When President Carson addresses the nation, eighteen-year-old Jesse Shamblin is sitting on the floor of his family's cramped apartment, with no idea that his world is about to be turned upside down. The strange wet sounds during the speech are the least of his worries. By the time the camera pulls back, America will never be the same. Neither will the Shamblins.
The Bigger New Deal
5,602
August 9, 2026
Copyright © 2026 (the author). The author has opened this story's world: anyone may write their own stories set in it — continuing this one, or telling something new, with or without its characters — and may translate it into other languages, crediting and linking back to it, non-commercially, and under this same license. No permission is needed — you do not have to reach the author first. The story itself may not be reposted elsewhere in its original language. Shared world, translations allowed
Contestant in the Challenge New World Order
Both 'Favorite' as well as ratings count towards the challenge!
