This is high-stakes world-building. The contrast between the polished cruelty of Marsander and the raw, predatory grime of Abis is chilling. You’ve captured that classic cyberpunk "no-win" feeling perfectly—Iver is escaping a corporate monster only to jump into the arms of a literal trafficker just to find the truth. The detail about the "amber nova" was a visceral way to describe the burner attack, too. Nice one.
Thanks so much for reading, Nick, and I really appreciate your comment. Always inspiring when a reader clicks with a story. I love putting my characters in "no win" situations, and (unfortunately for Iver) things will only escalate as she tries to track down the mystery messenger. Stick around, it'll be a wild ride!
Love the original slang.
This is high-stakes world-building. The contrast between the polished cruelty of Marsander and the raw, predatory grime of Abis is chilling. You’ve captured that classic cyberpunk "no-win" feeling perfectly—Iver is escaping a corporate monster only to jump into the arms of a literal trafficker just to find the truth. The detail about the "amber nova" was a visceral way to describe the burner attack, too. Nice one.
Thanks so much for reading, Nick, and I really appreciate your comment. Always inspiring when a reader clicks with a story. I love putting my characters in "no win" situations, and (unfortunately for Iver) things will only escalate as she tries to track down the mystery messenger. Stick around, it'll be a wild ride!