Socialcommentary Stories

The story continues as the mysterious warden of Zig-Zig is eventually informed about Herschel's escape. Against every principle of his precious Dalmicir school, Lyeasrakardsul submits and asks the Knomes for help before finally receiving the dreaded p-wyrd. Herschel is arrested as a chicken thief and brought to the town Stagna where he has been prejudged as a p-e-r-v-e-r-t by popular opinion, and where he will have some of the most significant encounters in his life.

A young woman escapes from the tyrannical island on the water world where she and her family are enslaved, and - via wormhole (where infinity is compressed into a singular space) - lands on Earth in the present day, to her abundant relief... and her abundant regret. This story, told in two parts (I separated them into two chapters on this platform for ease), is a speculative allegory for real-life past and present-day accounts of forced labor and how they tear apart families. In the 2025 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, it won a National Gold Medal - the competition's highest possible award - placing it in the top 0.35% of entries out of over 310,000 entries from all over the U.S. and Canada. Additionally, it was published in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards' Annual Anthology: Writing Selections from the 2025 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, which only chose 55 pieces of writing to be published in print out of roughly 155,000, placing my story in the top 0.035% of all entered works in the 2025 competition. Scholastic's word limit is 3,000, and my original story contained exactly that amount. This expanded version is 4,600 words. I added lots of dialogue and extra description that I thought would elevate the story. The narrative, plot, characters, and everything else are exactly the same. Feel free to leave feedback and comment on anything!!!

When silence is a symptom, one family must find the courage to become the cure. Dr. Adewale Bello, a principled doctor in Port Harcourt, has spent a lifetime treating symptoms-the coughs that plague his riverine community, the rashes that bloom on children's skin, the slow decay of a system built on compromise. He believes in working within the lines, even as the lines blur into lies. His son, Chike, a brilliant digital activist, has no such patience. Armed with a drone and a burning sense of justice, he exposes the environmental devastation wrought by Petro-Nexus Energy (PNE), the oil giant poisoning their ancestral waters. When Chike is arrested after a fatal explosion at a PNE flow station, the carefully constructed walls of Ade's world crumble. The disaster is blamed on Chike's activism. But as Ade delves into his medical data, and his tech-savvy daughter Folake uncovers a trail of forged documents, a terrifying truth emerges: the explosion was not an accident, but a calculated cover-up. The real casualty is the truth. Pushed from their respectable lives into a fight for survival, the Bellos become targets of a brutal, coordinated campaign of intimidation-smears, arrests, and violent threats. Their only weapon is the evidence they've gathered. Their only shield is each other. From the polluted creeks of the Niger Delta to the highest halls of corporate power, The Cracks in the Delta is a relentless, heart-wrenching thriller about the cost of truth in a society built on silence. It is the story of a family fractured by crisis and forged into an unbreakable unit of resistance, standing against the tidal wave of corruption to reclaim their lives, their dignity, and the soul of their land.

Nick gets a new Apartment. Rent is cheap, but there's a catch. Make cerfew or deal with.... the Midnight octopus.

"The promise wasn't what Seonghwa stayed for all those weeks but because he wanted to. For this coffee shop, for his customers-people who gifted him a missing piece." Or, a story about finding your place in the world, your passion and sense of belonging; about the powerful words Seonghwa needed to hear his whole life, yet they only caught him in the rural coffee shop after he hit twenty-five. That day, the artist appeared before him and let Seonghwa see the world with his eyes.

Do you want biting political and cultural satire which cleverly and expertly sends up the idea of national and cultural stereotypes of our times and exposes the raw fetidness of our global iconographic zeitgeist? Well tough! There now follows a very very serious disclaimer that you will ignore at your peril ... i really mean it! IF YOU ARE EASILY OFFENDED AND BELONG TO THE FOLLOWING GROUPS, PLEASE DO NOT READ THIS BOOK: SCOTS, WELSH, NORTHERN IRISH, IRISH CATHOLICS, COCKNEYS, CHAVS, UPPER CLASS ENGLISH TWATS, RELIGIOUS CHRISTIANS, MUSLIMS, JEWS, HOMOSEXUALS, RESIDENTS OF WATFORD, THE ACTOR ROBERT CARLYLE, THE WORKING CLASSES, UNEMPLOYED DOLE SCROUNGERS, THE AUTHOR'S FRIEND DANIEL SKELTON, REPUBLICAN AMERICANS, SOUTHERN STATES AMERICANS, CHRISTIAN MIDWEST AMERICANS WITH TRADITIONAL VALUES, ANY AMERICAN, TRANSVESTITES, SUPPORTERS OF THE ENGLAND FOOTBALL SQUAD, IRANIANS, EX PRESIDENT OF IRAN MAHMOUD AHMADINEJAD, SYRIANS, BASHAR AL ASSAD, WAYNE ROONEY, BELGIUMS, AGATHA CHRISTIE, THE FRENCH, YAHOO MESSAGE BOARD COMMENTATORS, SOUTH AMERICAN CRIME CARTELS, PRIESTS AND REVERENDS, THE WRITER OF THIS BOOK, PALESTINIANS, ARABS IN GENERAL, OLD YIDDISH MEN, THE FICTIONAL OLLAWONGA TRIBE OF DARKEST AFRICA, THE WRITER AND READERS OF FIFTY SHADES OF GREY, THE CHINESE AND TONY BLAIR. IF YOU BELONG TO THE FOLLOWING PLEASE READ THE BOOK WITHOUT FEAR OF OFFENSE: ITALIANS. What are the Ethereals? Some say they are the personifications of iconic and stereotypical energies given life by our collective beliefs and imagination. Others say they started as humans and evolved for much the same reasons given above. Both viewpoints have a basis in truth. WARNING: The following piece of hack work contains levels of swearing, depraved activity and violent situations sufficient enough to have Jihadi John puking up his guts.

Just a random girl with dreams of becoming a politician. if you can relate, come join my rants. And if you dont, you can vibe too.

Ann Charlotte thought she had escaped the spotlight. But the digital alter ego she created-Freya Wild-is now a global icon. To protect the people she loves, Ann flees to Chongqing, a city shrouded in fog and brimming with both ancient rhythms and futuristic dreams. Beneath the haze, she finds community, conflict, and a new kind of power. As Freya's influence grows through a rebellious platform called PixelVault, powerful enemies begin to close in. From hidden bathhouses and underground VR labs to livestream battles and a haunted trip to Hong Kong, Ann walks a razor's edge between survival and sovereignty. In a world where code is currency and attention is everything, how do you stay human? Digital Sovereignty Book 2 of 4 in the Freya Wild Series

A brief poem chronicling my feelings and experience with isolation in the past few years, especially what I've noticed now during the pandemic.

A passionate shitpost Not yet complete and not sure if i'll bother

Jimmy follows along with his sister to The Theater. Candace has been waiting for several years to get tickets to the biggest show in the city. Despite his sister's enthusiasm, Jimmy is only able to see the exorbence of the ritzy guests. However, with his social criticisms aside, the rustic young man begins to enjoy the artistic flair of The Opera. After all, it is a show worth dying for!

A cautionary tale of greed and how it can irrevocably corrupt and destroy all we love. A social commentary on societal and corporate greed told through a fantasy tale of tragedy. *weekly updates*

A short social commentary, criticizing the government's ability to manipulate us and use innocent people as pawns in wars. This short story is set in a dystopian world destroyed by WW3.

What is the first thing you notice about someone? Perhaps it is what that person becomes to you.

In the year 2036, New York is no longer the symbol of hope it once was - it's a city drowning in fear, smoke, and suspicion. Superhumans, once hailed as humanity's evolution, have become the face of terror. After a devastating terrorist explosion led by SCT-YYN, the world has never been the same. Kayan, a quiet immigrant from the Middle East, is just trying to survive. Haunted by his past and hated for where he comes from, he finds himself caught in the cracks of a society that no longer trusts anyone - especially people like him. As terrorist attacks spread across nations and the line between good and evil fades, Kayan begins to question everything: his identity, his safety, and even the nature of power itself. In a world where superpowers lead to madness and justice is dictated by fear, what happens to the ones who have nothing - and yet carry everything inside them?

How to Shut Up: A Guide for Extroverts, by Introverts is the hilariously irreverent manual you never knew you needed. Tired of blank stares and polite nods when you launch into your latest long-winded story? Wondering why silence sends you into a panic while your introverted friends bask in its glorious quiet? Look no further. Written by a band of introverts who would rather contemplate the meaning of life than hear about your last brunch, this book dishes out a snarky blend of tough love and actual tips on everything from noticing social cues to embracing the art of the pause. Inside, you'll learn: Why talking incessantly isn't the same as being interesting Why not every room needs your personal confetti cannon How silence can be a secret weapon instead of your arch-nemesis Whether you're the life of the party or that friend whose party invites perpetually get "lost," these pages serve as your comedic road map to becoming a more balanced conversationalist. Packed with sarcasm, surprising empathy, and real-world advice, "How to Shut Up" shows you how to do the unthinkable: talk less, listen more, and (gasp) enjoy the quiet. If you're ready to level up your social game-and stop scaring introverts into hiding-this roast-tastic guide is your next must-read.

Amblypygi are a nocturnal group of arachnids, commonly called whip spiders or tailless whip scorpions [...] Amblypygids also have spiny, raptorial pedipalps that are used for defense and to capture prey. Amblypygids possess no silk glands or venomous fangs and are harmless to humans. Amblypygids can live around 5-10 years and are found in warm tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. They seek refuge during the day in crevices of trees, rocky outcroppings or cliff banks, underneath rocks or bark, and come out at night to be active.

Crime. Disease. Riots. No pattern. No motive. A city unravels inside a five-kilometer radius. As authorities scramble for answers, unseen forces debate whether humanity can be saved. And at what cost. Sacrifice is a dark, speculative short story by Philip Carrera, blending mystery, moral tension, and mythic realism...where the cure may be more disturbing than the disease.

Once upon a time there was a single mom, who was severely starved of adult social interaction. In her madness, she created a series of stories about her infant daughter's stuffed animals that teach the kind of lessons that weren't taught to older generations as children- like the dangers of fanaticism, and how to macgyver a cell phone signal amplifier.

Set in Hell, this wild story captures the stories of Satan, Justin BEANber, Thanos (uwu), Ursula, Miss Havisham, Dracula, and Frankenstein's monster (affectionately called Frankie for our lack of creativity to create a new name befitting of the monster). More characters may be added on impulse as we create the story. Collaboration with @frickitysnoop, and two others!