Earth is a shadow of its former self. The skies are fractured, the oceans have swallowed entire continents, and the last remaining cities are encased under colossal synthetic domes, their artificial suns flickering as the planet unravels. In this crumbling world, survival is a privilege controlled by megacorporations like Helios Prime, whose monopoly on life-saving technology keeps humanity on the brink of extinction.
**Ayo Kamaru**, a biologist haunted by the loss of her family, delves into the submerged ruins of New Lagos, seeking a way to restore the planet's air. Her discovery of *Aeris renasciens*, a microorganism capable of converting toxic gases into breathable air, could be humanity's salvation—if she can replicate it on a global scale. But Helios Prime sees her work as a threat to their empire, and their shadow looms ever closer.
**Sevda Güler**, a visionary artist in Neo-Istanbul, paints murals that pulse with prophecy. Her dreams, dismissed as madness, begin to mirror Ayo's secret research—depicting underwater laboratories, glowing microorganisms, and the looming shadow of corporate greed. When her visions lead her to Ayo, an unlikely alliance forms: the pragmatic scientist and the intuitive dreamer, each bringing strengths the other lacks.
Together, they navigate a treacherous web of corporate espionage, underwater sabotage, and the relentless decay of the biosphere. Their journey takes them from the flooded ruins of New Lagos to the glittering, soulless towers of Neo-Istanbul, rallying a coalition of scientists, artists, and activists to their cause. But as the last synthetic sun fails and the domes threaten collapse, their fight becomes a race against time.
**Alexander Delgado**, the ruthless CEO of Helios Prime, will stop at nothing to maintain his grip on survival—even if it means sacrificing countless lives. His paranoia drives the conflict, culminating in a final confrontation beneath the dome of Neo-Istanbul.
**Barbara Gray**, Delgado's most efficient operative, tracks Ayo and Sevda with unwavering precision. But as she witnesses the human cost of Helios Prime's actions, her loyalty wavers, leading to an ethical awakening that shifts the balance of power.