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Valencia Valmore has perfected the art of ethical blood consumption. But after a tragic attempt to turn her aging lover in 1984 goes wrong, she chooses hibernation over heartbreak.
Forty years later, she awakens to a world that both disturbs and intrigues her. Modern society's obsession with conscious consumption should make her feel less alien, yet something about this ethical facade rings hollow. Working night shifts at a mall cafe, Valencia observes humanity's evolution with growing unease.
As she navigates this brave new world of synthetic alternatives and corporate virtue, Valencia discovers that some shadows run deeper than others. Her search for belonging leads her down unexpected paths, forcing her to question everything she thought she knew about ethics, humanity, and the true cost of evolution.
Sometimes the most unsettling truths come from those who stand outside time. And sometimes, the monster in your story turns out to be the only one asking the right questions.