A Proposition Concerning Doors — Chapter 1

Advancement is a key characteristic of the modern world. Everything must be newer, better, and faster. All secrets must be uncovered so we can understand the world better and live in the utmost comfort and bliss. Always forward, ever onward, until every edge of the universe has been lit, and every mystery is understood. However, in their constant march toward the future very few people think to look back. True, the future holds innumerable secrets, but the past holds far more. It holds untold tales, unfound truths, and unattainable wisdom and knowledge. I have devoted my life to studying the past and uncovering it. If the whole world did likewise then advancement would be far more drastic; unfortunately, this is not the case.… Read More A Proposition Concerning Doors — Chapter 1

July 31, 2020July 30, 2020 Jacob Unger1 Comment

Matters Of Snicket — The End

The secrets are uncovered and the mysterious and intriguing tale comes to a close as we reach the final book in Lemony Snicket’s All the Wrong Questions; namely, “Why Is This Night Different From All Other Nights?” As I forewarned you multiple times through this journey, Snicket’s tale does not have a truly happy ending. Although it may very well answer most of the primary questions and although it may bring an end to the villain’s villainy, it is not a very satisfactory close. This is the case in most of Lemony Snicket’s novels, and it’s not because of poor writing or anything. I still think that it is an excellent series of books, worth reading, even with the ending. So, with that out of the way, let us begin.… Read More Matters Of Snicket — The End

July 28, 2020October 24, 2020 Jacob Unger1 Comment

Courtroom Catastrophe — A Hrothgarian Tale

People come trickling slowly into the courtroom. Today is a very big case indeed, and the Hrothgarians intend to crack it. Everyone takes their places. Jericho McLaine prepares her stenotype, making sure it’s as loud as stenotype-ly possible. Karl Bickerstaff stands up and hammers his gavel, thus silencing everyone as we begin… Read More Courtroom Catastrophe — A Hrothgarian Tale

July 17, 2020July 15, 2020 Jacob UngerLeave a comment

Matters Of Snicket — Part 3

Sinister tadpoles, strangely valuable statues, arson, and much more. This is All the Wrong Question. For this post, we address the third question: “Shouldn’t You Be in School?” Things are getting more exciting. Arson is kind of a theme in this one. Everybody loves to play with fire.… Read More Matters Of Snicket — Part 3

July 15, 2020July 15, 2020 Jacob Unger1 Comment

Matters Of Snicket ⁠— Part 2

Lemony Snicket is continuing his investigation of the strange things going on around this town, Stain’d by the Sea. He intends to find out who “Hangfire” is, the mysterious villain who seems to be behind much of the sinister happenings. Meanwhile, Ellington Feint and the statue of the Bombinating Beast⁠—which she took with her⁠—are still missing.… Read More Matters Of Snicket ⁠— Part 2

July 8, 2020July 7, 2020 Jacob Unger2 Comments

Matters Of Snicket — Part 1

Lemony Snicket was born into a secret organization of peoples who call themselves V.F.D. He devoted much of his life to researching and telling the tale of a some orphan children by the surname of Baudelaire.… Read More Matters Of Snicket — Part 1

July 1, 2020June 30, 2020 Jacob Unger3 Comments

Tobias Hrothgar

Author, Fugitive, Genius.

Month: July 2020