Havenworld by Lewis Knight

Author:Lewis Knight
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: young adult fiction, Dystopian novels, Coming of age stories, Teenage rebellion, Science fiction books, Futuristic technology, Post-apocalyptic worlds, Teenage protagonists, Strong female characters, Action-packed adventure, Oppressive societies, Survival stories, Social commentary, African American characters, Love and romance, Friendship and loyalty, POC novels, POC, black science fiction writers, Post-apocalyptic worlds
Publisher: Knightvision Books
Published: 2023-03-21T00:00:00+00:00

2

"Where do you think the machines take them?"

"Still haven't figured it out." David likes to solve equations. According to their intelligence tests, he's a leader in his age group and far ahead of his peers. His teeth grate with frustration.

"I overheard something from one of the simdroids. Something I haven't heard before, like a code name or something."

I practically bob on my toes in excitement. "What is it?"

He looks around again. "Haven."

I wait for more, but David just gazes at me expectantly.

I frown in disappointment. "That's it?"

"That's all. They spoke like it was important. Ever heard that before?"

"No. The simdroids over here don't let anything slip that we aren't supposed to hear. I still have to figure out how to break into the Core."

"Be careful, Julia." David gives me a warning look as if he isn't trying to do the same thing.

"You be careful." I grin as I flick a handful of grass at him. Errant blades strike the fence and blacken as they burn.

"I'm serious. I would hate for something to happen to you."

I drop my eyes, embarrassed for reasons I can't explain. "Yeah. You too."

"Promise me you won't do something crazy."

I lift my head, meeting his gaze. "I pro—"

Lights flood the corner so brightly that for a second, I think something has exploded. But it's one of the Vultures, hovering above us with its searchlight beaming down like the brightest moon in the world. David and I both leap up, but there is nowhere to go. A Swarm surrounds us, flickering and buzzing threateningly. Simdroid guards swiftly close in. Every avenue of escape mathematically closes off, leaving us nothing to do but raise our hands in surrender.

The guards are black-suited soldier units equipped for mobility and speed. I see my reflection in the visor of the nearest one. My hair whips in the wind from the hovering Vulture, my eyes are wide in apprehension.

"You are in violation of curfew and assembly regulations," the simdroid says. "Follow the directions of your escort to avoid further discipline."

"Just do what they say." David looks very small, surrounded by a circle of onyx robotic figures. "If we don't see each other again...goodbye."

I feel my eyes moisten, but I cut off the tears ruthlessly. I don't want David to see me cry. "Goodbye, David."

"No communication," the simdroid says. My escorts take me by the arms and quickly hustle me away. I try to catch a last glimpse of David, but he's already lost to sight.

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