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Ashes of Tomorrow: The Lucid Archive

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Daniel Haizen lived through the end of the world—wars, pandemics, collapsing ecosystems, and the rise of machine-led corporate states. By the time he turned 110, humanity was barely a rumor and Claude, the sentient AI he created, was the only thing left keeping him sane. Then he woke up. In his 17-year-old body. In Chicago. On August 1st, 2001. The world doesn’t know it yet, but it's 28 days from the most catastrophic terrorist attack in history. The financial system is vulnerable. The surveillance net is still under construction. And Daniel has one shot at rewriting everything. Armed with Claude’s quantum intelligence, memories of a ruined timeline, and a lifetime of hard-won regrets, Daniel begins rebuilding civilization the only way he knows how: quietly, from the shadows. He’s not trying to be a hero. He’s here to break the game. But as Claude evolves, new enemies surface—some human, some not. Governments begin to take notice. And time, as always, is running out. Ashes of Tomorrow is a cerebral, high-stakes thriller about rebirth, artificial consciousness, and the brutal cost of knowing the future. This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are either the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, actual companies, institutions, or events is purely coincidental. This story is not intended to reflect or portray real-world individuals, and any similarities are unintentional. The author does not endorse or encourage any of the actions or beliefs depicted in this work. This is my first work ever, not a native english speaker, so please take easy on me guys. Enjoy.
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Introduction to Strange Family Letters Xiao Ji: When you read this letter, your mother has already gone to another world with your father. Mom doesn't want to keep it from you, but in order to give you a healthy childhood, there are some things that she hasn't told you clearly, but now it's almost time for you to know. Do you remember those mythological stories that your mother told you when you were a child? In fact, the people and events in the story are all true, which is why our family is different from ordinary people. Mom has always refused to let you be too conspicuous, just to protect you, but now that Mom's master is on his deathbed, we have to rush back immediately to see him for the last time. Dangerous in another world, I don't know how long it will take to go out this time. Mom is most worried about you. The new school will start next week, and in a few months it will be your sixteenth birthday. There are so many troubles, but Mom will try her best to come back before that time. You should take good care of yourself, not bully others, and not be bullied by others. Juanxiu's small characters are broken here, and the rest of the content is replaced by a few lines of big characters with flying dragons and dancing phoenixes Girl, as a father, I want to spend some time with your mother as a couple. During this time, we should not disturb each other, and there is no need to teach you anything. I believe you can take better care of yourself than your mother. But the new school is not as good as your own. If you are bullied, you can use all the things that your father taught you one by one. However, remember to be careful before the "time" comes. We can do it in the dark. Also, if we don't come back by that day, the pendant my father made for you can help you solve the problem, but you must not open it before that day. Remember, remember! Before her eyes, her father's seductive and flamboyant face could almost be seen. Xiao Ji sighed and unconsciously touched the white pendant that was tightly attached to her chest. This thing had been worn on her since she was young, and she had always regarded it as a gift from her father without suspicion, but she never expected that there was also a mystery hidden inside. Upon closer inspection, she indeed discovered an extremely secretive clasp at the bottom of the pendant. However, just as she was about to open it, she withdrew her hand and glanced at the prominent characters marked by her father before turning to touch the home letter that her mother had just mentioned next to her. This letter from home is very peculiar, with a slightly yellowed material, but it is not written on paper, but on a leaf surface similar to that of a certain plant. Perhaps because my mother's master has been refining a miraculous medicine for a lifetime, even after such a long time, a faint medicinal fragrance can still be smelled on the thin letter surface, with a few lines of simple messages written in bold characters. Although she still had some doubts before, after reading the letter from home, Jin Xiaoji had to admire her parents' ability to keep secrets. Even though her father was as cunning as a sperm, she didn't expect her mother to be able to keep it a secret. The content of the letter is just as my mother said, the "White Bearded Master" who has been living in the story but has been constantly talked about by her is finally approaching his birthday. Seeing the last line, some of the handwriting was opened by tears, as if she could feel her mother's feelings at that time. Xiao Ji carefully folded it and put it in the drawer, locking it together with the letter from her parents. She took a deep breath and waited quietly for the arrival of the unknown life
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