The sun is dying faster than it should. Dr. Aris Thorne knows it's not natural—the data doesn't lie. As a quantum physicist tracking the solar decay, she's discovered something terrifying: the Last Light Protocol, humanity's supposed salvation, is deliberately accelerating the sun's death to create the perfect conditions for a selective survival program.

When Aris uncovers evidence that the Protocol's selection process is rigged—favoring the wealthy and connected over merit—she realizes her father's death during an early Protocol test was no accident. He'd been asking too many questions, and now she's asking the same ones.

With only 0.003% of humanity selected for survival in underground vaults, Aris must expose the conspiracy before billions die. But the Protocol has power, resources, and influence. They'll kill anyone who threatens their system.

Teaming up with resistance fighters and risking everything, Aris discovers her father's research holds the key: the quantum systems can reverse the solar decay, saving everyone—not just the elite. But implementing the reversal means infiltrating the Protocol's most secure facility, fighting corporate armies, and exposing a truth that will shatter the world.

In a race against time, Aris must choose between accepting the inevitable death of billions or fighting for a future where everyone has a chance to survive. The sun is dying. But humanity doesn't have to die with it.

A gripping science fiction thriller that explores themes of class inequality, scientific ethics, and the power of truth in the face of overwhelming corruption. Perfect for fans of dystopian fiction, conspiracy thrillers, and stories of resistance against systemic oppression.  Approx. 309,272 Characters.