Contemporary Thriller | Dystopian Fiction | Techno-Thriller
The Flatline State
– by Aster Keen
In a world where the lines between power and impunity blur, and systemic corruption has become the very fabric of society, a chilling reckoning is about to begin. Aster Keen’s ‘The Flatline State’ plunges readers into a dystopian present where one man, driven by unimaginable loss, becomes the architect of a new, brutal form of justice.
The Flatline State
Contemporary Thriller | Dystopian Fiction | Techno-Thriller
In a world where the lines between power and impunity blur, and systemic corruption has become the very fabric of society, a chilling reckoning is about to begin. Aster Keen’s ‘The Flatline State’ plunges readers into a dystopian present where one man, driven by unimaginable loss, becomes the architect of a new, brutal form of justice.
What the Readers Said
Explore a gripping contemporary thriller exposing systemic corruption, technological abuse, and the dark genesis of justice.
The Anatomy of Decay
The city’s decay is no accident but the result of a system that prizes profit over people. Rot-filled streets, suffocating exhaust, and collapsing structures aren’t mere failures—they are symptoms of a political architecture built on neglect. Here, apathy rules as the most powerful form of control, defining a dystopian present where human dignity is deliberately eroded.
The Silent Machinery of Power
At the heart of this decaying metropolis lies the invisible architecture of the Deep State, a fortress of power impenetrable by ordinary Behind the grime operates an untouchable network of politicians, magnates, and bankers who bend laws to serve themselves. Legal loopholes and secret pacts shield them, turning “national interest” into a mask for private gain. In this cynical order, legislation becomes a weapon, ensuring the elite’s reign endures, safe from accountability and untouched by conventional justice.
Engineering Reality
In this world, truth itself is weaponized. Media outlets, stripped of integrity, transform into tools of manipulation—turning tragedy into spectacle, drowning facts in disinformation, and diverting outrage into digestible headlines. The narrative is carefully engineered, preserving the illusion of order while silencing those who dare expose the lies.
The Erosion of Human Empathy
Disasters born of negligence are dismissed as unavoidable, their victims reduced to statistics. Suffering is normalized, cruelty legislated. The story exposes the devastating psychological toll: on those forced to endure, and on those complicit through silence, questioning whether empathy can survive in a world where life itself is expendable.
An Existential Choice
When justice is denied at every turn, desperation breeds rebellion. Born of unimaginable loss, a brilliant mind crafts a calculated reckoning, challenging the foundations of a corrupt order. It is a haunting meditation on justice, agency, and the terrifying choice to dismantle a diseased system—even at the cost of morality itself.
Samples from the Book
What Awaits You Inside The Flatline State?
Prepare for an unforgettable journey into a world unnervingly close to our own. The Flatline State offers more than just a story; it’s an immersive experience designed to provoke thought, ignite passion, and redefine justice.
A Gripping, 328-Page Narrative: Dive into a meticulously crafted contemporary thriller (approximately 75,000 words) that will hold you captive from the first page to the last.
Unflinching Social Commentary: Explore the enduring pathologies that plague modern societies: systemic corruption, the insidious abuse of technology, and the chilling impunity of power. This is fiction that resonates with today’s headlines.
A Tribute to the Voiceless: Beyond the suspense, discover a powerful narrative that pays homage to all innocent victims of state negligence and corruption, exploring the root causes that lead to profound pain.
Masterful Storytelling by Aster Keen: Benefit from an author with a unique background that brings unparalleled depth, technical precision, and ethical inquiry to every twist and turn.
Thematic Precursor to the Eos Series: For fans of the Eos universe, uncover the thematic and spiritual groundwork that shapes the grand narrative of humanity’s future.
Beyond the headlines, a dark system thrives, and you are feeding it.
…are you ready to face its truth?
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