Sophie Heine Chapter One: A Mysterious Room The company’s reception was majestic, as the rest of the building. This firm had an established reputation in the publishing and bookselling world : it was one of the most innovative actors in the sectors, producing original books and numerous digital products. As she was walking to theContinue reading "The Company"
Chapter 8: Living (“The Company”)
Mary felt drained during the following days. She emailed her department to say that she was sick and only lied in bed, watched television and rested. She had only been under that helmet for one hour and felt as if all her vital energy had left her. When she looked at herself in the mirrorContinue reading "Chapter 8: Living (“The Company”)"
Chapter 7: Temptation (“The Company”)
The next morning, Mary arrived at the company exhausted: she had not been able to sleep, worried by the invitation her boss had sent her and anxious about meeting Mike that same evening. Lina welcomed her with a smile and handed her some chocolates.-Thanks, Lina; that might keep me awake to do that tedious job…-YouContinue reading "Chapter 7: Temptation (“The Company”)"
Chapter six: The Boss (“The Company”)
As Mary was working at her desk, she noticed the strange looks that Chris gave her a few times: anxious and agitated, he passed by her several times without talking to her. Annoyed by this strange behaviour, Mary decided to talk to him frankly when he was pouring himself some water.“Are you ok, Chris?”He lookedContinue reading "Chapter six: The Boss (“The Company”)"
Chapter five: Words and Persuasion (“The Company”)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niHaC7NXcm8&t=7s After weeks of working obediently for the company, Mary started feeling her anger and indignation rising again. She was meeting Angie for lunch that day and resolved to elaborate a plan with her.Angie seemed less joyful than usual. Her eyes looked tired and her forehead stressed. She greeted her with a sad smile.“Hi Mary,Continue reading "Chapter five: Words and Persuasion (“The Company”)"
Chapter four: The Choice (“The Company”)
"Art for Pleasure" Mary was still in shock after her conversation with Chris. She had been convinced that he had been tricked into something against his well or, at least, without understanding what it was about. But, in fact, he seemed very aware of what he was doing. Certainly, he discarded any possible physical orContinue reading "Chapter four: The Choice (“The Company”)"
Chapter Three: Apathy (“The Company”)
Mary continued to work hard during the next few days, without mentioning the subject to Lina and avoiding all the colleagues involved in the mysterious work in the downstairs’ room. But her mind was obsessed with what these machines could possibly be doing to them. That evening, she cycled along the river to get toContinue reading "Chapter Three: Apathy (“The Company”)"
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Chapter two : What happens to the Dreams ?(“The Company”)
The following days, Mary focused on her work as best as she could. Her evaluation with her manager had been excellent and this constituted a big encouragement for her. However, she still had to learn a lot about the tasks that had been assigned to her as well as about the company itself. She hadContinue reading "Chapter two : What happens to the Dreams ?(“The Company”)"
Chapter one : A mysterious Room (“The Company”)
The company's reception was majestic, as the rest of the building. This firm had an established reputation in the publishing and bookselling world : it was one of the most innovative actors in the sectors, producing original books and numerous digital products. As she was walking to the reception desk, Mary felt a high senseContinue reading "Chapter one : A mysterious Room (“The Company”)"
Sophie Heine - food for thought - Fiction 