The Cost of a Whisper

When a global "word tax" is imposed, citizens are allotted only a daily number of words. Speaking beyond the limit brings fines and ruin, while the wealthy buy exemptions. Families silence infants and stifle speech to survive. Conversation, education, and stories decay as society grows eerily quiet. The story explores censorship, inequality, and the human cost of enforced silence. Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, follow, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime