"Three hundred years? I will never get out of here."
In the future world of the year 2222, "12-30", a future human, kind and innocent, celebrates the 100th anniversary of hospitalization in an unknown hospital. 12-30 lives in a tiny ward with Adam and Dolly, two smartphones monitoring and managing 12-30.
12-30 has been prohibited from opening the curtains or the door of this ward since the first day of treatment, until an unexpected situation arises before 12-30 becomes interested in everything behind the curtains and outside the door.
Regardless of warnings from Adam and Dolly, 12-30, haunted by doubt after doubt, is adamant about finding the truth: What are the stories of Adam and Dolly? What is the true identity of 12-30? What is this hospital about? And most importantly: Will 12-30 ever be discharged from this hospital?
"Lee's 12-30 is a great read, tempting, and with enough suspense to make it difficult to put down." - Kathi Nidd
"Although it is a short tale, it has so many layers that will make you reflect on your circumstances." - Luwi Nyakansaila
"Lee constructs a fantastically imagined futuristic world in a compact story. I loved the questions raised over free will and self-discovery." - Jamie Michele
"12-30's message is clear: the world needs to wake up and reverse course before it is too late." - Rich Follett
"Kerry Lee finds a way to incorporate poignant philosophical discourse into this succinct story that makes you wonder what it truly means to be human. If you're a fan of dystopian tales featuring artificial intelligence, this will be right up your alley." - Pikasho Deka
