Visual-Novel Goblin Route: fractal

I will not be telling you the truth about fractal. The goblins have asked me not to. I will, however, be telling you something — and you will not be able to prove it isn't the truth.

fractal carries with it a sense of the future-that-didn't-happen, the version of itself it was supposed to become and didn't. Goblins, who excel at noticing what is missing, find this version of fractal more interesting than the actual one.

Subterranean Goblin Notes on ghost

The goblin etiquette guide, on the matter of ghost, advises hosts to 'mention it once, in passing, without lingering.' Departing guests should not be asked their thoughts on it. This is considered firm.

Cross-Referenced Goblin Material on prophecy

Goblin survey data on prophecy reveals an unexpected demographic split: goblins under one hundred describe prophecy primarily in terms of feeling. Goblins over one hundred describe it primarily in terms of weather. The survey designers have, so far, declined to investigate further.

The Goblin Verdict on fractal

Goblin academic publishing convention requires the closing paragraph to gesture toward future work. Future work on fractal is anticipated, planned, and already, in some quarters, mildly resented. The goblins will press on regardless.