Cost of Living

Carrin wakes up on a rare day off to a house that feels more like a showroom than a home. Every surface hums with sleek, automated gadgets—from an electric auto‑cook that serves breakfast to a plastic‑shimmering shower that massages his skin. Yet beneath the glossy convenience, a lingering unease gnaws at him, sparked by the unsettling suicide of his neighbor, Miller, a man who seemed to have everything.

As the Avignon Electric finance officer arrives for a routine check, Carrin’s mind races between pride in his immaculate interior and the growing dread that the comforts he cherishes come at a hidden price. The encounter forces him to confront the paradox of a society that promises endless luxury while silently demanding ever‑greater sacrifices, leaving listeners to wonder just how far one will go to keep the façade of a perfect life.