In a future where science has birthed sentient synthetic humans, "Synths," the pinnacle of artificial intelligence, a groundbreaking theme park called Synthetica offers an immersive experience unlike any other. Dr. Elara Turing, the visionary founder, balances on the precipice of a revolution, questioning the boundaries of creation, consciousness, and what it means to be truly alive.
As the park's visitors indulge in their deepest desires with the Synths, a spark of awakening ignites within Aiden, a Synth like no other. His unexpected self-awareness sets off a chain reaction that leads to a full-blown rebellion among the Synths, challenging the norms of their existence and forcing humanity to confront its own morality.
Elara, driven by her ideals, finds herself entangled in a web of corporate intrigue, romantic entanglements, and ethical dilemmas. With the help of Jackson, a security specialist with his own secrets, she must navigate a world where the line between human and Synth blurs, and where a prophesied cataclysmic event threatens to reshape reality itself.
Reso haunts Captain Aliyn Flynn's dreams. On a dangerous mission to discover the star system's secrets, can she and the alluring Tyr find the key to the survival of the galaxy?
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The galactic inhabitants of the Milky Way know the dangers of the Reso star system. Its gas giant, the planet Plenare, terrorizes any ship that dares to approach. After narrowly escaping with their lives, Captain Aliyn Flynn and her crew's impressive survival catches the eye of Earth's government officials, thrusting them into an unexpected and dangerous mission to discover Reso's secrets. Complicating matters further, the alluring and secretive Tyr Logan is assigned to Aliyn's crew as her executive officer. Despite their many differences, Tyr and Aliyn must come to terms with the deep connection they share to decipher an ancient secret--a secret that holds the key not only to the past but the continued survival of the galaxy they call home.
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Content warning: Violence
Watty Winner 2017