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The Hive of Glass
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ISBN13: 9798342051071
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Oct 8 2024
Pages: 166
Weight: 0.60
Height: 0.43 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Oct 8 2024
Pages: 166
Weight: 0.60
Height: 0.43 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The Hive of Glass
By Lance Overman In the not-so-distant future of 2035, a group of children with Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) crash-land on a remote island, stripped of the technology that once connected them to a digital world. Their BCIs, once a powerful extension of their minds, now lie dormant, leaving them feeling exposed and primitive. With their high-tech upbringing rendered useless, these children must navigate an untamed wilderness and face the raw power of nature, a stark contrast to their sterile, technology-driven lives. Ryan, the reluctant leader, attempts to hold the group together by focusing on survival-finding food, building shelter, and maintaining a signal fire for rescue. But as the days pass, the island reveals its true nature: it is alive, watching, waiting, and testing their every move. The dense jungle and strange atmosphere weigh heavily on the children, and fear soon begins to take hold. Whispers of an unseen beast lurking in the shadows fuel paranoia and division. Tensions rise when Jake, another boy in the group, challenges Ryan's leadership, advocating for a more primal approach to survival. As the children divide into factions, Jake's group begins to embrace their newfound savagery, painting their faces with mud and declaring themselves hunters. What started as a battle against the elements becomes a fight for power, with both groups teetering on the edge of chaos. In this reimagining of William Golding's Lord of the Flies, The Hive of Glass explores the thin veneer of civilization and the primal instincts that surface when technology fails. As the children descend into tribalism, they are forced to confront the beast not just on the island, but within themselves. Will they find a way to rebuild order, or will the island claim their humanity once and for all? With haunting imagery and a gripping narrative, The Hive of Glass is a modern exploration of survival, leadership, and the fragility of human nature in a world without technology. Prepare for a tale that delves deep into the heart of fear, power, and the fine line between civilization and chaos.
By Lance Overman In the not-so-distant future of 2035, a group of children with Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) crash-land on a remote island, stripped of the technology that once connected them to a digital world. Their BCIs, once a powerful extension of their minds, now lie dormant, leaving them feeling exposed and primitive. With their high-tech upbringing rendered useless, these children must navigate an untamed wilderness and face the raw power of nature, a stark contrast to their sterile, technology-driven lives. Ryan, the reluctant leader, attempts to hold the group together by focusing on survival-finding food, building shelter, and maintaining a signal fire for rescue. But as the days pass, the island reveals its true nature: it is alive, watching, waiting, and testing their every move. The dense jungle and strange atmosphere weigh heavily on the children, and fear soon begins to take hold. Whispers of an unseen beast lurking in the shadows fuel paranoia and division. Tensions rise when Jake, another boy in the group, challenges Ryan's leadership, advocating for a more primal approach to survival. As the children divide into factions, Jake's group begins to embrace their newfound savagery, painting their faces with mud and declaring themselves hunters. What started as a battle against the elements becomes a fight for power, with both groups teetering on the edge of chaos. In this reimagining of William Golding's Lord of the Flies, The Hive of Glass explores the thin veneer of civilization and the primal instincts that surface when technology fails. As the children descend into tribalism, they are forced to confront the beast not just on the island, but within themselves. Will they find a way to rebuild order, or will the island claim their humanity once and for all? With haunting imagery and a gripping narrative, The Hive of Glass is a modern exploration of survival, leadership, and the fragility of human nature in a world without technology. Prepare for a tale that delves deep into the heart of fear, power, and the fine line between civilization and chaos.
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