G/t Concept: Borrower Apocalypse
Borrowers are revealed to the entire world. Everyone, everywhere suddenly knows about them.
There are a lot more than the Humans expected.
A cheap, reliable "Borrower Detector" hits the market almost overnight.
In less than a month about 80% of domestic Borrowers have been found by homeowners, completely at their mercy.
Now, a decade later, The species has been scattered to the winds...
Borrowers got their rights far too late. And they're nothing but empty words on a piece of paper.
Kidnapping a Borrower is laughably easy. Anyone can do it. And the police response is mostly dependent on whether or not they gave a shit. The laws are basically unenforced.
So, half the species has fucked off into the wilderness, and the other half takes their chances with Humans. As 'equals', as pets, or as one of the lucky few who were able to stay hidden.
The Humans live another day in a changed world.
But Borrowers? Their 'world' ended a long time ago…
Basically: What if Humans suddenly gained an ability / technology that makes it impossible for Borrowers to hide? And what if they all get found at the same time with no real warning?
(Also trying a new format here. Less fluff / theatrics. I'm hoping a simple bullet-pointed list will make the concept more adaptable and open-ended. Please let me know your thoughts)