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They were told it was for safety. For order. For the good of the country. But inside the frozen lobbies, where vending machines hummed louder than conversation, a darker truth took root—one clipboard, one quota, one vanished neighbor at a time.

A Must Read

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A relevant view of the Now from the past.
I read 1984 my senior year in high school. 1967 and thought no way this could happen in America and the world, I am 75 years old and for years observed it slowly happen. Gradually and boom just what Orwell wrote. This book is spot on and well written.

A Warning Wrapped in a Story We Already Know

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This book hit me in a way I did not expect. It mixes fiction with things we all lived through and turns them into sharp little scenes that linger after you stop reading. The tone is bold and honest, and it speaks in a voice that feels fed up but still hopeful. I found myself nodding along more often than not. The writing is clear and fast to read, even when it handles heavy ideas about power, control, and how we treat each other.

What I enjoyed most is how the author uses short stories to show how everyday moments can reveal a bigger system behind them. Some parts are funny in a dark way, and others made me sit back for a second. The book does not rely on big twists or shock value. Instead, it builds a steady rhythm of small truths. That makes the message stronger than any single dramatic event could. Readers who like grounded storytelling about the world we live in will get a lot out of it.

If I had to be honest about one thing, it is that the book stays intense almost the whole time. I liked that overall, but there were moments where a softer pause might have helped the emotional weight land even more. Still, the consistency of the tone fits the subject well. It feels like someone speaking from lived experience, which gives the whole work a real sense of urgency.

By the end, I felt that the book cared about people more than anything else. It is angry, but it is also protective. It points to the harm that can grow when we stop paying attention, and it pushes us to care a little harder. For readers who want a strong voice, sharp insight, and a story that blends truth with imagination, this will be a meaningful and memorable read.

Uncomfortably Real and Brilliantly Written

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This book pulls no punches. It’s a haunting, thought-provoking exploration of modern society through a dystopian lens that feels uncomfortably close. Each vignette stands on its own but contributes to a larger, unsettling picture of where we may be headed. The writing is sharp, poetic, and eerily relevant—blurring the line between fiction and reality. It’s not a comforting read, but it’s the kind of book that stays with you long after the last page, demanding reflection. Perfect for readers who like their speculative fiction intelligent, layered, and a little bit dangerous.

Unnervingly Familiar, Brutally Sharp

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Each page lands like a quiet punch. These vignettes aren’t just fiction they mirror the world outside the window, just one degree darker. Surveillance, compliance, and vanishing freedoms feel more like headlines than hypotheticals. The format works perfectly, letting each story stand alone while building a collective unease. There’s no neat resolution here, just moments that linger and provoke. Feels less like reading and more like waking up mid-dream, realizing it’s already real. For fans of speculative fiction with bite, this hits hard in all the right (and wrong) places.

They Might Be Toxic

Have you ever wondered if you’re in a toxic relationship? They Might Be Toxic will give you an easy to understand guide for identifying the toxic people in your life, written like a conversation from a close friend, who gets it.

Unf*ck Your Feelings

For those who just want to feel better, fast. You already know what happened, you’ve ignored it long enough, and now, you’re just ready to unf*ck your feelings, without getting all serious!

You're Not Triggered, You're Dysregulated

Know that feeling when you just want to pitch a fit like a toddler? What if I told you it was a normal reaction to overwhelm, stress, and even loud noises? You’re Not Triggered, You’re Dysregulated is a no-nonsense guide to regulating the nervous system.

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Maria Colomy

Maria Colomy is an independent author, cultural commentator, and media producer whose work dismantles societal gaslighting with clarity, humor, and a deeply personal edge. With a background as a certified trauma coach, college professor and creative director, she brings decades of experience to her writing-blending memoir, analysis, and fearless social critique.

Her books explore themes like trauma, power, censorship, and autonomy, offering readers a raw, unfiltered look at the world through a dystopian-feminist lens. Maria is committed to creating work that’s unbound by convention, driven by truth, and impossible to ignore.