Deep under the city of Chrysoberyl lies a mine. Sealed off. Run by slaves. Ruled by warring gangs. A dark, chaotic realm, where "accidents" are frequent. But one miner hasn't given up hope of seeing the sun again. And when a mysterious woman appears, claiming to have a rare knowledge of the tunnels, his chance has come--if he'll take a leap in the dark...
Grab your copy of this dystopian sci-fi short story with action and intrigue, a prequel to the Hologram trilogy. A 10,000 word story.
An exciting introduction into a strange caste run world where things aren’t what they seem. What awaits Clay among “The snakes and backstabbers, the corrupt degenerates, the preeners and posers and psychopaths that rule here.”? The Underlings sets the stage.