Colony (ARC)

Colony is an intricate tale of power struggle wrapped in the guise of a fable about a colony of ants. It follows the story of Darojak, a young queen ant whose colony has been destroyed, forcing her to seek refuge in another colony ruled by Queen Gegana. This colony is on the brink of extinction due to a shortage of worker ants. The aging Queen Gegana is producing more male ants, who are ultimately useless without a queen. Darojak finds love with Sunar, a charming male ant, and their mate solidifies her position as the new queen. Inevitably, Queen Gegana resorts to extreme measures to eliminate Queen Darojak, causing a deep divide within the colony. A fierce battle ensues, shaking the colony to its core. Set in the subterranean world of insects, this work of fiction is an allegory for human society’s insatiable thirst for power. Through the allegory of ants, Colony invites readers to ponder the nature of power, love, and survival.