Mau Peón

Joined March 2023

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Weaver of tales that explore the human soul, I delve into the enigma of existence, transcending time & space, and celebrate the interconnectedness of life. Join me on a journey through the tapestry of stories.

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Soaring Vision
At 35,000 feet above the ground, the world seemed like a distant dream. The sky was a sea of clouds, an ethereal landscape of white peaks and valleys bathed in the soft glow of the rising sun. The hum of the airplane's engines was a constant reminder that the passengers were suspended in the air, a metal cocoon hurtling through the heavens.
By Mau Peónabout a year ago in Journal
Celestial Ode to Friendship
Dear Friend of the Cosmos, In the vast expanse of time and space, where stars are born and galaxies collide, I find myself lost in the wonder, my thoughts drifting like celestial bodies,
By Mau Peónabout a year ago in Poets
The Enchanted Lighthouse
On the rocky coastline of Isla Negra, where the waves of the Pacific Ocean relentlessly kissed the jagged cliffs, there once stood an old lighthouse, a lone sentinel against the darkness of the night. Its keeper, an old man named Francisco, had lived there all his life, tending to the lighthouse and guiding the ships that traversed the treacherous waters.
By Mau Peónabout a year ago in Poets
The Mysterious Traveler
In the city of Montevideo, where the River Plate meets the Atlantic Ocean and the smell of the sea fills the air, there lived a man named Carlos who was known for his love of books. Carlos was not a rich man, nor was he particularly successful in his work as a clerk, but he had one passion that set him apart from his peers: he was an avid collector of rare and forgotten manuscripts.
By Mau Peónabout a year ago in Journal
The Great Library of Idris
In a far-off land, where the sun sets in colors beyond our imaginations and the stars reveal themselves only to those who truly believe, there existed a city like no other. The city was known as Idris, and its most peculiar feature was the Great Library, which stood tall in its very heart.
By Mau Peónabout a year ago in Journal
The Mirror of Illusion
In a remote village nestled within the desolate plains of Patagonia, there existed an enigmatic object that had long been the subject of whispered tales and hushed legends. Known as the Mirror of Illusion, this seemingly ordinary looking-glass possessed the power to reveal the deepest desires and fears of those who dared to gaze into its reflective surface.
By Mau Peónabout a year ago in Journal
The Labyrinthine Library
In the southernmost region of the ancient Kingdom of Adalia, there was a library of unparalleled magnificence and grandeur. The Library of Babel, as it was known, was said to contain every book that had ever been written, and every book that would ever be written. Scholars and philosophers from across the known world would make the arduous journey to the library in search of wisdom, hoping to find answers to the most elusive questions of existence.
By Mau Peónabout a year ago in Journal
The Anomaly at the Edge of Reality
In the year 2153, humanity had reached the zenith of technological advancement. The world had been transformed into a shining beacon of progress, with gleaming megacities reaching into the sky and space travel as commonplace as a morning commute. The Earth was united under a single governing body, and peace had been achieved.
By Mau Peónabout a year ago in Futurism
The Fisherman's Lament
In a remote village, nestled between the towering Andean mountains and the turbulent sea, there lived a fisherman named Mateo. Each day, as the sun rose above the horizon, casting an ethereal glow on the vast expanse of the Pacific, Mateo set out to sea. With salt-kissed skin and eyes that held the ocean's unfathomable depths, he cast his nets and traps, hoping to bring home a bountiful catch to feed his family and sell at the bustling marketplace.
By Mau Peónabout a year ago in Motivation
The Masquerade of Stratfordia
Once upon a midsummer's eve in the enchanting kingdom of Stratfordia, there dwelled a cunning young nobleman named Lucius. Known far and wide for his sharp wit and silver tongue, Lucius was admired and envied in equal measure. It so happened that Lucius had a secret yearning, an unquenchable desire to win the affections of the beautiful and virtuous Lady Isabella.
By Mau Peónabout a year ago in Fiction
The Library of Babel
The universe (which others call the Library) is composed of an indefinite and perhaps infinite number of hexagonal galleries, with vast air shafts between, surrounded by very low railings. From any of the hexagons one can see, interminably, the upper and lower floors. The distribution of the galleries is invariable. Twenty shelves, five long shelves per side, cover all the sides except two; their height, which is the distance from floor to ceiling, scarcely exceeds that of a normal bookcase. One of the free sides leads to a narrow hallway which opens onto another gallery, identical to the first and to all the rest. To the left and right of the hallway there are two very small closets. In the first, one may sleep standing up; in the other, satisfy one's fecal necessities. Also through here passes a spiral stairway, which sinks abysmally and soars upwards to remote distances. In the hallway there is a mirror which faithfully duplicates all appearances. Men usually infer from this mirror that the Library is not infinite (if it were, why this illusory duplication?); I prefer to dream that its polished surfaces represent and promise the infinite ...
By Mau Peónabout a year ago in Futurism
The Unexpected Reunion
Jorge was a quiet man, well into his sixties, who had spent the majority of his life living in the small coastal town of Montevideo, Uruguay. He had witnessed the passing of time, the comings and goings of people, and the transformation of the town from a quaint fishing village to a bustling tourist destination. Despite the changes, he had always maintained his simple life, working as a bookseller and finding solace in the pages of his beloved books.
By Mau Peónabout a year ago in Blush

Mau Peón

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Soaring Vision

Celestial Ode to Friendship

The Enchanted Lighthouse

The Mysterious Traveler

The Great Library of Idris

The Mirror of Illusion

The Labyrinthine Library

The Anomaly at the Edge of Reality

The Fisherman's Lament

The Masquerade of Stratfordia

The Library of Babel

The Unexpected Reunion

Stories (16/0)