The Ghost Network
The government controlled all information. No internet. No books. No history. But there was a rumor—about a secret underground network called the Ghosts. Lena had…
Category: Dystopian
Scriblia Dystopian Stories
The Price of Words
In the year 2142, every spoken word cost money. Citizens were given a monthly word quota—go over it, and you were fined. Speak too much,…
The Dream Market
In 2097, sleep was a currency. The rich bought dreams to escape reality. The poor were forced to sell their sleep hours just to survive.…
The Expiration Date
In the city of Avalon, every citizen had a lifespan timer embedded in their wrist. At birth, you were assigned a number. When it hit…
The Lottery of Death
Every year, the city of Ashen ran the Death Lottery. Citizens were randomly selected, and the winners were never seen again. Nina had spent her…
The Obedience Chip
In the year 2089, free will was a myth. Every citizen was implanted with an Obedience Chip, ensuring they never defied authority. No protests. No…
The Price of Light
“In a world where energy was a luxury, people lived in perpetual darkness unless they could afford the light. Cities were divided between the illuminated…
The Silent Uprising
“After years of silence, the people finally decided to speak… but by then, their voices had been taken away.” In a world where communication was…
The Silent Network
After the government banned the internet, people created an underground network. But silence was the price for survival.” Mila was one of the few who…
The Water Trade
“In the year 2089, water became the most valuable currency. Cities fell, governments collapsed, and the rich controlled the last remaining reservoirs.” Maya, a young…
