Under the Iron Eye (draft)
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"Under the Iron Eye" is a dystopian novel that explores deep societal inequalities and the devastating consequences of unchecked power in the hands of a master manipulator.
Felix, a forgotten laborer with nothing to his name, has spent his entire life under the regime's control-until the day he's unexpectedly fired. What seems like a personal failure turns into the beginning of something far greater, as he stumbles into a resistance, uncovers horrifying truths, and discovers that even a nobody can spark a revolution. This is the draft version, please give me any feedback so it can get published in the future. Thank you 🙃
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