City - Bad

Just finished reading Bad City by Paul Pringle, and I’m still reeling. It’s a chilling look at how institutional power in Los Angeles was used to protect predators and silence the truth.

The city is split into districts constantly at war over trade rights and dwindling resources. The metro isn't for people; it's for moving black-market goods under the noses of the elite.

I'm working on a new setting for my [novel/campaign/game]. Here’s the rough vibe: Bad City

It’s more than just a scandal; it’s a masterclass in investigative journalism and a warning about what happens when leadership prioritizes reputation over human lives.

Imagine a city-state built on a dying island, where food shortages are the norm and the "rich" are mockingly called "bird feeders" for throwing scraps to the starving. Just finished reading Bad City by Paul Pringle,

Alternatively, if you are looking for a creative writing draft about a "bad city" in a fictional or world-building context,

Is it just me, or is [Your City] having a "Bad City" week? 🫠 The metro isn't for people; it's for moving

Pringle details the deep-seated corruption surrounding a USC dean and the internal battles at the LA Times to get the story published.