LJ Idol, Topic 17: "Bringing a Knife to a Gun Fight"

[sonophax]

Comments

[medleymisty]

This was like my worst nightmare ever.

I liked the detail of the KIND Act. Definitely fits with the IRL pattern of bills being named some nice thing that means the opposite of their actual content.

The ending gave me hope. I really hope something happens and Tara gets out.

[sonophax]

It's similar to things I fear too, heh. I'm trying to skirt the lines between dystopia and realism, so drawing inspiration from current trends is one of the easiest ways to do so. (Plus I really hate that misleading doublespeak of legalese and reframing issues... makes me grr!) And, well, Tara's not as hopeless anymore and it seems some people are working in the interest of the captives! So, we shall see!

Thanks for reading :)

[lilycobalt]

This is frightening. I hope she escapes!

[sonophax]

She does too! Thanks for reading :)

[whipchick]

Love that you continued this story! The idea that a corporation could have jurisdiction is all too frighteningly plausible, too. Totally gripping and great action in a tiny space - I hope to read more!

[sonophax]

I think a recurring theme with my little trial dystopia is turning out to be "a little too close to reality." Thanks for reading and leaving your thoughts. :)

[roina_arwen]

Chillingly good!

[sonophax]

Thank you! :)

[basric]

Terrifying. Well written.

[sonophax]

Thank you very much!