If you enjoy reading science fiction and short stories you are in luck because there is a wonderful website entitled Daily Science Fiction that has a wealth of creative and interesting stories in the Sci Fi and Fantasy genre. The most recent story the website published is called "Trust" written by David D. Levine. This is exactly the type of dystopian story I enjoy reading: the details are graphic and in places become very painful and sad to read. It is the tale of a family forced to live in a tent in a camp with other people in the same situation due to a natural disaster, subsequent food shortages, and describes how this one particular family copes with the situation. It is well written, moving, and I feel a reflection of our difficult economic times. As quoted from the author himself:
"I wrote this story at the Taos Toolbox workshop taught by Walter Jon Williams, prompted by the sad state of the world both politically and environmentally. It was a hard story to write and many people find it a hard story to read. I hope it makes people think."
Wow! You can read the entire story HERE.
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