Divided

A novella.

In 2009, the population of the world reached an umanageable 12 billion. Something had to be done, something drastic. The government created Hiatus, a system in which half the population sleeps for a month while the rest go about their lives. On the final day of the month, there is a switchover. The system works; successful, in part, due to the strict policing by the Sandmen - soldiers tasked with hunting and destroying absconders.

The year is 2029. Sisters Gia and Rae, who haven't seen each other since they were children, are about to test the system. Wilhelm, a mysterious dwarf, claims to be able to help, to lead them to the only safe place - The Darklands. It's the only chance they have of escaping Hiatus for good and being together at last.

Separate they were weak...Together they are unstoppable.