De Novo (The Gene Thief Series Book 1 - Short Story)

Ever since Kira woke up in an empty apartment, no memories or sense of self have existed. Her life has consisted entirely of completing certain, special missions. Each mission assigns Kira to search for and retrieve a different targeted gene, in a specified location with a varied danger level. Some situations are almost just about survival, and she’s forced to escape through sheer ingenuity along with the assignment.

On this day, the mission is no different. Requiring her to venture into the rainforest to a place she is hardly ready for, time is running out for the lives waiting to benefit from the gene. Kira must do whatever she has to in order to complete the mission.

The universe seems to be working against her as she faces setback after setback. She begins to worry if she will make it out alive, let alone with the gene.