Warning: This fiction short story contains dark humour, violence, and coarse language. It is not appropriate for young or sensitive readers.

Inspiration: This short story was inspired by our modern world where harmful noise is accepted as a fact of life. Authorities and decision makers talk about making the future safer and healthier for future generations. While they talk about clean air and water, quiet healthy soundscapes are rarely mentioned. We can’t close our ears like we can close ...