Debt to be Paid

Radiation reached his skin through UV-resistant clothes. "Four-hundred-thirteen billion credits for today's contestant! If he survives..." A hidden crowd cheered. He retrieved his only permitted secret ingredient with a blistered hand. "What's today's contestant chosen for us?" Blinding light. The crowd gasped. The glare receded and he staggered forward, balancing a platter, alien delicacies piled... Continue Reading →

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Unproductive Progression

The future had come. Endless chambers of cold lights and pre-fabricated possessions created a norm no one felt part of.One small council of a great metallic city met.“Daily accidents again,” reported a hard eyed man, “sicknesses, absences.”“Lines can’t continue this way,” said a stiff lady, “we’ll hear from higher up soon.”“No one’ll be excepted,” said... Continue Reading →