The Art of Venality

Venality- the condition of being venal; openness to corruption or bribery.

In the year 2022, the fight to be the world leader has come to a bloody end, the Dominion reigning supreme.

195 countries have been sectioned into ten zones, each under the strict and watchful eyes of the One World Government. In zone five, formerly known as Australia, the plan for total take over is almost complete, everyone quietly accepting their new society.

Almost.

When 20-year-old Ari learns she is going to flee the Grid, it's music to her rebellious ears, though she doesn't know the whole truth.

In the next twelve months, the long-fated amalgamation of man and machine will be fulfilled, enslaving humanity into a new destiny as human hybrids.

Accede. Comply. Survive.

You were bought and paid for long before you existed.

This is what they sold you for.

This. Is. The Art of Venality.