On Reading with Care and Discernment

1) A Lamp Before the Path

The tales within Babylon Exit walk through shadow and light alike.
Some speak of loss, faith, doubt, or the ache between worlds.
They are offered not to unsettle, but to awaken.
Even so, every traveler’s heart holds its own weather.
Read in the measure of your peace. Pause if the words strike deep.
Return only when the embers within are ready.

2) For Whom These Tales Are Written

These works are crafted for thoughtful adults and mature youth,
for seekers who value parable, reflection, and allegory.
They are not written for very young readers without guidance.
Parents, mentors, and teachers: discern what best suits your circle.

3) Spiritual and Emotional Content

Many stories draw from ancient texts and human sorrow.
They may portray conflict, darkness, or spiritual struggle.
Such passages are symbolic, not prescriptive.
If a theme presses on a wound, rest or speak with a trusted companion.
Should you find distress that lingers, seek appropriate professional or pastoral care.
We are storytellers, not counselors or physicians.

4) Our Intent

Every parable is written with reverence for the Light.
No scene is included for shock or spectacle.
Still, art can stir hidden places; that is both its burden and its grace.
Our intent is reflection, not conversion—illumination, not fear.

5) Reader Responsibility

By continuing to read, you accept that interpretation rests with you.
These pages offer thought and metaphor, not medical, legal, or financial counsel.
Neither Babylon Exit nor its contributors assume liability for personal application of symbolic material.
If uncertain how a tale intersects with your beliefs or health,
seek wise counsel before acting on it.

6) In Closing

If you feel a tale grows too heavy,
step away, breathe, and let the silence speak.
Return when the soul is ready; the story will still be here.

Peace be with you, Traveler.

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Last updated: October 2025