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[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | "Citizen 32754, it has come to the Ministry of Correction's attention that you have exhausted your use to the state. Please proceed to your left to be dealt with accordingly." | Hungry morning in the Atlantic. Elise stumbled from the belly of the ship into the expanse of salt-mud. Several metres away, a cormorant struggled to escape a sinkpit. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | I always thought it would be the cockroaches or the cats. Our machines even, I would say, had you asked me 20 years ago. Then the raccoons took Reykjavik.
edit: changed that second sentence to better reflect the dependent clause. | Hungry morning in the Atlantic. Elise stumbled from the belly of the ship into the expanse of salt-mud. Several metres away, a cormorant struggled to escape a sinkpit. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | A young girl, mesmerized by the carnival, walks up to a game booth. "Bullseye!" she exclaims, gun in hand. Passersby cheer as blood flows down the elderly man's forehead. | Hungry morning in the Atlantic. Elise stumbled from the belly of the ship into the expanse of salt-mud. Several metres away, a cormorant struggled to escape a sinkpit. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | He was two days shy of his 40th birthday, and still a virgin. As a white man, he couldn't afford the 500% tax for a sex license. In fact, as a white man, he couldn't afford much of anything. | Hungry morning in the Atlantic. Elise stumbled from the belly of the ship into the expanse of salt-mud. Several metres away, a cormorant struggled to escape a sinkpit. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | *Everyone* smiled and merrily went about their way. Streets were clean. No violence. No illness. Everyone *always* smiled.
I rubbed my eyes. *Something... something's—*.
A twitch.
I smiled. | Hungry morning in the Atlantic. Elise stumbled from the belly of the ship into the expanse of salt-mud. Several metres away, a cormorant struggled to escape a sinkpit. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | 10-12-2024: Hunger pains for whole group now. Four days since the farmhouse. Josh is infected. Still no signs of wildlife. I miss hearing birdsongs. Four bullets left, only three after Josh. | The people carried on their daily routines finding food, water, shelter. One wondered how long they could ignore the bodies littering the streets. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | We had congress again today. An alarm woke us when it was still dark out, weapons were shoved into our small hands, and the debate began with a loud bang. | The people carried on their daily routines finding food, water, shelter. One wondered how long they could ignore the bodies littering the streets. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | You woke up. You went to work. You kissed your wife. You did everything just like you always do. That was always going to be the plan. | The people carried on their daily routines finding food, water, shelter. One wondered how long they could ignore the bodies littering the streets. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | I guess I adjusted to the changes as well as anyone. The big things really didn’t matter – life goes on. But I miss the days when tap water was *cold.* | The people carried on their daily routines finding food, water, shelter. One wondered how long they could ignore the bodies littering the streets. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | Time there was, once; upon it the world turned. 'Evenfall' they called it - such a beautiful name for the end - where time just unravelled like a severed piece of string. | The people carried on their daily routines finding food, water, shelter. One wondered how long they could ignore the bodies littering the streets. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | "Citizen 32754, it has come to the Ministry of Correction's attention that you have exhausted your use to the state. Please proceed to your left to be dealt with accordingly." | The people carried on their daily routines finding food, water, shelter. One wondered how long they could ignore the bodies littering the streets. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | I always thought it would be the cockroaches or the cats. Our machines even, I would say, had you asked me 20 years ago. Then the raccoons took Reykjavik.
edit: changed that second sentence to better reflect the dependent clause. | The people carried on their daily routines finding food, water, shelter. One wondered how long they could ignore the bodies littering the streets. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | A young girl, mesmerized by the carnival, walks up to a game booth. "Bullseye!" she exclaims, gun in hand. Passersby cheer as blood flows down the elderly man's forehead. | The people carried on their daily routines finding food, water, shelter. One wondered how long they could ignore the bodies littering the streets. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | He was two days shy of his 40th birthday, and still a virgin. As a white man, he couldn't afford the 500% tax for a sex license. In fact, as a white man, he couldn't afford much of anything. | The people carried on their daily routines finding food, water, shelter. One wondered how long they could ignore the bodies littering the streets. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | *Everyone* smiled and merrily went about their way. Streets were clean. No violence. No illness. Everyone *always* smiled.
I rubbed my eyes. *Something... something's—*.
A twitch.
I smiled. | The people carried on their daily routines finding food, water, shelter. One wondered how long they could ignore the bodies littering the streets. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | 10-12-2024: Hunger pains for whole group now. Four days since the farmhouse. Josh is infected. Still no signs of wildlife. I miss hearing birdsongs. Four bullets left, only three after Josh. | The golden light of dawn caressed the Conclave, and the bleak shadow of the last true human sought to meet him as he raced toward the ground. They embraced. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | We had congress again today. An alarm woke us when it was still dark out, weapons were shoved into our small hands, and the debate began with a loud bang. | The golden light of dawn caressed the Conclave, and the bleak shadow of the last true human sought to meet him as he raced toward the ground. They embraced. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | You woke up. You went to work. You kissed your wife. You did everything just like you always do. That was always going to be the plan. | The golden light of dawn caressed the Conclave, and the bleak shadow of the last true human sought to meet him as he raced toward the ground. They embraced. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | I guess I adjusted to the changes as well as anyone. The big things really didn’t matter – life goes on. But I miss the days when tap water was *cold.* | The golden light of dawn caressed the Conclave, and the bleak shadow of the last true human sought to meet him as he raced toward the ground. They embraced. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | Time there was, once; upon it the world turned. 'Evenfall' they called it - such a beautiful name for the end - where time just unravelled like a severed piece of string. | The golden light of dawn caressed the Conclave, and the bleak shadow of the last true human sought to meet him as he raced toward the ground. They embraced. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | "Citizen 32754, it has come to the Ministry of Correction's attention that you have exhausted your use to the state. Please proceed to your left to be dealt with accordingly." | The golden light of dawn caressed the Conclave, and the bleak shadow of the last true human sought to meet him as he raced toward the ground. They embraced. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | I always thought it would be the cockroaches or the cats. Our machines even, I would say, had you asked me 20 years ago. Then the raccoons took Reykjavik.
edit: changed that second sentence to better reflect the dependent clause. | The golden light of dawn caressed the Conclave, and the bleak shadow of the last true human sought to meet him as he raced toward the ground. They embraced. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | A young girl, mesmerized by the carnival, walks up to a game booth. "Bullseye!" she exclaims, gun in hand. Passersby cheer as blood flows down the elderly man's forehead. | The golden light of dawn caressed the Conclave, and the bleak shadow of the last true human sought to meet him as he raced toward the ground. They embraced. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | He was two days shy of his 40th birthday, and still a virgin. As a white man, he couldn't afford the 500% tax for a sex license. In fact, as a white man, he couldn't afford much of anything. | The golden light of dawn caressed the Conclave, and the bleak shadow of the last true human sought to meet him as he raced toward the ground. They embraced. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | *Everyone* smiled and merrily went about their way. Streets were clean. No violence. No illness. Everyone *always* smiled.
I rubbed my eyes. *Something... something's—*.
A twitch.
I smiled. | The golden light of dawn caressed the Conclave, and the bleak shadow of the last true human sought to meet him as he raced toward the ground. They embraced. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | 10-12-2024: Hunger pains for whole group now. Four days since the farmhouse. Josh is infected. Still no signs of wildlife. I miss hearing birdsongs. Four bullets left, only three after Josh. | The wrong people in power can make all the difference. There was a time when the world wasn't one giant Theocracy. Worship a dictator or suffer the consequences. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | We had congress again today. An alarm woke us when it was still dark out, weapons were shoved into our small hands, and the debate began with a loud bang. | The wrong people in power can make all the difference. There was a time when the world wasn't one giant Theocracy. Worship a dictator or suffer the consequences. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | You woke up. You went to work. You kissed your wife. You did everything just like you always do. That was always going to be the plan. | The wrong people in power can make all the difference. There was a time when the world wasn't one giant Theocracy. Worship a dictator or suffer the consequences. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | I guess I adjusted to the changes as well as anyone. The big things really didn’t matter – life goes on. But I miss the days when tap water was *cold.* | The wrong people in power can make all the difference. There was a time when the world wasn't one giant Theocracy. Worship a dictator or suffer the consequences. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | Time there was, once; upon it the world turned. 'Evenfall' they called it - such a beautiful name for the end - where time just unravelled like a severed piece of string. | The wrong people in power can make all the difference. There was a time when the world wasn't one giant Theocracy. Worship a dictator or suffer the consequences. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | "Citizen 32754, it has come to the Ministry of Correction's attention that you have exhausted your use to the state. Please proceed to your left to be dealt with accordingly." | The wrong people in power can make all the difference. There was a time when the world wasn't one giant Theocracy. Worship a dictator or suffer the consequences. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | I always thought it would be the cockroaches or the cats. Our machines even, I would say, had you asked me 20 years ago. Then the raccoons took Reykjavik.
edit: changed that second sentence to better reflect the dependent clause. | The wrong people in power can make all the difference. There was a time when the world wasn't one giant Theocracy. Worship a dictator or suffer the consequences. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | A young girl, mesmerized by the carnival, walks up to a game booth. "Bullseye!" she exclaims, gun in hand. Passersby cheer as blood flows down the elderly man's forehead. | The wrong people in power can make all the difference. There was a time when the world wasn't one giant Theocracy. Worship a dictator or suffer the consequences. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | He was two days shy of his 40th birthday, and still a virgin. As a white man, he couldn't afford the 500% tax for a sex license. In fact, as a white man, he couldn't afford much of anything. | The wrong people in power can make all the difference. There was a time when the world wasn't one giant Theocracy. Worship a dictator or suffer the consequences. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | *Everyone* smiled and merrily went about their way. Streets were clean. No violence. No illness. Everyone *always* smiled.
I rubbed my eyes. *Something... something's—*.
A twitch.
I smiled. | The wrong people in power can make all the difference. There was a time when the world wasn't one giant Theocracy. Worship a dictator or suffer the consequences. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | We had congress again today. An alarm woke us when it was still dark out, weapons were shoved into our small hands, and the debate began with a loud bang. | The raucous party kicked into high gear when the Fizznatchers exploded against the sheer white walls. We laughed and whooped, but secretly knew the horrors that lay beyond. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | You woke up. You went to work. You kissed your wife. You did everything just like you always do. That was always going to be the plan. | The raucous party kicked into high gear when the Fizznatchers exploded against the sheer white walls. We laughed and whooped, but secretly knew the horrors that lay beyond. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | I guess I adjusted to the changes as well as anyone. The big things really didn’t matter – life goes on. But I miss the days when tap water was *cold.* | The raucous party kicked into high gear when the Fizznatchers exploded against the sheer white walls. We laughed and whooped, but secretly knew the horrors that lay beyond. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | Time there was, once; upon it the world turned. 'Evenfall' they called it - such a beautiful name for the end - where time just unravelled like a severed piece of string. | The raucous party kicked into high gear when the Fizznatchers exploded against the sheer white walls. We laughed and whooped, but secretly knew the horrors that lay beyond. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | "Citizen 32754, it has come to the Ministry of Correction's attention that you have exhausted your use to the state. Please proceed to your left to be dealt with accordingly." | The raucous party kicked into high gear when the Fizznatchers exploded against the sheer white walls. We laughed and whooped, but secretly knew the horrors that lay beyond. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | I always thought it would be the cockroaches or the cats. Our machines even, I would say, had you asked me 20 years ago. Then the raccoons took Reykjavik.
edit: changed that second sentence to better reflect the dependent clause. | The raucous party kicked into high gear when the Fizznatchers exploded against the sheer white walls. We laughed and whooped, but secretly knew the horrors that lay beyond. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | A young girl, mesmerized by the carnival, walks up to a game booth. "Bullseye!" she exclaims, gun in hand. Passersby cheer as blood flows down the elderly man's forehead. | The raucous party kicked into high gear when the Fizznatchers exploded against the sheer white walls. We laughed and whooped, but secretly knew the horrors that lay beyond. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | He was two days shy of his 40th birthday, and still a virgin. As a white man, he couldn't afford the 500% tax for a sex license. In fact, as a white man, he couldn't afford much of anything. | The raucous party kicked into high gear when the Fizznatchers exploded against the sheer white walls. We laughed and whooped, but secretly knew the horrors that lay beyond. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | *Everyone* smiled and merrily went about their way. Streets were clean. No violence. No illness. Everyone *always* smiled.
I rubbed my eyes. *Something... something's—*.
A twitch.
I smiled. | The raucous party kicked into high gear when the Fizznatchers exploded against the sheer white walls. We laughed and whooped, but secretly knew the horrors that lay beyond. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | We had congress again today. An alarm woke us when it was still dark out, weapons were shoved into our small hands, and the debate began with a loud bang. | I stood on the edge of the last remaining forest, panting with exertion from fighting through the maze of ruined buildings, thankful from escaping the prying eyes of the zenoids | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | You woke up. You went to work. You kissed your wife. You did everything just like you always do. That was always going to be the plan. | I stood on the edge of the last remaining forest, panting with exertion from fighting through the maze of ruined buildings, thankful from escaping the prying eyes of the zenoids | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | I guess I adjusted to the changes as well as anyone. The big things really didn’t matter – life goes on. But I miss the days when tap water was *cold.* | I stood on the edge of the last remaining forest, panting with exertion from fighting through the maze of ruined buildings, thankful from escaping the prying eyes of the zenoids | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | "Citizen 32754, it has come to the Ministry of Correction's attention that you have exhausted your use to the state. Please proceed to your left to be dealt with accordingly." | I stood on the edge of the last remaining forest, panting with exertion from fighting through the maze of ruined buildings, thankful from escaping the prying eyes of the zenoids | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | I always thought it would be the cockroaches or the cats. Our machines even, I would say, had you asked me 20 years ago. Then the raccoons took Reykjavik.
edit: changed that second sentence to better reflect the dependent clause. | I stood on the edge of the last remaining forest, panting with exertion from fighting through the maze of ruined buildings, thankful from escaping the prying eyes of the zenoids | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | A young girl, mesmerized by the carnival, walks up to a game booth. "Bullseye!" she exclaims, gun in hand. Passersby cheer as blood flows down the elderly man's forehead. | I stood on the edge of the last remaining forest, panting with exertion from fighting through the maze of ruined buildings, thankful from escaping the prying eyes of the zenoids | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | He was two days shy of his 40th birthday, and still a virgin. As a white man, he couldn't afford the 500% tax for a sex license. In fact, as a white man, he couldn't afford much of anything. | I stood on the edge of the last remaining forest, panting with exertion from fighting through the maze of ruined buildings, thankful from escaping the prying eyes of the zenoids | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | *Everyone* smiled and merrily went about their way. Streets were clean. No violence. No illness. Everyone *always* smiled.
I rubbed my eyes. *Something... something's—*.
A twitch.
I smiled. | I stood on the edge of the last remaining forest, panting with exertion from fighting through the maze of ruined buildings, thankful from escaping the prying eyes of the zenoids | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | You woke up. You went to work. You kissed your wife. You did everything just like you always do. That was always going to be the plan. | Ambition. A wonderful thing to have, but a terrible thing to have left. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | I guess I adjusted to the changes as well as anyone. The big things really didn’t matter – life goes on. But I miss the days when tap water was *cold.* | Ambition. A wonderful thing to have, but a terrible thing to have left. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | "Citizen 32754, it has come to the Ministry of Correction's attention that you have exhausted your use to the state. Please proceed to your left to be dealt with accordingly." | Ambition. A wonderful thing to have, but a terrible thing to have left. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | I always thought it would be the cockroaches or the cats. Our machines even, I would say, had you asked me 20 years ago. Then the raccoons took Reykjavik.
edit: changed that second sentence to better reflect the dependent clause. | Ambition. A wonderful thing to have, but a terrible thing to have left. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | A young girl, mesmerized by the carnival, walks up to a game booth. "Bullseye!" she exclaims, gun in hand. Passersby cheer as blood flows down the elderly man's forehead. | Ambition. A wonderful thing to have, but a terrible thing to have left. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | He was two days shy of his 40th birthday, and still a virgin. As a white man, he couldn't afford the 500% tax for a sex license. In fact, as a white man, he couldn't afford much of anything. | Ambition. A wonderful thing to have, but a terrible thing to have left. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | *Everyone* smiled and merrily went about their way. Streets were clean. No violence. No illness. Everyone *always* smiled.
I rubbed my eyes. *Something... something's—*.
A twitch.
I smiled. | Ambition. A wonderful thing to have, but a terrible thing to have left. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | You woke up. You went to work. You kissed your wife. You did everything just like you always do. That was always going to be the plan. | We gave it a shot
But sex makes bad currency
Oh well, moving on | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | I guess I adjusted to the changes as well as anyone. The big things really didn’t matter – life goes on. But I miss the days when tap water was *cold.* | We gave it a shot
But sex makes bad currency
Oh well, moving on | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | "Citizen 32754, it has come to the Ministry of Correction's attention that you have exhausted your use to the state. Please proceed to your left to be dealt with accordingly." | We gave it a shot
But sex makes bad currency
Oh well, moving on | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | I always thought it would be the cockroaches or the cats. Our machines even, I would say, had you asked me 20 years ago. Then the raccoons took Reykjavik.
edit: changed that second sentence to better reflect the dependent clause. | We gave it a shot
But sex makes bad currency
Oh well, moving on | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | A young girl, mesmerized by the carnival, walks up to a game booth. "Bullseye!" she exclaims, gun in hand. Passersby cheer as blood flows down the elderly man's forehead. | We gave it a shot
But sex makes bad currency
Oh well, moving on | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | He was two days shy of his 40th birthday, and still a virgin. As a white man, he couldn't afford the 500% tax for a sex license. In fact, as a white man, he couldn't afford much of anything. | We gave it a shot
But sex makes bad currency
Oh well, moving on | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | *Everyone* smiled and merrily went about their way. Streets were clean. No violence. No illness. Everyone *always* smiled.
I rubbed my eyes. *Something... something's—*.
A twitch.
I smiled. | We gave it a shot
But sex makes bad currency
Oh well, moving on | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | You woke up. You went to work. You kissed your wife. You did everything just like you always do. That was always going to be the plan. | In the remains of our alien raped world, having the overseer brand is like being king. It's nice to watch the shot roll down. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | I guess I adjusted to the changes as well as anyone. The big things really didn’t matter – life goes on. But I miss the days when tap water was *cold.* | In the remains of our alien raped world, having the overseer brand is like being king. It's nice to watch the shot roll down. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | "Citizen 32754, it has come to the Ministry of Correction's attention that you have exhausted your use to the state. Please proceed to your left to be dealt with accordingly." | In the remains of our alien raped world, having the overseer brand is like being king. It's nice to watch the shot roll down. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | I always thought it would be the cockroaches or the cats. Our machines even, I would say, had you asked me 20 years ago. Then the raccoons took Reykjavik.
edit: changed that second sentence to better reflect the dependent clause. | In the remains of our alien raped world, having the overseer brand is like being king. It's nice to watch the shot roll down. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | A young girl, mesmerized by the carnival, walks up to a game booth. "Bullseye!" she exclaims, gun in hand. Passersby cheer as blood flows down the elderly man's forehead. | In the remains of our alien raped world, having the overseer brand is like being king. It's nice to watch the shot roll down. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | *Everyone* smiled and merrily went about their way. Streets were clean. No violence. No illness. Everyone *always* smiled.
I rubbed my eyes. *Something... something's—*.
A twitch.
I smiled. | In the remains of our alien raped world, having the overseer brand is like being king. It's nice to watch the shot roll down. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | You woke up. You went to work. You kissed your wife. You did everything just like you always do. That was always going to be the plan. | It was always hard to tell human ash from nuclear winter. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | I guess I adjusted to the changes as well as anyone. The big things really didn’t matter – life goes on. But I miss the days when tap water was *cold.* | It was always hard to tell human ash from nuclear winter. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | "Citizen 32754, it has come to the Ministry of Correction's attention that you have exhausted your use to the state. Please proceed to your left to be dealt with accordingly." | It was always hard to tell human ash from nuclear winter. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | I always thought it would be the cockroaches or the cats. Our machines even, I would say, had you asked me 20 years ago. Then the raccoons took Reykjavik.
edit: changed that second sentence to better reflect the dependent clause. | It was always hard to tell human ash from nuclear winter. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | A young girl, mesmerized by the carnival, walks up to a game booth. "Bullseye!" she exclaims, gun in hand. Passersby cheer as blood flows down the elderly man's forehead. | It was always hard to tell human ash from nuclear winter. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | *Everyone* smiled and merrily went about their way. Streets were clean. No violence. No illness. Everyone *always* smiled.
I rubbed my eyes. *Something... something's—*.
A twitch.
I smiled. | It was always hard to tell human ash from nuclear winter. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | You woke up. You went to work. You kissed your wife. You did everything just like you always do. That was always going to be the plan. | The Supreme Dictator could bleed. And that was scariest of all. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | I guess I adjusted to the changes as well as anyone. The big things really didn’t matter – life goes on. But I miss the days when tap water was *cold.* | The Supreme Dictator could bleed. And that was scariest of all. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | *Everyone* smiled and merrily went about their way. Streets were clean. No violence. No illness. Everyone *always* smiled.
I rubbed my eyes. *Something... something's—*.
A twitch.
I smiled. | The Supreme Dictator could bleed. And that was scariest of all. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | You woke up. You went to work. You kissed your wife. You did everything just like you always do. That was always going to be the plan. | Charles awoke under his usual oak tree and saw someone coming towards him. That was new. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | I guess I adjusted to the changes as well as anyone. The big things really didn’t matter – life goes on. But I miss the days when tap water was *cold.* | Charles awoke under his usual oak tree and saw someone coming towards him. That was new. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | *Everyone* smiled and merrily went about their way. Streets were clean. No violence. No illness. Everyone *always* smiled.
I rubbed my eyes. *Something... something's—*.
A twitch.
I smiled. | Charles awoke under his usual oak tree and saw someone coming towards him. That was new. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | You woke up. You went to work. You kissed your wife. You did everything just like you always do. That was always going to be the plan. | From one of my abandoned stories:
My father was crazy. Ever since he returned from the war, he would talk about what they found in Madagascar. A weapon, he called it, but didn't clarify. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | I guess I adjusted to the changes as well as anyone. The big things really didn’t matter – life goes on. But I miss the days when tap water was *cold.* | From one of my abandoned stories:
My father was crazy. Ever since he returned from the war, he would talk about what they found in Madagascar. A weapon, he called it, but didn't clarify. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | *Everyone* smiled and merrily went about their way. Streets were clean. No violence. No illness. Everyone *always* smiled.
I rubbed my eyes. *Something... something's—*.
A twitch.
I smiled. | From one of my abandoned stories:
My father was crazy. Ever since he returned from the war, he would talk about what they found in Madagascar. A weapon, he called it, but didn't clarify. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | If only mother was here to enjoy the moonlight for the last time. Before the migration we would sit for hours under the stars. | Take a number and stand in line. You will be issued a personal bar code and uniform.
Remember your code, it is now your identity.
Personal identifiers are prohibited.
| |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | Time there was, once; upon it the world turned. 'Evenfall' they called it - such a beautiful name for the end - where time just unravelled like a severed piece of string. | Take a number and stand in line. You will be issued a personal bar code and uniform.
Remember your code, it is now your identity.
Personal identifiers are prohibited.
| |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | "Citizen 32754, it has come to the Ministry of Correction's attention that you have exhausted your use to the state. Please proceed to your left to be dealt with accordingly." | Take a number and stand in line. You will be issued a personal bar code and uniform.
Remember your code, it is now your identity.
Personal identifiers are prohibited.
| |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | As I step out into the morning air, my instinct tells me "it's good to be alive."
Yet... I know for a fact that it isn't.
EDITED: Because I'm tired and part of it didn't make sense :P | Take a number and stand in line. You will be issued a personal bar code and uniform.
Remember your code, it is now your identity.
Personal identifiers are prohibited.
| |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | I always thought it would be the cockroaches or the cats. Our machines even, I would say, had you asked me 20 years ago. Then the raccoons took Reykjavik.
edit: changed that second sentence to better reflect the dependent clause. | Take a number and stand in line. You will be issued a personal bar code and uniform.
Remember your code, it is now your identity.
Personal identifiers are prohibited.
| |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | In, re-educated, out. In, re-educated, out. No repeat offenders. Tuesday, in, catastrophic failure. | Take a number and stand in line. You will be issued a personal bar code and uniform.
Remember your code, it is now your identity.
Personal identifiers are prohibited.
| |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | A young girl, mesmerized by the carnival, walks up to a game booth. "Bullseye!" she exclaims, gun in hand. Passersby cheer as blood flows down the elderly man's forehead. | Take a number and stand in line. You will be issued a personal bar code and uniform.
Remember your code, it is now your identity.
Personal identifiers are prohibited.
| |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | You know what I noticed about the apocalypse? Same as Vincent Vega noticed about Europe. The little things. It didn’t come all at once. The apocalypse was super gradual. | Take a number and stand in line. You will be issued a personal bar code and uniform.
Remember your code, it is now your identity.
Personal identifiers are prohibited.
| |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | The street outside didn't know where I was and neither did my house.
A Google social engineer would be here to address the problem in the next 10 minutes. | Take a number and stand in line. You will be issued a personal bar code and uniform.
Remember your code, it is now your identity.
Personal identifiers are prohibited.
| |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | He was two days shy of his 40th birthday, and still a virgin. As a white man, he couldn't afford the 500% tax for a sex license. In fact, as a white man, he couldn't afford much of anything. | Take a number and stand in line. You will be issued a personal bar code and uniform.
Remember your code, it is now your identity.
Personal identifiers are prohibited.
| |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | *Everyone* smiled and merrily went about their way. Streets were clean. No violence. No illness. Everyone *always* smiled.
I rubbed my eyes. *Something... something's—*.
A twitch.
I smiled. | Take a number and stand in line. You will be issued a personal bar code and uniform.
Remember your code, it is now your identity.
Personal identifiers are prohibited.
| |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | If only mother was here to enjoy the moonlight for the last time. Before the migration we would sit for hours under the stars. | The time for war had come. Once like them, Demetrius knew the refugees only wanted only to be left alone. A citizen now, Demetrius had his orders: kill the refugees. | |
[FF] In under 30 words, write an enticing start to a novel establishing a dystopian society | Time there was, once; upon it the world turned. 'Evenfall' they called it - such a beautiful name for the end - where time just unravelled like a severed piece of string. | The time for war had come. Once like them, Demetrius knew the refugees only wanted only to be left alone. A citizen now, Demetrius had his orders: kill the refugees. |
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