Cressida's Burden: Between Neon and Ash
In the Sprawl-an aging orbital slum held together by rust, neon light, and desperation-survival is a quiet kind of rebellion. Cressida has learned to live unseen, trading favors and keeping her head down in a place where being noticed can get you killed. But when a routine job draws the attention of Troilus, an idealistic enforcer with more conscience than is safe, her carefully constructed life begins to fracture.
The Syndicate that governs the station is tightening its grip, willing to sacrifice civilians to maintain control. Whispers of a coming purge spread through the markets and upper decks, and Cressida finds herself holding information people are willing to murder for. Troilus should walk away. Instead, he makes a choice that puts them both in the crosshairs.
As tensions rise and ash drifts through recycled air, alliances shift, loyalties crumble, and the cost of staying alive grows steeper by the hour. In a world where hope is dangerous and trust is a luxury, Cressida must confront the past she's spent years outrunning-and decide whether survival is enough, or if something worth saving still exists between the neon and the dark.
Perfect for readers of atmospheric, character-driven science fiction with grit, heart, and high stakes.
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