Ocean's Echo

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In this stand-alone space adventure, a bond emerges that could alter the fate of worlds. Rich socialite and mind-reader Tennalhin Halkana is a walking disaster and a security threat. However, his ability to read minds makes him a valuable asset, especially in navigating chaotic space. Conscripted into the military under dubious circumstances, Tennal is placed under the care of Lieutenant Surit Yeni, a principled soldier and son of a notorious traitor general. While Tennal reads minds, Surit can influence them, and he’s ordered to merge their minds against Tennal’s will. Desperate to avoid following illegal orders, Surit and Tennal fake a sync bond and plot Tennal's escape. Their opportunity arises during a salvage mission into chaotic space, leading them to the ruins of a neuromodification lab destroyed by Surit's mother two decades prior. Within the rubble lies a powerful treasure that threatens to ignite a long-standing power struggle and spark a war. Now, Tennal and Surit must confront their responsibilities to their unit and their world. The only way to evade complete military control is to complete the sync they’ve been faking. Can two unwilling weapons of war find a path to peace?