The Medusa Code

by Inge Snip

I spent nearly two decades as a journalist, often covering stories that felt like they belonged in dystopian fiction — only they were real. Over time, I realized the lines between fiction and reality weren’t as clear as I thought. The tools I used to investigate power, oppression, and resistance started showing up in the stories I wanted to write.

Now, I write speculative fiction that pulls from that same place: the systems we live under, the myths we’re told, and the quiet rebellions happening underneath. My work leans toward feminist dystopia, psychological thrillers, and near-future scenarios. Not because I want to predict the future, but because I want to understand how we’re shaping it.

This space is where I explore those ideas, through fiction and reflection. It’s where I make sense of the chaos, ask the questions journalism didn’t always have room for, and imagine what justice could look like when the old rules no longer apply.

What You’ll Find Here

A mix of fiction and reflection, structured yet fluid. Expect:

Original short fiction: stories that weave through dystopian landscapes, fragmented memories, and the quiet, creeping shifts that change everything.

Serialized excerpts: previews from an ongoing novel exploring justice, betrayal, and power in a collapsing world.

Reflections on writing: the process of shaping fiction, finding voice, and navigating the thin space between imagined futures and present realities.

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