"Because in the end, I'm all they have. And sometimes, I fear, they're all I have too." -Alina
In a world where technology and the supernatural intertwine, Alina Vega, a young physics teacher with the extraordinary gift of mediumship, leads a seemingly normal life. But her ability to communicate with the dead constantly pulls her between two realities.
Fast forward to the year 2060, Dante Reeves, a brilliant tech entrepreneur, has revolutionized the entertainment industry with his virtual reality startup, "Nexus." His creation allows users to dive into a dreamlike world where morality blurs and anything is possible. Consumed by his obsession to perfect Nexus, Dante loses sight of reality as he immerses himself deeper into his digital utopia.
Fate takes an unexpected turn when, during one of his Nexus sessions, Dante's soul accidentally detaches from his body, leaving him trapped in a terrifying spiritual plane far from the paradise he designed. Lost and vulnerable, he must find his way back.
Enter Alina. During one of her frequent mediumistic episodes, she inadvertently connects with Dante's wandering soul. Initially, they see each other as threats-Alina fears this powerful, disoriented spirit, while Dante views her as an obstacle to returning to his body and Nexus.
With a new name and new life, Nathan must learn to fit in at an Academy of the Feral Investigation Bureau, or risk being sent back to prison.
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Escaping prison was only the beginning for inmate C41. Now on the run and going by Nathan, he's enrolled in an American Academy for training agents and joins the Feral Investigation Bureau, charged with hunting down criminals and sending them to the same place he just escaped. But after learning how blurred the distinction is between feral and non-feral, Nathan is forced to flee with his sister and his boyfriend, only to discover their safe house hides a secret that might cost Nathan his freedom.
Content and/or Trigger Warning: sex and violence. [Note: failed suicide attempt]
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