Plight of the Listener

Plight of the Listener

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Complete Sat, Aug 10, 20137m

1984 dystopia fiction nsa surveillance

Vincent is a listener disillusioned with the oppressive society that surrounds him but an unexpected moment brings about a hopeful expectancy for change.

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