New Eden by AJ DeMoyer

AJ DeMoyer is an emerging writer of eco-dystopian short fiction, currently studying an MA Writing and Literature at Deakin University. April lives with her husband, two tiny dogs and an oversize cat on Dharawal Country (regional NSW). When she’s not studying, reading or writing, she’s either propagating succulents in her garden, obsessively sorting the recycling, baking a sugary treat, or streaming dystopian programming.

New Eden

‘Good evening, Jo,’ AIoFE™ says. ‘You have three new messages.’

Jo picks up her phone and slides her thumb over the screen, which unlocks after authenticating her irises.

Extended Warning: X5 Class Solar Flare. Prepare for power grid disruptions.

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Warning: UV Level 9 tomorrow. Please stay indoors between 6am – 7pm.

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Be SolarSafe! Is your Geomagnetic Disruption Critical Response Plan ready? Contact your local—

Jo places her device on the table. Along the edge of the crepuscular sky, an apricot glow hugs the horizon.

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