Desperate Remedies

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This story contains themes or mentions of suicide or self harm.

March 8th, 2023 - My Final Post


Sleep evades me, my mouth a dry desert of sores that burn with each breath. The mere thought of food induces violent waves of nausea, and I have resorted to shaving my own head in desperation. This is the last night I will spend on this earth, according to their twisted plans. But I refuse to succumb. No, this won't be my final night on this doomed planet if my plan succeeds.

It's been four months since I was diagnosed with the worst kind of cancer. They tell me my only chance is chemotherapy, but I know the truth they try to hide. Big pharma lies every day about modern medicine, using our suffering for their own profit. But I won't be another pawn in their game.

Their false promises of chemo and big pharma lies won't fool me. They see us as nothing more than cash cows, our suffering a means to line their pockets. No, I will expose their deceitful ways and reveal the truth: that indigenous remedies are far more effective than their synthetic drugs. The wealthy elite greedily stuff their pockets with blood money that gushes from our wallets like a ruptured artery, but they are oblivious to the toxic green poison coursing through their veins, infecting them with insatiable greed and moral decay. The more they hoard, the more they poison themselves. They are blinded by their own insatiable thirst for power and wealth.

I know the secrets they keep hidden, and I will use them to fight for my life until my last breath. Tonight, I will prove them wrong. Tonight, I will choose my own path to healing.

My solution is the cream of the night. Blacker than the void of space. A secret long forgotten and quickly brushed under the rug by those secretly pulling the strings. For as little as fifty dollars, I can be free to live my life cancer-free. Free of the pest that has been designed to control my body and take my life. To use me and spend my money. Bleed me dry.

But one little small cylindrical bottle of this substance will not be enough. Not for this beast. One bottle at a time would take too long. I would likely die before the results even started to work. I must prove that my solution will work one hundred times faster than the false solutions the uppers claim to provide. So I didn't just buy one. I didn't buy two. I purchased five hundred. Of course, through several pseudonyms and various retailers around the world. I don't need big pharma catching onto my plan. They would just get in the way. They would try to stop me. Put me away, call me crazy. A danger to society. A leak in their perfect capitalist scheme. But I'm not crazy.

It took me over three days to get every last drop of the salve into my tub. According to BirdsArentReal99, he estimates that I will need at least a month and a half of semi-non-stop bathing. A few hours of rest and a day or two off a week for sun and a cigarette. But I must be strong; I can't just wash it off. I can wipe off the excess to avoid waste or spillage, but that is it.

So, friends, I will be recording my venture live. I will be showing the world the truth! Revealing the lies, corruption, thievery. I will go down in history. People will write about how I made the uppers look like fools. I should have more than enough supplies to last me through my time to recovery. Of course, I can always order food - but by the time people catch onto what I am trying to accomplish, they will be ordering me food anyway. That will keep me going.

So, I will leave you with these final words.

Don't fall for the lies. Soon, you will see the truth. I will reveal all. This will be my last post, and these will be my last words. In a month, I will no longer be the same cursed and diseased person I am now. I will be a new man, a man who started a new age—an age without these corrupted fools, an age of knowledge rather than ignorance.

Tune into www.twitch.tv/knowthetruth tonight. Farewell.


May 1st, 2023


WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT


Man Dies After Streaming Month-Long Bathing Experiment with Controversial "Cancer Cure"


In a shocking turn of events, a 41-year-old man from Arkansas has passed away after streaming himself taking baths in Cansema, also known as Black Salve. 

Viewers on the popular streaming platform Twitch witnessed a dangerous and disturbing experiment unfold as Gary streamed his round-the-clock bath, gaining traction and spreading debate among his viewers. 

This supposed “cure” for cancer had gained traction among conspiracy theorists who believed it to be a hidden remedy suppressed by pharmaceutical companies.

As the days went on, Gary's physical appearance became increasingly alarming. One witness reported seeing "dark, blistering welts" on Gary's chest and legs, with oozing liquid and dried blood indicating severe damage to his skin. Despite receiving mixed opinions from viewers, Gary continued with his broadcast. 

As the days went on, viewers noticed Gary becoming unresponsive and only able to emit groans of agony. Then, one fateful morning in late April, he was found unconscious on his stream and unable to be revived by online commenters. The authorities have taken down the stream and are currently investigating the incident.

It is important to note that using Cansema as a cure for cancer has been debunked repeatedly by scientific studies. In fact, it often does more harm than good due to its dangerous ingredients, such as zinc chloride and bloodroot, which can cause permanent disfigurement and even death.

If you or someone you know has used Cansema or is experiencing symptoms related to its use, seek immediate medical attention. The authorities urge anyone with information about Gary or his family to come forward. 

The tragic loss of Gary serves as a warning against the dangers of believing in false remedies and conspiracies. Our hearts go out to all those affected by this devastating event.

May 03, 2024 19:36

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