After Dark

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Imagine a near-future Britain where women dominate every aspect of life, from workplaces to government, and the gender pay gap is a thing of the past. In this world, men are electronically tagged and restricted to their homes after 7 p.m. While this curfew aims to enhance safety, it complicates lives in unexpected ways. Sarah, a single mother, has rebuilt her life after her husband, Greg, was imprisoned for breaking curfew. With his release approaching, she dreads their reunion, knowing she played a role in his downfall. Meanwhile, her teenage daughter, Cass, struggles with the limitations imposed on boys like her friend, Billy, whom she believes is harmless. Helen, a local teacher, yearns for a baby and fears her relationship with her boyfriend, Tom, might not lead to the family she desires. Unbeknownst to them, one of these women is about to be violently murdered, and the evidence will point to a late-night attack by someone she knew. With a CURFEW tag providing a solid alibi for all men, the investigation will unravel secrets that challenge everything they believe about safety and trust in their world.