Consumerism Stories

the evocation of self-indulgence commonplace amongst the consumptions of consumerism.

A few inviting reasons to make you read more often

Horror beach read about the horrors of the beach and consumerism in culture.

Different diets, different lives. Grocery stores are a microcosm of society at large. What you choose to eat, how you choose to die. All a reflection of the world in which you live. This story shows you glimpses of many shoppers. None of them all that important, especially to each other. All of them connected by their credit cards.

It's an attack on the thoughts The very thing from which we were formed Going for their core Until they ain't innocent no more

*A Zombie Short Story with a Surprise Ending* When Jordan is awakened in the middle of the night by a horde of the undead, he is forced into a fight for his life and his upperclass suburban existence. What he finds leads him to question the safe path he has followed in life and ultimately make the choice to stay the course or start fresh. A short sci-fi story about modern life, conformity, and the road not taken.

Did you ever get vertigo inside a Walmart? That's what this story is all about. Endless aisles and sterile fluorescent lighting that numb the brain. If you go when sleep deprived, then it's even better! At least they have decent prices.

The city of the future is not built. It is manufactured. It does not cater to the needs of its people, but people's needs are catered to it. s

A series of questions.

A short essay about a town where I landed and now inhabit.

Poem

Delphine Pelletier, a 26 years old Montrealer worked for the fashion empire in Paris. Haute Couture, fashion shows, and the after parties in the exclusive nightclubs were part of her job. She had seen it all. She was in it, but she was not part of it. Her job allowed her to meet the crème de la crème of the Paris society. One night, she had a chance to share a ham and cheese sandwich with the Creative Director Louis de Vallois. The next day, she got to babysit the billionaire's son Aurélien Portier, who just came back from Milan as the new CEO of a newly acquired handbag company. She graduated from the most prestigious business school of France, but all she did were making excel files and occasionally serving champagne to the guests. She always had a question in her mind: do these glamorous people do the laundry themselves?

Kath Davies' embarks on a journey of financial hardship and with that critiques the malevolent force of capitalism.

"Oceans and Winds" is a powerful and expressive poem that delves into various societal issues and personal reflections. The poem is rich with vivid imagery and thought-provoking metaphors, and it covers a wide range of themes. The poet begins by acknowledging an inclination to sustain external compulsions and draw instantaneous conclusions. The poem touches on political confusions, human suffering, and the impact of technological advancements on society. The poem expresses a sense of frustration and despair regarding the state of the world, criticizing the misuse of power and the erosion of freedom of speech and expression. There's a call for peace, introspection, and the need to challenge oppressive regimes like North Korea. Throughout the poem, there are references to famous figures like Al Gore, Lady Godiva, and Mahatma Gandhi, reflecting on their ideologies and the challenges faced by humanity. The poet reflects on the state of the planet, calling for environmental responsibility and an end to the harm caused by humanity. The poem urges for a change in behavior and a rejection of greed and violence. Overall, "Oceans and Winds" is a passionate and urgent call for positive change and a reevaluation of human actions and values. It touches on a wide array of pressing issues, urging readers to confront the problems plaguing society and work towards a more compassionate and sustainable world.