Dystopian Journal
The Journal That Shouldn’t Exist
The world of Sci-fi is vast, stretching from distant life to futures we can barely imagine. And in it some minds wander farther than most, daring to explore what could be, to twist the threads of time, and to make the impossible possible. It is through those minds, believing in possibility, that these worlds continue to exist and that we are lucky enough to step inside them.
Meet J. Michael Thomas
Who doesn’t love a writer who dives into dystopian futures? Yes, you heard that right. J. Michael Thomas is a fiction writer who brings sci-fi, dystopian worlds, strange mysteries, aliens, and all kinds of wild ideas to life. If you’re looking for a writer to get into today, here is the perfect one for you.
Why Read This Writer
If you love science fiction because of the wonder, the “what if,” or the thrill of stepping into a world that challenges everything you know, then J. Michael is a writer you need to pick up. His work has aliens, time travel, dystopian fear, all the sci-fi staples, but what makes it special is how possible it all feels. His stories remind you why the genre matters; it lets us question things, imagine differently, and see ourselves in new ways.
Where To Start
J. Michael has written many pieces on Substack, but if you want something you can truly sink your teeth into that’s complete and leads you to a larger world, start with “Dystopian Journal”. With ten entries it introduces themes and characters who will continue in its connected story, “Second Chance”, which is currently in the works. Now, back to the journal itself. In “Dystopian Journal”, you follow a young girl named Clare who secretly documents everything she’s living through in a world where writing is forbidden. People who are caught recording the truth often disappear, yet Clare keeps writing anyway. Through her entries, you watch her uncover the cracks in her society, the lies she has been fed, and the danger closing in around her, one entry at a time. There is also a very good plot twist at the end that I enjoyed haha, so if you want to find out what truly threatens their existence, read Clare’s journal.
“Hello to whoever might read this someday. I’m Clare and this is my secret journal.”
Before You Go
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Thanks for the recommendation! Thoroughly enjoyed ‘Random Man’ 😄