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Systems of Control: Serialized Fiction

Systems of Control: Serialized Fiction

By: Alan Hawkins
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 Systems of Control: Serialized Fiction presents serialized thriller novels released in episodic form. These stories explore surveillance, authority, corruption, and how powerful institutions shape, manipulate, and dominate ordinary people. Tense, character-driven political thriller, crime fiction, and dystopian drama—focused on individuals trapped inside system. Season 1: Surveillance State: The Escape — 2045: soldier Tom Edwards escapes a totalitarian regime and learns the cost of freedom. Season One presents the opening chapters of the novel, with additional bonus episodes expanding the story world. Season 2: His Final Case — A seasoned detective follows the evidence, unaware that every step brings him closer to a carefully engineered deception. Season 3: The Stranger Who Used to Be My Wife — A husband uncovers his wife’s hidden life—only to discover his own secret is far more dangerous. Narration is AI-generated; all stories are written by Alan Hawkins.Alan Hawkins Drama & Plays
Episodes
  • Season 1 · Episode 07 — No

    Season 1 · Episode 07 — No
    Mar 9 2026

    Disclosure: This episode contains AI-generated narration. The story is fully written by Alan Hawkins.


    Tom refuses to shoot civilians.


    Season 1: Surveillance State: The Escape

    Soldier Tom Edwards escapes a totalitarian regime and learns the cost of freedom.


    Systems of Control: Serialized Fiction.Tense, character-driven thriller fiction about surveillance, authority, corruption, and the human cost of living under systems designed to control.
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    17 mins
  • Season 1 · Episode 06 — Captured

    Season 1 · Episode 06 — Captured
    Mar 2 2026

    Disclosure: This episode contains AI-generated narration. The story is fully written by Alan Hawkins.


    Tom comes across arms traffickers and is taken captive by government agents.


    Season 1: Surveillance State: The Escape
    Soldier Tom Edwards escapes a totalitarian regime and learns the cost of freedom.


    Systems of Control: Serialized Fiction.
    Tense, character-driven thriller fiction about surveillance, authority, corruption, and the human cost of living under systems designed to control.
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    13 mins
  • Season 1 · Episode 05 — Time for a Showdown | From Ultimatum to Capture

    Season 1 · Episode 05 — Time for a Showdown | From Ultimatum to Capture
    Feb 23 2026

    Disclosure: This episode contains AI-generated narration. The story is fully written by Alan Hawkins.

    After a violent confrontation, Tom is hauled in front of the battalion's executive officer and given a final warning: fall in line—or face the consequences. Later, alone in the woods, he is captured by an unknown enemy.

    Season 1: Surveillance State: The Escape
    Soldier Tom Edwards escapes a totalitarian regime and learns the cost of freedom.

    Systems of Control: Serialized Fiction.
    Tense, character-driven thriller fiction about surveillance, authority, corruption, and the human cost of living under systems designed to control.
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    11 mins
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