This week, we dive back into the world of Harlan Ellison to explore the sharp, strange, and often overlooked short story Repent, Harlequin! Said the Ticktockman.

It’s a punch in the face, but that’s the point.

In this episode, we ask: When did time become money? Can structure and critical thinking coexist? And what happens when being late becomes a crime?

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This week on Dystopedia, we’re going back to 1948 to look at Shirley Jackson’s chilling short story, The Lottery. It’s deceptively simple, and that might be the scariest thing about it. A tale about tradition, obedience, and the quiet horror of just following the rules. It’s uncomfortable, unsettling, and leaves you wondering what we’re all capable of under the right circumstances. We’ll dive into Cold War paranoia, women’s inequality, human psychology, and the disturbing comfort of just doing what we’re told.

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In this episode, we journey through the haunting wasteland of The Road—Cormac McCarthy’s Pulitzer Prize–winning novel and its stark film adaptation. We explore the bleak and brutal world McCarthy creates, where civilization has collapsed, hope is scarce, and survival comes at a heavy moral cost. From the ash-covered landscapes to the unflinching depictions of violence, isolation, and love in the face of extinction, we unpack the novel’s darkest themes. How does The Road confront us with the fragility of humanity? What does it say about parental love in a world without a future? Join us as we walk the path of despair, resilience, and the faint glow of a fire still carried.

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