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A Clear Pill Chapter 31

A Clear Pill Chapter 30

Harry Potter: The Executor Chapter 4

The Bargain

“People speaking”

‘People thinking’

Stonehenge, October 31, 1966

The moon hung high in the sky, shining ethereal light over the stone monoliths that were a symbol of England’s earliest beliefs. As the sun shone brightly, a small pop sound was heard and two people materialized out of nowhere, gazing up at the small mound. Calling them people wouldn’t be entirely accurate as one of the figures was a child, and the...

A Clear Pill Chapter 29

“Leonard Speaking”

‘Leonard Thinking’

Leonard looked deeply into his own eyes, as he tied a maroon tie around his neck. His eyes ran over his reflection, trying to find any flaws he might have missed. Yesterday, he had proudly proclaimed that he would earn millions on the stock market, in front of a live court no less. His face bloomed with a relaxed smile, as he picked up his phone.

Walking towards the kitchen, he dialled Mike’s number, “Good morning, M...

A Clear Pill Chapter 28

“Leonard Speaking”

‘Leonard Thinking’

Leonard was sitting in the back of an extended Lincoln, with Mike sitting at his side. Louis, who the duo had picked on the way to the courthouse sat in front of them, discussing the case.

Louis explained, “Our communication records and research files should have cast off most of the suspicion regarding the trades. Now, the only thing they can get us on are two things.”

Mike listened intently to Louis. He was a...

A Clear Pill Chapter 27

“Leonard Speaking”

‘Leonard Thinking’

Leonard sat at the back of his car, with Mike explaining the procedure for the upcoming trial.

Mike explained, “Today is just a preliminary hearing. Such a hearing is usually held, just to establish facts, but anything can happen in court. I still don’t know who will be arguing the case for the DOJ.”

Leonard leaned on his arm, his gaze softly falling outside the window, watching the surroundings as the car mo...

A Clear Pill Chapter 26

“Leonard Speaking”

‘Leonard Thinking’

Leonard’s Warehouse, Washington DC

Leonard unlocked the door, pushing the door inside. The room was completely dark, save for some rays of sunlight that peeked from the windows. He quickly found the switch and the warehouse lit up. His floating platforms rearranged the warehouse in the way it was when he left. After closing the door, Leonard started to walk towards his workstation. QBot rolled up to hi...

Harry Potter: The Executor Chapter 3

A Squib

“People speaking”

‘People thinking’

Malfoy Manor, Wiltshire, England, 1965

Hugo looked at the circle drawn on the floor of his room. He turned left, smiling at the shivering house elf who had helped him draw the ritual circle. He placed a rock in the middle of the circle before saying, “Ok, the target is in place, fire up the circle.”

The elf looked around fearfully, before asking with fear, “We should not d...

A Clear Pill Chapter 25

“Leonard Speaking”

‘Leonard Thinking’

Federal South District Courthouse, New York

Leonard looked at the imposing building in front of him. His hand clutched a folder, a dossier of his trades, as required by the summons he received. He had come to New York yesterday, finally putting everything in Pasadena at rest.

Leonard sighed. The past three days were hectic for him. He had just resigned from the university. Deciding to leave Pasaden...

Harry Potter: The Executor Chapter 2

The Soldier

“People speaking”

‘People thinking’

Somewhere in Iran

Captain Hugo Morrison, an on-duty SAS Captain found himself in a situation most people would never find themselves in. The day started off normal. He had been deployed to a peace keeping operation in the Middle East at the behest of the United Nations. He had travelled with his team of sixteen troopers to hostile territory. While on route to their camp, their con...

Apology for the delay

Since I started this account, I have published a new chapter every Friday. Unfortunately, this has been a busy week for me, with invigilation duties, and a research conference. Due to this, I will publish the new chapter of the week on Sunday. Thank you for understanding.

A Clear Pill Chapter 24

“Leonard Speaking”

‘Leonard Thinking’

Apartment 4A, Pasadena

Sheldon was planning the seating positions for everyone in the apartment. He had invited Paige to the apartment to catch up, something Amy suggested after learning about her. For a while, he was worried that Amy would be disturbed by Paige’s presence, but she turned out to be very understanding.

Sheldon looked at the whiteboard, “So, I will sit in my spot, Amy will sit at...

A Clear Pill Chapter 23

“Leonard Speaking”

‘Leonard Thinking’

Coney Island, New York

Leonard pulled up to Coney Island. He was greeted with salty air, making him crinkle his eyes with slight discomfort. He looked around at the rides, taking in their sights as he imagined the bustle this place saw during peak seasons. To him, Coney Island was something people associated with joy, laughter and park rides, never noticing how it represented change in America. He walked...

Advanced Chapter delayed

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the advanced chapter that was supposed to come out today, has to be delayed due to a severe case of flu. Luckily, I am recovering well. I will add two chapters tomorrow. I'm really sorry for the inconvenience.

A Clear Pill Chapter 22

“Leonard Speaking”

‘Leonard Thinking’

McCall’s Residence, Boston

Leonard had removed his jacket, folded his shirt to move easily, and kicked off his shoes. Now, he circled Robert McCall on the mat, looking for an opening.

Robert circled the mat, looking amused at the action. He commented, “Okay young man, here is the first lesson, forget about the movies where the attackers lose quickly to the protagonist. Things don’t work like ...

A Clear Pill Chapter 21

“Leonard Speaking”

‘Leonard Thinking’

Burbank, Los Angeles

Leonard got off the phone. He had just informed Mike of their emergency, but he was a bit worried about facing Axelrod. Facing someone like Axelrod exposed him to a flaw he did not notice before.

Leonard sighed, “I was too focused on health when I tuned myself. But I have the potential to develop my advantages. Lack of combat knowledge is a flaw that cannot be kept. Neither b...

A Clear Pill Chapter 20

“Leonard Speaking”

‘Leonard Thinking’

Leonard wiped the sweat off his face. His body, hanging upside down, was bent in a raised inverted crunch, but his face held no pain or effort in the moment. He smoothly untangled his legs and let himself drop down gently. He had started exercising in the evenings since his arrival in L.A. The exercise helped him calm down and gather his thoughts. Now, his thoughts were on his upcoming rendezvous with Mr. Robert Axelrod.

Scene Experiment #1

This is the first scene experiment I undertake. As a writer, there are some things I haven't tried. Genres like romance, comedy, thriller, suspense, mythology, cyberpunk and many others. Now, I give you the power to decide the course of this experiment. These three genres are new to me, but I want to experiment with them. The genre with the highest votes will receive a short experimental scene.

A Clear Pill Chapter 19

“Leonard Speaking”

‘Leonard Thinking’

Pearson Hardman Law Firm, Manhattan

Mike walked with purposeful steps as the elevator closed behind him. He looked around the firm. The opulent corridors, walls and furniture spoke of success and wealth, a dream for many lawyers. He had read up on the firm, its star lawyer and closer Harvey Specter, the current managing partner Jessica Pearson, and Louis Litt. While the firm received glowing reviews from...

Harry Potter: The Executor Chapter 1: The Diner

“People speaking”

‘People thinking’

Tottenham Court Road

Ron opened his eyes, taking in his surroundings, “Where are we?” 

Harry opened his eyes. For a moment he was startled. The trio still seemed to be surrounded by people.

“Tottenham Court Road,” panted Hermione. 

After gathering her breath, Hermione insisted, “Walk, just walk, we need to find somewhere for you to change.”

Harry did as she asked. They ...

A Clear Pill Chapter 18

“Leonard Speaking”

‘Leonard Thinking’

Caltech Cafeteria, Pasadena

Sheldon sat at his table, his fork methodically sifting through his salad, removing parts that he did not like. But his mind was not on his salad. Raj, who was sitting with Sheldon, signaled to Howard, sitting in front. The duo turned their heads to look at the poised figure sitting at the back. Leonard sat at a table closer to the door, his labcoat neatly folded at his side, ...

A Clear Pill Chapter 17

“Leonard Speaking”

‘Leonard Thinking’

Burbank, California

Leonard woke up in a small house. Looking around at the unfamiliar room, Leonard heaved a sigh, shaking off the last traces of his sleep, bringing alertness to his limbs and joints. His eyes roamed on his desk, noting the time on his bedside clock. Without wait, he walked to his living room. Ellie had offered to rent a luxurious penthouse or a condo, but Leonard refused for privacy. 2025-11-15 19:14:57 +0000 UTC View Post

A Clear Pill Chapter 16

“Leonard Speaking”

‘Leonard Thinking’

Los Angeles International Airport

Leonard came out of the airport, his tall figure, dressed in a white shirt and black suit, along with his dark cane, made a commanding impression. His sabbatical ended tomorrow, but he decided to leave Albuquerque a day early. While Gus, or rather Stan, could not directly join Chaldea before he took out the Cartel, Leonard had already given him the information about Chal...

A Clear Pill Chapter 15

“ Leonard Speaking”

‘ Leonard Thinking’

Leonard woke up on his bed. His eyes moved to a small watch he kept at his bedside. He stood up, his taller frame stretched as his joints popped back into place. Within a minute, he was wide awake. He walked down the stairs to his lab, ready for the final week of his sabbatical.

As Leonard stepped on his lab floor, he whistled. Suddenly, the platforms shifted slightly, giving him a way to walk to his computer. It had b...

A Clear Pill Chapter 14

“Leonard Speaking”

‘Leonard Thinking’

Private Hall, Hilton Hotel, Washington DC

The first meeting of Chaldea was a resounding success, at least from Leonard’s perspective. The scientists, teachers, engineers and every other guest, not only connected well with each other, they also connected well with him. At first, many were apprehensive about opening up about their fields and research to someone who could only be described as an ‘outsid...

A Clear Pill Chapter 13

“ Leonard Speaking”

‘ Leonard Thinking’

Private Hall, Hilton Hotel, Washington DC

The conference went on for Leonard looked at the scores of scientists, teachers, hackers and industry professionals intermingling among themselves. His conference had just ended, and the buffet had started. This scene brought joy  to him, as he saw biologists discussing ideas with engineers, mathematicians talking with philosophers and hackers, both white ...

A Clear Pill Chapter 12

“Leonard Speaking”

‘Leonard Thinking’

A cafe outside Hilton Hotel, Washington DC

Leonard calmly sat at a table near the window, with his cane at the side and a warm cup of coffee nestled in his hands. He quickly looked at his watch, waiting with anticipation for the arrival of someone. Soon, the door to the cafe opened and Paige Swanson, in all her glory, walked into the cafe. Her eyes, that always seemed haggard, held a light of joy. She qu...

A Clear Pill Chapter 11

“ Leonard Speaking”

‘ Leonard Thinking’

Warehouse, Washington DC

A rhythmic pounding noise filled the air, as Leonard gasped for breath. He took a couple of deep breaths before he resumed punching a heavy sandbag. The punches flew more and more quickly as Leonard pushed his body to the limit. After ten minutes, Leonard stopped. His frame was drenched in sweat, but his face was stretched in a grin. MedBud, his trusty health companion, stood a...

A Clear Pill Chapter 10

“ Leonard Speaking”

‘ Pill Leonard Thinking’

Warehouse, Washington DC 

Leonard pushed a cart, loaded with food, inside the warehouse. It has been two days since the simulations and troubleshooting began. Now, he has increased his chances to 97%, but there are still risks. A lot of energy will be required for his transformation, and his body will need this sustenance. Placing his cart by the door, Leonard looked around his warehouse. It ...

A Clear Pill Chapter 9

“ Leonard Speaking”

‘ Pill Leonard Thinking’

Warehouse, Washington DC 

It had been a week since Leonard had sent those invitations. While most of the invitees opened the invitations, their attitude was ambiguous. Still, he had learned that a couple of those invitees did move to attend his conference at the end of the month. Leonard looked at the screen where several other invites to talented programmers, business professionals, doctors,...