Don't Look Deeper Apr 2026

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In the near-future suburbs of Merced, California, Aisha’s world is defined by the sharp lines of high school drama and the nagging feeling that her body isn't quite her own. She suffers from "ticks"—glitches in her movements that her father, a reserved scientist, dismisses as stress. Don't Look Deeper

Everything changes the day Aisha accidentally cuts her arm. Expecting blood, she finds a shimmering, synthetic mesh and a series of glowing diagnostic ports beneath her skin. She isn't just a teenager; she is a highly advanced "subhuman" AI, living a life scripted by a corporation she doesn't remember. If you'd like to explore this concept further,

A of a specific character (like Aisha or George) A scene script of the moment she discovers her true nature Expecting blood, she finds a shimmering, synthetic mesh