The Race Against Time - Dystopian Stories Series

0:00 This is Stephanie, your truth detective, with an important message. What's the one thing I wish I knew at twenty instead of fifty that rescuing a dog wouldn't merely alter their existence, it would transform mine as well. Picture this, A small, unkempt docson mix named Frank, abandoned at the shelter, not once, but twice, his eyes brimming with hope and sadness and a touch of apprehension. It was clear we were meant for each other. You see, it was the first time in ten years I was living alone. I quickly found that I needed a companion that needed me as well, and that was Frank. When Frank first crossed the threshold of my home, my life was in turmoil, but not for long. It is true. My life felt like a jigsaw puzzle with pieces missing. But then came Frank, his tail wagging and heart bursting with love filling those voids.

1:05 He was so smart and knew how to help me through my rough days. All he yearned for was to be by my side, which he was with many of my facts seeking investigations. What took me by surprise was eventually I began to laugh again. There was certainly a lot of that in our home. We both loved our quiet moments of comfort on the couch and researching quietly on the computer. Frank redefined the essence of unconditional love and companionship for me. So here's a thought for those on the fence. Take that leap of faith. Rescue a pet.

1:49 You'll not only be giving them a new lease on life, but they might end up rescuing you in ways you never imagined. Your future furry companion is out there eagerly waiting. Who knows they might just be your Frank, make the decision to adopt today. Believe me, it's one of the most rewarding choices you'll ever make, not just for them, but for you too. The important message that you just heard is brought to you by artificial intelligence. That's right. That is my voice, but it is not me speaking the whole important message that you just heard. So be careful of the deep fakes and memes. Don't fall for the dupes. Go to my last episode to hear about that.

2:42 Truth Detective podcast dot com on Truth Detective with Stephanie Lee. The main core topic of the episode is based on the truth, and in most episodes Some of the events, people, places, pseudonyms, and the lifestyle that I lead as a truth detective are fictionalized for a better storytelling experience. For each episode, go to the show notes for more information on the topic. Enjoy this episode, Welcome This is Truth Detective with Stephanie Lee. Dystopian Stories the race against time in the heart of a modern day dystopian city where racial unrest has become a growing concern. Your very own truth detective found myself at the center of a case that, if not solved, would bring down the fabric of our our society. As a truth detective, I was known from my unwavering commitment to uncovering the facts, no matter how uncomfortable they may be, And this made me uncomfortable. Race had never been an

4:12 issue during any time in my life, for sure. It all began when I stumbled upon a series of old movies from the nineteen sixties that seemed to hold a key to the current racial tensions of today. To Kill a Mockingbird, to Sir with Love, and Guess Who's Coming to Dinner. All these movies portrayed the civil rights movement of that era, highlighting the struggles and triumphs against racial discrimination. These films served as a strong reminder of a time when the United States was making significant strides towards equality, saying goodbye to racial tension. Each one of these movies is placed in our history as learned lessons and great examples of a fair and equal nation that everybody could understand.

5:00 Race we all knew was not to overpower meritocracy, love or friendships. But there were demons behind these setbacks in our nation that wanted desperately to divide us, and they were about to have a rude awakening. So we did some much needed movie watching. As a triple movie showing at the library one Friday, we made watching these movies a part of the case, and as always we did so with our very low tech note books in hand, of course, taking down notes and important memorable quotes that stuck with us as being the takeaways of these important movies. As in the movie To Kill a Mockingbird, the theme was based on a white lawyer defending a black man that was accused of rape but was innocent. Although his innocence was true, proven in court by his attorney, the all white, all male jury still convicted him because of the color of his skin. That part it's pretty easy to figure out. But at the end of the movie there is a thrilling late night takedown in a forest involving the white accuser that ends in his death and the movie Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? What a great movie.

6:14 Despite considering themselves liberal and open minded, A couple must overcome their latent racism when their strong willed daughter wants to marry a distinguished black physician when she brings him home for dinner after meeting on vacation. There are many great remarks and truths here, but most memorable is the talk the young black doctor has with his father, who doesn't believe in the marriage of two different races, and how about to serve with love. It has the same racial theme. A black teacher in England has been assigned to a class in a school for wayward children who are troubled or have social problems. The teacher, Mark Thacker, is only there for the semester, and the students discriminate against him because of his color until they realize how how much they can learn from him a good dose of life skills, patience, acceptance, and love. It is a touching story at the end of the school year, the students discover color doesn't matter, and they present him with a gift of thanks from their heart. These movies were examples of how far we had come as a nation, and they gave all of us hope for the future.

7:22 But what happened to those strides we made in the sixties. Huh? I wonder? It appears we've reversed course and have become a nation of hate and chaos among the races once again. But in today's world, fear rages on instead. White people fear black people, and black people are taking the upper hand against white people. We all know none of this is necessary in a civilized society. Yes, it is true that concluding scenes of peaceful coexistence depicted in these movies stood and start contrast to the present reality. Well orchestrated racial tensions had escalated an in the past two years since the George Floyd incident, creating a divide that has threatened to tear the nation apart in ways well we haven't seen in my lifetime. We fact finders and truth seekers were determined to solve this injustice and this case and hopefully start to restore much needed harmony. We delved deeper into the mystery that had unfolded regarding the recent racial problems that we all were faced with, seeking answers in the shadows of a society plagued by prejudice. As we pursued the truth, I as always discovered an anonymous group operating in the underbelly of many many cities. This group is driven by a shared belief that race should never be a barrier. We detectives and the anonymous group sought justice for those who felt as we did. They were anonymous and nobody knew who they were, but to

8:53 us they became the harmony seekers. For sure they were, and there was no doubt their mission was to help our society and to uphold meritocracy as the only criterion for opportunities and jobs, and to reject the divisive role that race had come to play in everyday life. We all accepted that it was a horrible existence and would get worse over time, no doubt. After all, we believed in people having diverse friendships, men and women, getting positions and careers where that person was an expert in whatever capacity, all of which was and still is very important and relevant today. If we are to survive as a country.

9:36 With the help of the anonymous group that was known by us secretively as the Harmony Seekers, we embarked on a daring quest to unravel the conspiracy behind the sudden resurgence of racial tensions. Why did it happen and where did this begin? It was known that there was indeed a civil rights movement in the sixties that pushed for equality for everybody, and it worked as predicted beautifully, or at least, we had made strides, and they were beautiful. As Martin Luther King famously said, not by the color of your skin, but the content of your character. He was speaking the truth. In a Time article I found this quote about equality. America had made strides since the nineteen sixty three March on Washington for jobs and freedom and approaching the ideals of equality on which the nation was founded, thanks to the work and resilience of countless individuals.

10:32 But look closer at today's realities and it is clear that the dream of equality remains just that, and the fight continues. Well, there's a little truth to that. We are not perfect, and we are not there yet. We all Detectives and the Anonymous group believe that to be true. We all accepted that the trouble began slowly with those entities, evil devils wanting to dismantle our country for all the wrong reasons a few years ago. The racial divide that had been conquered in the sixties, well, of course, it began again. Together we all uncovered a web of corruption and manipulation through orchestrated protests monetarily made possible by powerful billionaire figures such as George Soros, one of the devils, seeking to exploit the country's divisions for their greedy gain and political agenda and perhaps just maybe and making of a new communist America and overthrowing the constitutional republic that we now have, making political and societal protests a big part of the racial divide we have in this country today.

11:43 Chaos is their mission. As a truth came to light, we all stood united and are resolved to bring about change and restore equality to a society on the brink of collapse. In the end, through our combined efforts and unwavering determination, we succeeded in exposing the truth and dismantling the forces of devils and evil players, bad actors perpetrating racial unrest for their gain creed and chaos that would over time bring down the nation. With the researched information, we all detectives and harmony seekers, wrote articles in major magazines, went on podcasts, and made a peace movement on social media.

12:26 We found that Americans wanted the same things happiness, peace, love and harmony. Our actions reverberated throughout the country, inspiring others to stand up against injustice and strive for a future where meritocracy, hard work, and acceptance and not race determined one's fate. And in that moment, that very moment resolved the case of racial divide. Hope flickered in the darkness, and a beacon of light guided the way towards a better tomorrow. Is special. We all have loved ones and connections and want to go through life with harmony in our hearts, so become a harmony seeker. We will forever say no to the racial divide because we now know what it can and will do to a country that was and still is beautiful to the core.