World Running Down

In a dystopian Utah wasteland, a transgender salvager named Valentine Weis is offered a chance at a better life and a potential romance when he is recruited by an AI-turned-android named Osric. As they pursue a high-stakes mission to recover stolen androids, they face unforeseen challenges posed by the androids' emerging self-awareness. This story explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the pursuit of dreams amidst a dangerous, uncertain world.