Je suis l'inconnu
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Last published Sun, Jul 5, 2015
A world which embraced autonomy, sacrificed their livelihood for peace through control, ruled not by fear of the authorities or criminal games but that of rising premiums. Their despondency bred apathy, numbing their interaction with the outside world. Yet strife remains, encouraged by the rotting appendages created through exodus and cleanses of the classes. How does one confront the illness out of sight, do they turn away or do they choose to fight.
A near-future thriller.
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