In a not so distant future, automation has completely replaced human labor. Society has been divided into the ultra-wealthy 'nobles' who hold the reigns of control, and the destitute, unemployable masses.
Markus Marcellinus, a member of the elite n...
Before beginning the story, I would like to very briefly explain a few facts. All the characters are elves. Not the magical kind– they are functionally equivalent to humans, except they have pointy ears. They drive cars and use cell phones. Their history is mostly the same as human history, but this story is set in what we would consider the near future. Why then, are they elves? An astute question: I don't know, they just are.
This story follows the exploits of the members of the ennobled House of Marcellinus. In the real world, the name is pronounced Mar-sell-LEE-nus, but in this story, it is commonly pronounced Mar-sell-LIE-nus. (I also dreamed up that part)
The story will be organized into a series of 'arcs' which are relatively self-contained short stories that will develop the characters and contribute to the overall narrative. I'll label each arc in the chapter titles, to make it clear where each starts and ends.
Finally, as this is my first serious work of fiction, let me thank you in advance for your patience and forbearance for any errors, stylistic shifts or literary faux-pas I may have committed. Drop me a line and I'll get them cleaned up in the next version. Thank you for reading!
PS: I am strongly opposed to the use of generative AI in creative works. This story is 100% hand-written. No AI.
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