Correction Protocol is a tale of misapplied machine learning and one intern’s unexpectedly thorough performance review. When Jenna Marks wanders into the prototype labs, she unwittingly triggers a correctional sequence involving automated discipline, escalating misunderstandings, and the uncomfortable realisation that — to get ahead — you sometimes have to start from behind.
Act 1 – Meet the Robots
The soft lighting of Clarion Dynamics' empty offices cast an eerie glow over the deserted desks and darkened conference rooms. The only sound was the whir of computers and the faint thump of music drifting from the distant launch party. When the party invites went out, Jenna Marks was notably absent from the guest list.
She sat alone, burning with resentment, staring at the to-do list in front of her. The tasks blurred together as a constant reminder of her disgrace. She was alone, stuck, and frustrated that one small mistake had been enough to land her in this administrative purgatory.
When Kat checks into a charming seaside cottage, she expects doilies and downtime—not a mysterious room labelled “Renovation in Progress.” But curiosity gets the better of her, and what she uncovers inside is a one-of-a-kind guest amenity, and a surprisingly thorough welcome that leaves her blushing—on more than one cheek. Regulation in Progress is a cheeky tale of misread warnings, unexpected hospitality, and a holiday experience that leaves a lasting impression.
1. A Cosy Little Mystery
Katherine Everley — Kat to everyone except her bank manager — had stayed in plenty of quirky British holiday rentals, but Primrose Cottage took the teacake.
It smelled faintly of lavender blossom and seemed to have doilies on every flat surface. Chintz curtains hung in the living room windows, mismatched teacups rested on crocheted coasters, and the bookshelf was stacked with jigsaws and dusty paperbacks. It was the kind of place where time hadn’t so much stood still as knitted itself a shawl and popped the kettle on.