Dubmood Origins #2 - Jason C Brooke - Starquake

Remember how moving around the proto-internet during day time would often feel dull and stiff but when you dialed in just before bed time everything came to life? There was suddenly this magic aura of excitement and people from other time zones that gave you a glimpse into other worlds and other places. So when your parents were finally asleep, you sneaked up, tried to choked the loud noise from the modem when you dialed up with a pillow and started to explore the new world. Then, after what only felt like minutes you would notice the threatening glow from the sun just beneath the horizon and suddenly it was all gone again. Stiff, boring, and local.