Authors Note: This story is also available in Spanish. And in Russian. Further conceive, I beg, that a stone, while continuing in motion, should be capable of thinking and knowing, that it is endeavoring, as far as it can, to continue to move. Such a stone, being conscious merely of its own endeavor and not at all indifferent, would believe itself to be completely free, and would think that it continued in motion solely because of its own wish. — Spinoza
Thanks, I hate it. Well done.
Commercialization of dreams would be the absolute peak of late stage capitalism. And you’ve perfectly captured how horrific that would be.
The ending thrills me, beautifully done.
The best horror fiction is terrifying because it's plausible, and you nailed this one. Degustation indeed.
I’d rather be paperclipped than live in that story-world, good job!
This type of writing is where you really shine. It’s one of my favorites so far. And again, thanks for the process notes. ❤️
Really excellent stuff.