The Memory Collectors

In a dystopian future, The Archive rules with an iron fist, harvesting memories to maintain order. On her Transition Day, eighteen-year-old Maya Chen defies the memory harvester. Anomalies in her mind trigger a chase as she discovers she can resist and even manipulate memories. With a strange energy surging within her, she escapes into the hidden world of the Remnants.Led by figures like Sarah, Marcus, and others, Maya learns of her unique role as a Memory Maker. She can not only safeguard memories but also create connections between them. The Archive, fearing her power, sends Cleaners to destroy the deep archive where countless memories are stored. Maya devises a plan to overwhelm them with a massive wave of memories, saving the archive and buying time for the resistance.In the underground haven of the Remnants, Maya discovers a society of rebels, each with their own abilities related to memories. The Council believes she is the key to overthrowing The Archive. As she trains to control her powers, she grapples with the enormity of the task. With the help of her friends and mentors, she prepares for an uprising.The day of the rebellion arrives. Remnants infiltrate key Archive facilities while Maya and her team storm the Archive Tower. There, she confronts the Director, who turns out to be her grandfather. He defends The Archive's actions, believing it creates an orderly society by erasing the chaos of human memories. Maya, however, uses her powers to expose his crimes and destroy his control.With The Archive defeated, the city awakens to a new era. Maya and her comrades now face the challenge of rebuilding a world where memories are cherished and people are free to remember their pasts. This is a story of a young woman's journey to reclaim the power of memory and reshape the future.