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Dark Place: A dystopian novelette


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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Literary Titan Book Award: 'Celebrating the brilliance of outstanding authors who have captivated us with their skilful prose, engaging narratives, and compelling real and imagined characters.' Speculative fiction...OR... our world tomorrow? Dark Place: A dystopian novelette by Christopher Kell is highly regarded for its subversion of genre conventions. What begins as a typical dystopian tale evolves into a more complex exploration of moral ambiguity and societal structures. In a near-future world ravaged by resource depletion, society is controlled by the Authority, which enforces a strict social credit system. Failure to maintain a high enough score means banishment to the mysterious "Dark Place." When three inquisitive students, Ros, Femke, and Domhnal, discover that parts of a hidden Earth have been concealed from the privileged population of the "Light Place," they are determined to expose the Authority's brutal culling system. To do so, they must intentionally lower their scores and enter the Dark Place, only to discover it holds secrets far more profound than they ever imagined. Dark Place is a gripping novelette that transcends typical dystopian narratives. Praised for its compelling dialogue and nuanced characters, a testament to author Christopher Kell's experience as an award-winning playwright, the story is a masterful exploration of moral ambiguity, technology's ethical implications, and the enduring resilience of the human spirit. It is a thought-provoking journey that invites readers to reflect on the nature of freedom, the quest for truth, and what it truly means to survive. This powerful and multi-layered examination of contemporary issues through a dystopian lens is a key element of the novelette's intellectual value and demonstrates the author's ability to imbue a short work with significant philosophical weight. 'Short but compelling...Dark Place stands as a thoughtful addition to contemporary dystopian literature...subverts dystopian tropes...raises profound questions..'Book-shelfie (4.5/5 stars) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "The writing is tense and gripping from the very first chapter...I'd recommend Dark Place to anyone who enjoys dystopian fiction that pushes beyond gadgets and sci-fi trappings into questions of survival and morality." Literary Titan ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Loved it...a strong premise and a satisfying twist that inspires thought and discussion about the world we live in today..." Reedsy Discovery ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ More review comments: '...Dark Place subverts dystopian tropes with a haunting, thought-provoking novelette...' '... haunting and intellectually stimulating...' '...Kell skilfully builds tension...excels at character development throughout...' '...invites readers to continue the conversation beyond the final page.'

About the Author :
Christopher Kell is an award-winning playwright and author whose work consistently explores the profound relationship between humanity and technology. His novelette, Dark Place, is acclaimed for its masterful subversion of the dystopian genre, blending evocative prose, character development and compelling dialogue with a philosophically rich examination of humanity's resilience. The narrative, honed by his years of successful playwriting, invites readers to engage in critical reflection on moral ambiguity and the existential challenges of a tech-dependent world. A lifelong interest in the societal implications of technology began in the 1980s, when Kell worked as a computing educator. This early professional life directly influenced his creative pursuits, leading to his first published story, "Larrs' Ghost," which explored a "computer-generated world" long before virtual reality was a common term. He has since built a multifaceted body of work that includes short stories published in the US and UK, textbooks, and technical articles. Kell's consistent thematic focus demonstrates a decades-long creative inquiry into the human condition in the face of our most pressing challenges.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798230432906
  • Publisher: Christopher Kell
  • Publisher Imprint: Christopher Kell
  • Height: 203 mm
  • No of Pages: 84
  • Returnable: N
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: A dystopian novelette
  • Width: 127 mm
  • ISBN-10: 8230432902
  • Publisher Date: 19 Jul 2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 4 mm
  • Weight: 145 gr


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