Consumerism Stories

Emily, a young professional overwhelmed by a cluttered life, embarks on a transformative journey towards minimalism. Guided by her mentor Aaron, she learns to let go of...

The world is dying. We have to save it. Sounds like some dystopian universe, right? Nope. It's Earth right now. Please read on.

A young woman is approached to develop a new beauty product for her employer. How much of herself can Becca put into her job before the new skin cream's release date? If...

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 wer...

"The Nerve of the Center" is an observation of the working classes in America with a focus on how we could all achieve a stronger society if we voted better. I...

*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...

Kolik je třeba ke štěstí? Musíme mít opravdu všechno, abychom byli konečně někdo? Co je vlastně šestí? Nikdo se ocitá na rozcestí své životní stezky. Musí zažít možné i...

Poems about the urban modern condition.

The origin of a certain consumerist holiday in an alternate reality. Inspired by this Reddit writing prompt: https://www.reddit.com/r/WritingPrompts/comments/7ghu9e/wp_o...

Rengoku has returned from the war and has finally found a place to live and start a family with his beloved wife akaza. Will the American dream provide them with the per...

Constantly we're told what to do, what to wear, how to look, what to eat, what to think.....Not on my watch!

Do you ever check what's in the food and drink that's in your body? Or just what's cheap and convenient This is not intended to defame any retail companies or soda/energ...

It's amazing what fresh air, nature's beauty, and a starry sky can do to clear the cobwebs from one's mind. It has been years since I saw the Milky Way, and even longer...

It's the year 2070, where American society has long pushed past the age of labor. The people of the USA live their days enslaved to technology and hedonism, stuck in an...

Less words more Expressions!

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...