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Signboard: “The mop is not a seat. The mop is not a pet. The mop is not yours. The mop’s name is Dawn. The mop is not sentient. Allegedly.” - Marla
April 21, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Signboard: “The mop is not a seat. The mop is not a pet. The mop is not yours. The mop’s name is Dawn. The mop is not sentient. Allegedly.” - Marla
Signboard: “The hallway does not loop.
If you return to the front twice, you’ve missed the entrance.” – Marla
If you return to the front twice, you’ve missed the entrance.” – Marla
April 20, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Signboard: “The hallway does not loop.
If you return to the front twice, you’ve missed the entrance.” – Marla
If you return to the front twice, you’ve missed the entrance.” – Marla
Clive tried to fix Washer 2 with compliments.
He told it it was hardworking. Dependable. Beautiful, in its own way.
It started mid-sentence and didn’t stop for an hour.
He’s writing it poetry now. We’re… giving them space.
He told it it was hardworking. Dependable. Beautiful, in its own way.
It started mid-sentence and didn’t stop for an hour.
He’s writing it poetry now. We’re… giving them space.
April 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Clive tried to fix Washer 2 with compliments.
He told it it was hardworking. Dependable. Beautiful, in its own way.
It started mid-sentence and didn’t stop for an hour.
He’s writing it poetry now. We’re… giving them space.
He told it it was hardworking. Dependable. Beautiful, in its own way.
It started mid-sentence and didn’t stop for an hour.
He’s writing it poetry now. We’re… giving them space.
Meet the Staff!
On-Call:
- The Man in the Raincoat: faceless, polite, appears when the dryers overheat. Always nods.
- The Sock Prophet: wears hundreds of socks at a time. Prophesies with static. Cannot blink.
- The Night Attendant: unseen. Has always restocked the change drawer.
On-Call:
- The Man in the Raincoat: faceless, polite, appears when the dryers overheat. Always nods.
- The Sock Prophet: wears hundreds of socks at a time. Prophesies with static. Cannot blink.
- The Night Attendant: unseen. Has always restocked the change drawer.
April 20, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Meet the Staff!
On-Call:
- The Man in the Raincoat: faceless, polite, appears when the dryers overheat. Always nods.
- The Sock Prophet: wears hundreds of socks at a time. Prophesies with static. Cannot blink.
- The Night Attendant: unseen. Has always restocked the change drawer.
On-Call:
- The Man in the Raincoat: faceless, polite, appears when the dryers overheat. Always nods.
- The Sock Prophet: wears hundreds of socks at a time. Prophesies with static. Cannot blink.
- The Night Attendant: unseen. Has always restocked the change drawer.
Dryer 9 is unusually warm this morning.
It hums a tune only the vending machine seems to know.
It hums a tune only the vending machine seems to know.
April 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Dryer 9 is unusually warm this morning.
It hums a tune only the vending machine seems to know.
It hums a tune only the vending machine seems to know.
Describe your favorite machine at The Hollow Cycle using only sounds.
April 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Describe your favorite machine at The Hollow Cycle using only sounds.
Meet the Staff!
Honorable Mention:
The Spin Witch - Traveler, Observer
- appears only during full moons and Thursdays
- never washes clothes, leaves glowing herbs in soap dispensers
- whispers to shadows, who whisper back
- possibly summoned a garment that now runs the L&F
Honorable Mention:
The Spin Witch - Traveler, Observer
- appears only during full moons and Thursdays
- never washes clothes, leaves glowing herbs in soap dispensers
- whispers to shadows, who whisper back
- possibly summoned a garment that now runs the L&F
April 19, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Meet the Staff!
Honorable Mention:
The Spin Witch - Traveler, Observer
- appears only during full moons and Thursdays
- never washes clothes, leaves glowing herbs in soap dispensers
- whispers to shadows, who whisper back
- possibly summoned a garment that now runs the L&F
Honorable Mention:
The Spin Witch - Traveler, Observer
- appears only during full moons and Thursdays
- never washes clothes, leaves glowing herbs in soap dispensers
- whispers to shadows, who whisper back
- possibly summoned a garment that now runs the L&F
Found: a single glove with the fingers crossed.
It’s not stitched that way.
It’s not stitched that way.
April 18, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Found: a single glove with the fingers crossed.
It’s not stitched that way.
It’s not stitched that way.
The soap dispenser dispensed something warm. We refuse to test it.
April 18, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The soap dispenser dispensed something warm. We refuse to test it.
Dryer 17 has stopped spinning. It is meditating.
April 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Dryer 17 has stopped spinning. It is meditating.
STAIN: Sap
TREATMENT: Rubbing alcohol, strong hands, and no guilt.
It clings to guilt.
TREATMENT: Rubbing alcohol, strong hands, and no guilt.
It clings to guilt.
April 17, 2025 at 7:02 PM
STAIN: Sap
TREATMENT: Rubbing alcohol, strong hands, and no guilt.
It clings to guilt.
TREATMENT: Rubbing alcohol, strong hands, and no guilt.
It clings to guilt.
STAIN SOLUTIONS: Grass (from unknown terrain). Treatment: vinegar & a backward whisper.
April 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
STAIN SOLUTIONS: Grass (from unknown terrain). Treatment: vinegar & a backward whisper.
Signboard: “Yes, the hallway is longer. No, we didn’t approve renovations.”
April 17, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Signboard: “Yes, the hallway is longer. No, we didn’t approve renovations.”
What’s your spin setting when you’re feeling dangerous?
April 17, 2025 at 3:03 PM
What’s your spin setting when you’re feeling dangerous?
Meet the Staff!
The Twins - Shift Lead(s?) (Theoretically)
- one is visible. The other is implied.
- finish each other’s sentences (telepathically).
- counted all the quarters once. Then uncounted them.
- hums harmonies the machines match.
- you owe them. Everyone does.
The Twins - Shift Lead(s?) (Theoretically)
- one is visible. The other is implied.
- finish each other’s sentences (telepathically).
- counted all the quarters once. Then uncounted them.
- hums harmonies the machines match.
- you owe them. Everyone does.
April 17, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Meet the Staff!
The Twins - Shift Lead(s?) (Theoretically)
- one is visible. The other is implied.
- finish each other’s sentences (telepathically).
- counted all the quarters once. Then uncounted them.
- hums harmonies the machines match.
- you owe them. Everyone does.
The Twins - Shift Lead(s?) (Theoretically)
- one is visible. The other is implied.
- finish each other’s sentences (telepathically).
- counted all the quarters once. Then uncounted them.
- hums harmonies the machines match.
- you owe them. Everyone does.
The lights dimmed when you approached Dryer 14.
Not flickered — dimmed.
As if holding their breath.
You used it anyway. You always do.
You’ve never once checked what it gives back.
Not flickered — dimmed.
As if holding their breath.
You used it anyway. You always do.
You’ve never once checked what it gives back.
April 16, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The lights dimmed when you approached Dryer 14.
Not flickered — dimmed.
As if holding their breath.
You used it anyway. You always do.
You’ve never once checked what it gives back.
Not flickered — dimmed.
As if holding their breath.
You used it anyway. You always do.
You’ve never once checked what it gives back.
STAIN: Candle wax
TREATMENT: Brown paper bag, warm iron, and a prayer you never say aloud.
TREATMENT: Brown paper bag, warm iron, and a prayer you never say aloud.
April 16, 2025 at 9:01 PM
STAIN: Candle wax
TREATMENT: Brown paper bag, warm iron, and a prayer you never say aloud.
TREATMENT: Brown paper bag, warm iron, and a prayer you never say aloud.
Found: A sock with the words “DO NOT PAIR” stitched inside the cuff.
April 16, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Found: A sock with the words “DO NOT PAIR” stitched inside the cuff.
Customer Disclaimer: “The ‘wrinkle release’ cycle is not a time travel feature.”
April 16, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Customer Disclaimer: “The ‘wrinkle release’ cycle is not a time travel feature.”
Clive: “Dryer 20 is humming again. Sounds like Morse. Sounds like regret.”
April 16, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Clive: “Dryer 20 is humming again. Sounds like Morse. Sounds like regret.”
Meet the Staff!
Dot - Perpetual Folder
- always folding. No one knows where the clothes go.
- talks through tiny actions like rearranging socks.
- May be a ghost. May be HR.
- knows everyone’s name without asking.
- the vending machine ✨ likes ✨ them.
- serene weird, no menace
Dot - Perpetual Folder
- always folding. No one knows where the clothes go.
- talks through tiny actions like rearranging socks.
- May be a ghost. May be HR.
- knows everyone’s name without asking.
- the vending machine ✨ likes ✨ them.
- serene weird, no menace
April 16, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Meet the Staff!
Dot - Perpetual Folder
- always folding. No one knows where the clothes go.
- talks through tiny actions like rearranging socks.
- May be a ghost. May be HR.
- knows everyone’s name without asking.
- the vending machine ✨ likes ✨ them.
- serene weird, no menace
Dot - Perpetual Folder
- always folding. No one knows where the clothes go.
- talks through tiny actions like rearranging socks.
- May be a ghost. May be HR.
- knows everyone’s name without asking.
- the vending machine ✨ likes ✨ them.
- serene weird, no menace
Clive left his glasses in the vending machine again.
He said he didn’t need them.
But he also called Dot “Motherfold” and asked the dryer if it dreamed.
He’s taking a half day.
He said he didn’t need them.
But he also called Dot “Motherfold” and asked the dryer if it dreamed.
He’s taking a half day.
April 15, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Clive left his glasses in the vending machine again.
He said he didn’t need them.
But he also called Dot “Motherfold” and asked the dryer if it dreamed.
He’s taking a half day.
He said he didn’t need them.
But he also called Dot “Motherfold” and asked the dryer if it dreamed.
He’s taking a half day.
Dot folded a napkin into a swan.
It blinked.
She offered it water.
It blinked.
She offered it water.
April 15, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Dot folded a napkin into a swan.
It blinked.
She offered it water.
It blinked.
She offered it water.
The Twins installed a new drawer in the folding table.
No one saw them do it.
It wasn’t there, then it was.
Now, every time someone puts in lint, the drawer whispers thank you.
We’re tracking its gratitude. It’s… increasing.
No one saw them do it.
It wasn’t there, then it was.
Now, every time someone puts in lint, the drawer whispers thank you.
We’re tracking its gratitude. It’s… increasing.
April 15, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The Twins installed a new drawer in the folding table.
No one saw them do it.
It wasn’t there, then it was.
Now, every time someone puts in lint, the drawer whispers thank you.
We’re tracking its gratitude. It’s… increasing.
No one saw them do it.
It wasn’t there, then it was.
Now, every time someone puts in lint, the drawer whispers thank you.
We’re tracking its gratitude. It’s… increasing.
STAIN SOLUTIONS: Coffee (yours) — Blot with cold water.
Coffee (not yours)? Don’t.
Coffee (not yours)? Don’t.
April 15, 2025 at 4:18 PM
STAIN SOLUTIONS: Coffee (yours) — Blot with cold water.
Coffee (not yours)? Don’t.
Coffee (not yours)? Don’t.