NT Ep 230 - An Anonymous Source
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An anonymous narrator recounts a descent into godlike power through the manipulation of reality via fabricated news stories, beginning with a hoax about a chemical company that unexpectedly became true. What started as a bored prank evolved into a compulsive addiction—crafting lies about politicians, corporations, and even a royal assassination attempt—each one mysteriously materializing in the real world. The turning point comes when the narrator’s ex-wife, Shirley, is transformed into a frog after a personal betrayal, leading to a chilling act of vengeance: blending her into a 'Shirley shake' and drinking her. The story reveals a terrifying truth: the narrator’s lies weren’t just believed—they became reality. His power, however, leads to his downfall when an investigative journalist uncovers his digital trail, leading to his arrest and imprisonment. In the end, he reflects on the fragility of truth, the danger of unchecked influence, and the irony that the public now sees through lies more easily than ever—yet still believes the worst. The episode is a dark, psychological thriller that blurs the line between fiction and reality, exploring how media gullibility, personal revenge, and the illusion of control can converge into a self-fulfilling prophecy. It’s a cautionary tale about the seductive danger of power—especially when it’s built on lies that start to feel real.
Your lies can become reality if enough people believe them—especially when the truth is too boring or too complex.
The first time you create a real-world event through a lie, you’ve crossed a point of no return.
Belief is a weapon: people don’t just want truth—they crave the worst, and they’ll fill in the gaps with their fears.
Vengeance can be literal—and it can be served in a blender.
The most dangerous power isn’t control over events—it’s the ability to make people believe you’re a god.
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The Birth of a Lie
The narrator recounts how a bored prank—fabricating a whistleblower email about a chemical company—unexpectedly became national news, sparking a sense of euphoria and power.
The Addiction Begins
The narrator becomes obsessed with creating false stories, using burner emails and fake personas to feed public gullibility, chasing the endorphin rush of seeing his lies become real.
The King’s Assassination Attempt
“That first one. Naturally, at first I assumed it was a coincidence. Not being aware of a strange power had been bestowed upon me by some cosmic benefactor. And it was around this time I received the first in a series of emails...”
The Transformation of Shirley
“I stepped over to the NutriBullet, pried open the lid and dropped Shirley into the container. Ribbit. Ribbit. I placed the lid onto it and turned it until it felt firm.”
The Fall
“You've been a busy boy, it's... date. Feel free to write about any of it. They don't allow me internet access in this place, which seems a wise choice given the circumstances.”
“You don’t need to be real to be powerful. You just need to be believed.”
“I stepped over to the NutriBullet, pried open the lid and dropped Shirley into the container. Ribbit. Ribbit. I placed the lid onto it and turned it until it felt firm.”
“The internet doesn’t spread truth—it spreads what people want to believe, especially if it’s dark.”
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Shirley
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King Harold
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Gradient Chemicals
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NutriBullet
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Kristin Holland
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Loop Headlines
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SpectraVision Radio
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Patreon
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A Funny Feeling Podcast
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