Static (The Glitch Cycle, #1)

The Glitch Cycle - Book 1: Static
In a world where minds once fused through a neural mesh, Emma, a brilliant yet misunderstood 16-year-old, discovers the terrifying price of a connected society. The mesh- the very fabric of her existence- is unraveling, collapsing into chaos. While the world falls silent, Emma survives. But as others around her lose their minds, she begins to experience a truth few can comprehend- a sensory overload that both saves and isolates her.
Static is a gripping, atmospheric journey through a world on the brink of destruction. With heightened sensory perception, Emma begins to see what others can't- the glitches in the fabric of reality, the hidden echoes of the neural mesh's downfall. The collapse is more than just technological failure; it's the unraveling of the very system that governed humanity's emotions, thoughts, and connections. As the world goes dark, Emma finds herself not just a survivor-but a witness to the disintegration of everything she once knew.
As society fractures, Emma must navigate a desolate world where trust is scarce, trauma runs deep, and survival means grappling with a new, painful reality. She faces the brutal truth that empathy, once abundant and shared, has now become an elusive, artificial commodity. In a world without a net, how does one rebuild community through difference? How do you find connection when the very tools that bind you to others are gone?
Static is the beginning of The Glitch Cycle, a series that explores the collision of neurodivergence and conformity, the cost of empathy, and the transformation of society through difference. Through Emma's eyes, readers will experience a journey of rebuilding identity, battling isolation, and finding truth in a synthetic world that has lost its way. As the collapse unfolds, Emma must decide whether to hold on to what's left or let go and embrace the chaos.