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Inspired by Gadianton.

Part I

As the boat pulled into the port, Midgley stood at the railing, staring ahead without expression. The sun was shining, casting a golden glow over the bustling harbor, but for Midgley, the only thing that mattered was the mission that awaited him on the shores of New Zealand.

As a missionary, Midgley had dedicated his life to spreading the word of God, and he was determined to do whatever it took to convert the heathen inhabitants of this distant land. But little did he know, the road ahead would be fraught with danger and violence, and his own faith would be tested in ways he never could have imagined.

The first sign of trouble came on the very first day, as Midgley set out to explore the local village. As he walked through the streets, a group of rowdy children followed him, jeering and throwing rocks at him. Midgley tried to ignore them, but the taunts grew louder and more aggressive, until finally, he snapped.

Without warning, Midgley turned on the children, lashing out with his fists and feet. The children scattered, terrified, as Midgley loomed over them, his face contorted with rage. For a moment, he seemed possessed by some dark, ungodly force, and the villagers who witnessed the scene were left horrified and shaken.

As the sun went behind the clouds, Midgley stormed back to the boat, his mind consumed by a single thought: he must do whatever it takes to complete his mission, no matter the cost. But as he gazed out at the shores of New Zealand, the doubts began to creep in. What evil deeds awaited him on this strange and distant land? And could he truly survive the challenges that lay ahead?

Midgley's mission in New Zealand was part of a larger effort by the Mormon Church to spread their faith to the far corners of the world. As a devout Mormon, Midgley was determined to do his part to bring the light of God to the heathen inhabitants of this distant land.

But despite his best efforts, Midgley found that the people of New Zealand were resistant to his message. They scoffed at his teachings and mocked his beliefs, and many of them were openly hostile to his presence in their village.

As the weeks went by, Midgley's frustration and anger grew. He felt that God had abandoned him, and he began to question the righteousness of his mission. He turned to prayer for guidance, but even that seemed to fail him.

Finally, in a moment of desperation, Midgley turned to violence. He attacked a young boy who had been taunting him, beating him mercilessly until the child lay unconscious on the ground.

The villagers were horrified by Midgley's actions, and they demanded that he leave their village immediately. Midgley complied, but he was filled with shame and regret. As he sailed back to America, he vowed to never again let his faith be tested in such a way. But the memory of the boy's battered and bruised face would haunt him for the rest of his days.

Part II

As Midgley returned to America, he was consumed by guilt and shame over his actions in New Zealand. He tried to put the experience behind him, but he was plagued by nightmares and flashbacks of the boy he had attacked.

In an effort to distract himself, Midgley began to focus on his work with the Mormon Church. He threw himself into his duties, preaching and evangelizing with a newfound fervor. But despite his best efforts, he could not shake the feeling that something was missing from his life.

One day, while out on a missionary trip, Midgley met a young woman named Gina. She was a devout Mormon, and she was drawn to Midgley's passion and dedication to their faith. Over time, Midgley and Gina grew close, and they began to spend more and more time together.

But as their relationship deepened, Midgley began to develop an unhealthy obsession with Gina. He followed her everywhere, monitoring her every move and monitoring her conversations with other men. Gina was flattered by Midgley's attention at first, but as his behavior grew more and more erratic, she began to feel uneasy.

Despite Gina's attempts to distance herself from Midgley, he continued to stalk her, becoming increasingly jealous and possessive. Eventually, Gina was forced to go to the authorities for help, but by then, it was too late. Midgley's obsession had spiraled out of control, and he was willing to do anything to keep Gina by his side.

As Gina's relationship with Midgley grew increasingly toxic, she began to question her faith. She no longer felt the same connection to the Mormon Church, and she found herself drawn to other religious traditions.

Eventually, Gina made the difficult decision to leave the church altogether. She moved back to New Zealand, where she had grown up, and started a new life with her husband.

But Midgley could not let go of his obsession. He followed Gina back to New Zealand, determined to win her back and convince her to return to the Mormon faith.

When he arrived, he found Gina living in a small village with her husband. Midgley was filled with anger and jealousy, and he confronted her husband, demanding that he let Gina go. But the husband refused, and a violent confrontation ensued.

In the end, Midgley was no match for the husband, who was stronger and more determined. Midgley was left beaten and bruised, but he refused to give up. He continued to stalk Gina, tormenting her and her husband until they were forced to move to a different village to escape his wrath.

But even then, Midgley did not give up. He continued to search for Gina, driven by his obsession and his twisted sense of religious duty. He was willing to do whatever it took to win her back and bring her back to the Mormon faith, no matter the cost.

Part III

Despite his obsession with Gina, Midgley eventually realized that he could not win her back. He returned to America, defeated and disillusioned, and he struggled to come to terms with the events of his past.

Eventually, Midgley found solace in his faith once again. He threw himself into his teaching and research at Brigham Young University. He also joined the FARMS apologetic organization, where he spent his days writing essays and articles defending the Mormon faith.

As he grew older, Midgley's passion for apologetics never wavered. He continued to write and publish his work well into his nineties, sharing his knowledge and insights with the next generation of Mormon believers.

Despite the challenges he had faced in his life, Midgley remained steadfast in his faith. He knew that God had a plan for him, and he was determined to follow that plan, no matter where it led. In the end, he found peace and fulfillment in the service of his God and his church, and he was content to spend the rest of his days in the pursuit of truth and knowledge.

The end.


All characters in this story are fictional.

Once upon a time, in a small town nestled in the mountains of Utah, there lived a young man named Midgely. Midgely was a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and he had dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of the Mormon faith. As a Mormon apologist, Midgely traveled far and wide, giving lectures and debates at churches, universities, and community centers. He was known for his sharp mind and his ability to eloquently defend the tenets of his faith against skeptics and critics.

But despite his outward piety and dedication to the Mormon church, Midgely struggled with a deep, dark secret: he was secretly attracted to other men. He had known this about himself since he was a teenager, but he had never dared to speak of it to anyone, for fear of being ostracized by his community and rejected by his church. Instead, he had pushed his feelings deep down inside, vowing to never act on them and to never let anyone else know about them.
But as he grew older, Midgely found it increasingly difficult to ignore his true feelings. He often found himself daydreaming about other men, and he struggled with feelings of loneliness and isolation. He tried to distract himself by throwing himself even more fully into his work as a Mormon apologist, but this only seemed to make things worse. He felt like a fraud, preaching the virtues of chastity and fidelity while secretly longing for the touch of another man.

Finally, after years of internal struggle, Midgely decided that he could no longer live a lie. He summoned up all of his courage and confided in a close friend, who, to his surprise, was incredibly supportive and understanding. With the support of his friend, Midgely began to slowly open up to others about his true sexuality, and he was amazed by the love and acceptance that he received.

As he came to terms with his true self, Midgely also began to reassess his faith. He realized that he had been interpreting the teachings of the Mormon church in a way that was not only damaging to himself, but also to others who were struggling with their own sexuality. He began to advocate for greater acceptance and inclusion within the Mormon community, and he worked tirelessly to bridge the divide between his faith and his sexuality.

In the end, Midgely was able to find peace and happiness by embracing his true self, and he became an important voice for change within the Mormon community. He continued to spread the teachings of his faith, but now he did so with a newfound sense of authenticity and honesty that resonated with others who were struggling with similar struggles.

I recently ran across an ancient cardboard box that contained a tumbaga wire-bound notebook with squiggles. Pretty sure it contains a story of teenage Louis Midgley. I just need to find some way to interpret it. All I currently have to go by is the ancient goat of days symbol, encased in an inverted pentagram on the cover.

Moksha wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 07, 2022 7:35 am

I recently ran across an ancient cardboard box that contained a tumbaga wire-bound notebook with squiggles. Pretty sure it contains a story of teenage Louis Midgley. I just need to find some way to interpret it. All I currently have to go by is the ancient goat of days symbol, encased in an inverted pentagram on the cover.

Moksha, I know you can do it. I know you can tackle that interpretation. Study it out in your mind and then ask if it be right. Identify the resources available to you (rocks from the yard, a garden gnome's nose, old rubber bands, an musty Brighton ski beanie, etc.), and then ask if it be right. Then, set to work and let the magic unfold on paper. If you need a scribe, Informant appears to be available.

We need this notebook to be translated into King James English, just like we all needed the novelette that Informant penned, and the rip-roaring satire of that novelette that drumdude hammered out. Godspeed to you on this divine errand, Moksha.