Short Stories by VanDraught

Government aid programs intended to reduce poverty can inadvertently foster dependency, allowing recipients to control local resources and diminishing the incentive to work. This welfare economy may...

In bustling Cityscape 37, ARTi, a forgotten sentient robot artist, lives in solitude until Vincent, a wild motorcyclist, crashes into his factory. Their contrasting spirits spark chaotic...

Adolescence teems with identity shifts and emotional defenses shaped by challenging environments. While these strategies protect youth in hostile settings, they often hinder academic growth in college...