Minim Expectations
An adult speculative fiction novel about Emily Graves, a 29-year-old woman whose life is upended when she contracts the Minim Virus, a condition that causes her to shrink gradually over time. As she dwindles in size, Emily is forced into a government-mandated caretaker program, where she is placed under the watchful care of Amanda Johnson, a firm but nurturing woman assigned to oversee her well-being.
With each passing day, Emily's independence is stripped away—not just by her shrinking body, but by the unsettling realization that society no longer sees her as an adult. As she struggles to maintain her identity and dignity, she faces the growing reality of forced regression, navigating the delicate balance between defiance and acceptance.
Minim Expectations explores themes of power, autonomy, and identity, asking the question: What happens when the world decides you're too small to be taken seriously?
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