What happens when the world replaces your job with AI... and then tries to replace your worth?
Maya Chen is a single mother who did everything right - worked hard, stayed loyal, and kept her head down. Then a cheerful email arrives:
"Your role has been transitioned to Aurora, our new AI system..."
Overnight, the city celebrates "progress." Companies cut costs. Leaders smile on screens. And millions of workers are told to "adapt."
But Maya doesn't have the luxury of breaking down. She has rent due. A daughter watching every move. And a future that suddenly feels like a locked door.
So Maya makes a choice most people don't even realize is still possible:
She decides to fight for something no machine can manufacture - human value.
From hidden "human-only" jobs to a growing underground network of displaced workers, Maya is pulled into a movement bigger than survival. Every step forward costs her something: safety, reputation, friendships... even the right to stay invisible.
And when the world's most powerful tech platform offers her a deal, Maya must decide:
Do you take the comfort that keeps you quiet - or risk everything to stay real?
Perfect for readers who love:
Near-future science fiction that feels realTech thrillers with a strong emotional coreStories about resilience, identity, and second chancesBooks that explore AI, automation, and the future of work - without being complicated
Why readers can't put it down:
Fast chapters built for late-night readingRelatable characters and high-stakes choicesA gripping "what would you do?" premiseA powerful ending that stays with you
If you've ever wondered whether AI will replace you... this story will hit home.