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CostasNarrativeXP 2026 September feature "The Two Towers"Weary companions carry on divided by fate and duty — hope fraying under mounting darkness, courage tested in isolation, as small acts of loyalty and endurance quietly hold back an encroaching, overwhelming shadow.Book ThreeChapter VII-VIII00:25 VII Helm's Deep45:42 VIII The Road to IsengardCosta's WordbookCoomb n a short valley or deep hollow, mainly in south england2026 UpcomingInferno, The Two Towers, Ramayana, A Christmas Carol, Winnie the Pooh, The House at Pooh CornerMilestones2021: 0 Full soundtrack, no editing, wife commentary, summary outline, irregular release2022: 2.0 DaVinci editing, wordbook, book intro, AI intro + thumbnail, chapter summary, scheduled release2023: 2.1 Descript, CapCut, Suno score, character intro, weekly release2024: 2.2 Standard condenser mic, Audacity, ChatGPT annotation + illustration, timestamp, 1-hour content2026: 2.3 Gemini definition, JP, CN, PT subtitles on selected YouTube videosPlatformsYouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Reddit, Amazon Music, Firstory, Pocket Casts, KKBOX, Castbox, Noice, Podcast Addict, SoundOn, Castro, Player FMPowered by Firstory Hosting

CostasNarrativeXP 2026 Mid term feature "Inferno"Humanity is enthusiastically building its own high-tech highway to Hell, proving that our scientific arrogance will ultimately trigger a completely self-inflicted apocalypse.Chapter 78-8200:25 7811:31 7929:19 8042:28 8145:08 82Costa's WordbookPseudologos (Pseudologoi pl) n minor deities or spirits (daimones) personifying lies and falsehoods (sue do Log goes)Daimon (daimones pl) n lesser deities, guiding spirits, in ancient Greek religion and mythologySolublon - brand name for water-soluble plastic film made primarily of polyvinyl alcohol (PVAL), produced by the Japanese company Aicello CorporationCocytus - river of wailing in the underworld in Greek mythology (co Sigh tus)Amitriptyline - An antidepressant drug sold under the name ElavilChlordiazepoxide - antianxiety drug to treat chronic alcoholism and alcohol withdrawalMagkano - phl, how much?Corral trans v to take control or possession of (co Rahl)Salamat - phl, thank youAlopecia n Loss of hair, baldness (ah loe Pee shia)Telegenic effluvium - stress-induced hair shedding / stress-related alopecia (effluvium - to shed out)“Primum non nocere,” - latin, “First, do no harm,”Pietro Longhi - 1701-1785, a Venetian painter of contemporary genre scenes of lifeTroupe n A company of, often touring, actors, singers or dancers (troop)Benzodiazepine - a group of chemical compounds with a common molecular structure and similar pharmacological effects, used as antianxiety agents, muscle relaxants, sedatives, hypnotics2026 UpcomingInferno, The Two Towers, Ramayana, A Christmas Carol, Winnie the Pooh, The House at Pooh CornerMilestones2021: 0 Full soundtrack, no editing, wife commentary, summary outline, irregular release2022: 2.0 DaVinci editing, wordbook, book intro, AI intro + thumbnail, chapter summary, scheduled release2023: 2.1 Descript, CapCut, Suno score, character intro, weekly release2024: 2.2 Standard condenser mic, Audacity, ChatGPT annotation + illustration, timestamp, 1-hour content2026: 2.3 Gemini definition, JP, CN, PT subtitles on selected YouTube videosPlatformsYouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Reddit, Amazon Music, Firstory, Pocket Casts, KKBOX, Castbox, Noice, Podcast Addict, SoundOn, Castro, Player FMPowered by Firstory Hosting

CostasNarrativeXP 2026 Mid term feature "Inferno"Humanity is enthusiastically building its own high-tech highway to Hell, proving that our scientific arrogance will ultimately trigger a completely self-inflicted apocalypse.Chapter 73-7700:25 7309:49 7423:45 7538:45 7644:22 77Costa's WordbookBeatitude n a series of eight blessings spoken by Jesus Christ at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount in the Bible, origin: Latin word beatus, which means "blessed" or "happy (be AAt tit tude)Fereidoun M. Esfandiary - a Belgian-born Iranian-American author, teacher, transhumanist philosopher, futurist, consultant, and Olympic athlete. Author of the book Are You a Transhuman? Changed him name to FM-2030, hoping to die at 100 years gold, thus the code 2030Presciently adv suggests correctly what will happen in the future (Pres see ently)Vitro fertilisation IVF - Egg cells fertilized by sperm in a laboratory dish, not the human body (Vee tro)Narthex n architectural entrance hall, foyer, located western end of a Christian church (Nar thex)Ciborium n a covered, goblet-shaped religious vessel used in Christian churches to hold the consecrated Eucharistic bread (communion wafers), or a permanent vaulted canopy built over a church altar (Sib bor rium)Pala d'oro - ita, Golden PanelEttore Vio - a distinguished Italian architect and scholar, best known for serving as the Proto of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice for 35 years (1981–2016). In this role, he was the chief architect responsible for the basilica's conservation, restoration, and studyCarmagnola - Francesco Bussone da Carmagnola, the Count of Carmagnola, was an Italian condottiero who was decapitated in Venice on May 5, 1432. He was summoned to the Republic under false pretenses, arrested for alleged treason, and executed between the columns of San Marco and San TodaroEnrico Dandolo (Henricus Dandolo) - the doge of Venice from 1192 to 1205. Remembered for his avowed piety, remarkable longevity, and political shrewdness, particularly for his decisive role in the Fourth Crusade and the Sack of Constantinople, effectively laid the foundations of the Venetian colonial empireFinalmente! - ita, finally!Come to a head - idiom a situation or problem reaches a critical point where action must be takenL'hai colpito al petto! - ita, You hit him in the chest!Allarme antincendio - ita, Fire alarmAccesso vietato - ita, Do not enterSwag n a heavy, hanging chain, rope, or decorative drapery used to block off an areaLux eterna - latin, eternal lightTransom n a horizontal beam or crossbar in architecture that separates a door from a window above it, or divides a window horizontally (Tran some)Può darci una mano? - ita, Can you give us a hand?Isopropyl alcohol - colorless, flammable, volatile organic compound, simplest secondary alcohol (iso Pro ple)Shime waza - jp, choking or strangulation techniques in Judo and other martial artsParoxysmal adj sudden, uncontrolled, and episodic, of symptoms or conditions (parox Sys mal)Metoclopramide n a dopamine receptor antagonist and prokinetic agent used primarily to treat nausea, vomiting, gastroparesis (met toe Cloe pra myde)2026 UpcomingInferno, The Two Towers, Ramayana, A Christmas Carol, Winnie the Pooh, The House at Pooh CornerMilestones2021: 0 Full soundtrack, no editing, wife commentary, summary outline, irregular release2022: 2.0 DaVinci editing, wordbook, book intro, AI intro + thumbnail, chapter summary, scheduled release2023: 2.1 Descript, CapCut, Suno score, character intro, weekly release2024: 2.2 Standard condenser mic, Audacity, ChatGPT annotation + illustration, timestamp, 1-hour content2026: 2.3 Gemini definition, JP, CN, PT subtitles on selected YouTube videosPlatformsYouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Reddit, Amazon Music, Firstory, Pocket Casts, KKBOX, Castbox, Noice, Podcast Addict, SoundOn, Castro, Player FMPowered by Firstory Hosting

CostasNarrativeXP 2026 September feature "The Two Towers"Weary companions carry on divided by fate and duty — hope fraying under mounting darkness, courage tested in isolation, as small acts of loyalty and endurance quietly hold back an encroaching, overwhelming shadow.Book ThreeChapter VI00:25 VI The King of the Golden HallCosta's WordbookCorslet n defensive body armor that covers the torso, historically worn in 16-17th cLouver n a series of angled horizontal or vertical slats, fins, or strips designed to let air and light pass through while blocking rain, direct sunlight, and unwanted views (Loo ver)Hauberk n a long-sleeved shirt made of chain mail stretch to knee length or mid-thigh (Haw berk)2026 UpcomingInferno, The Two Towers, Ramayana, A Christmas Carol, Winnie the Pooh, The House at Pooh CornerMilestones2021: 0 Full soundtrack, no editing, wife commentary, summary outline, irregular release2022: 2.0 DaVinci editing, wordbook, book intro, AI intro + thumbnail, chapter summary, scheduled release2023: 2.1 Descript, CapCut, Suno score, character intro, weekly release2024: 2.2 Standard condenser mic, Audacity, ChatGPT annotation + illustration, timestamp, 1-hour content2026: 2.3 Gemini definition, JP, CN, PT subtitles on selected YouTube videosPlatformsYouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Reddit, Amazon Music, Firstory, Pocket Casts, KKBOX, Castbox, Noice, Podcast Addict, SoundOn, Castro, Player FMPowered by Firstory Hosting

CostasNarrativeXP 2026 Mid term feature "Inferno"Humanity is enthusiastically building its own high-tech highway to Hell, proving that our scientific arrogance will ultimately trigger a completely self-inflicted apocalypse.Chapter 68-7200:25 6816:03 6929:20 7038:11 7149:21 72Costa's WordbookVaporetti pl n ita (vaporetto) little steamer; a public water bus for water transport on the canals of VeniceVerdigris n blue-green or greenish-blue patina that forms on copper, brass, or bronze surfaces when exposed to the atmosphere, air, and moisture over long periods (Ver di gree)Limoncello n ita. a traditional lemon liqueur produced mainly in Southern ItalyGondolieri - ita, gondoliersSeppie al nero - ita, Cuttlefish in ink sauceHagiographic adj admiringly representing one as perfect or much better than real (hag gee, like geese oh Graphic)Le “tre donne benedette” - ita, the “three blessed women”Quaranta - ita, fortyParsifal - a music drama in three acts by the German composer Richard Wagner and his last compositionCa’ Pesaro - ita, House of PesaroFerro di prua - ita, the iron of the prowSestieri - ita, districtsQuatrefoil n In architecture, an opening or a panel divided by cusps or foliations into four foils, or the figure formed by the cusps (Kat ter foil)Piombi - ita, leads or lead tiled prison in Venice“Sta’ attento!” - ita, watch outTender n A vessel employed to attend other vesselsGlucocorticoid n a group of steroid hormones, such as cortisone, that are produced by the adrenal cortex, are involved in carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism, and have anti-inflammatory properties (gluco Cort ti koid)Pax tibi Marce, evangelista meus - latin, Peace be with you, Mark, my evangelistPiazzetta - ita, small squareRectilinear adj formed from straight lines (rect til Lin near)Trapezoid n a trapezium (Trap pis zoid)The Tetrarchs - a group of four Roman emperors who jointly ruled the empire under the Tetrarchy system instituted by Diocletian in 293 CE, or the famous porphyry sculpture depicting themvolto intero - ita, full faceBauta mask (Bautas) - a traditional Venetian masquerade mask characterized by its full-face coverage, angular lines, and a prominent, beak-like chin that allows the wearer to eat, drink, and speak without removing it.Moretta mask (Morettas) - a small, oval-shaped Venetian mask worn exclusively by women during the 17-18th c. Typically crafted from black velvet or leather, it covered the face from the forehead to the chin but featured no openings for the nose or mouth.“Sono molto belle, ma no, grazie.” - ita, “They’re very beautiful, but no, thanks.”Equine - adj resembling a horse (E kwai n)Friesian (horse) n A black breed of horse known for its glossy coat, long mane, and high-stepping gait, originating from the Friesland regionEquus robustus - latin, A sturdy horse; an extinct species of large equine native to Europe during the Early Pleistocene epoch, spanning from approximately 2.6 to 1.8 million years ago2026 UpcomingInferno, The Two Towers, Ramayana, A Christmas Carol, Winnie the Pooh, The House at Pooh CornerMilestones2021: 0 Full soundtrack, no editing, wife commentary, summary outline, irregular release2022: 2.0 DaVinci editing, wordbook, book intro, AI intro + thumbnail, chapter summary, scheduled release2023: 2.1 Descript, CapCut, Suno score, character intro, weekly release2024: 2.2 Standard condenser mic, Audacity, ChatGPT annotation + illustration, timestamp, 1-hour content2026: 2.3 Gemini definition, JP, CN, PT subtitles on selected YouTube videosPlatformsYouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Reddit, Amazon Music, Firstory, Pocket Casts, KKBOX, Castbox, Noice, Podcast Addict, SoundOn, Castro, Player FMPowered by Firstory Hosting