Pleasure Principle by Stephen Oram

Word Count: 4158 words | Critique type preference: In Person

Content warnings:

Drug use, Fatphobia, Needles, Shaming

Author Notes:

This piece was written for a specific market but wasn’t accepted. I’m wondering if it works as a piece more generally. Also, wondering if it’s tight enough i.e. has a strong enough ‘story’ to make it engaging. If not, is there a particular angle you feel should be leaned into more?

Submitted: 29 January 2026

Last updated: 10 June 2026 at 23:11

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