Introduction
What if the person you trusted most tried to steal everything you owned?
Mei had it all figured out. A secure digital wallet. Five trusted guardians. A foolproof recovery system designed to protect her savings if anything ever went wrong. She’d chosen her guardians carefully—her cousin, her childhood friends, the people she trusted with her life.
But when a system glitch locks her out of her wallet, she discovers that trust alone isn’t enough.
Jonah has been Mei’s best friend since kindergarten. He’s the person she calls when she’s scared, the one who’s always been there for her. But when he sees the fortune in Mei’s wallet—enough to save his struggling family from financial ruin—something inside him breaks. Desperation turns to temptation. And temptation turns to betrayal.
Now, with a malicious guardian trying to redirect her entire life savings, Mei must race against a ticking clock to uncover the truth. The smart contract has given her 48 hours to investigate—48 hours to figure out who she can really trust before everything she’s worked for disappears forever.
But in a world where trust is currency and betrayal pays, can Mei navigate the web of deception before it’s too late? And when she discovers the truth about her best friend, will she choose justice… or mercy?
The Social Recovery Penalty is a gripping sci-fi thriller about friendship, betrayal, and the price of trust in a digital world. Perfect for young adults who love high-stakes drama, cutting-edge technology, and stories that make you question everything you thought you knew about the people closest to you.
Because sometimes, trust isn’t enough. Sometimes, you need to incentivize.
Table of contents:
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Lost Wallet <<<<<< NEXT
Chapter 2: A Social Recovery Setup
Chapter 3: The Guardian Agreement
Chapter 4: The Malicious Guardian
Chapter 5: The Recovery Attempt
Chapter 6: The Delay Period
Chapter 7: The Guardian Bond
Chapter 8: The Penalty Mechanism
Chapter 9: The Safe Recovery
Chapter 10: Trust, But Incentivize
