Prologue

There is no trait on this planet more human than lying. In our everyday lives, subconsciously even, the truth is twisted around our fingers until it takes on an indistinguishable from. The so-called "truth" humanity holds up so high is a lie within itself. Everything we see and experience is perceptive. If there was a truth, well I'd be damned if we ever knew it. It's an impossibility. A false reality. The world is like clay, you can mold it into whatever you want as long as you're convincing enough. With a simple word, lies become the truth - if you can get people to believe you.

Long ago, my mentor told me that the best way to make money is to sell something people can't live without. People complain about the cost of food and water, but in the end they still buy it. They have no choice, otherwise they will die. Better than that, one can sell the very things that make humans what they are, I have come to realize. Prostitution and the sex industry are highly profitable for the sole reason that humans cannot be without sex. Everything which creates a human being can be sold off at a higher price in the hands of a smart business man. In other words, myself.

This was the basis of my company.

People lie in their everyday lives. The ones who are talented can get away with anything. However, this number is relatively few.

The concept is simple: we will lie for you. The bigger the lie, the higher the cost. Politicians, stupid teenagers, cheating spouses, police officers, criminals, corporate CEOs, golf champions. Desperation brings them all to the same place. A lie is more believable when you have more people backing you. For many, it's a life or death situation.

Some companies sell products, others sell stocks.

Our merchandise is lies.

Reviews

[LOfCharlemagne]

I really enjoyed this. It does expose one of the issues with humanity as we know it. Desperation is one of the causes of lying! It reminds me of one of the themes in my story. I write superhero fiction, and one of the issues that comes up is "How can we tell good from evil?". The answer is quite simple. My answer is "The heart that is dedicated to uplifiting and honoring the human spirit is good. Those who have a heart that want to destroy and tear down the human spirit are evil". Its the same principle here, people have the desire in their hearts to lie, so they do! Your prologue is really good, and i am looking forward to reading more of your work :)

[Cassie Charest]

Thank you very much! I find the human consciousness fascinating to think about because it's so complex and you can never find an answer. We are all so different yet somehow still the same. What are the reasons behind a person's thoughts and actions? What brought them to it? Humans are so easy to manipulate and they don't even realize it. Look at religion: it's so powerful because somebody came up with the idea of using faith to gain control over other people. Businesses do the same thing. Whoever has more money has more control, and language has a lot to do with it. If you can speak, you can lead and people like Hitler have proven that. Yet even if we realize how we are being manipulated, we can't prevent it. Perhaps more powerful than atomic bombs are things we use every single day: words.

[Wolfwind]

Wow! This is an awesome introduction to your story! It came across so strong and powerfully, I could almost imagine it being the opening to a television series. I'm certainly curious as to how this will unfold and just where this story goes in the following chapters.

Great Start!
Aaron

[Cassie Charest]

Thank you!
That was my intention, haha. I have a lot of things planned for this one! (:

[Anastasia Rae]

this is very good. im intrigued and cant wait to read more.

[Cassie Charest]

Thank you!