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[You’ve spent a lazy afternoon mindlessly browsing videos, and The Algorithm is starting to fail you. You’ve caught up with that ant farm guy and his worsening god complex, watched some faceless person masterfully restore some old farm equipment, a couple of classic cartoons re-compiled into some kind of experimental music, and now all the website is throwing up is lore explanations for a movie series you hate and a couple of “unboxings” of random garbage some trendy startup cobbled toge

[Quick word of warning, you might want to read the tags/description if you haven't already- There's a MAJOR tonal shift from part one]
 
It was early in the morning when James opened his eyes. He stretched, and felt something move strangely in his stomach. Who did he eat last ni-
 
 
“Nat?” he squeaked.
 
 
“So, you’re finally awake big guy.” Her voice was weak. “I’m sorry to say this, but I don’t feel so good.”
 
 
James was to his fee