Dystopian

Sara has just landed at LAX, returning home from a conference abroad, when agents from the Risk Assessment Administration pull her aside and inform her that she will soon commit a crime. Using data from her dreams, the RAA’s algorithm has determined that she is at imminent risk of harming the person she loves most: her husband. For his safety, she must be kept under observation for twenty-one days. The agents transfer Sara to a retention center, where she is held with other dreamers, all of them women trying to prove their innocence from different crimes.

Hundreds of years after the end of the world, the Appalachian community of Iron Hollow finds itself beset by demons. Such horrors are common these days in the outlands, where most folks die young—if they don’t turn into monsters first. When a legendary knight is summoned to hunt down the latest unearthly beast to haunt their woods, the town’s new oral historian, Shrike, has more reason than most to be concerned. Because that demon was her wife. And while Shrike is certain that May still recognizes her—that May is still herself, somewhere beneath it all—she can’t prove it.

From her cell in a mysterious convent, a woman writes the story of her life in whatever she can find—discarded ink, dirt, and even her own blood. A lower member of the Sacred Sisterhood, deemed an unworthy, she dreams of ascending to the ranks of the Enlightened at the center of the convent and of pleasing the foreboding Superior Sister. Outside, the world is plagued by catastrophe—cities are submerged underwater, electricity and the internet are nonexistent, and bands of survivors fight and forage in a cruel, barren landscape. Inside, the narrator is controlled, punished, but safe.

Ingersoll Lockwood (1841-1918) was a New York attorney, diplomat and lecturer who wrote children's books, satire, and poetry. 1900 or, The last President is a dystopian, alternative history book which was published in 1896 and ostensibly involves events of a few years later - the 1898 election that put William Jennings Bryan in power and led to civic unrest. As a work of political satire, the narrative deplores the rise of socialism and populism in its dystopian vision of the future.

When an EMP decimates the United States, Lori, a former Marine Raider, must embark on a treacherous journey with her daughter across the former United States from Pennsylvania to a rumored sanctuary in Washington State.

Experience Kurt Vonnegut's gripping dystopian masterpiece, "2 B R 0 2 B," in this immersive audiobook adaptation. Set in a chilling future where population control is strictly enforced, those who wish to live must find a volunteer to die. A thought-provoking tale of sacrifice, bureaucracy, and the cost of utopia, this short story captures Vonnegut's signature dark humor and sharp social commentary.

All across London, billionaires receive an emergency alert from specialist extraction company B of the Bang. A nuclear missile is inbound, and society's elite have less than 70 minutes to reach the bunkers. As they head for the exits, it's your fault if you get in the way.

Discover the chilling foresight of 1900; or, The Last President by Ingersoll Lockwood in this captivating audiobook. Written in 1896, this political satire eerily mirrors modern events, weaving a tale of societal upheaval, economic collapse, and a controversial leader rising to power. Perfect for fans of dystopian fiction, historical curiosities, and conspiracy theories, this audiobook brings Lockwood's prophetic vision to life with immersive narration.

Lui è inaspettato. Lui è folle. Lui è l’imprevisto. Lui è il mio destino, da prima che esistessi.Mi chiamo Claire, ma vivo tra le ombre. E il mio cuore ha paura di amare. Una vita grigia, solitaria e piena di insicurezze: è questa la quotidianità di Claire. Fino a che un’eredità inattesa la chiama in Cornovaglia, la terra d’origine di suo padre. Ad attenderla, una dimora oscura e piena di misteri, molti dei quali la riguardano.

In a society where bionic enhancements are the epitome of wealth and power, scientific researcher Dr Rosio Arata threatens to topple the status quo with her pioneering organic enhancements. Yet when a horrific accident kills her daughter, Ro's quest for answers leads her to becoming trapped in a twisted version of her life's work. In a bleak underground colony, sixteen year-old Ever is primed to rise through the ranks, gain selection and become a Saviour.

In a world transformed by apocalypse, the familiar landscapes of life are forever altered. Power struggles dominate the scorched continent as the Theodolis and Razors clash for dominance, while the Settlers and Wanderers yearn for a lasting peace. Amidst the turmoil, Oda, a determined Settler, is captured by Kemp, the tyrannical leader of the Razor colonies. Held in his cruel grasp, she becomes a pawn in his games of power and possession.

When the Aurora’s Hope crew awakens in the shadow of a galactic anomaly known as the Eclipse, they discover a universe on the brink of annihilation. The Silence, a relentless cosmic force, is spreading, consuming stars, and unraveling the very fabric of existence. Led by Captain Hawk, a seasoned commander haunted by sacrifice, and aided by a fractured team of scientists, engineers, and explorers, the crew embarks on a desperate mission to retrieve a lost weapon—the only hope of stopping The Silence.

The year is XXXX. The repressive Government controls everything—except a band of armed rebels known as the Subs, led by a mysterious guerrilla warrior known only as Shade. When a sadistic, high-ranking official is assassinated by his would-be rape victim, the Government pulls out all stops to hunt her down. Against the will of the Subs’ governing council, Shade’s lover, Sieda, rushes to the victim’s aid. Now the Subs face an all-out, brutal campaign of Government suppression. Will a group living deep in the Olympic Forest be the allies they desperately need for the coming battle?

It’s July of 2065: twenty-one years into humanity’s quiet march toward extinction. The discovery of a potent, non-lethal, addictive wonder drug—extracted near the Wreck of the Titanic—has decimated the world’s productivity and birth rate. Delaney “Del” Martin is among the few who has elected to avoid it. Instead, he has committed himself to advancing America’s nuclear program. Unfortunately, the mega-corporation that produces the drug doesn’t care about energy. Only profits. And more addicts means a higher bottom line.

Nessuno si aspettava il Contrappasso. Eppure, in una giornata simile a tante altre, gli esseri umani avevano iniziato a morire in modi violenti e atroci. Per motivi sconosciuti uccidere un animale, che fosse un insetto, un mammifero, un pesce, significava condividerne, all’istante, la stessa sorte, e perdere la vita nello stesso modo. Gli eventi di quel giorno sono ormai storia, e il mondo a suo modo si è adattato alla nuova normalità seguendo il Piano di Sopravvivenza, fra squadre di Arginatori, sacrifici al Dovere, punizioni al Ritmo Delta, isole fantasma e colonie di ribelli.

Deutschland 6 Jahre nach der Katastrophe – Der Klimawandel hat die Menschheit an den Rand des Aussterbens gedrängt. Darüber hinaus verschwindet auch noch die Sonne vom Himmel. Die Menschen werden mit der Dunkelheit nicht fertig, und die, die noch nicht aufgegeben haben, werden von einem Terrorregime gnadenlos unterdrückt. Doch der sechzehnjährige Alex und seine Freundin Lea lassen sich nicht so leicht einschüchtern. Gemeinsam erkämpfen sie sich Momente der Freiheit und sorgen in einer Gesellschaft, in der Schule nichts anderem dient als Propaganda, für Bildung und Aufklärung.

As the resistance teeters on the edge of collapse, trust shatters, and betrayal lurks in every shadow. Mira must lead her team on a perilous mission to dismantle the system from within. But Eidolon is always watching, always calculating. One wrong move, and their thoughts—and their lives—will be erased forever.

They say the smallest keys can unlock the heaviest doors, but on Alex's 16th birthday, the dull metal key waiting in a box outside his foster home wasn't meant for a door—it was the door. And behind it lay the truth about his father's disappearance and a dangerous legacy tied to the Mastermind Alliance—a dangerous organization that controls the world from the shadows. Armed with only his key, an AI version of his deceased grandfather, and a brilliant young hacker named Mia, Alex enters the Alliance's world of VR training, cyber conspiracies, and impossible missions.

Carl has woken up from a stroke to find himself in a facility meant to take care of him. However, there is something sinister behind the otherwise helpful facade. Can Carl survive the nightly events the haunt him and drain him of his very essence? Or will he be trapped forever with the Shadow People?

Alaska. Jahr 2196/2197. Wie würde eine Welt aussehen, die von Männern zerstört wurde? Zoe kennt die Antwort, denn das ist ihre Realität. Nach einer großen, von Männern herbeigeführten Katastrophe haben Frauen die Macht übernommen und die "Niemannswelt" gegründet. Um die Bevölkerung zu schützen, wurden Männern alle Rechte entzogen. Sie leben überwacht und eingesperrt in Laboren, wo sie für unterschiedliche Forschungen herangezogen werden. Als junge Dozentin arbeitet Zoe an der Universität und lehrt das Fach "Männliche Psychologie".

On a small poultry farm located in Delaney, Georgia, an antigenic shift causes the H7N9 bird flu virus to jump to other species. The contagion burns through everything in its path despite the federal government’s ham-handed efforts to mask its true nature. The unprecedented mortality rate paralyzes the nation and paves the way for establishing FEMA’s martial law across the country.

He thought he was at rock bottom. Then the world blew up. Now, he’s the only one that can save the city. But it may take more than he has to give . . . Detective Kurt Weller has been framed, shamed, and beaten. And now he wakes up to the end of the world. Bombs are dropping, and dead people are trying to eat him.

In a world without rain, the desert sands are controlled by the only group with the technology and infrastructure to give water to the thirsty: The Distributor. When Friedrich, a nerdy engineer, discovers a bug in the Distributor’s systems, he realizes this is a chance to overthrow their oppressive regime. Friedrich’s tech can offer a better life to thousands in the Barrens, but he’ll need to reach the Distributor across hundreds of miles of empty desert.

For the first time in centuries, a child was born without a superpower. Eighteen-year-old Carson Adachi has lived his entire life believing that he was indeed Powerless. During Recruitment for trade schools, Carson’s power begins to manifest and he learns that there are far worse things to be than powerless. The leaders of the known world – the Council – take an interest in Carson and his unique power, but tensions quickly rise as he questions the knowledge of his rulers.

In a world shrouded by secrets, Victoria embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the truth behind her parents' disappearance. Defying all odds, she ventures into a mysterious fog that no one has ever returned from. Victoria assembles a courageous team to aid her quest. They must rely on their wits, bravery, and the unbreakable bonds they've forged to succeed in their mission.