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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.
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[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.
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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."
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[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
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.