God Bless The Coens [and All Their Stupid Ideas] is published in the first FOTIA Anthology and is a wild, genre-bending short story that blends satirical Americana, speculative absurdity, and fast-paced misadventure. Set in a struggling rural farm during the final gasp of Prohibition, the story follows the Coen family—a trio of well-meaning but chronically foolish men—as they try to save their crumbling livelihood through increasingly questionable schemes.

What begins as a gritty tale of debt, drought, and desperation quickly spirals into something far stranger. With debts piling up and dangerous men circling, the Coens set their sights on a solution that no sensible person would ever consider—because, frankly, they’re not sensible people. The results are hilarious, chaotic, and oddly poignant.

Delenda Carthago crafts a vivid and immersive tale that channels the spirit of the Coen Brothers, Mark Twain, and speculative satire. Packed with quick-witted dialogue, absurd escalations, and a cast of unforgettable characters, the story delivers comedy with bite and adventure with a twist. Yet beneath the humor lies a sharper commentary about survival, rural pride, and what happens when people chase salvation in all the wrong places.

Balancing slapstick timing with narrative control, God Bless The Coens is both a riot and a reckoning—an unpredictable ride through old barns, bad deals, and worse decisions. It’s a salute to the fools who try, the family that endures, and the beautiful disasters that make us human.

Perfect for fans of dark comedy, speculative fiction, and character-driven chaos.