A short story by Maxwell Conroe imaging a chase involving Hooke, Leibniz, and Freeman Dyson pursuing Isaac Newton through the Royal Society, leading to the destruction of Newton's portraits, narrated by Tim.

Hooke and Leibniz were chasing Newton across the corridors of the Royal Society of London (founded in 1660); Newton appeared covered in tar and feathers. In their pursuit, Hooke and Leibniz were joined by Freeman Dyson, who had passed only recently. With great vigor, Dyson raided the premises of the Royal Society. He was pulling down a famous portrait of Newton, one where Isaac is 46 years old (painted in 1689). Dyson also tore down a second frame of Newton's image, where he was 60 years old (also painted by Godfrey Kneller, in 1702).  

Maxwell hears the divine voice of Zeus, who accuses him of neglecting the Greek gods in his previous works. Zeus laughs maniacally while Maxwell plans to ask Athena for help.

Narrated by Phil Rowe.

Maxwell focuses on Athena's role in the House of Agamemnon's tragedy, linking it to the Trojan War. He reflects on the relevance of ancient myths to modern conflicts fought over ideology.

Narrated by Phil Rowe.

Maxwell consults Dr. Freud, who suggests Maxwell's obsession with Adeline and her family may stem from suppressed sexual desires and the Elektra Complex, where girls compete with their mothers for their father's attention.

Narrated by Phil Rowe.

Adeline reveals that she is Elektra, the daughter of Clytemnestra and Agamemnon. She shares more about the deaths in the House of Agamemnon and implicates Athena in her mother's murder.

Narrated by Jane Speaks.

Maxwell learns about Clytemnestra's murder by her son Orestes and the involvement of Athena's Furies. He delves into Greek mythology to understand the tragic events.

Narrated by Jane Speaks.

Adeline reappears in Maxwell's life, initially causing confusion. Maxwell apologizes for being rude, and Adeline returns to her old self, continuing to dance, giggle, and tell stories.

Narrated by Jane Speaks.

Maxwell Conroe is visited by a Harlequin named Adeline who challenges his obsession with logical answers and proposes the idea of time reversal. Maxwell questions the purpose of creating illusions and surprise.

Narrated by Jane Speaks.

A short story by Maxwell Conroe exploring John Coetzee's Nobel Laureate lecture and the psychiatrist's defense of Coetzee's reputation, narrated by Tim.

John Coetzee delivered one of the most audacious Nobel Laureate lectures on record. He took his audience all the way back to the romantic times of Daniel Defoe. Coetzee's lecture appears a very taxing piece of writing and to Maxwell seemingly lacks utility; then his psychiatrist steps in to defend Coetzee’s reputation.   

A short story by Maxwell Conroe exploring John Coetzee's Nobel Laureate lecture and the psychiatrist's defense of Coetzee's reputation, narrated by Tim.

John Coetzee delivered one of the most audacious Nobel Laureate lectures on record. He took his audience all the way back to the romantic times of Daniel Defoe. Coetzee's lecture appears a very taxing piece of writing and to Maxwell seemingly lacks utility; then his psychiatrist steps in to defend Coetzee’s reputation.