After the struggles of the 2020s, political division leads to California, Washington, and Oregon seceding as a new nation, Cascadia. Past years of relative peace, a writer made obsolete by AI, a Cascadian official fighting climate disasters, and an unlikely American spy struggle to find their way forward as America threatens war.
Writer Marley Jun attends an in-person work meeting, and their world is turned upside down.
Audrey Adams faces skepticism as she prepares to travel to Cascadia as an American spy.
Cascadian official Gene Ajou faces news of impending war with the United States.
Marley struggles with their options and meets an American named Audrey Adams.
Audrey settles into her home in Cascadia and finds it isn't easy to keep a low profile.
Gene comes home to trouble from an unexpected quarter and danger from someone he trusts.
Marley receives three invitations—none of which are what they were looking for.
Audrey begins the search for her lost mother and sister.
Chapter 9 - available 5/17/25
Gene confronts Samantha about her questionable activities.