Story Details
Categories Fantasy
Imagine a world where all basic needs are met and emotions can be crafted into tangible coins, a reality where an accomplished Desire Broker navigates love and longing, crafting experiences that transform lives. Yet up comes a challenge so unique that the Desire Broker can barely conceive the nature of the request.
Author Details
Mandy and Jonathan love building new worlds together that inspire positivity. Their collaborative ventures stem from their shared love of Star Trek and Dr. Who. (Jonathan even proposed using a TARDIS ring box! The future was on the inside, hehe…) They both have a background in themed entertainment and are both honored recipients of THEA awards for various world-building projects at Disney and other theme park companies. They love spending their time going to immersive theater and time-traveling with their thoughts and imagination. Choose to follow them at chewsjoy.com STORY NOTES FOR "THE DESIRE BROKER" We came across an interesting thought experiment that said, “Suppose there were an experience machine that would give you any experience you desired.” That got us thinking about what if, in the far future, society had access to this and even used emotions as the new currency. What would humans pursue, get obsessed with, and possibly lose in the process? It was fun to explore this story through the eyes of a young Desire Broker amidst a society evolving to appreciate the vastness of the human experience.
The Desire Broker, by Mandy D. Chew and Jonathan G. Chew
Author Details
Mandy and Jonathan love building new worlds together that inspire positivity. Their collaborative ventures stem from their shared love of Star Trek and Dr. Who. (Jonathan even proposed using a TARDIS ring box! The future was on the inside, hehe…) They both have a background in themed entertainment and are both honored recipients of THEA awards for various world-building projects at Disney and other theme park companies. They love spending their time going to immersive theater and time-traveling with their thoughts and imagination. Choose to follow them at chewsjoy.com STORY NOTES FOR "THE DESIRE BROKER" We came across an interesting thought experiment that said, “Suppose there were an experience machine that would give you any experience you desired.” That got us thinking about what if, in the far future, society had access to this and even used emotions as the new currency. What would humans pursue, get obsessed with, and possibly lose in the process? It was fun to explore this story through the eyes of a young Desire Broker amidst a society evolving to appreciate the vastness of the human experience.
