A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man ~Tacitus (LoA 2075 Challenge)

by Krulltar

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Karen tilted her head back, finishing the last of the coffee in her cup. The chair squeaked as she stood up to get a refill, and slight giggle escaped her lips as she reveled in having posted her 10,000th comment. Her next ficlet came to her as she pursed her lips to cool the newly poured cup of joe.

With a resounding crack, the back door flew open as police officers stormed in. The scalding coffee poured down Karen’s chin as she was thrown to the floor. She found cooling relief as her face was crushed against the cold tiles. The hand cuffs tore at her wrists as the officer dragged her to her feet.

“Karen Davidson, of 1346 Bower Drive.” The detective sounded like he was reading from a rehearsed script. “As a member of the LoA, and a known ficleteer, you are hereby charged with composing and disseminating ideas in violation of Artical 7 of the Electronic Sedition Act of 2069.”

Tears ran down Karen’s face as the unofficial motto of the LoA rolled sternly off her lips.

“Read, Reply. Ficlet or die!”

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Average Reader Rating: 5.0 stars out of 5

  1. A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man ~Tacitus (LoA 2075 Challenge)

    Krulltar's Buddy Icon Krulltar

    Posted 2 months ago

    In deepest respect to the LoA, I present this ficlet.

  2. A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man ~Tacitus (LoA 2075 Challenge)

    John Perkins' Buddy Icon John Perkins

    Posted 2 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    This was pretty cool. A totalitarian future that is completely believable given our current climate.
    My only big gripe is that the act was implemented 4 years after the events of the story. So this cop traveled back in time to arrest her. =P
    Kind of unfair to be arrested for something that isn’t a crime yet.

  3. A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man ~Tacitus (LoA 2075 Challenge)

    Krulltar's Buddy Icon Krulltar

    Posted 2 months ago

    @John P…it was 2075 _or Beyond _ challenge. also, I originally wrote it to be 2069, but changed it to fit in the 2075 or Beyond. I guess I should have left it at 2069 :(

  4. A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man ~Tacitus (LoA 2075 Challenge)

    thebetweenspace's Buddy Icon thebetweenspace

    Posted 2 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    This is awesome! I sat at my computer all morning trying to come up with a plausible entry to the challenge wondering if it could be done. Now, I know and knowing is half the battle. I do agree with JP that 2069 works a little better, giving the law time enough to become innocuous. Oh, and in the third paragraph I believe you meant to write: ‘you are hereby’ not ‘you hare hereby’. By the way, this was pure awesomeness!

  5. A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man ~Tacitus (LoA 2075 Challenge)

    Krulltar's Buddy Icon Krulltar

    Posted 2 months ago

    Thanks TBS , I wish spell checkers understood what I meant .
    I should have gone with my gut feeling on 2069, so I changed it.

  6. A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man ~Tacitus (LoA 2075 Challenge)

    Mistress Elsha Hawk's Buddy Icon Mistress Elsha Hawk

    Posted 2 months ago

    Great entry! I love how you made it a crime to ficlet, we’re rebels! And great detail with the coffee!
    LoA

  7. A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man ~Tacitus (LoA 2075 Challenge)

    John Perkins' Buddy Icon John Perkins

    Posted 2 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Ah yes Krulltar. Forgot that important detail. I was really going off of your title where the date says 2075. My fault for not paying attention.

  8. A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man ~Tacitus (LoA 2075 Challenge)

    Jenunique's Buddy Icon Jenunique

    Posted 2 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Absolutely marvelous! One of the first things to go will definitely be individual, creative thinking. We, as a mass generational whole (and you can insert any generation), are so sadly heading in that direction. Slurping up the stagnant garbage the media spoon feeds us 24/7. Cattle marching obediently to the slaughter.
    .
    Okay.. got that out of my system. Obviously a great Ficlet! 5*’s for the Story and Double that for bucking the system. ;D

  9. A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man ~Tacitus (LoA 2075 Challenge)

    .:band baby:.'s Buddy Icon .:band baby:.

    Posted 2 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    haha, love it. very nice job. =) I agree with all of the above as well.
    LoA

  10. A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man ~Tacitus (LoA 2075 Challenge)

    Mask By The Moon's Buddy Icon Mask By The Moon

    Posted 2 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Read, Reply. Ficlet or die!

    That’s going in the profile. Five stars for the brilliance, twice that for the “against the system” thing, triple for the new motto!

  11. A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man ~Tacitus (LoA 2075 Challenge)

    ALRO613 ♪ LoA ♫'s Buddy Icon ALRO613 ♪ LoA ♫

    Posted 2 months ago

    Read, Reply. Ficlet or die!—is now officially part of my Profile Write-Up…

    Super story..

  12. A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man ~Tacitus (LoA 2075 Challenge)

    Mighty-Joe Young's Buddy Icon Mighty-Joe Young

    Posted 2 months ago

    man i am sorry that i wasnt able to comment first my wife was at the hospital but damn this was awesome i think this is the exact kind of story i was hoping to get you ROCK

  13. A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man ~Tacitus (LoA 2075 Challenge)

    SKermitgorf's Buddy Icon SKermitgorf

    Posted 2 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Love the motto.. im afraid ill be dead by by 2075, so won’t fear the Homeland security breaking down my door. awesome and interesting, action packed.

  14. A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man ~Tacitus (LoA 2075 Challenge)

    Valley Fey/Pinprick's Buddy Icon Valley Fey/Pinprick

    Posted 2 months ago

    I love this! I’m totally using the motto in real life now…

    LoA

  15. A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man ~Tacitus (LoA 2075 Challenge)

    Stovohobo's Buddy Icon Stovohobo

    Posted 2 months ago

    Yeah, that motto is pretty much impossible not to put in my profile. I’ll give credit to you, of course. There were some things in this that just made me laugh.

  16. A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man ~Tacitus (LoA 2075 Challenge)

    THX 0477's Buddy Icon THX 0477

    Posted 2 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Love the whole ‘1984’ feel to it, and that motto is beyond awesome. Thank you for sharing your vision. Nicely told as well, with some great detail and depth.

  17. A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man ~Tacitus (LoA 2075 Challenge)

    Ana Cristina's Buddy Icon Ana Cristina

    Posted 2 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    That motto is awesome, as is this ficlet. This one has my vote for the challenge.

  18. A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man ~Tacitus (LoA 2075 Challenge)

    Browncoatben's Buddy Icon Browncoatben

    Posted 2 months ago

    Nicely done! I’m killing myself to come up with one half as good as this.

  19. A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man ~Tacitus (LoA 2075 Challenge)

    invisibility_disability's Buddy Icon invisibility_disability

    Posted 2 months ago

    nice motto. :)

  20. A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man ~Tacitus (LoA 2075 Challenge)

    paper flowers' Buddy Icon paper flowers

    Posted about 1 month ago

    Read, reply. Ficlet or die! Love it :)

  21. A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man ~Tacitus (LoA 2075 Challenge)

    Punkin's Buddy Icon Punkin

    Posted about 1 month ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    I love the catch-phrase at the end. Very nice ficlet.

  22. A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man ~Tacitus (LoA 2075 Challenge)

    g2 (la pianista irlandesa)'s Buddy Icon g2 (la pianista irlandesa)

    Posted about 1 month ago

    I hope the world doesn’t come to that. But awesome spinning of a tale which could very well become a possibility.

  23. A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man ~Tacitus (LoA 2075 Challenge)

    chakatreatmentson!(LoA)'s Buddy Icon chakatreatmentson!(LoA)

    Posted about 1 month ago

    wow read reply , ficlet or die is as moving as (or more so ) than any call to arms in history-ever-not exaggerating-great story

  24. A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man ~Tacitus (LoA 2075 Challenge)

    chakatreatmentson!(LoA)'s Buddy Icon chakatreatmentson!(LoA)

    Posted about 1 month ago

    o.k. by the way your cookie is in the mail -you won the challenge!

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