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Ramona Moth's avatar

Wild, grotesque, hypnotic, horrifying. Insanely good, which is no surprise.

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Thanks for reading, Ramona!

I think the frustration with America's psychosexual car obsession resonates with a lot of people!

jazz's avatar

wheeling and rolling over you while the gasoline is piped in hot like the burning liquor you do adore to help you forget how you adore to help you forget.💥 ❤️

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Thanks for reading, jazz!

I'm glad this automotive screed landed for you.

Barbro (aka Moa)'s avatar

love this so much

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Thanks for reading Barbro!

I had a feeling it would be your style ❤️

Giles's avatar

Loved it! And best VO I've heard yet. 👏

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Thanks a ton, Giles!

They say you never like your own voice but I'm glad it adds another layer of enjoyment for my readers.

Thirty Poems's avatar

Got my motor running 🏎️ Nice reading 💛

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Thanks for reading, Thirty, like always 😀

Ellis Wiens's avatar

The vehicular apocalypse, man’s mission to use and abuse the earth till it’s as barren as an old woman. Scathing stuff. The spirit of Ballard is tinged with grunge/industrial vibes in this one. Might be one of the best short stories I’ve read on here.

Zerenner's avatar

Love your interpretation here.

Definite Ballard spirit channeled through a more political brutalist lens imo.

Thanks a ton for reading.

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Thank you for reading, Lynz!

The Naughty Boy trilogy covers similar voices and themes.