The Obedience Chip

In the year 2089, free will was a myth. Every citizen was implanted with an Obedience Chip, ensuring they never defied authority.

No protests. No crime. No rebellion.

Lena had spent years pretending to be just another obedient worker, but today was different. Today, she had a secret: her chip was deactivated.

She kept her head down as soldiers patrolled the factory. If they discovered her, they would “fix” her.

As she placed a wrench back on the assembly line, she whispered to the man next to her, “Are you free?”

The man didn’t react.

But then, his fingers curled—just slightly—against the metal frame.

A signal.

Lena’s heart pounded. She wasn’t alone.