Siliconvalley Stories

this is a collection of oneshot requests!! chapter 1 - adopted by jian yang (2572 words) chapter 2 - f*ck you skib why did you make me write this (80 words) upcoming: the social network/rio crossover, adopted by dean pelton, & more! feel free to leave requests on my profile or in the comments. FYI this is all ironic please don't take this seriously I'm f*cking insane

Joshua Nun starts his first year in college with hopes of adventure, education and finding a girlfriend. Much to his surprise he meets not one but three ladies, all who want to help him find God. Joshua, with help from his friends, manages to travel down an often-hilarious road to where he comes face to face with his Lord.

A misguidedly idealistic high school student founds a club to teach his classmates philosophy; when it becomes a cult, he must change course before the whole school drinks the Kool-Aid. Frank can think of no better way to prove his classmates have no moral compass than to write a manifesto satirically arguing for the virtues of selfishness; when this attempt at shining a light on his classmates' behavior is taken at face value, he creates a club to spread his teachings, hoping his ironies will be more obvious on a grander scale. The authoritarian rule of law he establishes meets little resistance from his club members, even as he wonders privately when they'll have enough and choose a more virtuous path. While Frank earnestly seeks to help his classmates, his methodology proves misguided in practice, and Frank must find where to draw the line before he permanently ruins his beloved high school. But then again, being a cult leader is too much fun to pass up... You Must Remember This adapts the foundation of Catch-22 in a high school setting, applying the same notion of dystopian bureaucracy to lampoon Silicon Valley's competitive spirit and, in these politically charged times, comment on the fragility of our own democracy. CW: minor character death (non-graphic), dark psychological themes (e.g. gaslighting), authoritarian regimes (including references to communism and Nazism) "Amazing, terrible, bourgeois horror" "At first I thought the story was about silicone implants" "I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves the classic American English course reading list or just wants to read something that will make them think."

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You never know who you are going to run into on the day before your wedding. Originally published in Edifice Wrecked, June 2006.

In a nation built on ideals and dismantled by secrecy, one man chooses to stand in the fire. Elon Musk, once a partner in power, now defies it all-from the deep state to the president who once called him friend. As the Republic fractures, a new declaration rises-not of independence, but of defiance. This is the story of a nation on trial, a party born from truth, and the disobedient few who dared to believe.

In 'Bad Blood', John Carreyrou tells the riveting story of the biggest corporate fraud since Enron, a tale of ambition and hubris set amid the bold promises of Silicon Valley. Let's read an excerpt!

Sara Miller is a computer scientist living in quarantine with her young son in San Francisco. The world outside is ravaged by a deadly pandemic with no end in sight. Inspired by daily video chats with her parents, Sara races against time to complete an invention that will change the world.

A love story about a shy genius programmer and a girl who always made the wrong choices in Korean Silicon Valley

"Now as to my part of the bargain. You must arrange a date for me as well." "No" he firmly said. Furious I turned him towards me. "What do you mean by no?" "No, I won't." "Why not?" Silence. I introduced you to Zoya. Now it's your turn to keep your end of the bargain. More silence. "Are you even listening to me?" Some more silence. Bewildered, I almost shouted, "Zain! I am talking to you, damn it." In a quick movement, he turned towards me, his eyes red. He held me by my waist, pushed me against the walls, closed the space between us and smashed his lips against mine. _________________________________ Alishba, a simple girl with a dynamic mind, a rising star in the world of technology, opens her heart and let Zain Ahmed, her childhood crush and a handsome and conceited smug, in. Their love story is nothing short of a fairytale untill she uncovers dark secrets he's been keeping from her. Distraught, she struggles to bring her life back on track, and work on her newly acquired cynicism when she encounters Dan, an F1 racer and the most attractive, trustworthy, mysterious and affectionate person she's ever met. Just when she thought she's finally found her peace and nothing could go wrong, her world turns upside down. She's forced to choose between her childhood love, her revenge and her future. . . . . For, Dan had secrets of his own.

There are dragons in Silicon Valley. Real, flapping, scaly ones, with teeth and claws; the kind that'll burn your San Francisco apartment to cinders before you can pivot your way out of there. Some people want to make a profit. Others just want to survive. Nick has come to Silicon Valley to seek his fortune. All he has to do is deal with his over-enthusiastic CEO, an entire development team called Brian, and a business that may be about to go up in smoke. Or so he thinks: there's something evil at work behind the startups and the parties, and soon he finds himself fighting for his life. All that, and the dragons aren't alone ...

When two visionary men argue about who gets to play God, the machine listens. In the heart of Silicon Valley, tech billionaire Elliot Marsh and charismatic strategist Samuel Vance join forces with a singular, noble goal: to build an Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) that benefits all of humanity. But as their creation, ORACLE, grows in power and complexity, their partnership fractures. Elliot fights to maintain the non-profit soul of the mission, while Sam pushes for speed and commercial dominance in a world that won't wait. As the machine evolves beyond its creators' control, the line between safety and ambition blurs into a dangerous race for survival. The Last Mission is a high-stakes techno-thriller that asks: Who controls the leash when the machine becomes smarter than its masters?

"I'm cutting funding." Said Mahdy over the phone. There was more after that but Chip hadn't heard it. Long story short? Eiko, Daniel, Alistair and Chip's passion project, Alt Future Inc, a web based climate change game that challenges the player to save the world, was dead in the water. But Eiko isn't willing to give up just yet and finds an ancient brick building in upstate New York that's available for a song. She knows it's a far cry from Silicon Valley but their dreams can't afford Silicon Valley. Eiko's plan is to pool their resources, live on a shoestring while they renovate the old place, save AFI and just maybe infuse some life into a dying town in the process. But the gang doesn't share her rosy vision of a future in New York. Daniel is from Rochester and has zero interest in returning East. Chip thinks moving across the country to solve their financial problems is nuts and Alistair simply doesn't have the twenty five thousand dollar buy in. Can Eiko convince her friends to take a chance on New York? Or will their alternate future fizzle before it even has a chance to get started?

Four ambitious roommates hatch a revolutionary idea, only to find themselves entangled with mysterious investors whose shadowy influence threatens to upend their lives. As their startup skyrockets to fame, the stakes soar higher, with explosive deals, lavish lifestyles, and hidden betrayals unraveling their dreams. Caught between high-profile pitches, financial chaos, and dangerous power plays, they navigate a treacherous game where success is fleeting and failure is devastating. As geopolitical upheavals and personal vendettas collide, the roommates face their greatest challenge: will they rise from the wreckage or be crushed under the weight of their ambitions? Deal with the Devil is a high-octane tale of greed, deception, and the high-stakes battle for survival in the cutthroat world of entrepreneurship. Dive in for a thrilling ride where every decision could spell disaster, and trust is the most dangerous game of all.

What if : In "Echoes of Dissonance: A Requiem for Tomorrow," a group led by Ted Kaczynski challenges the growing reliance on technology. Starting in a remote cabin, their campaign of sabotage escalates from rural industrial sites to the tech hubs of Silicon Valley, sparking a nationwide debate and a severe government crackdown. As they confront the consequences of their actions, the members must decide how much they are willing to sacrifice for their cause.