Category: Future

In the year 2030, Terra Corp had its eyes on everyone. Literally. The SmartLenses—contact lenses with integrated surveillance systems—were initially pitched as a technology of convenience. From augmented reality pop-ups that could translate foreign languages in real-time to health monitors that could detect diseases before any symptoms appeared, they became a cultural phenomenon. But over…

In a world where every square inch was monitored, every individual profiled, and every voice recorded, privacy was not just a luxury—it was a myth. People had traded it willingly, eagerly, for the promise of safety, convenience, and endless streams of tailored entertainment. Anna peered through the semi-transparent screen of her SmartWall, an intelligent barrier…