Sky Stood Still
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- Parts 10
MatureOngoing45m
Last published Wed, Jul 9, 2025
In a world driven by advanced technologies, humanity thrived in towering cities and gleaming skies filled with flying cars and automated systems. But when the Core-a global AI-unexpectedly collapses, society spirals into chaos. Stripped of their comforts and forced to confront the primal need for survival, Mara and a band of unlikely allies must battle rogue machines, unravel buried secrets, and rebuild from the ashes of a crumbling civilization. Their journey is one of resilience, courage, and the rediscovery of humanity's true spirit.
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