In a future where megacorporations rule, survival isn’t just about staying alive—it’s about staying human.
Orson Anders dreams of escaping Earth for a life among the stars. But when a mysterious man crashes into his life during a night out, he’s thrust into a conspiracy that could upend the balance of power in the solar system.
Now in possession of Dahlia—an advanced AI with an uncertain purpose—Orson is on the run. His sister, Maggie, has been captured by ruthless security forces, and every move he makes tightens the noose around them both. As he unravels the truth behind Dahlia’s origins, he begins to question whether this artificial mind is his greatest ally—or a ticking time bomb that could doom them all.
With time running out and shadowy corporate forces closing in, Orson must decide: how far will he go to save his sister? And what price is humanity willing to pay for its freedom?
For a high-stakes sci-fi adventure, jack in with Origin: A Black Sky Club Story.
Previously published in AI Apocalypse: A Collection of Science Fiction Stories.
©2024 Stephen Gay (P) 2024 Stephen Gay
Genre: Science Fiction
Orson Anders dreams of escaping Earth for a life among the stars. But when a mysterious man crashes into his life during a night out, he’s thrust into a conspiracy that could upend the balance of power in the solar system.
Now in possession of Dahlia—an advanced AI with an uncertain purpose—Orson is on the run. His sister, Maggie, has been captured by ruthless security forces, and every move he makes tightens the noose around them both. As he unravels the truth behind Dahlia’s origins, he begins to question whether this artificial mind is his greatest ally—or a ticking time bomb that could doom them all.
With time running out and shadowy corporate forces closing in, Orson must decide: how far will he go to save his sister? And what price is humanity willing to pay for its freedom?
For a high-stakes sci-fi adventure, jack in with Origin: A Black Sky Club Story.
Previously published in AI Apocalypse: A Collection of Science Fiction Stories.
©2024 Stephen Gay (P) 2024 Stephen Gay
Genre: Science Fiction
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