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Broken Code
What if every decision you made was never really yours?
Dylan Cooper lives a life of quiet precision, guided by the Algorithm - a near-perfect system that plans, predicts, and optimises every detail of existence. But when a mysterious encounter challenges his routine and a glitch fractures his carefully designed world, Dylan is forced to confront a deeper he may not be living at all, but playing a role he never agreed to.
As memories resurface and secrets unravel, Dylan is pulled into a rebellion he didn’t choose - and a revelation he can’t escape.
Is freedom possible when even rebellion is part of the plan?
Broken Code is a tense, cerebral short story about autonomy, identity, and the illusion of choice - perfect for fans of Black Mirror, Devs, and Ex Machina.
Dylan Cooper lives a life of quiet precision, guided by the Algorithm - a near-perfect system that plans, predicts, and optimises every detail of existence. But when a mysterious encounter challenges his routine and a glitch fractures his carefully designed world, Dylan is forced to confront a deeper he may not be living at all, but playing a role he never agreed to.
As memories resurface and secrets unravel, Dylan is pulled into a rebellion he didn’t choose - and a revelation he can’t escape.
Is freedom possible when even rebellion is part of the plan?
Broken Code is a tense, cerebral short story about autonomy, identity, and the illusion of choice - perfect for fans of Black Mirror, Devs, and Ex Machina.
84 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 25, 2025
About the author
Danny Gray
1 book2 followersDanny enjoys reading, so he figured he’d give writing a go. Broken Code is his first attempt at putting a story out into the world. He’s still learning, but having fun along the way.
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August 22, 2025
I just finished Broken Code, and it's a hell of a book. It’s a tense and cerebral thriller that gets under your skin and makes you think about how much of your own life is truly your own. If you're a fan of shows like Black Mirror or movies like Ex Machina, you're going to appreciate the way this story tackles the big questions.
The protagonist, Dylan Cooper, is remarkably relatable. He lives a life of quiet routine, going through the motions with a precision that seems more robotic than human. It's a life many of us can recognize in ourselves… the same commute, the same lunch, the predictable rhythm of existence (kind of SSDD).
The core conflict is the most compelling part. The antagonist, the Algorithm, isn’t some malicious entity. It's a system designed to optimize society by removing free will in favor of total order. This moral ambiguity is what makes the story so effective. When Dylan uncovers the truth about his own existence, his fight for autonomy isn't just about survival; it's a profound battle to reclaim his identity. It's a short read, but it leaves a lasting impression.
The protagonist, Dylan Cooper, is remarkably relatable. He lives a life of quiet routine, going through the motions with a precision that seems more robotic than human. It's a life many of us can recognize in ourselves… the same commute, the same lunch, the predictable rhythm of existence (kind of SSDD).
The core conflict is the most compelling part. The antagonist, the Algorithm, isn’t some malicious entity. It's a system designed to optimize society by removing free will in favor of total order. This moral ambiguity is what makes the story so effective. When Dylan uncovers the truth about his own existence, his fight for autonomy isn't just about survival; it's a profound battle to reclaim his identity. It's a short read, but it leaves a lasting impression.
August 24, 2025
A really solid near future techno-thriller.
Hopefully will see more from this author
Hopefully will see more from this author
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