Apex Generation

Karine Raymond, author

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A new generation holds the power to reshape the world.

Raised in the suffocating wealth of controlling parents, Kabyra is blamed when a fire wrecks her stepfather’s study. She flees her home, but is quickly confronted by the bleakness of a life on the run. Feeling betrayed and abandoned, she unwittingly taps into raw, destructive powers.

Apex Generation is a gripping tale that blends real-world struggles and supernatural abilities. With its strong female protagonist and sharp social commentary, this short story is perfect for fans of dystopian fiction and speculative fantasy.

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Apex Generation, a short story by Karine Raymond, is a gripping tale that blends real-world struggles and supernatural abilities. With its strong female protagonist and sharp social commentary, this short story is perfect for fans of dystopian fiction and speculative fantasy.

Cover page — Portrait of a young woman whose shoulders represent a burning house, and whose hair transforms into flaming buildings. Dark illustration in shades of blue and orange

Logo — Éditions Novembre.

Paperback
9,95 $

EPUB | PDF
5,99 $

ISBN

Paperback : 978-2-9822578-0-1
EPUB* : 978-2-9822578-1-8
PDF : 978-2-9822578-3-2

*This EPUB meets the WCAG 2.0 AA accessibility standard.

Short Story | Speculative Fiction

Translated by Francis Lepage
40 pages
5 in x 8 in
March 4th, 2025

Karine Raymond

Nestled on a mountain in Quebec, Canada, Karine Raymond writes novels and short stories in between graphic design contracts, and publishes articles on her website karineraymond.com/en. The first volume of her dystopian series Rannaï was a finalist for the Cécile-Gagnon Prize and the Prix jeunesse des univers parallèles.