Tales of Science Fiction, a Classic, and a Present-day Corporate Life

Cartime Stories

Welcome to another episode of Cartime Stories. Today, we have three tales for you, ranging from science fiction, to a classic, and back again to present-day corporate life.
Super Genes by Claude Bergman
Driven by the untimely death of his mother, a modern-day alchemist discovers the genetic key to human longevity, blending the genes of centenarians from around the world to create 'super genes.' As he transforms ordinary individuals into larger, stronger, and ageless beings, society grapples with the ethical implications.
The Open Window by Saki (HH Monroe)
Vera, a young girl, entertains herself by crafting clever and elaborate tales when tasked with entertaining a visitor, one Frampton Nuttel. Through her storytelling, she spins a web of deception, resulting in an unexpected and humorous twist that leaves Mr. Nuttel bewildered and the reader amused.
Sea of Clichés by Michael Hamilton
A newly hired employee at a major corporation quickly discovers that beneath the gloss of corporate buzzwords and clichés, the company is drowning in incompetence. Faced with the dilemma of speaking up or becoming complicit in the culture of inaction, he must navigate a sea of empty meetings and elusive accountability, ultimately transforming into a walking cliché himself.

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