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Cyberpunk flash fiction fused with a retrowave flare.

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The people of Synthmark

Synthmark is a world full of people.

Like you and me they go about their daily lives, minding their own business and dreaming of a better future. Most are common folk, they have dreams and desires, but they also need to live and survive. And for the most part, they are content.

You’ll meet plenty of common folk as we explore the world of Synthmark together. There is nothing overtly special about them, except their ability to get on with life. No fuss, no drama. Just life. And that is a superpower so often overlooked.

Other people you meet will stand out from the common folk. It doesn’t mean they are any more important or special, though a couple will be, but it might be because you relate to them better. For others the events in their life make them rise above the rest, they become a reluctant hero. While others are born with unique talents and abilities. And finally, some stand out because they simply wish to, they thirst for the spotlight and will do almost anything to rise to the top.

Sniper talk

A sniper looks over a city at nighttime. Square crop

A shooter crouches on the roof of a skyscraper. His focus is aimed through a rifle while a drone hovers above. 

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Strange things happen in a city

A man stares out of a window and smiles. A logo to the bottom right says "Strange things happen in a city" in a retwowave style.

Across the street a man stands in his window and stares at me.

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I am Judas Crook

Cover image of a man wearing a hoodie and a skeleton mask. Behind him are computers.

You shouldn’t trust me. But you will.

Filed Under: People Tagged With: Judas Crook

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About Synthmark

A collection of short stories and flash fiction set in a world of tech, corporations and rogues.

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META: Behind the story

Visit the Worldbuilding School’s Synthmark page to learn about the world behind Synthmark and how I’m creating it.

The Worldbuilding School is a website dedicated to building imaginary worlds.

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You can buy a coffee on Ko-Fi which supports me so I can write more stories.

Or view the synthwave art I’ve created and buy a print.

Copyright © 2025 Nate Smith writing as Vancano | a Worldbuilding School project |

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