Tales from Tempo

7/9/26

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Seraphina Dreamweaver, an immortal witch constrained by a cosmic law that forbids using her magic for personal gain under penalty of incineration. Despite being unable to achieve fame or success herself, she uploads TikTok spells designed to grant viewers immense success in sports, art, politics, technology, and intelligence.

7/4/26

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Free Speech Isn't for Free

When Tempo finally gets his shot on national TV, a media mogul turns his one-of-a-kind voice into a legal weapon — trapping him in a contract that puts a price tag on every word he'll ever speak.

6/2/25

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What Is Tempo's Alphabet?

Tempo's Alphabet is a speech translator for a 13-year-old boy with a speech impediment caused by a YouTube spell gone wrong, allowing him to speak only musical notes.

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Tempo's Take

5/1/25

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Cipher and Cryptogram: What is the Difference?

Many people confuse cipher and cryptogram, but a cryptogram is a puzzle of encrypted text decrypted via substitution ciphers. This distinction inspired the creation of my game's language tool Tempo's Alphabet.

4/16/25

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Escape Through Puzzles

Escaping through puzzles offers a healthy form of escapism, engaging both brain hemispheres for cognitive clarity and dopamine rewards. It can rewire neural connections, aiding your mental health.

6/30/24

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Decoding Cryptograms in Musical Compositions

Musical cryptograms encode messages in notes, like Bach's B-A-C-H motif or Brahms' love note to Agathe. From Batman's secret melody to telephone buttons, they blend music and codes.