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The Sound of Silence

Reads 110
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Parts 8
Time 57m

Reads 110
Votes 43
Parts 8
Time 57m

Mature

1984 dystopia fiction future literary uprising

Lilly lives in a world where government and technology dictate all aspects of every day life. From needing a particular "Social Score" to shop at certain stores, to surnames being decided by your social status. The Sound of Silence follows her upon meeting a woman known simply as "Red". Lilly soon learns the depths the powers-that-be are willing to go to keep the people suppressed.All Rights Reserved

1984 dystopia fiction future literary uprising

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Ethereal

Set in an alternate future where the government rules over all and those who don't follow the status quo are sent to a prison called the Camp to work hard labor, rumors of rebellion are quickly taking root. These rebels have tried to overthrow the Citadels before, however, and they are not the heroes the Citadel citizens wish them to be. Nor has lived in a Citadel orphanage for thirteen years after she was separated from her family during the last rebellion against the government. Though the rebels may have failed all those years ago, they have suddenly returned with increasing numbers and support. Nor doesn't believe that the rebel's agenda is to liberate the people, but something far more sinister. Her suspicions are soon confirmed, and she is forced to flee for her life. On the run from the quickly approaching rebel army, Nor begins to search for the family that she lost long ago. Her journey will lead her into unexpected dangers, and even to an unexpected love. Not everything is as it seems, and soon the strange events that are slowly untangling within Nor's world will make her question her very reality.