What Happened to Monday

In the year 2073, the world grapples with a severe overpopulation crisis, leading to the implementation of a draconian one-child policy by the Child Allocation Bureau (C.A.B.). In a poignant twist of fate, when Karen Settman gives birth to identical sisters, only the eldest is allowed to remain. Her father, Terrence, names each of the sisters after the days of the week and meticulously trains them to live as a single entity, preserving the secret of their existence. The sisters meet daily to share their experiences and information, adhering to a strict rule: only one can venture out into the world at any time.

To disguise their identity, they employ a clever system of wigs and makeup to mask any identifying traits. Terrence, who understands the grave risks they face, often reinforces the importance of their bond and the repercussions of disobedience. However, the tension mounts when Thursday breaks this crucial rule and, in a devastating incident, injures her finger, leading to Terrence having to remove the same part from all the sisters, starting with Monday.

As the years pass, the sisters manage to maintain their deception without raising suspicions. One day, as Sunday returns from her job at the bank, she witnesses C.A.B. agents detaining a child amidst public outcry. The siblings, watching the distressing event unfold on their screens, engage in a heated discussion about their future. Thursday contemplates the possibility of surrendering themselves, dreaming of a time in the future when she could live openly, and pursue her own path. However, Monday, ever the responsible elder sister, insists on the necessity of their unity, reinforcing their pact to continue living under the veil.

The following day, Monday endeavors to present herself as Karen but finds herself caught in the web of office politics, with the ambitious Jerry hinting at blackmail after she secures a promotion. Her absence at their daily meeting sends alarming ripples through the sisterhood, triggering Tuesday to investigate her disappearance, ultimately leading to a shocking revelation. Monday’s dealings with C.A.B. prove to be a perilous game of survival, and soon, what started as a deceit spirals into a betrayal of epic proportions.

As C.A.B. agents zero in on the sisters, they navigate a web of deception where loyalties are tested and lives are lost. Through a series of action-packed confrontations, starting with a harrowing showdown where Sunday meets a tragic end, the weakened sisterhood must find strength to persevere. The sisters fight back, driven by the need to uncover the truth as they grapple with their intertwined fates.

Amidst the chaos, alliances shift and betrayals unfold. In a desperate attempt to save one another, the sisters face the brutal world enforced by the C.A.B. that threatens to tear them apart permanently. With tension rising, Adrian, a C.A.B. agent with a complicated connection to the sisters, is entangled in their fight for survival.

This gripping narrative reaches its zenith when Thursday, with the help of Adrian, schemes to infiltrate C.A.B. headquarters, uncovering the dark realities of their society. As the sisters pursue their path to redemption against overwhelming odds, a treacherous game of power and identity ensues, leading to heartbreaking confrontations that reveal the true cost of survival.

At the climax of their struggle, the sisters are forced to confront each other in a dramatic showdown, leading to devastating consequences that challenge their bonds and redefine their identities. With an irreversible choice made, the fallout reshapes their lives forever. As the dust settles, the remnants of their struggles herald a new beginning—a chance for renewal in a society where the unthinkable had once reigned supreme.

In the end, their journey leads to the repeal of the Child Allocation Act and the dawn of a new hope for their future as they embrace the next chapter of their lives, forging their identities anew.

Last Updated: November 02, 2024 at 11:47