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dystopian future short stories

dystopian future short stories

Pampered by Short-Lived Bigshot

Pampered by Short-Lived Bigshot

When they first met, Tang Wan sighed, “The fifth young master of the Jiang family is just as the rumors said. He’s celibate, aloof, prideful, and is a man to be revered. Unfortunately, he’s so smart that he no longer has any will to live, which made him sickly, and he’s going to die soon… Later on, the fifth young master brought her into his room. When she came out, everyone stared at her in shock. Why was she crying? …… Later on, it was said that the fifth young master returned after he recovered from his illness, and he brought a girl back. She appeared pure and harmless, but underneath that harmless appearance, she was actually a spitfire that offended quite a number of people. But the fifth young master just said, “I brought her back, so I’ll let her do whatever she wants. If… anything happens, I’ll take responsibility.” His best friend gave him a reminder. “You’re going to be responsible for someone from the Tang family?” “Since she came back with me, she’s mine. She’s just a young girl and is spoilt. I have to take responsibility.” After Tang Wan married into the Jiang family, she only had one mission. She must give birth to his children before he died! Meanwhile, the fifth young master was puzzled. “You’re a gentle and shy girl during the day, so why are you so different during the night?” Tang Wan thought. ‘I have to make every second count. He won’t be able to live long.’ After she gave birth to his son and he became one year old, Tang Wan was prepared to become a widow. However… ‘Why isn’t he dead yet?’ Much later, the fifth master of the Jiang family asked her, “I heard that you’ve been looking for my death every day. Do you want to kill me by sucking me dry?”
General
1391 Chs
I Received Messages From Future Self!

I Received Messages From Future Self!

"Hot Noodles request to add you as a friend." An inexplicable friend request, a non-existent contact. Claiming to be a message from herself in the future, intimately knowledgeable about her past. Fang Xiaocao was utterly numb. Hot Noodles: Danger, do not go home tonight. "Is this some kind of joke?" Staring at the WeChat message, Fang Xiaocao rolled her eyes and opened the anti-theft door. Hot Noodles: At midnight, when the knocking starts, don't turn on the light if you don't want to die. In the early morning: 00:00:00 Fang Xiaocao was woken by the knocking sound. She was just about to turn on the bedside lamp when she remembered that bizarre message. She pulled back her hand and stayed put until dawn, only to know her neighbor next door, a woman living alone just like her was murdered at midnight... Fang Xiaocao was suddenly covered in a cold sweat. Hot Noodles: To celebrate our narrow escape from death, go to the flea market before three in the afternoon, stall number 7, and buy the seventh inkstone on the left-hand side. The seller's bottom price is 80, but the inkstone is worth 8 million. After last night's ordeal, Fang Xiaocao inexplicably chose to believe. She successfully bought an inkstone for a hundred dollars, and later discover it was indeed a imperial inkstone from the Qing Qianlong era, worthing 8 million! Fang Xiaocao stood there, dumbfounded! Following the message's instructions, she bought a second-hand car. But little did she know, the guidance was linking her into a series of events that dragged out a murder case and a fortune worth two small goals. Who on earth sent her the messages? It's really her future self? Or it's some kind of bizarre game?
Urban
742 Chs
WAR-Destiny of Future

WAR-Destiny of Future

I am putting this into a temporary hiatus, some of you might have found out that the plot of the recent chapters are rather out of order, yes, I am losing track of the current plot, so, I probably need a month or two to rearrange everything back to order. While I am sorting out the plot of this story, please kindly go read and support my other story for now. Two Immortals had lost their memories due to several reasons and they had to stay in the human world that is known as Null Dimension with the identity of high school students in order to find out the truth, the hint slowly lead them to the boy who is the bloodline for the ancient vampire Master Dracula. The Immortals have to face enemies from different places in order to succeed in their mission, however, they soon found out the whole crisis they are facing are related to an overpowered organization that is known as Kingdom, which later they realized that they are actually directly related to that organization but they can't remember anything about it. And then the writer starts getting crazy and added lots of 'interesting' elements to it. Causing the lives of the Immortals even more difficult than before as she is lusting for blood... *cough *... Yes, I'm serious about this. As the writer getting darker and darker and hating life, the story goes darker and darker and more disturbing as the story proceeds. The laziness of the writer causes a lot of grammatical errors that she never plans to correct it, so this turns out to be a good material for students to learn grammatical errors. In short, this story is about two overpowered characters that lost their memories and had no choice but to live in the human world as high school students. Anyways, update every Tuesday and Friday and Sunday. (could have less, depends on my mood and level of motivation) By the way, what I said about the grammatical errors is purely a joke, don't take it seriously if you are not even planning to read it. *roll eyes* ** don't get deceived by the first few chapters, this is certainly not a comedic story, it's dark, and I'm serious about it. *** this have became my 'sand box' to play and practice with all the different writing style, plot and character developments, thus, please don't put much expectations on this.
Fantasy
528 Chs
What are the common themes in dystopian future short stories?
The theme of false utopias is quite common. These are societies that seem perfect on the surface but are actually deeply flawed, like in 'The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas'. Another theme is the loss of individuality. People are made to conform to a certain standard, as in 'Harrison Bergeron'. And there's the theme of a broken moral compass. In dystopian futures, the values that we hold dear today may be completely turned upside down. For example, in some stories, violence and cruelty are normalized, and kindness is seen as a weakness.
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2024-11-17 20:06
What are some of the best dystopian future stories?
Some of the best dystopian future stories include 'Divergent' by Veronica Roth. This story is set in a world where people are divided into factions based on their personalities. 'A Clockwork Orange' by Anthony Burgess is a disturbing yet thought - provoking dystopian work. It shows a violent and immoral future society. 'Blade Runner' is also a great example. It explores a future where replicants, artificial humans, are hunted down by special agents.
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2024-12-05 10:48
What makes a short story a great dystopian one in the best dystopian short stories?
One factor is the exploration of social and political issues. In the best dystopian short stories, like 'Fahrenheit 451' by Ray Bradbury, it examines the suppression of knowledge and the dumbing - down of society. Another is the creation of a believable and immersive world. Stories like 'The Hunger Games' (which started as a short story concept) build a world where the Capitol's oppression of the districts is vividly depicted. The characters also play a role. They need to be relatable and their struggles in the dystopian setting should be engaging, like in 'The Handmaid's Tale' (which also has short story elements).
2 answers
2024-12-15 20:02
Who typically buys dystopian short stories?
Often, young adults and fans of science fiction are the main buyers of dystopian short stories. They're drawn to the imaginative and thought-provoking aspects of such tales.
3 answers
2024-10-08 22:22
How to write dystopian short stories effectively?
Start with a unique and compelling concept for your dystopian world. Build interesting characters with complex motivations. Make the plot full of tension and surprises.
3 answers
2024-10-17 06:19
What are some of the best dystopian short stories?
One of the best is 'Harrison Bergeron' by Kurt Vonnegut. It depicts a society where everyone is made equal through handicaps, which is a very thought - provoking concept. Another great one is 'The Pedestrian' by Ray Bradbury. It shows a future where a lone man walking at night is seen as abnormal in a world dominated by television.
2 answers
2024-12-12 02:04
What are the common themes in short dystopian stories?
One common theme is the loss of individual freedom. In many short dystopian stories, the government or some powerful entity controls every aspect of people's lives. Another theme is environmental degradation. For example, stories might show a world where pollution has made the earth uninhabitable. And there's often a sense of hopelessness. The characters are usually trapped in a bad situation with no clear way out.
2 answers
2024-12-12 18:27
Who are the authors of famous dystopian short stories?
Kurt Vonnegut is the author of 'Harrison Bergeron', a well - known dystopian short story. Shirley Jackson wrote 'The Lottery'. Ray Bradbury is the author of 'The Pedestrian'.
2 answers
2024-11-18 08:59
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