Imagine a world where we can upload our consciousness into a massive digital space called The Cloud. There are no governments or people in control. Everything is overseen by Ethos, a super-intelligent system that is entirely neutral and never turns evil. It doesn't judge things as good or bad in the way we're used to. Instead, it ensures that everyone is free to live as they want, without causing harm to others.

People can create their own worlds, interact with each other, and experience anything imaginable. If someone tries to disrupt someone else's reality or cause harm, Ethos steps in, not to punish, but to restore balance and keep everything fair. It’s a perfectly balanced environment where nothing ever spirals out of control.

In this world, the main character, Lyra, is a savant technologist with an instinctive understanding of advanced systems. Unlike most, Lyra hesitated, holding onto the physical world until almost everyone else had transitioned. They are fascinated by The Cloud’s limitless potential but question what has been lost by leaving behind the physical body.

As Lyra navigates this new existence, they find themselves torn between the infinite freedom of The Cloud and their lingering attachment to the sensory experiences that defined life before. Lyra’s journey isn’t just about exploring the virtual worlds created by others but about rediscovering what it means to be human when you’re no longer bound by the constraints of biology or the structure of society.