Constellation: Soft Violence
Distinguishable from overt physical violence – a form of socially conditioned, administered, and sanctioned oppression, particularly in technologically advanced societies.
The Boring Revolution
Source: Un Peu de Neige Salie by Bernhard Günter Bartleby the Scrivener (Excerpt) “Bartleby,” said I, “Ginger Nut is away; just step round to the Post Office, won’t you? (it was but a three minute walk,) and see if there is anything for me.” “I would prefer not to.” “You will not?” “I prefer not.”…
Trolley Trouble
Source: Open Happiness by Pilot2Kid The List (Excerpt) It is here I am hoping to locate the (very possibly powdered) Marcona almonds, but before I have the opportunity to search for them, I meet an unexpected scene. In front of me, and rushing away, is Nuttatich, her bare back sweaty in the harsh light. She…
The Hole
Baden Abroad · AH HI Hole Dramatis Personae Brick: A man in his thirties Goewyn: A woman in her thirties Man: A man in his forties Jorja: A woman in her late twenties I Man: Are you alright down there? Brick: I think so… I’m not sure. Man: Well, do you want to come out?…
Lifosuction
Source: The Disintegration Loops by William Basinski The Trial (Excerpt) As he was going back into the next room, the door opposite opened and Frau Grubach was preparing to come in. She was only visible for a second, for as soon as she saw K. she was clearly seized with embarrassment, apologized, vanished and shut…
Sting Game
Source: Audience Effects from The Internet Archive Sting Game (Short Story) The buttons, their black centres irises in pools of white, three hundred eyes staring into the studio lights. Blank souls, unquestioning, waiting. “Everything’s wired up, Niamh. We’re good to go.” “I know I’m fucking wired.” “We’re making a mark here. This show…” “Paudie. Tell…
Synaptic Storm
Source: Varieties, Binaries, and Other Assortments by Discreet Metal Machine Music Whale – Part II Standing in the centre of an ego, covered in mayhem, think someone would clean it up, down there on the pavement cigarette butts, a stream of soda winding its way, detritus of the day, early morning fog, mind and sky,…
Scream Unheard
Source: Scream Unheard by Nonima Syncopation (Excerpt) Karl: I liked Martin. But he was overconfident. That was his problem. And quick to criticize. He’d jump on any bandwagon even if it was on its way off a cliff. And he did go off a cliff in the end. (Stands up. Mimes a vehicle going off…
