The greatest tragedy the world has ever known turned out to be the ultimate catalyst for change. In the wake of World War III, which decimated most of the world's population, the remaining survivors vowed to not continue to repeat the same mistakes of the past. Fortunately, they had something previous generations did not have - advanced technology. The year is 2117 and this once shattered civilization has become prosperous again. Innovative forms of technology have enabled them to abandon the old model and re-engineer a better way of living for all. Brain implants and genetic modifications have made an entire population educated, healthy, and kind. Despite the benefits of this technology, it has created some unforeseen side effects that threaten humankind's existence. When technology proves to be inept at solving the world's problem, a new hope emerges in the unlikeliest form - a young orphan girl. *** Cyberpunk, dystopian, technology, future, futurism, scifi, heroine, prodigy...

When Lauren's mother died, her abusive father looks to her to play the role of house wife and bedmate. Lauren finds a way to escape it all when she meets local barbershop owner and Kingpin Rio.

"Everything that inside that paper is me. My likes, dislikes. How I want my coffee to be done. Everything you name it. It's there." I said nonchalantly. I took the paper in her hand and started walking to the garbage can. "What are you doing?" she asked following me. "You said you don't know yourself." I said looking at her. "I was lost too. Who was I? A question that always bothers me. until I stop. I just stop asking." Taking the lighter in my pocket and light the papers. "Since i can't enter your world and you don't want to enter mine. Why not create a world where we can both be in? What is the thing that I like? What is the thing that I dislike? I don't know. It can be change. It can be done. It's not easy, it will not be a walk in a park but together with you, let's find out?"

This Is Renee's Sophomore Year & She's Starting Strong. No Distractions... Until Of Course Her Old Romance With Her Best Friend Rekindles. Not Only Was He Her Best friend But He Was Her First Love, On & Off Since 7th Grade Renee's Biggest Fear Is To Getting Wrapped Up In An Emotional Roller coaster . Kyree Is An Amazing Person But Is Constantly Worried About What Other Think, If Anyone Found Out Him And Renee Had Something Or Have Something He's Afraid How People Might React. And Not Only Is Renee Constantly Hurting About This But She Is Ready To Let Him Go. & Shay Is Ready To Grab That Opportunity And Make Renee Fall In Love With Her, Shay Has Always Known That Renee Is Curious But She Is Now Determined To Show Renee That It Not Curiosity, Its Who She Is. Renee Is Faced With A Decision Be With The One Who Will Forever Keep Her In The Shadows Or Choose The One Person That Will Love Her For Who She Is, And Is Ready To Give Her All. Read Along As Renee Faces He Difficult Love Life Along With Dealing With All The Drama In High School.