Kidney Hill Watch, also known as the Kidney Hill War Watch, refers to a strategic watchtower located on a hill in Hong Kong. Situated in Shek Kip Mei, the watchtower played a significant role during the World War II. During the war, Hong Kong was occupied by the Japanese forces from 1941 until 1945. The Kidney Hill Watch became one of the key locations for the British forces to monitor enemy movements and protect the Kowloon Peninsula. It offered a view of the entire Kowloon area and the harbor, giving the British forces a tactical advantage in defending Hong Kong. The construction of the Kidney Hill Watch began in 1936, prior to the outbreak of the war.
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The construction of the Kidney Hill Watch began in 1936, prior to the outbreak of the war. It was part of a series of military defenses built by the British in response to the increasing threat of invasion from Japan. The watchtower was specifically designed to house a searchlight, a searchlamp, and a machine gun, giving the British forces the ability to detect intruders and respond with firepower if necessary.
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Quiet and reserved, Soren is not the most social guy, preferring to keep to himself rather than socializing or even just holding the shortest conversation with someone. Doesn't help that his social skills are next to non existent as well. Generally distrusting of people, he takes a while to warm up to others, hardly considering anyone a friend, thinking he himself doesn't deserve or need them after years of hell back at the clan's village. Even when he does get close enough to someone to befriend them, he's very awkward and struggling to socialize, preferring to stay quiet and let them do the talking. He's just that awful at small talk. Or talk in general.
His shadow, Dusk, is the total opposite of him. Friendly, outgoing, cheerful, childish and immature, Soren is always struggling to keep him under control and making him behave. Dusk is pretty much the little brother he never asked for but will protect anyways.
Trivia- After some time they decided to name his shadow Dusk. Dusk was pretty happy with the new name.
- Dusk feels somewhat cold to the touch.
- Soren tends to tell others that he's cursed as it usually helps to keep them away with fear.
- Dusk doesn't talk, mostly expressing itself with giggles and other noises.
- As a child, since he hated Dusk so much and then almost blinded himself with his own powers, he always avoided using them. Now he has little to no control over his spectra powers.
- Tattoo spectra: sensory manipulation - can manipulate the senses of others and/or his own.
- Shadow spectra: cloaking - can make himself or others go unnoticed in plain sight or harder to detect (not invisible). Is stronger if used in the shadows.
- Eye aura spectra (cursed form): detection - can sense living beings around him without having to see them even if they're hidden.
- Naps
- Quiet places
- Being bothered (especially by Aster)
- Excessive cold or heat
- Dusk acting up
- Samael
Born in a proud clan of strong warriors as one of the potential successors to the leader, Soren grew up in a disciplined and very methodical environment, where harsh training since a tender age was the norm and there was no place for childish games and silly antics. The once high expectations put on him fell apart as soon as his spectra manifested, far too soon for an unprepared child. His shadow had come to life, a spectra long considered a bad omen among the clan, soon making him an outcast among his own, branding him as a cursed child. As if that wasn’t enough, it had a mind of its own, the complete opposite of Soren: childish, immature, irresponsible, always up to mischief and never listening to a word Soren said.
All his attempts to get the mischievous shadow under control only resulted in more and more trouble, further feeding into the now painfully common belief that he was truly cursed and would only bring disgrace and eventually even death to the clan.
After yet another failed attempt, Soren was, to put it mildly, fed up with everything. Tired of trying to redeem himself for something he didn’t even choose and hearing everyone talking behind his back about his so-called curse, he simply decided to pack up his few belongings and find a permanent solution.
For once, it seemed that luck was finally on his side, as he found a spectrel willing to help him, offering a charm that was supposed to get the shadow under control and finally making it behave. With his judgement still clouded by the hate of his clan, he didn’t think twice of accepting, caring little for the consequences. Until it was too late.
The charm bore a curse, a far more dangerous one than the impish yet harmless shadow. The spectrel offering it had been trying for a while to craft charms capable of holding the curses of the gods, each and every attempt failing as miserably as the previous one. Trying to get rid of the faulty charms was far easier than creating them, and Soren just so happened to be at the wrong place at the wrong time, desperate enough to try something that would do more harm than good.
The faulty charm he had been offered turned him into a demon, a beast incapable of thinking, attacking anything in sight without a care. When he came to his senses as the transformation faded away, the woods that once surrounded him had been destroyed, the flawed charm laying broken at his feet, and the spectrel nowhere in sight.
In his panic, he couldn’t think clearly, rushing back to the clan as fast as his feet would allow him, hoping against all better judgement that someone, anyone would be able to help him. Going back was even more foolish than leaving in the first place.
As soon as they found out about the new curse, the elders decided it was too much of a risk to even try and help a child already doomed long ago. Soren was quickly sentenced to death.
Faced with the guards, the demon surfaced again, called by the intense fear, hatred and anger lingering in the air. When the guards attacked, it didn’t hesitate to retaliate in self-defense, lashing out with all its might and violence despite being so heavily outmatched and outnumbered. Only when it was painfully clear that staying and fighting would result in its death did the demon finally decide to run away, its newfound strength quickly carrying it far enough to be safe from its attackers.
Soren woke up in a dark and cold cave to his shadow sitting next to him, keeping careful watch for any sign of danger. It was the first time he didn’t see its playful grin, replaced by a worried and almost terrified expression. It was also the first time in years that Soren allowed himself to cry again, his shadow quietly offering any comfort it could.
Once recovered from that fateful event, Soren steeled himself for what would come next. Having already been tricked and betrayed twice, he wouldn’t let it happen again, even if it meant not trusting anyone ever again. It shouldn’t be so hard when he was used to being alone already, right? No matter how much his stubborn shadow disagreed with him, it was the safest course of action. Then came finding a way to get rid of the curse, to get back some sort of normalcy in his life.
And if they still wanted to call him cursed, to cast him away as if he was poison, why try to change anyone’s mind? It’s far easier to carry the label like the burden it was, to keep everyone away for his own sake.
Before he could even realize it, the curse he used to fear became his shield from the world.
(from 17 January 2023)
Within the watchtower, soldiers were stationed around the clock, observing and reporting any suspicious activity. The location of the Kidney Hill Watch provided an excellent vantage point, as it was positioned at a higher elevation than the surrounding areas. This allowed the soldiers to have a clear line of sight and effectively monitor the surrounding territory. The Kidney Hill Watch played a crucial role in the defense of Hong Kong during the war. It enabled the British forces to gather vital information about the movements and positioning of the Japanese forces, allowing for better coordination and strategizing. The watchtower also served as a deterrent, as the presence of British soldiers on the hill demonstrated their readiness to defend Hong Kong against any enemy attack. Today, the Kidney Hill Watch stands as a historical site and a reminder of Hong Kong's wartime past. It serves as a memorial to the brave soldiers who defended the city during World War II. The watchtower and its surrounding area are now open to the public, allowing visitors to learn about the history of the site and appreciate its significance in Hong Kong's military heritage..
Reviews for "Kidney Hill Watch: Taking the Guesswork out of Kidney Health Monitoring"
1. Sarah - 1 star - I couldn't stand "Kidney Hill Watch". The storyline was extremely confusing and disjointed, making it hard to follow or connect with the characters. The pacing was also off, with slow and dragging scenes that seemed to go on forever, while the potentially exciting moments were rushed through without any depth or development. Overall, the film lacked cohesiveness and failed to engage me as a viewer. I would not recommend wasting your time on this one.
2. John - 2 stars - "Kidney Hill Watch" had an interesting concept, but it was executed poorly. The acting was subpar and lacked believability, making it hard to emotionally invest in any of the characters. The dialogue felt forced and unnatural, making the interactions between the characters feel awkward and contrived. The soundtrack also felt out of place, occasionally overpowering important scenes. While the film had some potential, it fell short of delivering an enjoyable experience.
3. Emily - 1 star - I found "Kidney Hill Watch" to be extremely boring and tedious. The plot was uninteresting and predictable, offering no surprises or exciting moments. The cinematography and editing were lackluster, failing to create any visually compelling scenes. The characters were forgettable and lacked depth, making it hard to care about their journey or the events unfolding on screen. Overall, I was thoroughly disappointed with this film and would not recommend it to anyone looking for an engaging and entertaining watch.
4. Michael - 2 stars - "Kidney Hill Watch" had some potential, but ultimately failed to deliver a satisfying experience. The dialogue was cliche and uninspired, with characters spouting off cheesy lines that felt out of touch with reality. The plot was convoluted and difficult to follow, leaving me feeling confused and disinterested. The pacing was also off, with slow and dragging scenes that made the film feel much longer than it actually was. While the concept was intriguing, the execution fell flat, resulting in a lackluster film.