In Veritas, a dystopian city, brutal honesty reigns until a father must lie to save his son. A witty, satirical sci-fi novella.
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In Veritas, a dystopian city, brutal honesty reigns until a father must lie to save his son. A witty, satirical sci-fi novella.
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Veritas is a city in a future world where all dishonesty is outlawed. At ten, every citizen is treated to a brainburn, which forces them to speak nothing but the truth. Jack Sperry goes through the agony of overcoming his brainburn to join a hunted society dedicated to the overthrow of Veritas.
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Romance & sex
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Brief mentions of sexual matters in frank, honest dialogue.
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Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Central themes of truth vs. lies in society; satirical critique of honesty and dishonesty.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Brutal conditioning to enforce truthfulness; systemic societal pressure depicted.
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