Your story “ Prophecy ” revolves around Dev, a young Indian man whose controlling family—grandfather, father, and uncles—has a real-estate business, where he is put to work once he turns twenty-two.
Illiteracy is a major problem in the United States. In 2024, 24% of adult Americans are illiterate. Over half of U.S. adults, 54%, read below a 6th-grade level. This is an incredibly concerning trend.