Paywalled Brains

In a dystopian society where humans are treated as parasitic livestock inside simulated "zoos," survival requires earning a university degree—or facing execution. Enter Noah, a cynical Section C employee burdened by a biological soul-link that leaves her permanently, horrifyingly hardwired to experience only happiness. Armed with an unshakeable corporate smile, a mechanical heart, and a biting sense of humor, Noah must navigate a world where thoughts, brains, and even emotions are locked behind corporate paywalls.