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Speculative Stories for the Strike

“Speculative Stories for the Strike” is a captivating collection of original narratives crafted by the imaginative mind of Claudia Alick. These tales serve as a rallying cry, echoing the urgent calls of the 2023 Writers Guild of America (WGA) and Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG/AFTRA) Strikes. Alick’s vivid storytelling brings to life a series of gripping scenarios that ponder the consequences of unchecked power, as studios continue to wield AI as a tool of manipulation and dominance. “Speculative Stories for the Strike” captivates, inspires, and sheds light on the crucial struggles faced by those who bring stories to life, reminding us of the power of storytelling to drive change and shape a more equitable world.

Purge These Forbidden Words

this poem by claudia alick was written using the language that has been banned by the federal government. In Donald Trump’s first week in office,

ghostly creepy family over thanksgiving dinner

The Spirit of Thanksgiving

Terrifying Thanksgiving Tales The Spirit of Thanksgiving By Claudia Alick When I was six, I had a revelation during Thanksgiving. The holiday, I realized, was

endless backroom of a bigbox store with mysterious smears of red on the floor

Black Friday Backrooms

Terrifying Thanksgiving Tales Black Friday Backrooms Sam hated her job at MegaMart, the sprawling fluorescent labyrinth of consumerism that devoured her nights and weekends. Tonight

spooky family prepping thanksgiving in front of the oven

The Other White Meat

Terrifying Thanksgiving Tales The Other White Meat The cold November wind bit at Malika’s cheeks as she tightened her scarf around her neck. New York

a snake eating its own tail. over tech background

AI Ouroboros

In the future, artificial intelligence has taken over the entertainment industry, replacing human actors, writers, and even executives with AI counterparts. Now, the last remaining

Area of Refuge

short story by Claudia Alick. read 2 minutes. In the before times, I would’ve been the one left behind. When buildings were evacuated, the signs

Nikki Halley and the Civil War

Presidential candidate Nikki Haley failed to cite slavery as a cause of the American Civil War. This poem by Claudia Alick is part of the collection: Poetry of the State. This poem was created using three secession documents from Georgia, South Carolina, and Mississippi.