The Swell: a dystopian short story

Welcome to The Swell - where every token is precious.

In the heart of a futuristic London suburb, Jonathan Plank faces a looming debt that threatens to burden his three daughters after his Departure. When he hears of his daughter's pregnancy, the desperation to clear his debt intensifies. However, as The Swell's local handyman, Jonathan will never make enough tokens in time.

Then, when a twist of fate allows him to unexpectedly escape from The Swell, he finds an opportunity to save his daughters' future. Will he do it without jeopardising their lives, and potentially, his own?