The "Seroks" universe is explored through several collections and award-winning short stories:
: Using clones as a metaphor for the "disposable" working class. Seroks
: The stories often revolve around characters who are clones—"Seroks"—grappling with their identity, their lack of legal rights, and the existential dread of being a replaceable copy. Key Collections and Works their lack of legal rights
: A cornerstone short story by Hontiveros that won the prestigious Palanca Award in 2002. It provides a poignant look at the lives and perspectives of clones in this dystopian society. Seroks
The story is set in a gritty, high-tech future Manila where cloning and biological "reproduction" have become a tool of both industry and social control.