I never thought it would come to this. The world, once a bustling, vibrant place, now reduced to a race for consumerism. Every year, it starts earlier, the frenzy, the madness. Thanksgiving, once a day of gratitude, now marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season. A day when stores are closed, and people should be spending time with their families, has become the day when the world goes mad for online bargains. And every year, the stakes get higher.

As a young worker at a tech giant like Adobe, I find myself trapped in this cycle of endless consumption. The pressure to meet sales targets and consumer demand mounts, suffocating me. It’s as if the world has forgotten the true meaning of Thanksgiving, of the holidays. It’s all about the sales now, the discounts, the deals. And I’m just a cog in the machine, a pawn in this game of consumerism.

But something inside me is starting to rebel. I can’t help but question the system, the relentless pursuit of profit at the expense of everything else. Is this what life has become? Is this what we’ve been reduced to? I can’t shake the feeling that there’s something deeply wrong with all of this.

One day, as I’m scrolling through the news, I stumble upon an article that catches my attention. It’s about the Thanksgiving sales, the numbers, the figures. Adobe Analytics and Salesforce are tracking the online spending, the growth rates, the average order values. It’s all just numbers, statistics, but it paints a bleak picture. The growth is minimal, the sales are flat. It’s as if the world is holding its breath, waiting for something more.

I can’t help but wonder, what if there’s more to this? What if there’s a dark secret behind these numbers, behind the relentless push for sales? What if there’s something we’re not being told? The thought lingers in my mind, gnawing at me, refusing to let go. And I know, deep down, that I can’t ignore it. I have to find out the truth, no matter the cost.

Uncovering the Truth

The next day at work, I can’t focus. The numbers, the statistics, they haunt me. I can’t shake the feeling that there’s something hidden beneath the surface, something sinister. I decide to dig deeper, to uncover the truth behind the Thanksgiving sales.

I start by researching the companies behind the statistics, Adobe Analytics and Salesforce. They claim to be tracking sales, collecting data from millions of consumers. But what if they’re not just tracking sales? What if they’re manipulating them? What if they’re using their data to control the market, to manipulate consumer behavior?

As I delve deeper into my research, I stumble upon a forum where whistleblowers share their stories. Stories of corruption, of deceit, of companies using their power to manipulate the market. Could this be what’s happening with Adobe and Salesforce? Could they be using their data to control the holiday shopping season?

I reach out to one of the whistleblowers, a former employee of Adobe. They confirm my suspicions, telling me about the dark secrets they uncovered during their time at the company. They tell me about the pressure to meet sales targets, the tactics used to manipulate consumer behavior, the lies and deceit that permeate the industry.

Armed with this information, I decide to take matters into my own hands. I start collecting evidence, documenting everything I can find. I know it’s risky, that I could lose everything, but I can’t stand by and let this continue. I have to expose the truth, no matter the cost.

The Risk

As I continue my investigation, the pressure mounts. I can feel the eyes of my colleagues on me, the whispers behind my back. They know something’s up, that I’m onto something. But I can’t let that stop me. I have to keep going, to uncover the truth and expose the corruption.

But the more I dig, the more dangerous it becomes. I start receiving anonymous threats, warning me to stop my investigation. They know what I’m doing, and they’re not happy about it. But I can’t back down now. I’ve come too far to turn back.

One night, as I’m working late in the office, I receive a message from an unknown sender. It’s a video, a recording of a secret meeting between the CEOs of Adobe and Salesforce. They’re discussing their plans, their tactics, their manipulation of the market. It’s all there, laid bare for the world to see.

I know I have to act fast. I can’t let this video fall into the wrong hands, into the hands of those who would use it to silence me. I make copies, hiding them in multiple locations, ensuring that even if something happens to me, the truth will still be revealed.

But as I leave the office that night, I can’t shake the feeling that I’m being watched. I glance over my shoulder, but there’s no one there. It’s just my imagination, I tell myself. But deep down, I know it’s not. The danger is real, and I’m in the middle of it.

The Revelation

The next day, I wake up to find my apartment ransacked. They’ve been here, searching for the evidence, trying to silence me. But they didn’t find it. I’m one step ahead of them, and I won’t let them win.

I reach out to a journalist, someone I trust, someone who can help me expose the truth. They agree to meet me in a secluded location, away from prying eyes. As I make my way there, I can’t help but feel a sense of dread. I know that once this information is out there, there’s no going back. I’ll be a target, a whistleblower, someone they’ll stop at nothing to silence.

But I can’t let fear dictate my actions. I have to do this, for the sake of the world, for the sake of all those who have been manipulated by the system. As I meet with the journalist, I hand over the evidence, the video, the documents. They promise to protect me, to ensure that the truth is revealed.

Days pass, and the story breaks. The world is shocked, outraged by the revelations. Adobe and Salesforce are exposed for their manipulation, their deceit. The public demands answers, justice. And I, the whistleblower, am thrust into the spotlight.

But as the dust settles, I can’t help but wonder, what now? The truth is out there, but what will change? Will the world continue down this path of endless consumption, or will we finally wake up and realize the true cost of our actions?

As I reflect on everything that has happened, I realize that the fight is not over. It has only just begun. We must continue to question, to challenge the system, to demand change. The world may be consumed by consumerism, but we have the power to change it. And together, we will.

The Source

This small novel was automatically created by processing the news article “Adobe: Thanksgiving US online sales nudge up to $5.6B; Salesforce: $31.7B spent globally” published by TechCrunch. This novel is generated using a collection of recipes, generative AI, and the touch of a human (when time allows).

This is a work of fiction. Unless otherwise indicated, all the names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents in this book are either the product of the Generative AI algorithm “imagination” or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.