The Promethean Leak

A mysterious and unstoppable organism has transformed the Imperial Valley into a vast, black, glassy crust, threatening disaster as it consumes everything in its path. As scientists, engineers, and officials race to understand and contain the rapidly spreading threat, they confront the dangerous consequences of unchecked technological creation. The story explores the unintended results of engineering a relentless microbe designed to solve environmental problems, now unleashed beyond control.