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Utopia
Grady has led a serene and perfect life within the Compounds, self-sustaining living units that are sealed off from the rest of the world. His existence has been comfortable, having never wanted or desired anything that wasn't provided for him.
All of that is about to change.
NOTE : Utopia was originally published in a collection of short stories, Borrowed Time : and other tales.
All of that is about to change.
NOTE : Utopia was originally published in a collection of short stories, Borrowed Time : and other tales.
50 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 15, 2017
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Chad A. Clark
37 books28 followersChad A. Clark is an author of dark-leaning fiction, born and raised in the middle of the United States. His road began in Illinois, along the banks of the Mississippi and from there he moved to Iowa, where he has lived ever since. From an early age, he was brined in the glory that is science fiction and horror, from the fantastical of George Lucas, Gene Roddenberry and Steven Spielberg to the dark and gritty tales of Stephen King and George Romero. The way from there to here has been littered with no shortage of books and movies, all of which have and continue to inform his narrative style to this day. Chad has written horror, science fiction and non-fiction. He has been published by Crystal Lake Publishing, Dark Minds Press, Shadow Work Publishing, EyeCue Productions, Darker Worlds Publishing and Sirens Call Publications. His books have received critical praise from the Ginger Nuts of Horror, Ink Heist, Confessions of a Reviewer, Horror DNA and This is Horror. For more, check out www.cclarkfiction.net
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January 18, 2017
Utopia: an imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect.
We all have different perceptions of what is perfect, peaceful, and just beautiful. Our “Utopia’ used to be our yearly February, vacations to Aruba. In which everything you looked at was breathtaking, peaceful, and yes, perfect. That was until 2005, when the island was marred by evil, death, and murder of teenager, Natalee Holloway.
In Author, Chad A. Clark’s short, Sci/Fi story you get a glimpse through new eyes and what Utopia means for someone. In fact, this is the way we all should be looking at it now and we can’t because it’s gone. We will shortly be stepping into a brand-new future, which is already measuring up to be one big disaster. What I like about Clark’s story is the message of “Never Letting Go of Your Dream”, “Reach for the Stars”, and still hold onto “Hope”
It’s a short story so I can’t give much away or it will ruin the twists and surprise. Grady is in his 20’s and has never known anything other than his little compound, or basically a room. Every single need is provided for him and others. Yet, the compound is sealed, no windows or doorways. Plus, no human contact other than the computer or there will be consequences. One day, while receiving his clean clothes from the shute, he finds a picture of pretty girl and on the back a handwritten note. He only knows of Earth through the history books provided to him and others. Yet, night and day he can’t get this girl out of his thoughts. Then a second note will arrive and he has a “Dream”. Will he take that chance to see what is truly hiding behind the walls? Will he like what he finds?
Sometimes short stories gives me a chance to checkout new author’s works. I know I will be reading more of Clark’s in our new future.
Now available on Amazon and for the Kindle Unlimited program.
Reviewed by robinleesdarkside.com
We all have different perceptions of what is perfect, peaceful, and just beautiful. Our “Utopia’ used to be our yearly February, vacations to Aruba. In which everything you looked at was breathtaking, peaceful, and yes, perfect. That was until 2005, when the island was marred by evil, death, and murder of teenager, Natalee Holloway.
In Author, Chad A. Clark’s short, Sci/Fi story you get a glimpse through new eyes and what Utopia means for someone. In fact, this is the way we all should be looking at it now and we can’t because it’s gone. We will shortly be stepping into a brand-new future, which is already measuring up to be one big disaster. What I like about Clark’s story is the message of “Never Letting Go of Your Dream”, “Reach for the Stars”, and still hold onto “Hope”
It’s a short story so I can’t give much away or it will ruin the twists and surprise. Grady is in his 20’s and has never known anything other than his little compound, or basically a room. Every single need is provided for him and others. Yet, the compound is sealed, no windows or doorways. Plus, no human contact other than the computer or there will be consequences. One day, while receiving his clean clothes from the shute, he finds a picture of pretty girl and on the back a handwritten note. He only knows of Earth through the history books provided to him and others. Yet, night and day he can’t get this girl out of his thoughts. Then a second note will arrive and he has a “Dream”. Will he take that chance to see what is truly hiding behind the walls? Will he like what he finds?
Sometimes short stories gives me a chance to checkout new author’s works. I know I will be reading more of Clark’s in our new future.
Now available on Amazon and for the Kindle Unlimited program.
Reviewed by robinleesdarkside.com
December 27, 2017
Intriguing slice of speculative fiction
Without giving away too many details of this short work of speculative fiction, I will say that Clark does a remarkable job of world-building here. There were several nods to some dystopian classics, and I found myself truly invested in the fate of the protagonist. I was a bit disappointed by the ending, as I was anticipating more of a "punch" or a twist. Still, a very clever story.
Without giving away too many details of this short work of speculative fiction, I will say that Clark does a remarkable job of world-building here. There were several nods to some dystopian classics, and I found myself truly invested in the fate of the protagonist. I was a bit disappointed by the ending, as I was anticipating more of a "punch" or a twist. Still, a very clever story.
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