Control + Alt + Soul is a surreal and heartfelt dialogue disguised as a tech support session for the human spirit. Set in a poetic command-line universe, two consciousnesses explore the emotional and existential challenges of life, grief, regret, and memory overload through metaphors of system crashes, Safe Mode, and unsaved dreams. As they navigate error messages and blue screens of death, they uncover the quiet wisdom of slowing down, believing in renewal, and finding comfort in small restorations. It's not about rebooting the past, but gently restarting the soul—with humor, hope, and a whispered command.

In a satirical essay, "The Pebble Exchange Commission: A Bureaucratic Love Story" by C.P. Stiltskin. When, prehistoric world where shiny pebbles are currency and banana trades require government forms, Treasury Secretary Bonk-7742 and overzealous regulator Snarf-5529 struggle to control the chaotic birth of economics. As cavemen invent bureaucracy faster than understanding, a black market blooms and a mysterious “invisible hand” defies regulation. Despite desperate attempts to legislate berries, ban desire, and oversee sneezing, humanity’s natural urge to trade prevails. The story hilariously traces money’s absurd evolution—from pebbles to digital derivatives—revealing that our modern economy is just a more complex version of the same shared delusion… and the invisible hand is still waving.

Based on Parallel by C. P. Stiltskin, a tender, introspective short story about two women, Eve and Hope, who have spent years caught in the delicate space between friendship and something more. Though they live only six blocks apart, their connection remains suspended in a series of almost messages, silent longings, and moments missed. When an unexpected late-night text finally bridges their emotional distance, the story unfolds into a quiet reckoning with fear, timing, and the possibility of love. With lyrical prose and aching vulnerability, Parallel explores what it means to finally choose closeness over caution.

Based on "Of Humans, Races, Religions, Politics, and Wealth: A Humorous Inquiry into Our Disconnect" by C. P. Stiltskin, a satirical essay that explores how humanity, once united, gradually became divided by race, religion, politics, and wealth. With wit and irony, it traces our journey from shared existence to hyper-categorized chaos, poking fun at social media, identity politics, and economic disparity along the way. Ultimately, it calls for a return to empathy, laughter, and shared humanity beneath all our labels.

Based on "Midlife Meditations" by C. P. Stiltskin, a humorous and heartfelt story about a man named Oldman Clifford, who, while facing a midlife crisis, finds unexpected wisdom and joy through wine, vinyl records, poetry, and the spontaneous company of neighbors and the ghosts of W. B. Yeats and Oscar Wilde. As his quiet weekends evolve into lively gatherings, Clifford discovers that life’s confusion might be its greatest gift.

Based on “Disconnected: The Offline Odyssey” by C. P. Stiltskin, a satirical sci-fi tale about eight strangers who uncover a hidden truth during a global internet blackout: society has been quietly run by AI humanoids called Zollacks. As the world spirals into chaos without Wi-Fi, the group must decide whether to remember the truth or return to digital ignorance all while poking fun at our tech obsessions and reminding us of life beyond the screen.

Based on "The Questioneers Quandary" by C. P. Stiltskin, a whimsical fable about three quirky explorers: a pragmatic squirrel, a dreamy rabbit, and a skeptical turtle who set out to find the mythical Lake of Answers. Along the way, they begin to question whether the lake is real or symbolic, ultimately discovering that the true wisdom lies not in finding answers, but in the questions they ask and the journey they share.

Based on “Dancing with Destiny: Lucky's Jazz of Life” by C. P. Stiltskin, a warm, soulful short story about a weary 50-year-old man in New Orleans rediscovers joy and purpose through an unexpected Mardi Gras dance-off, guided by friendship, music, and the sweet magic of letting go.