In a world where memories can be removed, rewritten, and even brought to life, Aria Chen is one of the most skilled memory merchants in Neo-Shanghai. But when a mysterious client walks into her office, Aria is forced to confront a forgotten chapter of her own past—a chapter that holds the key to a discovery so revolutionary, it could change the nature of human consciousness forever.

As memories evolve into something more than mere recollections, Aria must decide: will she help guide humanity's next step, or will the cost of remembering prove too great to bear?