Socialcritique Stories

Isaac is an actor who has been a beloved presence on television and in film since he was just four years old. Now, at thirty-six, he has been cast in a new television series, the American version of Squid Game, in which he plays a faded actor drowning in debt who enters a high-stakes reality survival show, where his name is changed to a number, there, he becomes Player 336. The fictional prize: Ten million dollars and an exclusive contract with a powerful South Korean entertainment company. The real life prize: Getting his career back. And maybe the girl. While on set, Isaac meets Raven-an idol-turned-actress whose quirky personality immediately catches his attention. Raven, like him, will be playing an idol trainee in a financial crisis who joins the game as Player 337. Isaac is known in the industry as a deeply caring man who often takes young actors and actresses under his wing. Loyal, warm, and protective, people often describe him as having the discipline and guardian instincts of a German Shepherd, and the loyal heart and playful personality of a Siberian Husky. I will be posting this story on Royal Road (.com).

The dark story of a reclusive man who, after years of loneliness, emerges from his abandoned apartment with the complex philosophy that death is the ultimate solution to life's suffering.

This poem is a powerful anthem of resilience and non-conformity. It explores the tension between societal expectations-the "cage of the norm"-and the individual's courage to break free and transform. By contrasting those who use "religious" pretenses as a shield with the poet's own unwavering "vision," it highlights a journey of spiritual and intellectual reform that remains unbroken despite attempts to silence it.

What if the greatest barrier to human progress is not oppression from above, but conformity from within? Social Segregation is a provocative philosophical work about how people are shaped by society long before they can think for themselves - and how inherited beliefs, fear, imitation, and collective inertia keep civilizations trapped in repeating the same patterns. Moving through history, culture, and social theory, the book explores why societies formed as a "common pot" tend to reproduce mediocrity, why the majority is not always socially useful, and why real progress may require a new kind of separation - not by race, wealth, or birth, but by values, responsibility, and social usefulness. This is not a conventional story, but a speculative and confrontational journey into the possible future of humanity.

In a world shattered by ancient wars, Seven rises from the ashes of his past to become the Demon Lord feared by nations. But when his childhood friend-Shira, the Champion of Light-stands before him, the final battle reveals itself to be not between good and evil... but between memories one longs to resurrect, and another desperately tries to forget. Between darkness, power, and sin, a profane hope awakens- A hope that may save the world... or destroy it completely.

The story follows Jean Hound, a corporate writer who finds himself mistakenly invited to a lavish celebration, cornered with champagne towers and polished, empty laughter. As he sneers at the glittering chaos, Jean confronts an uncomfortable truth: he sold his dreams and ambition in exchange for a little paycheck. Within this shallow circus of success, he feels truly lost. To a world that isn't his, Jean struggles - to become a name worth remembering.

Elise is just trying to survive her first week at a soul-crushing game studio, but life has other plans. Enter Pudgeon: a talking pigeon with a flair for chaos, a smart watch that might be magic, and a train that goes anywhere, even through the laws of reality. Together, they stumble into cosmic battles, magical transformations, and the occasional existential crisis. Part magical girl adventure, part office satire, part absurdist commentary on work, life, and alienation. If you like Terry Pratchett, Douglas Adams, and stories where bureaucracy meets heart beams, you've found your next obsession.

"Faux Amour" is a raw and unfiltered exploration of love's darker side in today's world. This poem challenges the conventional notion of romance, exposing the hollowness and deception often masked as affection. Through powerful imagery and unflinching honesty, it invites readers to question the authenticity of love in an age of superficiality and fleeting connections. A must-read for those seeking a brutally honest perspective on modern relationships. 19 Nov 2021.

Aphrodite was the goddess of love. Until love decided to ignore her. In the 21st century, no one builds temples. They build profiles. Mortals no longer sigh before altars... they sigh before screens. And the worst part? They do it for free. Punished to live as just another teenage girl in Japan, Aphrodite must face something more dangerous than a divine war: A high school. With beauty rankings organized by a soulless AI. With underground bets on who is more "perfect." With infiltrated gods who disguise themselves worse than actors in a low-budget series. And with a world where status matters more than essence. Benzaiten, a Japanese goddess with talent, brains, and limited patience, has no intention of standing still while love turns into marketing. Together, they will trigger scandals, accidental virality, motorcycle escapes, friendships that were never in the script... and one uncomfortable question: What if gods are no longer necessary? Because when the goddess of love begins to feel something she cannot control, something she cannot manipulate, something that does not respond to her own powers... the problem is not the punishment. It is that she may have never truly known how to love. Between rebellious glamour, silent wars of glances, illusions that hide more than they reveal, and a society obsessed with appearance... the gods will learn the unthinkable: Mortals do not need worship. They need truth. And that... is more dangerous than any bolt of Zeus.

The Machine Zone explores Mat Collishaw's haunting art installation through a contemporary gothic lens, weaving together psychological insight, digital culture, and artistic commentary. Written for an engaged audience of 18-25+ year olds who are curious. Through the metaphor of mechanical birds and historical psychological experiments, it invites you to explore your own relationship with digital technology. Rather than simplifying complex ideas, it challenges you to engage with them, offering insights that deepen with each reading.

"Greek mythology once spoke of nymphs, ethereal beings bound to protect the world of nature. But what if they still walk among us? What if their struggles are not with oceans and forests, but with a world that silences them? This is Chloe's story: a modern-day nymph with a heart divided between poetry and science. In a society that still exalts men and hides women in the shadows, Chloe fights to exist, to create, to live beyond the titles imposed on her. A tale where mythology meets reality, and where every choice could turn a woman into light, shadow, or ashes."

What happens to a tech-obsessed world when they can't access their technology, their typical social crutch? It's horrific.

"No one will believe you." Those were the Wolf's last words before the House archived another abuse. In the deepest reaches of the Forest, power is not measured in claws, but in secrets. The Wolf doesn't hunt for food-he hunts for absolute control over others' destinies from his imposing House on the Hill. There, amidst sweet drinks and golden promises, young Does discover that social climbing has a price that justice refuses to collect. When the scandal finally erupts, the system reveals a solution more intelligent than justice: a faked death, a new name, and a false Lamb walking among us. This is a dark modern fable where Money and Information play a chess game with the lives of the innocent. An allegory of systemic corruption, impunity, and the eternal cycle of a House that never truly closes-it only changes its curtains. What happens when the predator becomes a legend and the world chooses, once again, not to look?

In the shadowed hours when sleep evades the weary soul, we build altars from the fragments of a fractured world - raw free verse that confronts the ego's crushing weight and the digital haze of modern exile. These poems draw from noir nights and Catholic introspection, unearthing resilience amid PTSD's echoes, Ozark folklore's whispers, and a faith that questions even as it clings to Christ's sacrifice in the stranger's gaze. Here, beauty blooms in imperfection: an outlaw's crown forged from internal turmoil, societal manipulation, and the slow, deliberate repair of a GenX heart scarred by life's dust and screen-lit nihilism. With a gravelly edge and a defiant grace, the collection favors practical gratitude over grand illusion - inviting readers to linger at these insomniac altars, where transformation whispers louder than chaos. For readers who crave poetry that bleeds honesty, resists the rush of progress, and finds divinity in the everyday grind. A collection that listens for one blood's cry - and lingers like a half-remembered dream.

It is hard to live in a decaying city. It is even harder to care. This is not a story of heroes or villains - but of those who are left behind. It is about an erased secretary, a journalist that staid too long, about people who lament in their silence rather than speak up for change. This book, told through haunting prose, and biblical echoes, offers a slow burning ache, about silence, complicity and the cost of being human in an inhumane system.

Not every seed becomes a tree. Some die before they sprout. Some grow twisted by their environment. Some never taste sunlight. So too with humans." CHANGE is a bold, raw, and emotional journey through the wounds we inherit, the control we normalize, and the truth we fear. This book doesn't offer healing formulas - it asks the hard questions society avoids. If you've ever felt like you were performing life instead of living it... this book is for you.

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In a world dominated by conformity, a mycelium-born individual finds themselves navigating the complexities of Western society. Unaware of their unique origins, they grapple with fitting in while their mycelial essence pulls them towards a different way of knowing and being. Bewildered by capitalism, colonialism, and individualism, they embark on a journey of self-discovery, challenging societal norms and advocating for interconnectedness. This standalone short story explores the autistic experience and offers a social commentary on the oppressive systems that shape our world. Join the protagonist as they unravel the mycelium within and seek to forge their own path amidst a society that often fails to appreciate their unique perspective. *From my neurodistinct brain. Generated with the help of ChatGPT.

This personal essay explores the author's lifelong aversion to sports and physical education, tracing their experiences from traumatic PE classes and swimming lessons to a deliberate rejection of sports culture in adulthood. The writer candidly shares their discomfort with the social aspects of sports, their brief foray into martial arts, and ultimately, their contentment in embracing a life removed from mainstream sports enthusiasm. Throughout, the essay offers insightful observations on the social and psychological aspects of sports in society. Cover image created with the assistance of Playgroundai.com. 2023.