Mania

Set in a near-future society where calling someone "stupid" is outlawed and discrimination based on intelligence is considered a civil rights issue, MANIA explores the tensions that arise when two friends, Pearson and Emory, find themselves on opposing sides of this cultural shift. With sharp wit and incisive satire, the story examines how deeply personal beliefs can threaten relationships, safety, and societal norms, offering a provocative and darkly humorous look at a possible future or its reflection in the present.