Eyes Open, Hands Empty

Ethan Cross, a factory worker from Earth, finds himself unexpectedly bonded to a sentient starship after a fateful encounter, and has been adapting to his new life across the galaxy. When a distress beacon signals a crisis in contested space, it reveals an unimaginable threat that challenges everything the network believes. As Ethan navigates trust and danger in a universe turned more perilous, he must act swiftly before the window for salvation closes.