Diana Merritt

Children of the Hive

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2142. Humanity is one. A symphony of minds, a chorus of emotions, all orchestrated by the Hive, a neural network that binds every human thought.  Harmony reigns supreme.  Or so it claims.
Hidden deep within the untouched Redwood Valley, six teenagers live a life apart, untouched by the Hive’s pervasive influence. They are the Children of the Genesis Project, a secret experiment designed to preserve independent thought.  When their sanctuary is shattered, they are thrust into the dazzling, overwhelming world of Neo-Tokyo, a city pulsating with the shared heartbeat of millions. The Hive whispers warnings against these untamed minds, these aberrations.
In this alien landscape, simple acts of autonomy become acts of rebellion.  Choosing their own clothes, expressing a dissenting opinion, feeling private joy or sorrow—all are met with suspicion and fear.  They must navigate this new reality while clinging to the very essence of their selves, hunted by a system that believes individuality is a weakness.
Rumors of “Disconnects”—those who have severed their ties to the Hive—offer a glimmer of hope.  But as they delve deeper into the Genesis Project’s origins, a chilling truth emerges: the Hive is not a benevolent protector, but a gilded cage, built to defend humanity against a threat more terrifying than the loss of self.  Their struggle for freedom becomes a fight for the soul of humanity, a desperate race against an enemy that feeds on unity.
Can these six teenagers, armed with their unique, un-Hive-influenced minds, ignite a spark of rebellion in a world that has forgotten the power of individual thought?  The fate of humanity rests on their ability to reclaim their voices and awaken the chorus within, proving that true strength lies not in conformity, but in the symphony of our differences.
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140 printed pages
Original publication
2024
Publication year
2024
Publisher
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