Bjorn Schindler

In the near-future metropolis of Oslo, life is more convenient than ever. People are connected to the Glow, a device offering everything one could need: money, food, clothing, medicine. But beneath the utopian surface lies a hidden web of surveillance and control. Enter Elin, an investigative journalist who stumbles upon a secret that could shake the very foundations of this digital society. Her discovery uncovers a powerful political figure behind the Push, a movement aimed at replacing traditional currency with digital cash. Digging deeper, Elin finds evidence of government-sponsored programs that track citizens’ digital activities. With the help of a hacker, she discovers ＂The Eye,＂ an AI at the center of this pervasive control system. Time is swiftly running out for Elin as she races against the clock to expose the truth, with danger lurking ominously at every corner. Unexpected plot twists reveal the depths of corruption at play. Will Elin’s unbreakable determination be enough to expose the truth and save her life? Or will the omnipresent CBDC system finally claim its ultimate victory? ＂Surveillance Currency＂ is a riveting thriller that will have you questioning the cost of convenience in a world teetering on the edge of dystopia. It’s a rollercoaster ride through a future that might just be around the corner - a future where freedom isn’t what it seems, and where your only weapons against an invisible foe are courage, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of truth.