Working on a new story about Hex. The story revolves around Scrubbers. In the world of Palomar City, serious air pollution is a way of life. Those that can afford it get Scrubbers. This is like having an air conditioner filter inserted into your larynx. After the operation you end up with two gill like slits on the side of your throat, for added airflow and for maintenance. The up side: you don’t die from lung cancer or respiratory failure at 28 years old.