Death, Dinner, and Decree Introduction Last night, DiceBreaker Books did not host a meeting—it staged a ritual. What began as a simple family get‑together with Tony (our neighbor), Chris (Finance Director), Sarah (Controller), Naomi (CEO), and Brendan (Board of Directors)  unfolded into a trilogy of events: a staged death, a ceremonial dinner, and a wedding. Act I: The Death That Wasn’t The evening opened with whispers of Brendan’s demise. A candle was lit, dice rolled across

Introduction They have spoken for centuries. They have claimed authority, whispered decrees, and hidden behind anonymity. They are We —the faceless collective, the voice of consensus, the shadow of power. But tonight, something shifts. We are embarrassed. The Ritual of Embarrassment Step 1.  The collective is named. Step 2.  Their silence breaks into awkward laughter. Step 3.  The ledger records their blush, their hesitation, their sudden awareness of being seen. Step 4.  Com