Life Delusion

Ephemeris (Fem) lives in a world clearly divided into the privilege and the neglected. Fem is a Fracid living in a deprived demense. Despite being cautioned against it, Fem is compelled to help a Hopeful girl. Hopefuls have lives of indulgence. Dependence on the drug Hebetate conditions their belief in possessing Talents such as being able to fly. Fem's intervention leads her to understand the true power of Hebetate. She had been accidentally exposed to a high dose and all her experiences and revelations have been the result of this. Fem realises their world is founded on ruthless population control.