In the towering metropolis of Aethel, where genetic perfection is both a science and a prison, individuality is suppressed, and every life is preordained. Amid this sterile dystopia, a quiet rebellion stirs beneath the surface. The Rooted—children with mysterious genetic anomalies—hold the key to challenging the oppressive regime.
Elessa, a disillusioned geneticist haunted by the system she once served, discovers a hidden power within the Rooted: an ancient connection to nature and infinite intelligence woven through their bloodlines. Guided by ancestral visions and the whispers of sacred plants, she embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about humanity’s origins and its forgotten potential.
As Elessa and the Rooted fight to reclaim their freedom, they find themselves not only battling the cold grip of genetic determinism but also awakening a force far greater than themselves. In a world where connection is rebellion and resilience is revolution, they must harness the untamed spirit of the earth to forge a future where diversity and individuality can thrive.
A story of defiance, awakening, and hope, The Rooted is a thought-provoking exploration of what it truly means to be human—and what we stand to lose when we forget the power of our roots.