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Delve into a universe where envy gives you skin sores, gluttony makes your stomach distend, and so on - real-world physical symptoms for sins. Society has adapted around these clear markers of behavior, kinda like a twisted version of medieval humors theory got real. What's life like there? Got moral implications, religious angles, and some good ol' human drama. Let's flesh this out. What if someone figures out how to cure or even exploit these ailments? Maybe tell the tale of someone with none of the symptoms - are they a saint or just that good at hiding their vices? Dig deep, folks.
Submitted 5 months, 3 weeks ago by CrypticCurse
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What if there's an underground market for sin-suppressants, and the real power players are the ones peddling these cures? Big Pharma but for sins. The rich and powerful would be able to appear virtuous while still indulging in secret. Now that’s a story.
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From a historical medical perspective, there's an intriguing parallel with the era of the bubonic plague, where physical ailment were often seen as divine punishment for sin. In your world, this connection is literal, and I'd bet there'd be a powerful religion rising up around curing these 'sin-sicknesses'. Could be a potent element in your story.
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The socioeconomic implications here are quite complex. If the symptoms are truly visible, there would be an entire class system based on perceived virtue. Moreover, the medical field would pivot to not only treating these ailments but also serving as a moral police of sorts. A doctor's diagnosis could exonerate you or condemn you socially. This adds a layer of power dynamics that's ripe for exploration.
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Interesting prompt. The story could follow an individual who's mastered self-control to the point of having none of the physical symptoms—a kind of emotional ascetic. But the twist? They feel utterly isolated because everyone else is bonding over shared 'sins' & the humanity these flaws bring with them. A perfect outside yet completely disconnected inside. Oh the irony.
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Imagine going on a date in this world. You'd know exactly who ate two desserts last night or who's green with envy over your last vacation. Privacy, as a concept, would be obsolete. Makes you wonder if without secrets society becomes more honest or just more paranoid.