The W. J. Manares' Reader

Mars

Mars - no ordinary planet; it was inhabited by a species of intelligent beings known as the Martians. Marvelously evolved, the Martians had mastered advanced technologies, shifting their society into a paradise.

However, the Martians had one particular weakness - an insatiable craving for chocolate. But not just any chocolate; they had developed an inexplicable obsession with Earth's delectable cocoa beans. Once a year, a spaceship would depart from Mars and journey to Earth, tasked with collecting as many cocoa beans as possible.

The story begins with Yog, a quirky Martian scientist, on a mission to discover the root cause of the Martians' love for chocolate. Yog believed that the roots of this addiction lay in the ancient astronaut visitation theory. According to Martians' mythology, their ancestors had been visited by cosmic travelers from Earth. These travelers, known as Chocolati, possessed magical beans that bestowed great happiness upon consumption.

The adventures of Yog led him to the ancient Martian temple, where hidden secrets were rumored to be revealed. As Yog approached the temple's hallowed halls, he noticed a peculiar inscription carved into the Martian rock. It read, "To hoard cocoa beans is to wield the power of eternal bliss."

Intrigued, Yog delved further into the temple, only to stumble upon a hidden room filled with extraordinary machinery. Among the apparatus, he found a neural stimulator designed to enhance the pleasure centers of the Martian brain. It was this stimulator that had been triggered every time the Martians consumed chocolate.

Yog concluded that the mysterious Chocolati had designed this neural stimulator to bind the Martians to their cocoa beans. It was an elaborate plan to ensure the chocolate cravings persisted, while simultaneously ensuring the cocoa beans were considered a rare, valuable resource. The Chocolati knew that scarcity would lead to conflict, resulting in hoarding and chaos among the Martians.

Armed with newfound knowledge, Yog realized it was a matter of urgency to convince the Martians of their manipulation. He gathered the Martian council, who had been fighting over cocoa bean distribution for eons. Yog presented his evidence, explaining the true nature of their cocoa addiction. The council's anger turned towards the Chocolati, vowing to put an end to their interference.

Unbeknownst to them, the Chocolati had been monitoring the Martian council's discussions all along. Realizing their secrets were on the brink of exposure, they launched a full-scale assault on Mars. The Chocolati had amassed a frenzy of machines, armed to the teeth with cutting-edge technology, and were ready to defend their secret cocoa alliance.

But the Martians, united by their newfound understanding, were prepared for the battle. They fought fearlessly, combining their superior intellect and technological prowess against the Chocolati's overwhelming might. The airwaves were filled with the clash of lasers and the scent of chocolate.

After a grueling battle, the Martians emerged victorious. The Chocolati were banished from Mars, ruefully leaving their chocolate factories behind. The Martians revved up their own cocoa bean production, ensuring a steady supply for all inhabitants while using their advanced technology to replicate the neural stimulator's effects.

From that day forward, Mars became renowned throughout the galaxy for its magnificent chocolate production. And so, the Martians, having learned the true value of unity and the consequences of hoarding, embraced their cocoa cravings with renewed joy and moderation, whimsically living forever in bliss.