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.
A young archeologist is launched on the adventure of her life when she joins a mixed crew of humans and aliens on a mission to atone for the failings of Earth.
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The Terra Prospect Mission offered humanity a chance at space travel, technological advancement, and enlightenment courtesy of its alien benefactors who made first contact thirty years ago. Daran Chree brought that mission to a fiery end when he crashed the Terra Prospect spaceship into Gate Delta Eleven. Now, it's humanity's second and final chance to prove they're ready to journey into the stars. Nineteen-year-old studying archeologist Sofeta Prenares finds herself not only drawn to the mission, but on a collision course with the fate of the galaxy.
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Content warning: This story contains reference to self harm and intense combat scenes.