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Secret Societies Hiding in Plain Sight

There are tens of thousands of embedded secrets hiding in plain sight across websites like 4chan. The deepest, darkest, and craziest shit is all ripe for picking if you’re willing to dig through the garbage of 4chan/b Random (NSFW). The average person probably wouldn’t be able to figure out WHY these secrets are posted in public and in the filth of pornographic or disturbing images, but the reasons are actually fairly trivial. By hiding messages in images ranging from revolting to illegal, hackers reduce the likelihood that some government spooks are going to browse our shit. If the requirement to decode content means staring at hardcore porn or gore for hours on end then that means the average person cannot or will not do so.

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Tony the Terrible

There’s something I’ve carried within me, a secret that has remained locked away, unspoken, until now. It’s a story of courage, justice, and the triumph of the underdog. In the depths of a company plagued by bullying and elitism, I found myself working under the tyrannical rule of a man named Tony. His reign of terror was shielded by company policies that prohibited electronic devices like cell phones and laptops in conference rooms. Our operations were deliberately analog, making it seemingly impossible to expose Tony’s true nature. To make matters worse, all the complaints to HR were ignored because the head of the department was Tony’s wife. But I was determined to bring about change, and I knew that I had to find a way to shatter the walls of silence.

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Subliminal Sway

As a seasoned freelancer in the realm of advertising, I have witnessed firsthand the intricate inner workings of the industry. However, there is a secret I have been harboring, a clandestine story that has left me uneasy and questioning the very nature of my profession. Brace yourself as I peel back the layers of this conspiracy, sharing my personal experience working on a covert project that involved embedding subliminal messages within a commercial for a beverage company, “Fizzola” for release in Romania (and I presume other countries).

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Positive Gatherings

In the midst of a turbulent year, where the tech industry has felt the ripples of the COVID-19 pandemic and unstable economic conditions, I found myself facing challenges and setbacks….

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Verse Us: Ponzi

In this Part 2, the true antagonists of the story come to light, compounding the red flags mentioned earlier and leading to the eventual downfall of Verse Us. If you thought Bryan at Fancy was bad, brace yourself for the incompetence and corruption of Derek, the CEO, and his sidekick, the COO. Unlike Bryan, who was merely incompetent, Derek and the COO displayed a complete lack of skills and moral integrity. This chapter will delve into the tale of bribery, blackmail, whistleblowing, and how it eventually entangled both the SEC and FBI.

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Verse Us: Pipe Dreams

Prepare yourself for an extraordinary journey through the realms of celebrity and deception, where fortunes hang in the balance. This story, drawn from the depths of my agency career, is an epic tale that will leave you spellbound. Brace yourself as I peel back the layers of this astonishing startup saga.

Millions of dollars were at stake, and the gravity of the situation was palpable. I witnessed firsthand the sheer magnitude of mismanagement, as key players stumbled through their roles with alarming ineptitude. From strategic decision-making to execution, it seemed as though chaos reigned supreme. Yet, amidst this chaos, I held on to the hope that redemption was possible.

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Four Fragrances

Drawing from my past experience with Annie and her company, I felt confident that I could take Four Fragrances to market with wild success, especially with some disposable time on my hands and more expertise under my belt. Partnering with one of my personal heroes and the values of their brand made a lot of sense to me. It felt like a spiritual awakening, almost as if it was meant to mark the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter. As I closed in on a buyer for our company, I saw an opportunity to start exploring a career change and potentially build Four Fragrances into the next great brand for my future. Little did I know how wrong I was.

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Ben the Jedi Hacker

Imagine a world where hackers embody the mythical essence of kobolds, those elusive creatures lurking in the shadows. Like their legendary counterparts, hackers possess a mysterious ability to be both everywhere and nowhere at once. They navigate the vast expanse of the internet, hidden in the digital nooks and crannies, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. But beware, for these creatures are as harmless as a sleeping dragon… unless you dare to cross them or awaken their insatiable curiosity. Brace yourself for a journey into the captivating realm of hackers, where the lines between reality and myth blur, and the secrets of cyberspace unfold.