Digital Sovereignty
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Ann Charlotte thought she had escaped the spotlight. But the digital alter ego she created-Freya Wild-is now a global icon. To protect the people she loves, Ann flees to Chongqing, a city shrouded in fog and brimming with both ancient rhythms and futuristic dreams.
Beneath the haze, she finds community, conflict, and a new kind of power. As Freya's influence grows through a rebellious platform called PixelVault, powerful enemies begin to close in. From hidden bathhouses and underground VR labs to livestream battles and a haunted trip to Hong Kong, Ann walks a razor's edge between survival and sovereignty.
In a world where code is currency and attention is everything, how do you stay human?
Digital Sovereignty
Book 2 of 4 in the Freya Wild Series
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