Lagrange Point Shadow

by Andy H K Neale

In the sprawling urban landscapes of future Africa, Gahizi's routine life is disrupted by an accident that lands him in the crosshairs of an automated system for Universal Law. His plight exposes the cracks in a world ruled by data and corporate interests. As he seeks to undo the injustice, Gahizi clashes with a tech-savvy operative with secrets of her own. Lagrange Point Shadow weaves an intriguing story of technology and law, exploring the limitations of a distopian digital eco-system.

This short story was first published by the 2024 IViR Science Fiction & Information Law writing competition.

24 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 24, 2024