Of Deception - Seeds

The city of Oakhaven thrives on these seeds. Citizens "donate" their happiest memories to the communal , which radiates a field of contentment that keeps the population productive and docile. In exchange, donors receive "Stability Credits" to live in luxury. The Protagonist

During a routine harvest of a dying archivist named Silas, Elara finds a seed that looks different. It isn’t gold; it’s a jagged, oily violet. Against protocol, she touches it. Seeds of Deception

Elara joins an underground cell of "Root-Keepers"—people who have blocked their memories from being harvested. They plan to "reverse-pollinate" the Arbor Core. The city of Oakhaven thrives on these seeds