Consumerism Stories

80 Stories

Capitalism and Seductive Consumerism in Goblin Market and Speaking Likenesses by CrisCimaroli
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Capitalism and Seductive Consumeri...by CrisCimaroli
In Goblin Market (1862) and Speaking Likenesses (1874), Christina Rossetti hid several levels of interpretation. In particular, she wrote an allegory of capitalism, cons...
Algorithms by ljthomas
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Algorithmsby L.J. Thomas
In a world run by algorithms, Erin struggles to belong. She finds an ally in her co-worker Marc, but she soon learns that the way he thinks could be beyond different, ev...
So Much Flesh, Or A Day at the Beach by SMolanski
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So Much Flesh, Or A Day at the Bea...by Steve Mikkelson
Horror beach read about the horrors of the beach and consumerism in culture.
The Saviour by ThisIsNotZara
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The Saviourby ThisIsNotZara
When you're broken. When all your strings have snapped, and all your candles blown out, it's hard to have pity for a race so ignorant
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Unpublished articles by StefanijaRozite
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Unpublished articlesby Stefanija Rozite
Most of these date from when I was writing for a student newspaper. I don;t think any of these got printed and certainly I did not get paid (as you don't) so I still own...
The Wanderer in the Lost City by sbrass26
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The Wanderer in the Lost Cityby Simon Brass
A nameless traveler is unable to enjoy his island getaway amidst the consumerism, poverty, and shallowness that dominate his surroundings. Filled with existential despa...
Sale 39.99 by RachelBrody2
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Sale 39.99by Rachel Brody
A young woman is approached to develop a new beauty product for her employer. How much of herself can Becca put into her job before the new skin cream's release date? If...
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Aquarian Consumer's Choice by VanillaCreamSoda
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Aquarian Consumer's Choiceby VanillaCreamSoda
An endless parade of living vibrant choices in motion present themselves before your immobile enthroned form to symbolically "fight" to entice you to give them...
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Fred Is (Not) Already Dead by DeafMute
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Fred Is (Not) Already Deadby DeafMute
Fred is angry, Fred is sad, Fred is happy, Fred is mad, Fred wants you to read a story about the logical conclusions of modern day media consumption. If you don't nothin...
Oceans and Winds by ElizabethMoroz
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Oceans and Windsby ElizabethMoroz
"Oceans and Winds" is a powerful and expressive poem that delves into various societal issues and personal reflections. The poem is rich with vivid imagery and...
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Reflections from Gasworks by satiricalrant
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Reflections from Gasworksby Collin Mason
I have no words on this, except for the ones already written. Maybe someone could contribute a description for me?
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The suburban dream- a rengoku x akaza fic by Lcllove
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The suburban dream- a rengoku x ak...by Lcllove
Rengoku has returned from the war and has finally found a place to live and start a family with his beloved wife akaza. Will the American dream provide them with the per...
Saving the World by Plume_Aquarius
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Saving the Worldby Plume Aquarius
The world is dying. We have to save it. Sounds like some dystopian universe, right? Nope. It's Earth right now. Please read on.
The Nerve of the Center by JehoshuaKing
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The Nerve of the Centerby Jehoshua King
"The Nerve of the Center" is an observation of the working classes in America with a focus on how we could all achieve a stronger society if we voted better. I...