
In A World Without Tears
Sean Ash
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Genre: Science Fiction / Dystopian / Thriller
Synopsis:
Dr. John Barnes, a brilliant but disillusioned scientist, creates a revolutionary tablet that eliminates both physical and emotional pain....
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Genre: Science Fiction / Dystopian / Thriller Synopsis: Dr. John Barnes, a brilliant but disillusioned scientist, creates a revolutionary tablet that eliminates both physical and emotional pain. Initially hailed as a miracle, the drug quickly leads to catastrophic consequences—without pain, there is no joy. Without suffering, there is no empathy. Society falls into apathy, and the government seizes control, using the drug to manipulate and suppress dissent. John's father, a staunch believer in the necessity of pain, sacrificed himself in protest, leaving John to confront the guilt and grief of his loss. Haunted by his own creation, John realises the true cost of erasing emotion, but he cannot undo his mistake alone. With his closest friend, Elizabeth, by his side, John embarks on a dangerous mission to restore humanity's ability to feel before the world loses its soul forever. Themes: • The cost of erasing pain and emotion • The dangers of government control and mass compliance • The philosophical struggle between utilitarianism and individual suffering • Grief, guilt, and the necessity of human connection • The power of friendship and loyalty in the face of oppression Target Audience: For fans of dystopian thrillers like Brave New World, 1984, Fahrenheit 451, and Black Mirror, this thought-provoking sci-fi explores the ethical dilemmas of progress, the resilience of the human spirit, and the cost of a painless world. Duration - 5h 7m. Author - Sean Ash. Narrator - Digital Voice Archie G. Published Date - Sunday, 12 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Sean Ash ©.
Language:
English
Introduction
Duration:00:02:20
1. Chapter 1
Duration:00:00:04
The Burden of Empathy
Duration:00:05:04
2. Chapter 2
Duration:00:00:04
The Invention of Relief
Duration:00:06:26
3. Chapter 3
Duration:00:00:04
A Father’s Sacrifice
Duration:00:07:28
4. Chapter 4
Duration:00:00:04
Initial Trial
Duration:00:06:22
5. Chapter 5
Duration:00:00:04
Zombie Nation
Duration:00:07:26
6. Chapter 6
Duration:00:00:04
Unravelling
Duration:00:06:42
7. Chapter 7
Duration:00:00:04
Weight of Silence
Duration:00:07:39
8. Chapter 8
Duration:00:00:04
Edge of Hope
Duration:00:08:20
9. Chapter 9
Duration:00:00:04
Putting Out the Fire
Duration:00:08:41
10. Chapter 10
Duration:00:00:04
Mending The Scars
Duration:00:08:53
11. Chapter 11
Duration:00:00:04
The Choice
Duration:00:08:01
12. Chapter 12
Duration:00:00:04
Breaking Point
Duration:00:08:02
13. Chapter 13
Duration:00:00:04
A New Direction
Duration:00:07:17
14. Chapter 14
Duration:00:00:04
Double Vision
Duration:00:08:23
15. Chapter 15
Duration:00:00:04
Turning Point
Duration:00:08:13
16. Chapter 16
Duration:00:00:04
Transition
Duration:00:07:46
17. Chapter 17
Duration:00:00:05
Refining
Duration:00:08:27
18. Chapter 18
Duration:00:00:04
Ripple Effects
Duration:00:08:38
19. Chapter 19
Duration:00:00:04
The Battle Within
Duration:00:08:24
20. Chapter 20
Duration:00:00:04
The Troubles
Duration:00:08:07
21. Chapter 21
Duration:00:00:05
Resistance Reloaded
Duration:00:07:55
22. Chapter 22
Duration:00:00:05
Insight
Duration:00:07:44
23. Chapter 23
Duration:00:00:05
I Shall Not Want
Duration:00:06:49
24. Chapter 24
Duration:00:00:05
Born Again
Duration:00:07:33
25. Chapter 25
Duration:00:00:05
New Foundations
Duration:00:07:25
26. Chapter 26
Duration:00:00:05
A Wider Reach
Duration:00:07:29
27. Chapter 27
Duration:00:00:05
No Man is an Island
Duration:00:08:27
28. Chapter 28
Duration:00:00:05
A Spark of Defiance
Duration:00:08:31
29. Chapter 29
Duration:00:00:05
Under Siege
Duration:00:08:48
30. Chapter 30
Duration:00:00:04
Broadcast
Duration:00:08:19
31. Chapter 31
Duration:00:00:05
Flames of Rebellion
Duration:00:07:59
32. Chapter 32
Duration:00:00:05
No Turning Back
Duration:00:08:02
33. Chapter 33
Duration:00:00:05
An Inextinguishable Flame
Duration:00:08:52
34. Chapter 34
Duration:00:00:05
Council Convened
Duration:00:08:38
35. Chapter 35
Duration:00:00:05
The Final Push
Duration:00:07:03
36. Chapter 36
Duration:00:00:05
A Fragile Peace
Duration:00:07:37
37. Chapter 37
Duration:00:00:05
The Future of Pain
Duration:00:06:55
38. Chapter 38
Duration:00:00:05
Echoes of the Past
Duration:00:07:06
39. Chapter 39
Duration:00:00:05
The Heart of the Machine
Duration:00:07:08