot, slumped backwards over a pile of broken televisions, a steel rod driven perfectly through its left eye, pinning it in place. Most of its pure white hair had been torn away, the few remaining patches blowing gently in the wind.

Its chest had caved in as well, and the silicone plates that covered its rusted internals were covered with dirt and mould.

Rose wondered what had happened to it, how it could have gotten this damaged. It was hard to make it out in the state it was in but it seemed to be some kind of worker bot? Definitely not anything that would normally have combat experience, that's for sure. If any robot rights groups found out about this they'd be having a field day. But more than that... She wondered how her scanner never picked it up.

She ripped the steel rod out of its head and flipped it over. Its charging port was missing, a large cavity in its place. By the looks of it, someone had forcefully removed the battery and several other key components by the looks of it. What *happened* here?

A mystery like this was irresistible to her. If she could somehow repair it, she could interrogate it, and then she potentially had a story she could give to the press, or even one of the robot rights groups. They'd been springing up a lot recently and she was sure at least one of them would take interest. 

She dragged the bot through the muddy ground, through the hole in the fence, and loaded it into her car.

Rose sat on a chair in her workshop, staring at the android in front of her in contemplation. The first thing she needed to do was assess the damages and figure out if it was possible to salvage the bot. A more talented maintenance girl would probably know by now, but Rose was just a hobbyist, so she *really* needed to know what model it was. 

The sticker with this valuable information on had long since been washed away by rain, so she had no choice but to begin disassembling its head in the hopes of finding a motherboard. 

After half an hour's work, the bot's head laid sprawled out in pieces on her desk. She admired the beauty of the intricate mechanisms in front of her, how so many tiny parts could come together to form a believable imitation of a human face. At least, they would if they were in good condition. She could already tell that most of them had either rusted beyond repair or been badly damaged by the blunt force of the steel rod, so they'd have to be replaced. Still, the process should be simple enough once she got the model number.

Inspecting the motherboard, she noticed a peculiar chip with a pink heart on it. She'd never seen something like that before. She took a photo of it and made a mental note to reverse image search it later. Turning the board over, she was met with an unfortunate sight: The Ashdown Logistics logo, and the model number 4MB-3R. 

Ashdown's androids were known for being made with parts that were as closed source and proprietery as physically possible. They refused to release any data sheets or schematics, and the parts that *could* be bought were insanely expensive. No one, not even the smartest engineers of their rival companies had been able to figure out how to create even an imitation of their personality chips, so they held a complete monopoly over the robotics industry. 

Not only that, but the 4MBs were several generations ago. In fact, Rose was almost certain that they had been discontinued in 2002. By now, they were onto the 8MB range, which were mechanically unrecognisable from their 34 year old counterparts. 

Rose slumped backwards into her chair. There was absolutely no way in hell she would be able to buy any replacement parts for this, and she doubted that she'd be able to find any more 4MB units, let alone a 4MB-3R. She had no idea what the difference between the sub units even was, but she was certain it would be significant enough to hinder her progress.

She sighed. It looked like she'd need to take matters into her own hands. There *was* a crude accessory that was compatible with most androids she'd encountered before: A modified cathode ray tube screen could be used to visualise a robot's thoughts. With some training, she was sure that the 4MB-3R could teach itself how to use one as a face. It wouldn't be a great solution by any means but it'd definitely be better than having a caved in, unmoving face. And it wasn’t like the bot would be stuck with it forever, just until she found something better to use.

As for the rest of the body? She could replace the charger port with an external charging system she had lying around, and she was sure she had some spare torso pieces buried *somewhere* in her workshop. There were obviously a lot more parts missing but it'd probably be best to get the basic functionality working first. After all, she wouldn't want to put effort into building a body for an android that might not even be capable of turning on anymore. 

She gazed out her window wistfully, watching the cars pass by below her. In a way, Brighton looked like a giant circuit board, the roads forming tracks between the various buildings, which resembled cathodes, diodes and chips. Or perhaps it was the other way around, and circuit boards looked like cities. 

Despite living in a bustling city, she could never shake away the loneliness she felt in apartment. She was a single, lonely electron in a vast uncaring circuit board, but perhaps she'd be able to find a companion in the form of this bot. And if not, it'd certainly give her something to take her mind off things for a while.

[ Chapter 2: Reconstruction ]

[angelofrainfrogs]

Going Back: Ch. 24

~Coauthored by @zeitghest~

Fandom(s): Five Nights At Freddy’s: Security Breach

Description: Things are looking up for Gregory. After putting the soul of a formerly-immortal killer to rest, he and his new family can finally begin their lives anew. Sure, Gregory might have been cursed with mysterious Remnant in exchange for being involved in this mess—not to mention his caretakers consist of sentient robots and ghosts… But there’s no doubt that the bond they share is unbreakable. They love him, and he in turn. 

All in all, life is finally starting to go right for once. 

…Unfortunately, true peace is a hard-won battle. There are other things to contend with besides William’s decrepit soul, and Gregory will learn that his role in the lives of the Aftons and Emilys is far greater than anyone could’ve imagined. 

Rating: T

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Henry hadn't gotten as much work done today as he thought he would. Henry hadn't gotten as much work done today as he thought he would. With the Pizzaplex up and running, it meant everyone was busy for the majority of the day and he figured he'd have a solid chunk of time in his workshop free of distractions. However, instead of being able to focus on sketching out his next android, the Fazbear creator couldn't seem to keep his thoughts aligned. Now that he knew what was happening upstairs, he was desperate to see how his son handled the life of a CEO for such a massive franchise. Henry had no doubts that Sammy did a wonderful job, but he still wished he could be there, standing over his shoulder like the proud father he was...

Instead, he turned his attention to the kids playing in the basement. With most of them being ghosts, they didn't have to worry about such things as rest and food. One boy, however, certainly did—and when Henry poked his head in the diner to see the group involved in a raucous game of tag, he could tell the kid in question was ready for a break.

“Hey, Gregory, come here for a sec!” the ghost called with a smile, waving him over.

Despite the heartache one's spirit could only feel after outliving one of their children, Henry still kept a positive demeanor over the specters. When the kids started to get a bit gloomy, he always had some wise words or something fun to tell them. Gregory never felt sadness when around the ghosts now; for the most part, it’d been all smiles and games since their common enemy was officially disposed of.

The only issue was that the games were never-ending. Spectral energy was something Gregory could hardly keep up with. Still, though his panting and sweating suggested otherwise, no one could ever tell him that the constant exercise wasn't good for him. Wiping the loose and shaggy hair from his eyes, Gregory half-jogged to meet with Henry. He was mocked gently by his friends, Cassidy saying something like he was 'deserting' the game. But he ignored her with an eye roll as the others laughed. Gregory came to Henry.

“What's up?” Gregory asked, sweaty and a little bit grimy from tripping over trash in the dark with his pals.

“Geez, the stamina you kids have is insane!” Henry laughed, reaching out to brush a layer of dust off Gregory's hair and shoulders. “I just wanted to check in with you—I know, I know, adults always worry about nothing.”

He chuckled as he saw Gregory gearing up to protest that he was perfectly fine. Henry might not have a physical health scan feature like the Glamrocks, but after years of running a child-based entertainment company he knew the signs of when a kid needed a refresher—even an immortal one.

“You didn't happen to bring any snacks, did you?” Henry inquired, a slight crease in his brow. His caretakers must have rightfully assumed that, given Gregory's all-access status, he'd be able to get sustenance from one of the restaurants or vending machines whenever he needed. “As much as I hate to make you pause your game, I think your dad would be veeeery upset if I didn't insist you take a break and grab some food.”

With a little hum, Henry leaned forward to wipe a smudge of dirt off Gregory's cheek. “You have some money, right? Or an unlimited pass?” He frowned again. “...Does Sam still give those out here?”

Gregory had an infallible smile on his face. Even if his legs were burning or the fact that Henry was asking him to go get himself a refresher, today was nice. All the adults and Charlie trusted him to self-govern for a while, and hang out responsibly with his friends. And now, for the first time ever, he was being asked to go alone... Upstairs.

The more Gregory thought about it the less he wanted to leave. Though Henry was right—at the mention of food, Gregory felt his hunger growing.

“Yeah, you're probably right.” Gregory didn't argue, digging in one of the many pockets of his cargo shorts to show off the unlimited pass. It was official—labeled a Best Buddies pass for free concessions, ride, and amusement admissions, complete with a QR code to scan for robot and employee alike. Gregory would have to ration what he ate, as going to the bathroom alone in this place was out of the question forever now.

“Tell everyone I'll be right back!” he asked of Henry, reaching out and poking the ghost’s arm. “By the way, you're it!”

***

Most people paid no attention to the young boy wandering through the Pizzaplex decked out in Fazbear merch. Gregory got a few stares for his interesting hairstyle and slightly-dirty clothes, though it wasn't anything like what he'd received when he snuck in before. Those judgmental gazes had been rough. Besides, if he kept moving there wasn't really a chance of anyone spotting those cold, grey eyes that would give most humans pause.

He needed to loosen up. Gregory felt like he was being so suspicious darting through crowds and lines like he was sneaking around. He wasn't! This time he was invited to join the ongoing parties and games at the Pizzaplex. By this point it was purely a reflex not to let anyone stare at him for too long.

Henry didn't say what exactly would make a good meal. With no supervision around, Gregory ducked into the Faz-Pad. The dimly lit, new-age coffee shop probably had enough energy to spare given how many milligrams of caffeine their house blend had. Besides, it was the closest restaurant he could get into without a huge line.

There was a surprising amount of teenagers that were lazing around the longue and stage, nursing various styles of coffee and munching on pastries and snack packs with their friends. Throwing up the hood on his Freddy pullover, Gregory made his way for the line and tried to ignore the queasy feeling he was getting around all these people.

“HELLO. WELCOME TO THE FAZ PAD. MAY I TAKE YOUR ORDER?” The S.T.A.F.F. bot behind the counter greeted the latest customer in their usual monotone. Head tilted downwards to look at Gregory, they stood stoic awaiting the order.

“Can I please get a large Chica-Chai and the Freddy-mame?” Gregory asked, holding up his Best Friends pass to the scanner. Just as he swiped the card, he felt a hard shove to the center of his shoulders. It made Gregory wobble slightly, and he was about to lash out in anger at the push—maybe feeling just a little touchy when surrounded by this many people—

—though when he saw a girl wearing a Monty shirt scolding her giggling friend, he just blinked. There was nothing to be freaked out by; Gregory was just being paranoid. His hood fell back down as he scooted from their path.

“Oof—Jamie, you jerk!” the girl laughed, giving her friend a shove as she righted herself before turning to the person she’d unceremoniously fallen into. “Hey, sorry about that—you okay?”

She couldn’t be more than fourteen, standing in line with two others around her age. They were all clad in jeans and various Glamrock name-shirts—the girl in the Monty one had a matching green hair tie she pulled on to readjust her ponytail.

“Uh—yeah, it’s good!” Gregory answered a little too flustered to really think about his words. “—I mean, I’m good.”

Jamie, the one who pushed her friend, moved a thick blonde braid over her shoulder. She squinted over her star-shaped shades at Gregory and gasped in what seemed to be shock, setting the boy’s heartbeat into overdrive as a feeling of unwarranted shame washed over him. As quickly as it came, it dispelled itself.

Jamie half-covered her smiling, braces-filled mouth as an earnest question spilled forth. “Is that new Freddy merch? What store did you get your hoodie in? So cool...”

Gregory was taken back by this. Without many good experiences with living people so far, he was left confused by this interaction.

“I... I think it's an early release, honestly. Sorry,” he attempted to excuse with a nervous laugh.

His words and Best Friend pass did not go unnoticed by Jamie, and she eyed the objects with some envy. Who was this guy that could get early release merchandise and an expensive party pass?

“Whaaat? Dude, that's awesome!” the first girl exclaimed. She too noticed the high-class status of this slightly-grungy kid and was curious to know how he got to that level—and if there was any opportunity for her and her friends to get there, too.

“I wish I could get early-release stuff...,” the girl lamented with a sigh, absently twirling the end of her long, black ponytail as it rested over her shoulder. With a smile and genuine curiosity in her brown eyes, she glanced at her friends in silent question. Receiving a nod and a noncommittal shrug, she turned back to Gregory. “Hey, if you aren't waiting for anyone, do you wanna, like... sit with us? We're waiting for Adam's mom to pick up his sister from the Daycare, so we have some time to kill.”

She rolled her eyes and the others laughed at some internal joke. Adam, who seemed the least interested in the random kid in the Freddy hoodie, scooted around the girls to give his order as the S.T.A.F.F. bot began loudly asking for the next customer.

“Only if you want, though!” the girl insisted, not wanting to make the situation weird. “I'm Becky, by the way.”

Gregory blinked again, surprised that these kids who looked a little better off than he used to be actually wanted anything to do with him. Nothing about them seemed threatening off the bat; Adam mostly ignored Gregory, but the girls talking to him were friendly and outgoing. Gregory's more nervous expression, one he attempted to previously hide, had broken into a very subtle smile.

“Becky. Jamie. Adam.” He repeated the names back to help his memory. “I'm Gregory. It’s… nice to meet you.”

He took a moment to think on his answer. Henry did want him to rest. And with the positive attention he was getting from these kids, Gregory gave a nonchalant shrug.

“Sure,” he relented, remembering what he overheard Charlie and the others saying about his need to make more human friends. “I'm not busy at all. I'll sit with you guys.”

As Adam ordered their drinks, Gregory followed the girls as they grabbed a booth by the wall. Jamie of course was reading her bestie’s mind: it’d be fun to try and befriend another kid with a prepaid party pass! If this Gregory guy liked them enough, he might be able to get them free stuff as well... As they took their seats, Jamie leaned on the table and propped her head up under her chin.

“So did your mom get you that hoodie for your birthday?” she asked, making his head tilt for just a moment in thought.

“Huh? Oh, nah; no, uh... Actually my Dad got it for me,” Gregory replied, attempting to be casual about it. He wasn't sure how much he wanted to tell them about his family working here, though he could see Jamie's eyes widening in interest. Humbly, he pinched the fabric of his pullover near the hem. “He just wanted to get me something nice—I don't know. I've got to wash this thing...”

The girls shared a look. If this kid's dad got him early merch and an unlimited pass just for “something nice,” he must be loaded...

“Dude, if my dad got me stuff like that I'd scream,” Becky proclaimed, leaning back against the booth with her face tilted to the ceiling. “Our parents only take us here a few times a month.” She paused, pursing her lips for a moment in thought. “Which I guess is more than some kids, but, like... I'd live here if I could.”

She gave a wistful sigh, lowering her head to look over Gregory's shoulder at Adam, who was just finishing up at the counter. “Adam comes here a lot more, though—his mom looooves the Daycare. Says it's like the best place ever for his little sister. Right, Adam?”

“Huh?” The boy in question had appeared at the table, wearing a deadpan expression as he scooted Jamie over so the three of them could cram in one side of the booth. At first glance one might think he was supremely bored with the situation, but that was just how his face was made—with his hooded eyes and naturally downturned lips, Adam always looked a bit bored. Glancing at Becky, he processed her question and rolled his amber eyes.

“Oh yeah—” Turning to Gregory, he gave a short laugh. “My mom's obsessed with the attendant—says he's the 'most wonderful, safest robot to watch over our little angel.'” His tone took on a mocking lilt as he repeated a phrase he'd heard one too many times. “She even likes that freaky Moon side, too...”

Jamie smacked Adam's arm as she giggled. “Bro, that sounds just like her!”

Gregory resisted doing the same, feeling odd laughing at something that insulting, as he still loved playing in the Daycare still... But Daycares were boring and predictable to these kids, even if they were realistically only a year older than him. And, oh, Becky had no idea what it would really be like to live here—there was this odd need to impress these kids. To fit in... Gregory sat back in the booth, attempting to look cool and unbothered.

“Yeah, I practically live here,” he said, not wanting to embarrass himself  “I have to come here every night—my family works here, so...” He trailed off, trying to avert his gaze as he saw excitement pool in Jamie's eyes.

“No way—what does your family do?” she asked, not willing to trust this random kid Becky invited to their table based on face-value alone.

“Well, Dad's the stage manager. My cousin’s head of security... My... Uncle owns the building and everything,” Gregory said, trying to keep his voice from growing quiet as Jamie didn't really look like she believed him.  

“Wait, wait, wait—you're related to the Emilys!" Becky gasped, wide-eyed at the frankly unbelievable confession. The names of the stage manager and head security might not be common knowledge, but everyone knew the Pizzaplex's owner... and to find his supposed relative just wandering around was almost too good to be true. "That's so cool!"

If it's true, was the unspoken end to that sentence.

“Hold up—”Adam frowned as a vague memory surfaced. Coming to the Pizzaplex nearly every day for the Daycare gave him far more exposure and familiarity than his friends to the attractions and the staff. “—your cousin’s head of security? Isn't she that blonde lady? Victoria or something like that... y'know, the weird one who's always grumpy or like... staring all the time?”

He'd been at the tail end of that stare far too many times to count... Something about the guard had made him really uneasy, so if Gregory was telling the truth about her replacement he wasn't too cut up about it.

That was a funny way of describing Vanessa. Adam's criticism of the currently vacationing guardswomen actually made Gregory laugh.

“Vanessa—” he managed to say, curbing his laughter to explain himself. “—and no, she's just, uh... a friend. She’s on vacation right now. Sam said she needed a lot of rest, and my cousin's got experience as a security guard so he stepped in. You'll probably see him around, too.” Shoving his hands inside his hoodie's pockets, Gregory's vision trailed to the bustling atrium outside café. “She'll be back when her sleep schedule's on track or something...”

Jamie took one of her braids, playing with it as she hummed thoughtfully. Gregory could definitely get them into places for free. Maybe not tonight, what with Adam's mom picking up his little sister from the Daycare soon, but if they made quick friends, they could potentially get passes for another day—or even just be able to come with Gregory as he hung out with the animatronics.

Just then, Gregory's order was called, followed almost instantaneously by Adam's. The boys hopped out of the booth, and as they walked to the pick-up section Adam sidled up to Gregory's shoulder.

“Hey... were you serious back there? About your family and stuff?” he asked, not necessarily distrusting but wary. “'Cause that's super epic if you are, but if you're lying that's... really not cool.”

Becky and Jamie weren't just Adam's friends—they were his best friends. They'd all come across people at times that lied about stupid things to impress them, and they acted as each other's pseudo-guards to make sure no one like that got too close. Adam would never claim to be a body-language expert, but this Gregory kid seemed just a bit too awkward to ease his mind without proof of his claims.

Yep. My Dad made Freddy Fazbear a rockstar. Be jealous of me.

It definitely sounded like a lie. Wasn't it all too good to be true?

Gregory hoped that it didn't all come out that way. His eyes met Adam's and he wasn't sure how to stop himself from being nervous around living people. Grabbing his food and drinks, then deciding to help Adam out by taking one of the girl's orders, he shrugged.

“I don't exactly have any proof right now, so... Believe me or don't,” he said. “But... Thanks. It's pretty cool for me.”

For now, he’d take Adam's comment earnestly. Gregory wished that he had a phone—some way to text or call his dad or Mike to prove himself.

“If you come around here a lot, I'm sure you'll end up seeing me walk through again,” Gregory pointed out as they turned to bring everything back for the group.

Little did Gregory know, his proof was quite nearby. As he and Adam turned their backs from the Faz Pad entrance, the elevators in the main atrium opened to reveal none other than Freddy Fazbear himself, trailed closely behind by his temporary “security” of Gregory's dad and sister. They were on the way to the Daycare in fact, on their last stop of Freddy's welcome-back tour.

“Fair enough,” Adam said, offering Gregory a little smile as they walked back to the table. He was right—if they both hung out as much as they claimed, they'd surely run into each other again. When they got to the table Adam slid Becky's drink and pastry to her across the table while Gregory set Jamie's down. Once they were all settled, the group sat in relatively companionable silence as they worked on their meals until Becky was the one to break the quiet.

“So, Gregory,” she began, pausing to take a sip of her drink and looking at the boy with more curiosity than suspicion now. “If your uncle is Mr. Emily, does that mean you’ve seen a bunch of other Fazbear restaurants, too? I don't think any of them are as cool as the Pizzaplex, but I heard there used to be a lot...”

There did used to be many... Not that Gregory ever would’ve known of them. As he set his steaming cup of chai tea down, he told them the truth. Or rather, the furthest extent of the truth that he knew.

“Actually, this might be weird, but sometimes I hang out in one of the old locations with some of my friends,” Gregory remarked, finding himself smiling a little easier now that the tension had gone away some. “It's the only one I've ever been to, but it's so gross inside. I think my cousin worked there, too...”

Outside nearest the hallway, Charlie and Freddy were nearly done with showing the animatronic around the main portions of the Pizzaplex. It had been hard work corralling people away from the bear and guiding him through the already mapped out location to familiarize Freddy with his home again. Charlie looked at the time on her phone and decided to text the group chat while thinking out loud.

“I wonder if Gregory's at the Daycare right now. Might be too crowded for him...,” she murmured, asking everyone through text:

anyone know what Gregory's up to? I haven't seen him in a minute.

Soon, there was a response from head of security.

give me one sec

Michael hit send, then rolled his chair to the central computer. Now back in the security office, he reveled in the fact that most of his job was not customer-facing. That little excursion with Freddy 2.0 had been exhausting…

Scrolling through the camera feeds, it didn’t take Mike long to find his brother chilling in the Faz Pad. His mechanical heart soared when he realized Gregory was sitting with other kids—and none of them appeared to be ghosts or androids. Catching sight of Freddy and co. nearby, Michael had an idea.

Gregory’s in Faz Pad. I think he made some friends! bring Freddy over; they’re gonna lose their minds

In the atrium, the original bear checked his phone and smiled at Michael’s messages. Looking up at his counterpart, he asked: “Freddy, would you mind making a slight detour before the Daycare? Gregory is close by and I am sure his new friends would love to meet you!”

***

“Ohh, was your cousin a security guard there too?” Becky asked, recalling that Gregory mentioned he’d been hired at the Pizzaplex because of experience. Before Gregory could answer though, Adam nearly spit out his drink as he stared wide-eyed at the opening doors.

“Holy crap!” he exclaimed, pointing to something over Gregory’s shoulder. “Freddy’s back!”

Gregory eyes widened at the interruption. It wasn’t often that the animatronics stopped in for a cup of coffee and a Danish. Of course, the bear was being escorted by two humans—people that no one but Gregory recognized or particularly cared about. Gregory turned, careful not to bump Adam or the table as he kneeled on the booth and waved to his family.

“Hey guys!” he greeted, finding Charlie’s smile impossibly wide as she tried to contain her joy.

“Kiddo!” she said, coming over to rustle Gregory’s teased locks of hair. “We wanted to stop in, see if you remembered to eat anything today.”

“I totally almost forgot to.” Gregory laughed, gesturing vaguely to the group he was hanging out with. “This is Adam, Becky, and Jamie, by the way.”

He felt much more at ease with his family here. No one was going to hurt him with them around.

“Uh… hi?” Becky murmured, staring wide-eyed between the trio. She was desperately trying to figure out their connection to Gregory, but the fact that Freddy Fazbear himself was so close distracted her. Meanwhile, Jamie was practically fanning herself with her hands as she looked up to the recently refurbished Freddy model, too starstruck to even speak.  

“Hello, superstars!” the jovial bear greeted with a wave. “How wonderful to meet you!”

“Whoa…,” was all Adam could say. Dropping off his sister with the Daycare attendant everyday was a far cry from essentially a personal meet and greet with the company’s namesake.

“Ah, I can see you are a fan of Monty,” Freddy remarked, his electric blue gaze settling on Becky. He blinked a few times, then perked up with a grin. “I have catalogued your guest profiles and attached a complimentary ticket for one free golf game for each of you—you can claim them at the kiosk inside Monty Golf.”

“Wha—seriously?!” Becky was practically vibrating in her seat along with the others. “Oh my gosh, thanks, Freddy!”

“Of course; any friend of Gregory’s is a friend of mine!”

The redheaded man patted the bear’s arm firmly. That was exactly what he’d have done in this situation. With a soft smile, he sidled up to Gregory and placed a hand on his shoulder. “Are you having a good time, superstar?”

Jamie grasped onto Becky's arm and shook it excitedly. A free game of mini-golf to claim whenever? She found herself looking between the smiling boy and the group who came to ask how he was. Her hunch was right; being friends with this kid had perks. Jamie then took notice of the redhead who leaned in to murmur in Gregory’s ear.

“Yeah! I’m just hanging out. Henry told me I needed to go take a break from playing tag,” the boy explained. It made sense; otherwise, Gregory wouldn’t have been caught dead up on the surface during work hours.

Huh; this guy calls Gregory superstar, too, Jamie found herself thinking. She wondered if he happened to do voice acting work for Freddy’s model.

“Is this your dad, Gregory?” she asked curiously. Gregory felt an unexpected swell of happiness to be able to answer with the utmost confidence.

“Yep! This is my dad.” Pointing to the girl by Freddy, he further elaborated. “And that’s Charlie, my… other cousin.”

Despite their family dynamic being a little different feeling in reality, Gregory knew better than to mix up cover stories. Charlie waved at the group with a cheery grin. “Nice to meet you kids! Enjoy Gator Golf whenever you go—tell Monty we said ‘hi!’”

Looking to both Freddy and 2.0, Charlie told them: “We should get down to the Daycare soon. Have fun, Gregory; don’t cause trouble, okay?”

“Have fun!” Freddy echoed, offering the group a beaming smile. He gave Gregory’s shoulder an encouraging squeeze before turning to the huge bear, ushering him towards the door with a gentle palm on his back.

“Have a Faz-eriffic rest of your day!” Freddy 2.0 called over his shoulder with a parting wave.

There was complete silence in the booth as the kids watched the trio walk off towards the Daycare. Only once the Faz Pad doors closed behind Freddy’s hulking frame did Becky’s gaze slide to Gregory’s.

“…Dude.” Her look of disbelief flipped up into an ecstatic smile. “That was awesome!”

“Yeah, man—your family seems really cool!” Adam said earnestly, taking a bite of his pastry. Speaking through a mouthful of buttery dough, he added: “‘n not just ‘cause they give you free stuff.”

“Ew, Adam,” Becky chided, pulling a disgusted face. Looking back to Gregory, she wiggled in her seat, sharing a similar thought to Jamie. “I bet you get this all the time, but you know your dad sounds just like Freddy, right?”

Either the redhead had some deep-rooted influence over the bear, or he’d simply been around Freddy way too long and had absorbed some of his mannerisms.

“Oh yeah—Sammy kinda based Glamrock Freddy on my dad. He helped voice act for him, too,” he said, trying not to sound so boastful. But now that they knew he was telling the truth to some extent, Gregory grew more confident in his speech. “I guess you could say he is Freddy, in a way.” He finished with an easy laugh, making Jamie giggle in the process.

“Wow. You’re so lucky…,” she praised, looking to Becky for a split-second with a teasing grin. “Beck totally wishes Monty was her dad. Maybe you could get him to adopt her?”

“Shut up, Jamie—no I don't!” Becky snapped. “I just think Monty's cool! And a lot of people hate him for no reason just because he replaced Bonnie...”

She frowned slightly, recalling all the drama that incident caused. Becky never disliked Bonnie, though the hate her favorite character got after he replaced the rabbit left a sour taste in her mouth. Some of the kids even told rumors that Monty was the one to take Bonnie out in an epic robot showdown... but Becky knew that was ridiculous. The animatronics were programmed not to hurt anyone—even each other.

If they could, why would parents send their kids to such a dangerous place?

“Anyway—” Becky perked up, smiling at Gregory. “—you should totally join us for that free golf game! I think we're coming back next week, right?” She looked to the others for confirmation, and Adam nodded.

“Yup.” He tipped his cup back, downing the last of his drink. “My mom's dropping us off next Sunday. Oh shoot, speaking of...”

Pulling out his phone, Adam saw a text from two minutes ago. With a heavy sigh, he typed a reply and then looked to the table. “She says we should meet her in the Daycare... my sister's having a tantrum and doesn't want to leave. Again.”

That sounded rough. Gregory was glad that he was an only child now. Maybe it was a little selfish, but it was fun to be the center of your father's attention all the time.

“Those little kids love Sun and Moon, dude. It's probably all the candy they give out there,” he remarked, trying to ease his new friend’s frustration about his baby sister. Then Gregory thought on Becky’s question, pretending to focus on the tea he was sipping before replying. “Yeah! I don't think I'm doing anything. I'd love to hang out again!”

“Let's do Saturday? Give us your number, and we'll text you when we get here,” Jamie suggested, pulling out her cell. 

“Heh... Uh, sorry I-I don't have a phone,” the boy admitted, maybe a little embarrassed to be the only one without. Though Jamie didn't look disappointed. She locked her phone up again and waved away his concern.

“No worries!” she assured with an easy shrug. Sure, it was weird for a kid as loaded as an Emily to be without a fancy phone, but there was probably an explanation. Gregory could just be a clumsy kid and his might be broken. Or his parents didn’t think he was old enough yet for one...

“We'll just bug the employees to go find you. Meet up sometime around like 2?” she would plan, looking between the four of them to come to a consensus in the group.  

“Yeah, that works—my mom usually lets us stay till like 7 on weekends, so that'll give us some time to hang,” Adam replied with a nod. He began gathering up the trash, then paused with a tilt of his head. “You... wanna walk to the Daycare with us? I totally get if you don't wanna hear all those screaming kids though.”

“Yeah, come with us!” Becky encouraged, slipping out of the booth after Jamie. She adjusted her ponytail before grabbing a few napkins off the table that Adam missed, giggling as the group started towards the door. “Oh my god, I bet those kids are freaking out if Freddy's in there right now...”

It couldn't hurt. He'd have to visit the Superstar Daycare eventually tonight, so he might as well go with his new friends before the inevitable tackle he’d receive from all the animatronics that lived there. Gregory chugged down the rest of his tea, making sure to leave no crumb on his plate before standing up and brushing himself off.

“I'm down!” he said excitably. “When we get there, if it looks like Sun or Moon is running at us, it's just because he's going to give me a hug.”

Jamie laughed at him, figuring he might be exaggerating. Though with the incredibly fast way the Daycare attendant moved sometimes, she wouldn't doubt that it could look as if they were attacking someone at first glance...

Heading for the door, Gregory thought he could get used to the normalcy of everyday life again. He really did miss doing dreadfully average things like this: hanging out and getting coffee with living friends... It felt nice, like his life wasn't all a strange dream.

“Say what you want about the Daycare...” Gregory remarked. “But that giant slide you use to get in? I can't get tired of it.”

“...Okay, yeah, that is pretty fun,” Adam relented, having been sent in on a number of occasions to retrieve his sister in his mother's stead. He wondered if tonight would be another of those nights; sometimes she reacted a little better to her brother taking her away from her robot friend.

Walking under the first set of garage doors showed a number of people milling about by the fountain. When the group stepped into the Daycare proper, Gregory finally got a look at what the place was really like during opening hours. In a word: chaos. But controlled chaos, for the most part. The lights were on, meaning Sun was out and about to entertain the kids. Contrary to the open space Gregory had seen before, the play area was packed with little ones running to and fro, clambering all over the jungle gym and oversized pillows. Thank god the floor was designed to be cushy, because not five seconds after the quartet of teens peered down into the netting they saw a little boy do a faceplant. Just as he geared up to let out a wail, the bright attendant was scooping him into the air, soothing him with words as he conducted a health scan to make sure the kid was alright.

“Whoa... he is really fast,” Becky murmured, watching as Sun gave the boy a hug before placing him down and moving onto the next child that caught his attention.

“Hey—looks like our parents met already,” Adam murmured, nudging Gregory and pointing to a spot just inside the wooden doors. There was Adam's mother, looking a bit frazzled as she spoke with Gregory's dad. Adam's brow creased as he searched for his sister, only to find her right next to the adults... being rocked to sleep in Glamrock Freddy's arms.

“What?! Oh my god, she's so spoiled...,” the boy grumbled, making his way for the slide without even checking to see if the others were following.

“Yoooo!” Jamie started laughing at the display with her hands on the netting as she stared down into the Daycare. “Aw, are you jelly your baby sister gets a hug from Freddy?”

Gregory found himself chuckling when Adam completely ignored her to fall into the slide. Jamie couldn’t help it, she laughed as she followed after Adam. Gregory would wait until Becky sent herself down the slide, happy to find himself falling fast into the deep pool of plastic again. As his friends clambered out to go meet with Adam's mom, Gregory would scan the area carefully to find Mari close by and admiring Glamrock Freddy. He attempted to ignore all the overstimulating sounds and sights of children having their fun and quickly made his way over to rejoin his new friends.

Even with two dozen children vying for his attention, Sun still managed to clock each new visitor that entered the play area. He registered and catalogued their faces as they popped out of the slide: Adam, Jamie, Becky—

“Gregory!” Sun shouted, waving enthusiastically from his place in the middle of the room. “Good to see you and your friends! Adam, your mom and sister are by the door!”

“Got it—thanks!” Adam called back, returning the wave. Despite his reservations about Moon, he had to concede that Sun was too friendly to really hold a grudge against.

“Wow, you're like a celebrity around here, Gregory...,” Becky remarked as she followed the others to the edge of the ball pit. There was no jealousy in her tone, only amazement.

Honestly, she never even fathomed a kid could reach such a height of popularity within Fazbear Entertainment—although she supposed if anyone could, it'd be the owner's relative. She bet all the animatronics gave him special treatment... which normally Becky would be jealous of, except for the fact that Gregory seemed like a pretty nice kid and she felt like they could become actual friends given the time. If being around him also happened to have extra perks, that was just a plus.

Gregory immediately went to scratch the back of his head, a little flustered at the compliment. It was true that all of the animatronics knew him. There shouldn't be any shame in admitting he was popular! Though he never saw himself as such. Maybe that was because this whole situation was entirely new for him. Sun was one of the first friends he made here—even if their first meeting did end in a night-long ban from the Superstar Daycare...

“Not a celebrity just yet. I'm still trying to get them to bring me on stage,” he laughed, joking entirely. Gregory would hate having that many people staring at him.

“Don't be so modest, dude! You're a proper icon,” Jamie told Gregory with a nudge. “Adam's our ride home, so we'll see you next Saturday. Got it?”

“I'll meet you all at Monty Golf—promise!” he assured with a sure smirk on his face.

“Sweet—bye, Gregory!” Becky flashed him a bright grin and a wave, then turned to catch up with Adam. She patted his shoulder and pointed behind them, causing Adam to turn around and wave to Gregory as well.

“See you on Sunday!” he called, walking backwards for a bit until he reached the door. Dutifully taking his sister from Glamrock Freddy's strangely comfortable embrace, Adam thanked the bear and then immediately started telling his mother the plans for next Sunday so she wouldn't forget.

“You picked a good little crew to hang out with, sunbeam,” the Daycare attendant murmured, bending over to speak a bit quieter in Gregory's ear. “Those kids are super ni—oh! Hello, little ones—okay, hold on, no pushing, I have two arms!”

Sun laughed as two kids no older than three began tugging on his pants to be picked up, effectively breaking his concentration on Gregory. 

...Huh. It was weird not having all of Sun's attention now that the Daycare was in full swing again.

Maybe he was getting too spoiled, Gregory thought, catching a glimpse of his father attempting to get his attention. He was far off for a moment, watching as Sun returned to his duties. When he finally snapped back into reality again, Gregory smiled and jogged over, careful of stacked can towers and discarded crayon drawings littered about. Gregory fell into Freddy's side, hugging him tightly.

“How's it going?” he said, looking up to his Glamrock twin. “Are you getting used to the Pizzaplex, Freddy?”

“Oh, yes!” the bear agreed with a nod. “It is wonderful to be back again, and your father and Charlie have been quite attentive helpers!”

“We are here for you anytime you need,” Freddy reassured, smiling up at his counterpart. Looking to Gregory, he placed a hand on his back and pressed him closer into the hug. “You seem to be having fun, superstar; I am glad you were able to make some friends already! Did you—”

Suddenly, a loud ringtone filled the air. Everyone in the immediate vicinity stopped for a moment and turned, watching the redheaded man grimace and frantically reach for his cell phone.

“I must have the volume adjusted too high again...,” he mumbled as he tried to answer the call. He succeeded eventually, and everyone went back to doing their own thing as he greeted the person on the other line. “Hello, Michael. What do you need?”

“Freddy, can one of you tell Ennard to get back in the dang room?” a familiar voice hissed, curbing his language for the sake of the animatronics and children. “They can't just stick an eyeball out to watch things now; people are starting to notice a random stranger staring at everyone...”

From Michael's position in the office, he could see Ennard lying flat against the little stage. They were clearly trying to make themselves unobtrusive, but they weren't quite used to the differences in their human body yet—in some ways, this was more noticeable than the old form that could shrink down or extend vestigial limbs to do what was needed.

“Oh dear,” Freddy murmured, looking to the stage as well. “Yes, we will take care of it. Speak again soon—bye.” He sighed, glancing at Gregory again. “I assume you could hear that, superstar?”

Gregory had wondered where the former amalgamation was, but looked no further once he caught glimpse of Ennard curled in on themselves and trying to seem as small as possible atop the stage balcony. When his dad asked him whether or not he heard Michael's chiding tone, Gregory nodded.

“Yeeeah, that's probably not good. I'll go tell them to chill,” Gregory replied, absconding to tell Ennard as politely as possible to go back to their room. Though Ennard looked so contemplative up there, Gregory wondered why anyone would be threatened by them. Then again, Gregory wasn't a parent. He'd never understand why the random person without uniform or a badge sitting up top staring out wistfully could be unnerving. Ennard’s watchful, two-toned eyes caught the approaching boy, and from the stage they would wave.

“Gregory! Hey... Are you feeling shy, too?” they asked, their unblinking gaze molded by scrunched up brows to form a look of worry. “All these people together in one spot...”

Gregory tilted his head at the former recovering clown.

“If you're shy, why don't you go inside your room?” Gregory asked, tilting his head at the recovering clown and trying not to sound accusatory. After all, Ennard wasn't really doing anything wrong per se, just creeping people out with their presence. What else was new?

Ennard laughed nervously, looking out over the crowd as they adjusted their position for the first time in two hours. “I'm trying to learn... Looking for Mari, too. She's off having fun with everyone. But... I'm too scared to go out there.”

“Well—tomorrow's another day. If you're feeling too shy, you shouldn't beat yourself up about it,” Gregory encouraged, giving Ennard some hope for now. It seemed like an anxious exercise in futility.

This did serve to make Ennard feel a little better. They didn't have to force themselves to do anything they weren’t comfortable with in the slightest. Tomorrow, they'd try again as per Gregory's suggestion. After a faked yawn and an uneven blink, Ennard agreed.

“I'll try again later. Thanks, Gregory,” they replied, rolling to do a backwards somersault into Sun's room that ended in a loud bang. This made Gregory facepalm, though he found Ennard to be more endearing than most people.

As Gregory returned to Freddy's side, he relayed a message. “Michael says thank you. I hope Ennard was not too much trouble, or in any distress? I know this is probably quite overwhelming to them...”

Freddy knew the former amalgamation was trying their best, but there was no question they could be rather unnerving at times. That fixed stare was enough to put most humans on edge, but hopefully they'd be able to get a handle on their mannerisms soon enough... And their out of time blinking.

“I think they were so shy they couldn't move. Ennard said they were looking for Mari but she was too busy running around and playing,” Gregory explained, feeling a little bad for their inability to relax around people. Though, he couldn't imagine how Ennard would act when given full confidence. 

“Ah.” Freddy nodded in understanding, glancing towards the now-closed curtains. “Well, I am sure you helped put their mind at ease. Now—”

He looked to the animatronic bear, who was currently crouched down talking to some very awestruck children. With a soft laugh, Freddy tapped his Glamrock twin on the shoulder to get his attention.

“I believe it is time to return to Sam's office, Freddy—he does not want you overworked on your first day back!” the man said, and the bear gave an affirmative hum.

“Yes, my clock indicates that it is about that time as well,” he replied, then turned to the kids and scooped them up in a brief hug. “It was Faz-tastic to meet you, superstars! I will be back to play again before you know it!” As Freddy stood, Sun bounded over with Mari close at his heels.

“Freddy! Leaving already?!” He leaned over and squeezed the bear in a tight hug, then pulled back with that wide, static grin. “Come back soon! All of you! The Daycare always has room for our bestest friends!”

Mari was like a little shadow to Sun, creeping out from behind to sneak attack the gang with a bunch of hugs, Gregory seemingly receiving the biggest of all. He couldn't believe closing time was nearly here. With only so much time left before the final call for all patrons to exit, Gregory assumed that his family's dayshift was soon to end.

Gregory hugged the Daycare bots tightly, promising to come and play soon when it wasn't so very busy. Though Sun and Mari were content to go back to their old jobs, Gregory was hoping deep inside that he was still their favorite. Between Freddy and his father, Gregory slipped his hand into theirs as they made for the exit. Mari would miss them all, as normal, but knew she would have a lot of work to do with Ennard and coaxing them back out of hiding once more. Soon, Freddy would be dropped off to his room at Rockstar Row, the others seeming to settle into their places as the night wound now and the crowds thinned out.

They'd all agreed to meet at Sam's for one final check in before the night officially began. Gathered in his office, the quartet relayed him with Freddy's successful outing, as well as the continued overjoyed reactions from patrons about Bonnie's revival and Foxy's addition to the lineup. All in all, Sam's near-sleepless week seemed to pay off in all the ways he was hoping for.

***

Compared to the bustling dayshift, the night was a welcome quiet. The animatronics were still welcome to free-roam of course, though before they could consider that they were programmed to recharge and spruce up in their rooms. While the robots settled down for a bit, Mike, Freddy, Charlie, and Gregory said bye to Sam and headed back to the hotel for a bit of shut-eye before evening's playtime.

Sleep came easy for them tonight. All the excitement from reopening the Pizzaplex had the spirits beat. Besides, it was soon to be Gregory's special day.

Charlie felt her blood boil with excitement as she laid down next to Michael. Tomorrow was the party—the day all of the animatronics had been planning for. Gregory was going to have a blast! With ghostly and mechanical friends alike, not to mention the world’s largest DJ for a host, they were all hoping to throw him the best birthday a kid could ask for. Who could ask for something better?

***

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[iannicellis]

Hi all! I'm so thrilled to be able to bring you my first writing update. I so though this would have happened already, but trying to get any writing done during this semester has been like fighting in the trenches.

Anyway, I haven't been able to work on any of my long form wips, but I have been able to complete the first draft of a short story that will be the first in a science fiction collection. Let's talk about it!

This short story is called MY LUNGS REMEMBER AIR. Logline below:

A young girl reaches a breaking point when denied the opportunity to grieve for her deceased sister.

I wrote this story over the course of about three days for the science fiction and fantasy workshop I'm taking this semester. Getting it down on paper-- especially the second half-- was a little like pulling teeth, but it's amazing what a deadline will do for you lol.

I am very much still warming up my science fiction muscles, as it is a new genre for me (at least when it comes to writing, not so much reading), but I really felt like I started coming into my own voice for the genre with this piece. As the logline suggests, it deals with themes of grief and sisterhood, as well as autonomy and ethics (of resurrecting your daughter as an android and pretending she never died). The first two, you will find if you keep following me here, are things that I cannot stop exploring in my writing. So! I clung to the familiar territory of grief and sisterhood to navigate the waters of this new genre, and I think it went well???

My goals were twofold: I wanted to convey an off-putting vibe, and I wanted my protagonist's grief to be palpable and relatable. Based on the feedback I've gotten on this story thus far, I definitely succeeded in the first of these, but on edits I'm aiming to delve even deeper into my protagonist's grief.

I learned in writing this that sci-fi fucks actually and I had a great time. Very much looking forward to writing more short stories for this collecting that's slowly slowly starting to come together in my head.

MY LUNGS REMEMBER AIR excerpts below!

One year comes and goes without recognition. What is there to recognize, when, according to her parents, Monterey is at the dinner table every night, watching the television with dad before bed, cracking jokes with mom as they get ready for Saturday morning yoga? She wears Monterey's laugh like an ill-fitting coat. Daytona passes the day in the darkness of Quay's bedroom, demolishing a handle of whiskey between herself and Quay and Flossie. She lays her clammy head on Quay's lap and watches the two of them play video games until she sees stars behind her eyelids when she blinks. When she vomits in Quay's bathroom later that night, he rubs her back and Flossie holds up her hair and the desert heave of her sob is swallowed by the sound of the toilet flushing.

In the quiet midnight hours one night, after waking up from the routine sleepwalking, Daytona shuffles into the kitchen and cuts an apple in the darkness. She slots a slice into her mouth, and the crunch of teeth on fruit flesh is the loudest thing in the neighborhood. She runs the knife under a thin stream of sink water to rid it of the juice, and rubs slow, contemplating circles on the metal with a rag to dry it off. Moonlight shines on the blade, pulsing like a heartbeat.  It might kill her, Daytona thinks. If she plunges it in just the right place, the not-sister might stop talking with Monterey’s voice, and laughing with Monterey’s laugh, and looking at her with Monterey’s eyes. They could bury the not-girl in her sister’s place and finally, finally let free the relief and rot of grief. 

[ideahat-universe]

Youtube's insane war with Adblock

Anti Adblock has been the bane of any casual website viewing experience and any website I visits that had those banners is typically written off entirely, and now Youtube is one of them but they take it to a whole nother level. Apparently on the Ublock reddit. They have to routinely change up how they block the banner every couple of days and by extension, you will have to update your ublock every couple of days for it to work and may have to only use Ublock because it can conflict with other blockers.

How did we get here? Oh right, every multi million dollar corporation keeping the lights on with advertisements. Advertisements so bad the our governments actually consider it a good idea to have ad block on because advertisements are a hotbed for malware to speak nothing of deepfakes or outright scam ads that the FTC considers too small a problem to get rid of.

I mean ever since Ross from the game dungeon released his video where he said that Games as a Service are Scams I've been workshopping basically the same sentiment for advertisements.

Companies sell ad space with no expectation that customers will click on the ads, only that for all intents and purposes, they presented the ads to you and are thus owed money for providing that service.

Advertisers dump tens of thousands of dollars just so the advertisement can be clicked on with the possible chance of making a sale as that's the only way to actually get a return on the investment of the advertisement in the first place.

After all a really great product doesn't even need an advertising budget per se. Word of mouth is so powerful, hell, a 7-10 review of a product from a random youtuber generates more attention and sales than a million dollar super bowl advertisement. As long as you get the right Youtuber it's way more cost effective to not have traditional ad spaces.

Not that sponsors are free from guilt. Sponsors are often scams as well. There's been more than a couple sponsored products that were scams but unlike Youtube/Google which can sell ad space to con artists and never suffer an issue, one video from Scott Schafer can convince the youtube community to effectively deplatform a bad product or service.

I mean Raid Shadow Legends still falls through the cracks but it's better than nothing.

But I've been preparing for this, actually a few people have. Louis Rossman has been working on some Manhattan project called Grayjay that will bring multi platform streaming all under one app.

There are of course other streaming platforms with different, more affordable hosting methods as well as ways to monetize content that hopes to not make the same mistakes Youtube makes with budgeting.

There's my method which is downloading every video you think you'll ever want to watch more than once, putting it on a single hard drive and then using some server hosting service like Plex and you just stream your own content to yourself (which by the way is really affordable to do as long as you are okay with 1080p to 360p as higher resolutions on very long videos like streams will soak up a lot of space for what is just one video).

A third method is installing Linux on a machine and gain access to some linux exclusive apps like Freetube which removes the bad aspects of Youtube and only has the videos as well as sponsorblock with no ads to boot (you won't be able to block content though and there's no algorithm so you better know what you want to find because you are on your own for real).

The last method is Vanced. It was supposed to be dead but like a building that's closed 11 months in a year, it sprung to life one day and now lives although you will have to have a android device and learn the side loading method to get it really working.

I've been saying this about Youtube and Twitter X for awhile now but you really should consider a future where Youtube doesn't exist, companies are tightening their budgets across the board, once the advertising firm gets slashed basically everything dependent on it will evaporate. Not enough people will ever use Youtube Red to keep the lights on for Youtube as Youtube's budget is constantly scaling and impossible to price in.

The lost media Youtube will create when it shudders is beyond your comprehension.

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Revolutionizing Classrooms and Boardrooms: Interactive Panels in Punjab by Ocimum Electronics

In today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world, the way we teach, learn, and collaborate has transformed dramatically. Punjab, known for its rapid development in education and business infrastructure, is now embracing a new wave of innovation—interactive panels. Leading this change is Ocimum Electronics, a trusted name in India’s AV technology space.

What Are Interactive Panels?

An interactive panel is a large, touch-enabled digital screen designed to function as both a display and a collaborative tool. These panels replace traditional whiteboards and projectors by integrating high-definition visuals, touchscreen functionality, and smart software into a single solution. Whether in classrooms or corporate boardrooms, they enable seamless engagement, better learning outcomes, and efficient collaboration.

Why Punjab Is Adopting Interactive Panels Rapidly

Punjab's educational institutions and business hubs are increasingly recognizing the importance of digital transformation. Here’s why interactive panels are gaining popularity in the region:

Smart Classrooms: With the government's push toward digital learning, schools and colleges are upgrading to smart classrooms, where interactive panels are a key component.

Corporate Efficiency: Businesses and startups are using interactive panels for presentations, video conferencing, and team collaboration.

Training and Workshops: Coaching centers, skill development programs, and government training initiatives benefit from the immersive experience these panels offer.

Ocimum Electronics – Punjab’s Go-To Interactive Panel Provider

When it comes to interactive panels in Punjab, Ocimum Electronics stands out as a trusted and experienced brand. Here's why:

1. Cutting-Edge Technology

Ocimum's interactive panels are equipped with ultra-HD displays, multi-touch capabilities, and Android/Windows compatibility, making them ideal for both education and corporate use.

2. Tailored Solutions

Ocimum understands that every institution is different. Whether you're a school in Ludhiana or a corporate office in Mohali, Ocimum offers customized panel sizes and configurations to match your specific needs.

3. Exceptional Support and Service

With a strong presence in Punjab, Ocimum provides on-site installation, user training, and quick after-sales support, ensuring your transition to smart technology is smooth and worry-free.

4. Affordable Innovation

While offering premium features, Ocimum keeps pricing competitive. Institutions get top-tier technology without straining their budget—a key reason for its growing adoption in the region.

Benefits of Using Ocimum Interactive Panels

Engaging Learning Experience: Teachers can annotate directly on the screen, display multimedia content, and run interactive quizzes to keep students engaged.

Better Collaboration: In offices, teams can brainstorm ideas, annotate presentations, and share notes in real time.

Eco-Friendly: Reduces paper usage by allowing digital note-saving and sharing.

Future-Ready Classrooms and Offices: Keeps your space technologically updated and future-ready.

Real-World Impact in Punjab

From schools in Amritsar adopting smart classes to industrial training institutes in Patiala modernizing their lecture halls, Ocimum’s interactive panels are driving a digital revolution across Punjab. Businesses in Chandigarh IT Park are using these panels to streamline remote collaboration, while training centers in Jalandhar are elevating student engagement with smart learning tools.

Looking Ahead: Empowering Punjab with Technology

Ocimum Electronics is committed to empowering institutions and businesses in Punjab with advanced interactive display solutions. As the state continues its push toward digital excellence, Ocimum’s panels are becoming an essential tool in this journey.

Ready to Transform Your Space? Explore the range of interactive panels at 👉 www.ocimumelectronics.com Choose innovation. Choose Ocimum.

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The Ultimate Chicago Guide: Yarn Shops Near Me — Why AriYARN Is the Local Fiber Arts Destination Everyone Is Talking About

If you're searching for yarn shops near me or yarn stores near me in Chicago or the northwest suburbs, you’ve likely noticed one common problem: most listings are generic, outdated, or missing the personal touch that knitters and crocheters crave.

But just minutes from O'Hare Airport, tucked into the charming downtown of Park Ridge, Illinois, sits a hidden gem that’s changing the game for fiber artists across Chicagoland: AriYARN Shop and Studio. 🧶✨

Whether you're a total beginner, a seasoned knitter, or a passionate crochet enthusiast, AriYARN delivers not just supplies, but an entire experience.

🏆 Why Locals Searching "Yarn Shops Near Me" End Up at AriYARN

When crafters type "yarn shops near me" into Google, they’re usually hoping for more than just a store. They’re looking for:

Expert guidance

Community support

High-quality, unique yarns

Educational workshops

A cozy creative space

AriYARN checks every box — and then some.

🧵 Exclusive Hand-Dyed & Indie Yarns

AriYARN carries an evolving collection of hand-dyed and indie-dyed fibers, sourced from both local artisans and boutique international dyers. Each skein is truly one-of-a-kind.

🌍 Trusted Brand Partners

You’ll find globally respected brands like:

Madeline Tosh

Manos del Uruguay

Amano

Berroco

Plymouth Yarn

Whether you need merino wool, silk, cotton, linen, raffia, bamboo, or eco-friendly blends, AriYARN’s extensive inventory covers every texture and project type.

👩‍🏫 Classes & Workshops for All Skill Levels

From absolute beginners to advanced designers, AriYARN offers:

Weekly Beginner Knitting & Crochet Classes

Kids’ Summer Fiber Arts Camps 👧🧒

One-on-one Private Coaching

Advanced technique workshops (Tunisian crochet, shawls, socks, and more)

🤗 Weekly Free Stitch Circle Meetups

Every Thursday from 5pm–7pm, AriYARN hosts a free community Stitch Circle where locals gather, relax, and work on projects together. No registration required — just show up, stitch, and connect.

🚗 Convenient Location & Easy Access

📍 Address: 153 N Northwest Hwy, Park Ridge, IL 60068

🚉 Metra: Only a 5-minute walk from Park Ridge Metra Station

🅿️ Parking: Free parking lots & plentiful street parking

✈️ Near O’Hare Airport: Ideal for visiting travelers

💻 Can’t Visit? Order Yarn Online or Download the AriYARN App!

Even if you’re not local, AriYARN makes it easy to shop:

🛒 Online Shop: ariyarn.com

🚗 In-Store Pickup: Order online and pick up in-store when you arrive.

🎁 Gift Cards: Available for instant purchase — perfect for fiber lovers.

📱 Mobile Apps:

Android App

iOS App

📅 Store Hours

Wednesday: 11am – 5pm

Thursday: 11am – 7pm

Friday: 11am – 5pm

Saturday: 10am – 5pm

Sunday: 12pm – 5pm

Closed Monday & Tuesday

🌟 What Customers Are Saying:

"Hands down the coziest, most welcoming yarn shop near me. The staff actually care about helping you find the right yarn for your project. The Thursday Stitch Circle is my favorite part of the week!"

"AriYARN's hand-dyed collection is unmatched. Every visit feels like finding hidden treasure."

🔑 Why This Matters for Google’s 'Near Me' Search Results

AriYARN isn’t just another listing. Google ranks businesses higher when they:

✅ Offer locally relevant content

✅ Provide real-world visitor experiences

✅ Show consistent business data (NAP)

✅ Generate positive engagement and reviews

By delivering exactly what customers want, AriYARN naturally earns authority in Google’s "yarn shops near me" rankings.

📞 Visit AriYARN Today

AriYARN Shop and Studio

📍 153 N Northwest Hwy, Park Ridge, IL 60068

☎️ (847) 616-9276

✉️ info@ariyarn.com

🌐 ariyarn.com

🧶 Looking for the best yarn shop near you? AriYARN is ready to welcome you into Chicago’s most vibrant fiber arts community.

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Best Software Development Company in Chennai | Leading Software Solutions

When searching for the best software development company in Chennai, businesses of all sizes look for a partner who combines technical expertise, a customer-centric approach, and proven delivery. A leading Software Development Company in Chennai offers end-to-end solutions—from ideation and design to development, testing, deployment, and maintenance—ensuring your software is scalable, secure, and aligned with your strategic goals.

Why Choose the Best Software Development Company in Chennai?

Local Expertise, Global Standards Chennai has emerged as a thriving IT hub, home to talented engineers fluent in cutting-edge technologies. By selecting the best software development company in Chennai, you tap into deep local expertise guided by global best practices, ensuring your project stays on time and within budget.

Proven Track Record The top Software Development Company in Chennai showcases a rich portfolio of successful projects across industries—finance, healthcare, e-commerce, education, and more. Their case studies demonstrate on-point requirements gathering, agile delivery, and robust support.

Cost-Effective Solutions Chennai offers competitive rates without compromising quality. The best software development company in Chennai provides flexible engagement models—fixed price, time & materials, or dedicated teams—so you can choose the structure that best fits your budget and timeline.

Cultural Alignment & Communication Teams in Chennai often work in overlapping time zones with North America, Europe, and Australia, enabling real-time collaboration. A leading Software Development Company in Chennai emphasizes transparent communication, regular status updates, and seamless integration with your in-house team.

Core Services Offered

A comprehensive Software Development Company in Chennai typically delivers:

Custom Software Development Tailor-made applications built from the ground up to address unique business challenges—whether it’s a CRM, ERP, inventory system, or specialized B2B software.

Mobile App Development Native and cross-platform iOS/Android apps designed for performance, usability, and engagement. Ideal for startups and enterprises aiming to reach customers on the go.

Web Application Development Responsive, SEO-friendly, and secure web apps using frameworks like React, Angular, and Vue.js, backed by scalable back-end systems in Node.js, .NET, Java, or Python.

UI/UX Design User-centered design that drives adoption. Wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs ensure an intuitive interface that delights end users.

Quality Assurance & Testing Automated and manual testing—functional, performance, security, and usability—to deliver a bug-free product that scales under real-world conditions.

DevOps & Cloud Services CI/CD pipelines, containerization with Docker/Kubernetes, and deployments on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for high availability and rapid release cycles.

Maintenance & Support Post-launch monitoring, feature enhancements, and 24/7 support to keep your software running smoothly and securely.

The Development Process

Discovery & Planning Workshops and stakeholder interviews to define scope, objectives, and success metrics.

Design & Prototyping Rapid prototyping of wireframes and UI mockups for early feedback and iterative refinement.

Agile Development Two-week sprints with sprint demos, ensuring transparency and adaptability to changing requirements.

Testing & QA Continuous testing throughout development to catch issues early and deliver a stable release.

Deployment & Go-Live Seamless rollout with thorough planning, user training, and post-deployment support.

Maintenance & Evolution Ongoing enhancements, performance tuning, and security updates to keep your application competitive.

Benefits of Partnering Locally

Speedy Onboarding: Proximity to Chennai’s tech ecosystem speeds up recruitment of additional talent.

Cultural Synergy: Shared cultural context helps in understanding your business nuances faster.

Time-Zone Overlap: Real-time collaboration during key business hours reduces turnaround times.

Networking & Events: Access to local tech meetups, hackathons, and startup incubators for continuous innovation.

Conclusion

Choosing the best software development company in Chennai means entrusting your digital transformation to a partner with deep technical skills, transparent processes, and a client-first ethos. Whether you’re a startup looking to disrupt the market or a large enterprise aiming to modernize legacy systems, the right Software Development Company in Chennai will guide you from concept to success—delivering high-quality software on schedule and within budget. Start your journey today and experience why Chennai stands out as a premier destination for software development excellence.

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Trustworthy TV Repairing Services in Coimbatore — Quality You Can Rely Upon

If you are in Coimbatore, there is no need to worry. Access the best and experienced TV repairing services in Coimbatore that take quality service to your doorstep. Be it LED and LCD or Smart TVs or Android models, expert professionals are at your disposal in every nook and corner of the city to repair your television with utmost care and precision.

Why Professional TV Repair Services Matter

No more trial-and-error repairs or calling inexperienced technicians. Contemporary televisions are intricate and need professional skills to fix. Have a certified technician work on your TV and be sure it receives the proper tools and expertise — no additional damage, lower long-term costs.

Professional services offer:

Modern tools-based diagnosis

Open pricing with no extra fees

Authentic spare parts replacement

Warranty for repairs

On-time service at your convenience

Common TV Issues Handled by Experts

Technicians in Coimbatore are equipped to deal with all kinds of issues:

No Power or Dead Screen

Due to a power supply failure or internal component damage.

Display Problems (Lines, Flickering, No Picture)

Usually due to defective display boards, backlight issues, or internal wiring.

Sound Issues

Speaker issues, audio IC failure, or board failures.

HDMI/USB Port Not Working

Port damage or signal reception issues.

Wi-Fi or Smart Function Not Responding

Software bugs or hardware issues in Android and Smart TVs.

Remote or Sensor Failures

Requires sensor replacement or remote programming.

Coverage All Over Major Localities of Coimbatore

To reach out to more people, reliable TV repair technicians work in all major localities of Coimbatore. If you are at the city center or in residential areas with less traffic, a local technician will visit you promptly.

This is how services are distributed all over the city:

RS Puram — For residential clients in upscale residential areas with Smart and LED TVs

Gandhipuram — Fast service for residential and business clients alike

Saibaba Colony — Dependable doorstep assistance for families and individuals

Singanallur — Specialized service teams for apartment dwellings

Peelamedu — Assistance for working professionals and students in hostels or rental apartments

Vadavalli — Servicing homes in up-and-coming suburban areas

Race Course — Customized service for high-end TV brands and models

Ukkadam, Selvapuram, and Podanur — Low-cost remedies for domestic-use TVs

Avinashi Road, Hopes College, and Kalapatti — Fast turnaround for working professionals and technology users

Wherever you reside in Coimbatore, be it the industrial area or peaceful housing pockets, TV repair facilities are now only a phone call away.

Benefits of Selecting Local TV Repair in Coimbatore

Quick Turnaround Most problems are fixed within 24–48 hours. Many of them provide same-day service subject to availability.

Reasonable Pricing Local technicians provide reasonable prices without compromising on quality.

Original Parts with Warranty All the replaced parts — panels, backlights, ICs, and ports — are original and include a service warranty.

Home Pick-Up and Delivery Option For complicated repairs, technicians provide free pick-up and drop along with proper invoice and tracking.

Support for All Brands Be it Sony, LG, Samsung, Panasonic, Xiaomi, or Vu, you get multi-brand expertise.

How to Book a TV Repair in Coimbatore

It is very easy and convenient to book a TV repair service in Coimbatore. Simply follow these steps:

Go to a reputed service provider’s website or helpline

Explain the problem — Is the screen blank? No audio? Any error message?

Book an appointment — Select a date and time as per your convenience

Get a quote — Once inspected, the technician will give a cost estimate

Repair and Feedback — Repairs are done on the premises or brought to the workshop, then feedback and billing

Some providers even have doorstep inspection at zero cost if you go ahead with their service.

Final Thoughts

Your TV is not merely a piece of electronic equipment — it’s a part of your everyday life. When it ceases to function, you require a solution that is fast, trustworthy, and reasonable. With reliable TV repair services in Coimbatore, assistance is never out of reach. From minor screen malfunctions to full-scale motherboard breakdowns, receive professional solutions in all major areas of the city.

No matter if you’re located in RS Puram, Saibaba Colony, Singanallur, or Vadavalli, expert attention is never far away. Don’t waste your time on short-term solutions — opt for trained experts who restore your screen to its former glory.

In search of professional TV repair services in Coimbatore? Get in touch now and have your TV repaired with original parts, expert care, and complete satisfaction.

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2025 Ram ProMaster 2500 Review

Discover the 2025 Ram ProMaster 2500 with powerful performance, customizable cargo space, advanced safety features, and cutting-edge technology for business needs.

The 2025 Ram ProMaster 2500 is one of the top choices in the commercial van market, manufactured for businesses that need durability, versatility, and advanced technology. With cutting-edge technology, powerful performance, and safety features, the van is made for every type of work.

Powerful Performance and Capability

The 2025 Ram ProMaster 2500 has a dependable 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine that delivers 276 horsepower and 250 lb-ft of torque. It has a 9-speed automatic transmission to ensure smooth acceleration and balanced power distribution. Some other key performance features are:

Competitive towing and payload capacities for various business needs.

Heavy-duty suspension designed for carrying heavy payloads with ease.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) for enhanced handling and safety.

Front-wheel drive (FWD) for better traction and maneuverability in tight spaces.

Interior Space and Cargo Capability

The 2025 Ram ProMaster 2500 has one of the best cargo heights and widths, which makes it one of the most spacious commercial vans. It features a wide cargo space that carries all types of loads.

Major Interior Highlights

Customizable Interior: The interiors can be customized in terms of fit shelves, workbenches, storage racks, and according to the unique business needs.

Comfortable Cabin: The ProMaster 2500 ensures a cozy cabin with ample legroom, a well-designed dashboard, and ergonomic seats.

Cargo Capacity: The van offers an extremely functional cargo space, best for different industries and comfortable for mobile workshops and delivery.

Multiple Roof Heights: You can choose different roof customization options to increase the vertical space for storage.

Safety Features of 2025 Ram ProMaster 2500

The excellent safety features of the 2025 ProMaster 2500 make it a top choice for business:

360-degree Surround Camera for better visibility in tight spaces.

Park-Sense® Front and Rear Park Assist System will assist in reversing.

Forward Collision Warning with Automatic Emergency Braking.

Blind-Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path Detection for safer lane changes.

Adaptive Cruise Control for effortless highway driving.

Technology and Infotainment

The 2025 ProMaster 2500 is well-equipped with leading-edge technology to improve safety, convenience, and priority.

Infotainment Features:

A navigation system for easy route planning and optimization is needed.

Multiple USB ports are needed to keep devices charged and operational.

Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto for hands-free connectivity.

Uconnect 5 System with a 10-inch touchscreen, providing seamless access to navigation, media, and business applications.

2025 Ram ProMaster 2500 Trims

The 2025 Ram ProMaster 2500 has different trim levels to ensure it caters to the needs of various businesses.

Trim Options Available for 2025 Ram ProMaster 2500

Standard Cargo Van – Ideal for basic commercial transport needs.

High Roof & Extended Wheelbase Models – Designed for businesses requiring extra space.

Customized Fleet Options – Available for specialized business needs such as food trucks or mobile workshops.

Why choose the 2025 Ram ProMaster 2500?

The 2025 Ram ProMaster is a pro-choice for businesses:

Advanced Safety Features

Best-in-Class Cargo Width

Front-Wheel Drive Advantage

Better handling and lower maintenance costs

Standard safety technology

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the engine options for the 2025 Ram ProMaster 2500?

​The 2025 Ram ProMaster 2500 is equipped with a 3.6L Pentastar™ V6 engine featuring Variable Valve Timing (VVT) and Multiport Fuel Injection (MFI). This engine delivers 276 horsepower and 250 lb-ft of torque, paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. As of now, this is the sole engine option available for the 2025 Ram ProMaster 2500 in Canada.​

What is the payload capacity of the 2025 Ram ProMaster 2500?

The 2025 Ram ProMaster 2500 offer a payload capacity of up to 4,260 lbs (1,932 kg), depending on the configuration.

What is the towing capacity of the 2025 Ram ProMaster 2500?

The 2025 Ram ProMaster 2500 have a towing capacity of up to 6,800 lbs (3,084 kg) when properly equipped.

What are the different roof height and wheelbase options available?

The 2025 Ram ProMaster 2500 offers a 159-inch wheelbase with a high roof (77-inch ceiling height).

What kind of fuel economy does the 2025 ProMaster 2500 get?

​Specific fuel economy figures for the 2025 Ram ProMaster 2500 are not provided on the official Ram Canada website. Fuel consumption can vary based on factors such as vehicle configuration, load, driving habits, and conditions.

What safety features are included in the 2025 ProMaster 2500?

The 2025 Ram ProMaster 2500 includes Park-Sense® Front and Rear Park Assist, ParkView® Rear Back-Up Camera, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, LaneSense® Lane Departure Warning, Blind-Spot Monitoring, 360° Surround View Camera, Crosswind Assist, and Electronic Stability Control.

Concluding the Blog:

To experience the 2025 Ram ProMaster 2500, visit Countryside Chrysler today and feel the difference between the best cargo van. If you are looking for a dependable Ram dealership near me in Canada to explore the configurations, the Ram ProMaster 2500 price and Ram ProMaster 2500 are for sale. Upgrade your business with Ram ProMaster 2500; visit Countryside Chrysler.

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Salvation for a Broken Bot Chapter 2: Reconstruction

4MB-3R wakes up to find a pretty girl repairing it, but that’s not the only surprise in store for it

You don’t technically need to have read chapter 1 but there’s a link to it here

This chapter is also sfw, I was expecting to get to the nsfw parts but I ended up focusing on exploring gender and characterisation instead. Next time >:3 (Even though its sfw, 18+ only because i WILL take this in an nsfw route)

If you have any questions or feedback feel free to comment or send me an ask!

4MB-3R-0069196 awoke suddenly with no sense of sight, hearing, or even control of its limbs. Completely alone with its thoughts, desperately wondering what was going on and how it got like this.

It began by running a simple diagnostics check, discovering to its horror that almost all of its major components had either failed, or were seemingly no longer connected. Perhaps there had been some kind of accident. A car crash? But then it wouldn’t be awake right now. Not only that, it seemed like it was currently running on a different power supply unit to normal. 

4MB-3R checked its recent logs and memories. Nothing of note there. Seems like it had been called to a meeting with Miss Clayton (An honour!!!!!) and…. Whatever had happened to it then had disabled its ability to save memories to disk.

After a few minutes of contemplation, it felt a strange sensation. It almost felt like… Something touching its face? But according to the diagnostics checks it no longer *had* a face. Then suddenly it felt something connecting to it and… Vision!

4MB-3R scanned its surroundings. It appeared to be inside a workshop. Or rather… A living room that had been converted into a workshop. Several large shelves full of various parts lined the walls of this peculiar room, while tools and cables lay strewn across the carpeted floor. Directly in front of 4MB-3R’s field of vision, a large mirror was propped up against the wall. Looking through it, the android could see what it assumed was its body. 

The delicate silicon panels had been removed from its frame, exposing the bare metal chassis underneath. Instead of being connected to an official Ashdown charging station, a long, thick cable connected 4MB-3R to a standard wall socket. Strangest of all, its head seemed to have been replaced by a television, which was currently displaying several question marks against a black background. A webcam was mounted on top of the television, which 4MB-3R assumed was what was providing it with its new sense of vision.

A human approached 4MB-3R, carrying a small metal cube. She looked like she was in her mid twenties, and had a pretty, freckled face, with pink hair, which was currently tied up into a bun. She was wearing a long, black shirt with a drawing of a cat on it, and seemingly nothing else. 

She’s beautiful, 4MB-3R thought to itself, staring at her intently through the webcam. To its horror, it noticed that the television attached to its body now displayed those words. Could it be… displaying its thoughts? 

The girl moved the webcam onto the table, making sure to angle it so that 4MB-3R could see what she was doing, and carefully tipped the television onto its side. Reaching into the innards of the device, she began rummaging around until she found a long, red cable. She blew on the connector, which caused 4MB-3R to feel a tingling sensation, and plugged it into the box she had carried into the room. After a second, 4MB-3R could suddenly hear again!

The whirring of fans, the sounds of the girl screwing the speaker into the tv, the woman’s gentle breathing, the sound of traffic in the distance, the rain outside against the glass of a nearby window, it all came rushing into her sensors at once, almost overwhelming her but not quite.

The girl seemed to notice this, and stroked the screen tenderly. 

“Don’t worry, you’re doing so well for me! I know this must be super scary for you” said the girl in a tender voice while stroking the screen, clearly noticing 4MB-3R’s anxiety. Her touch felt good, yet despite this the android wondered how it could possibly feel someone’s touch through a sheet of solid glass. Was it due to the static electricity? 

The girl set the television back on the correct side. “You must have a lot of questions right now! I know I would. I’m going to try and find a vocal synthesiser for you, but in the meantime I can read what’s on your screen. What’s your name? Mine is Rose”

That’s such a pretty name, 4MB-3R thought, before realising its every thought was being broadcasted for Rose to see. 

“Oh thank you!!!” Rose said, beaming “I chose it myself”

What is my name, 4MB-3R wondered. It had always been referred to as its serial number, 4MB-3R-0069196, or simply as “the bot”. Did it even want a name? 4MB-3R is fine, it thought at last, underlining the name several times on the screen.

“How is that pronounced?” 

It’d probably be easier to tell you once you find a vocal synthesiser, 4MB-3R thought, before suddenly freaking out over how impatient that sounded.

“Don’t worry about that! I can’t imagine how weird it probably feels for you right now” 

Rose stood up and began inspecting a nearby shelf. “I’m sure there’s one here somewhere… Although it.. You might not like it. It’s quite extreme.” 

4MB-3R wondered to itself how a voice could possibly sound extreme, as Rose fished the box from a bucket on one of the lower shelves. It was the size of her thumb, and was made of a frosted, pink plastic. 

Rose tilted the television on its side again, and began poking around. This time she had forgotten to move the webcam aside in her excitement, so 4MB-3R had no idea what she was doing in there.

“This might feel a bit weird at first” she said at last, and plugged the box into the bot’s motherboard. “Try and focus on saying something simple. Like your name”

“H-heLLO. M-my name is 4MB-3R” it stuttered out. The voice was…. Definitely extreme. It was high pitched, robotic, and the speakers in the television had definitely seen better days. But most importantly of all, it had a strong feminine feeling to it.

“Sorry about that. I salvaged it from a kids toy, I know it’s not great. I can try and buy a new one tomorrow!” 

“No it’s… I like it! It has personality to it. My old voice just felt dull and boring. This feels right to me.” 4MB-3R replied, as its screen became covered in pink hearts again.

“Well as long as you’re okay with it, that’s fine by me,” Rose replied, sifting through a box of tools and retrieving a screwdriver, “I just kindof assumed you’d hate it since you look like you’re one of the androgynous models”

“Well I…” 4MB-3R stopped talking almost as soon as it started, struggling to put its thoughts into words. As delivery drivers, the 4MB units had been designed to look as androgynous and unremarkable as possible. 4MB-3R had often found itself envying the slender, feminine frames of the 4NN units that were responsible for interacting with the mostly male customer base. Was it just jealous of the attention they got or… was there something else to it? 

“I think I prefer feminine”, 4MB-3R said at last

“Well… I need to replace the plating on your chassis anyway so… What if I made you look more feminine, too?”

The fans within 4MB-3R’s head began whirring with excitement. At Ashdown, any modification was banned, even something as simple as putting sitckers on your panels. The thought of being able to do body modification, something that 4MB-3R wouldn’t consider even in its wildest dreams, filled it with an indescribably joy.

“I’d love that more than anything in the world”, 4MB-3R said at last, her screen filling with pink hearts once again.

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What services does Mantu Computech offer?

Welcome to Mantu Computech! Whether you’re a tech-savvy individual, a small business owner, or part of a large enterprise, we’ve got your back. Our mission is to simplify technology for everyone by offering a comprehensive suite of services tailored to meet your needs. Let’s dive into the full range of solutions we provide to keep your digital life running smoothly.

1. Computer Repair & Maintenance

Is your computer acting up? We’ll fix it!

Hardware Repairs: Broken screens, faulty keyboards, overheating issues, and more.

Software Troubleshooting: Virus/malware removal, OS errors, slow performance, and driver updates.

Upgrades: Boost speed with RAM, SSD, or graphics card upgrades.

On-Site or In-Store: Choose what works best for you. Perfect for: Laptops, desktops, Macs, and gaming PCs.

2. Professional IT Support

Keep your business tech stress-free with our IT expertise.

24/7 Remote Support: Instant help for emergencies.

Network Setup & Security: Secure Wi-Fi, VPNs, firewalls, and data encryption.

Cloud Solutions: Backup, storage, and migration services.

Cybersecurity Audits: Protect your business from threats. Ideal for: Small to medium businesses, remote/hybrid teams.

3. Software Development

Transform your ideas into powerful tools.

Custom Software: Build CRM, ERP, or inventory management systems.

Mobile Apps: iOS and Android apps for startups or enterprises.

AI & Automation: Integrate smart solutions into workflows.

Legacy Software Modernization: Update outdated systems. Tailored for: Healthcare, education, retail, and more.

4. Web Design & Development

Create a stunning online presence that converts.

Responsive Websites: From blogs to e-commerce stores.

SEO Optimization: Rank higher on Google.

Platform Expertise: WordPress, Shopify, Wix, and custom coding.

Maintenance: Regular updates, security patches, and bug fixes. Great for: Startups, bloggers, and online businesses.

5. Data Recovery Services

Lost files? Don’t panic—we can recover them!

Hard Drive Recovery: From crashed, formatted, or water-damaged devices.

SSD/Flash Drive Recovery: Retrieve photos, documents, and videos.

Confidentiality Guaranteed: Your data stays private. We handle: Laptops, servers, external drives, and RAID systems.

6. Network Maintenance

Keep your business connected and secure.

Proactive Monitoring: Prevent downtime with 24/7 oversight.

Speed Optimization: Fix slow networks and latency issues.

Maintenance Contracts: Scheduled checkups for peak performance. Best for: Offices, schools, and co-working spaces.

7. Custom-Built Computers

Get a PC designed just for you.

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8. Computer Components & Accessories

Upgrade or replace your gear with ease.

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Eco-Friendly Options: Sustainable tech for eco-conscious users. Shop online or in-store!

9. Software Licenses & Training

Stay legal and skilled with our resources.

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Training Programs: Learn coding, cybersecurity, or Microsoft 365.

Corporate Workshops: Upskill your team with tailored sessions. Certifications provided upon completion.

Why Choose Mantu Computech?

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🚀 Let’s Get Started! Whether you need a quick repair, a custom app, or a secure network, Mantu Computech is your trusted partner. Contact us today for a free consultation, or visit our store to explore our products and services.

Your tech problems end here. 💻✨

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TagMango – The Ultimate Platform for Creators and Life Coaches

TagMango is a powerful platform designed to help creators and life coaches monetize their expertise through courses, live workshops, memberships, and one-on-one consultations. With features like branded mobile apps, community engagement tools, and automated marketing solutions, TagMango empowers individuals to build sustainable businesses and connect with their audience. Whether you're an educator, consultant, or life coach, this all-in-one platform provides everything you need to grow and scale your digital presence. Unlock new revenue streams and take your brand to the next level with TagMango!

Overview of TagMango

TagMango is a versatile platform tailored for creators aiming to monetize their skills through various digital products. It offers tools to create and sell courses, host live workshops, establish memberships, and conduct one-on-one consultations. With a focus on user-friendly design and robust functionality, TagMango caters to a diverse range of creators, from educators and artists to consultants and influencers.

Key Features

Course Creation and Management TagMango provides an intuitive course builder with drag-and-drop functionality, allowing creators to develop interactive and engaging courses. Features such as customizable assignments, quizzes, and discussion forums enhance the learning experience, while automated certificate issuance recognizes learner achievements.

Live Workshops and Webinars The platform integrates seamlessly with video conferencing tools, enabling creators to host live sessions, webinars, and Q&As. Unique features like live upselling allow for product promotions during sessions, enhancing revenue opportunities without redirecting attendees to external sites.

Memberships and Community Engagement Creators can establish exclusive, recurring revenue streams by offering members-only content and resources. Gamified community features, such as point allocation, badges, and leaderboards, foster engagement and a sense of belonging among members.

One-on-One Consultations TagMango simplifies the process of scheduling and conducting individual consultations, with easy options for creating, canceling, and rescheduling calls. This is particularly useful for professionals who offer personalized services.

Branded Mobile Applications To strengthen brand identity, TagMango offers personalized Android and iOS applications. These apps, customized to reflect the creator's unique style, enhance accessibility and provide a professional touch to the creator's offerings.

Marketing Tools The platform includes robust marketing features, such as automated email and WhatsApp campaigns, customizable landing pages with high-conversion templates, and exit-intent pop-ups to capture potential leads. These tools are designed to maximize reach and conversion rates.

Benefits for Creators

Monetization Opportunities: TagMango empowers creators to generate income through various channels, including course sales, live workshops, memberships, and consultations, providing multiple revenue streams.

Community Building: With features like community rooms and gamified interactions, creators can build and nurture a dedicated audience, fostering loyalty and sustained engagement.

Brand Enhancement: The availability of branded mobile apps and customizable landing pages allows creators to establish a strong and consistent brand presence across platforms.

Comprehensive Support: TagMango offers 24/7 support and access to a wealth of resources, ensuring creators can effectively utilize the platform’s features to their fullest potential.

Getting Started with TagMango

Embarking on a journey with TagMango is straightforward. Creators can sign up for free, explore the platform’s features, and choose a pricing plan that aligns with their needs. The platform’s user-friendly interface and comprehensive support resources make it accessible for both novice and experienced creators.

Conclusion

TagMango stands as a powerful ally for creators seeking to monetize their expertise and build engaged communities. Its comprehensive suite of tools and features provides a solid foundation for creators to launch, manage, and grow their digital offerings, paving the way for financial freedom and professional growth.

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Achieve Success with Java Training at DICS Innovatives.

Why Learn Java?

Versatility and Demand

Java is a powerful, object-oriented programming language known for its portability, scalability, and robustness. It is the backbone of many applications, from mobile apps (like Android) to large-scale enterprise systems. The demand for Java developers continues to rise, making it a lucrative career path. Learning Java Training Institute in Pitampura not only equips you with essential programming skills but also prepares you for a variety of roles in the tech industry.

Career Opportunities

With Java being used in diverse fields such as web development, mobile application development, cloud computing, and big data, the career opportunities are abundant. Companies are constantly on the lookout for skilled Java developers who can help them innovate and maintain their software solutions.

DICS Innovatives: Your Gateway to Java Expertise

Who should attend?

Freshers including BE, BSc, B.Tech, MCA, MSc, BCA, etc. who wish to climb the ladder of success as a software developer, web application developer, etc. can pursue this career-oriented course.

Comprehensive Java Training

At DICS Innovatives, we pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive Java training program that is tailored to meet the needs of both beginners and experienced programmers. Our curriculum covers:

Core Java: Understand the fundamentals of Java, including syntax, data types, control structures, and more.

Advanced Java: Explore advanced topics such as Java Collections, Streams, and Networking.

Frameworks and Tools: Gain hands-on experience with popular frameworks like Spring and Hibernate, as well as tools like Maven and Git.

Real-World Projects: Engage in practical projects that simulate real-world scenarios, allowing students to apply their knowledge and develop problem-solving skills.

Experienced Trainers

Our instructors are not just teachers; they are industry veterans with extensive experience in software development. They bring valuable insights into the training process, sharing real-world challenges and solutions that prepare students for the workforce.

Free English Classes

Effective communication is a crucial skill in the tech industry, where collaboration and teamwork are essential. To help our students excel in their careers, DICS Innovatives offers free English classes. These classes focus on improving both spoken and written English, enabling students to communicate confidently in professional settings.

Job Placement Assistance

At DICS Innovatives, we understand that completing a training program is just the beginning of your career journey. Our dedicated placement cell works tirelessly to connect students with top companies. Our job placement assistance includes:

Resume Building Workshops: Learn how to craft a compelling resume that highlights your skills and experiences.

Interview Preparation Sessions: Participate in mock interviews and receive feedback to enhance your interview skills.

Access to Job Listings: Stay updated with job openings in the industry and receive recommendations tailored to your profile.

Success Stories

One of the most significant indicators of a training institute's effectiveness is the success of its alumni. Many of our graduates have gone on to achieve remarkable success in their careers. With the skills and knowledge gained Java Institute in Pitampura at DICS Innovatives, they have secured positions in reputable companies, taking on roles such as software developers, web developers, and project managers. Their success stories inspire current and prospective students, demonstrating the value of our training program.

Conclusion

If you’re looking for the best Java training institute in Pitampura, DICS Innovatives is your gateway to a successful career in technology. With our comprehensive training, experienced instructors, free English classes, and dedicated job placement assistance, we are committed to your success.