The Room Without Corners
Where Thoughts Could Not Hide
A room existed with no corners, no shadows. Anyone who entered found their thoughts looping endlessly until faced directly. Some fled immediately. Others stayed long enough to understand themselves. The room didn’t trap people—it removed their escape routes.
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