Fiction by Zarra
Clicking “I agree” might be the last choice you’ll ever get to make.
In a near future where accepting the terms has become second nature, four women discover just how dangerous that split-second decision can be. What seemed like an innocent action quickly unravels into a nightmare, revealing a chilling truth about power, freedom, and the fine print no one ever bothers to read.
As their lives take unexpected and dramatic turns, each woman must grapple with the hidden cost of compliance—not just to their freedom, but to the relationships they hold most dear. Love, trust, and connection are all put to the ultimate test, where survival depends on every choice—and the cost of failure could be death.
Buy Accept the Terms today and dive into a gripping story where love, freedom, and personal relationships are tested at every turn. Perfect for fans of thought-provoking dystopian romance.
The Story Behind Accept the Terms
When we (Beth and Patty) started writing together in 2018, our very first book was Accept the Terms—a near-future thriller about the hidden dangers of blind digital compliance. It was our first attempt at fiction, and we poured our creativity into it, excited to share a story that felt both timely and thought-provoking.
But life had other plans.
At the end of 2018, my daughter, Lainey, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, and our focus shifted completely. We put Accept the Terms on hold and turned our attention to creating a children’s chapter book series—Lainey’s Type 1 Diabetes Adventures—to encourage and support her. That series has a unique story of its own, which you can read about on our blog page! From there, we got caught up in other projects, and Accept the Terms sat quietly on our computer, waiting for its moment.
Years later, we realized that keeping a finished book hidden away wasn’t doing anyone any good. We decided to release it on Kindle Vella, and while it was a fun experience, the platform eventually faded away. So, we chose to publish it as a print and ebook—because why let a good story go unread?
There was just one small problem.
By the time Accept the Terms was ready to enter the world, we had already released two fiction books under our pen name, PB Alden. While we loved Accept the Terms, it was the first book we had ever written. Our writing had grown and evolved since then, and we felt this book, while still a gripping story, didn’t quite match the caliber of our newer work. So, to keep things clear for our readers, we published it under a separate pen name—Zarra.
Accept the Terms might be right up your alley if you love thought-provoking dystopian fiction with high stakes, deep relationships, and a fast-paced story. It’s a book with a unique journey—just like us—and we hope you’ll enjoy the ride.