Yevin had it all, and lost it. His wife left him. He fell into the bottle, and almost drowned in it. Now a friend pulls him up and dries him out. Can he get his life back together?
Wishes can be wonderful things, but when misspoke, all kinds of bad things can happen. In this case, a young woman, who has just found true love makes a wish that changes the world forever.
As totalitarian regimes replaced democracies around the world in the 2030's. The US democracy also fails. Those protesting the new regime disappear. Soon even the smallest infraction is deemed subversion.
WARNING: This story of a rape from his point of view and her point of view. Written in first person alternating between the two characters. It is graphic and contains murder so be forewarned and ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK!
I strongly warn against reading this one, it is certain to trigger every one. Don't blame me if you do, and find a scar on your psyche later. You were warned. Warning: May cause intense emotions. Very dark dystopia, but we've been there before.
This is a short story, based loosely upon Arlo Guthrie's version of the John Prine/Steve Goodman song, "City of New Orleans". Lots of different elements. Hope you like this one.