The Garden of Delights: a dystopian genetic dome
In the center of the megacity, the corporation BioSynthesis operates a private sanctuary called the Garden of Delights. This artificial environment exists under a large reinforced glass dome, a space reserved only for the most powerful. Here, they do not let nature take its course; they rewrite it from scratch. 🧬
Biology as the supreme luxury product
The engineers manipulate the genetic code to produce forms of life that only seek to delight the senses and demonstrate the dominance of those who possess the technology. Visitors walk on grass that emits a violet glow. Trees display silver leaves that produce sounds and their fruits are luminescent spheres. Hybrid creatures, such as birds with silky metal feathers and docile animals with soft skin, interact with the guests. Every being is sterile, its biology is a patented sensory experience that the corporation sells.
Features of the designed ecosystem:- Luminescent flora: Plants and grass that generate their own light in violet and blue tones.
- Chimeric fauna: Animals created by mixing DNA, docile and with surreal appearances.
- Absolute control: All organisms are sterile and their life cycle is completely regulated.
Enjoy perfection. Do not question the flora.
The core of the hidden truth
A single element escapes control within the garden: an ancient terminal for access to the Global Network, camouflaged at the base of the synthetic Tree of Life. This device, called the forbidden fruit, stores unprocessed genetic data, records of failed experiments, and information about epidemics in the poor districts. Accessing these files reveals how the corporation judges which life deserves to exist and which they discard.
Content of the forbidden terminal:- Databases with raw and uncensored DNA sequences.
- Documentation on failed genetic projects and their consequences.
- Reports linking BioSynthesis's actions to public health problems.
The capital sin in an artificial Eden
For BioSynthesis, the act of knowing the truth without their filter constitutes the only serious crime in their version of paradise. The garden is not just a symbol of luxury, but a demonstration of power where life itself becomes a consumer good. The warning next to the nectar fountain summarizes their philosophy: an invitation to perceive the designed beauty, never to question its origins. The hidden terminal remains as the only crack in their perfectly controlled world. 🔒