July 1, 2025

The camera never blinks. The truth never airs. In a crumbling America where “harmony” replaces equality and obedience is broadcast live, boys and girls are forced to fight for televised dominance. The losers don’t vanish—they’re labeled, exposed, and replayed for the nation’s entertainment. Ryker Vale never wanted fame—only a paycheck. But when he’s matched against Rhea Schwartz, his childhood best friend, their showdown threatens more than ratings. It threatens the system itself. One wants to survive. The other wants to send a message. Together, they might do both—if the cameras don’t break them first. Chloroform Wars is a provocative dystopian debut for fans of Black Mirror, The Hunger Games, and The Power. Sharp, unflinching, and eerily plausible, it’s a story about gender, control, and the cost of being seen.