The Family Experiment

Set in a near-future world grappling with overpopulation and economic hardships, The Family Experiment explores a controversial new way for desperate couples to experience parenthood through virtual children accessed via the metaverse. The story follows ten couples participating in a reality TV show that raises virtual children from birth to adulthood within nine months, with the prize of potentially keeping their virtual offspring or risking everything for a real baby. Combining dark twists with thought-provoking themes, this novel offers an immersive and unsettling thriller that examines the boundaries of technology and family.