In 2050, solar flares have destroyed Earth's ozone layer and melanin has become the most valuable biological resource on the planet. Three African women - Zeta, Uwase, and Sarah - are drawn into a shadowy surrogacy network targeting dark-skinned women for their genetics. One woman chooses. One negotiates. One has no choice at all. Melanated is a speculative fiction novella about biology, power, and what happens when your body becomes currency.
In 2050, solar flares have destroyed Earth's ozone layer and melanin has become the most valuable biological resource on the planet. Three African women - Zeta, Uwase, and Sarah - are drawn into a shadowy surrogacy network targeting dark-skinned women for their genetics. One woman chooses. One negotiates. One has no choice at all. Melanated is a speculative fiction novella about biology, power, and what happens when your body becomes currency.