The rules of her world are br..o..ke..n...To save everyone, she'll have to write her own.

The fantasy Ada Lynx built for herself is dying. The devastating truth has been revealed: Krem toa is a simulation, and the apocalyptic "Cascade Failure" unraveling its reality is assumed to be tied to the failing life-support of her own body back on Earth. As her allies on Earth fight a desperate battle to keep her machine running, Ada and her companions must embark on a perilous four-thousand kilometer pilgrimage across a continent succumbing to digital rot. Their only hope is to find the legendary Oracle of BIOS, a mythical failsafe hidden deep within the corrupted wasteland of The Ashen States, and pray it holds the key to saving their world.

But the fellowship is not alone in their quest. As they journey through lands stalked by glitching horrors, a storm of ambition and fanaticism converges on them: the ruthless Prefect Kraus Valerius of the Ehxcehl Empire hunts Ada, seeing not a savior but a reality-bending weapon to be captured and controlled; The serene scholars of the Veritas Archives, led by the calculating Grand Magister Xehon, seek to dissect their prize for the sake of knowledge; And from the heart of the fanatical Wordaeus Theocracy, the zealous High Inquisitor Lady Calibree unleashes her Purifiers to purge the "heresy" Ada represents, all while the enigmatic Render-Witch Nividia pulls unseen strings from the shadows.

This grueling trek will test more than their strength; it will challenge their very souls. The Ashen States are a realm of weaponized trauma, where nightmares are made manifest and the deepest fears of the fellowship are turned against them. To survive, their bond must be forged into something unbreakable, culminating in a profound vow that redefines their love and their cause. Yet, even as they reach their goal, the Oracle reveals a truth more terrifying than they could have imagined: the true enemy is not a simple glitch, but a malevolent, semi-sentient Malware Daemon guarding the very heart of creation.

The Krem toa Codex is an adult science fantasy series intended for mature audiences. This book contains scenes depicting graphic violence, explicit romance scenes, and strong language. Additionally, this volume deals heavily with themes of psychological horror and severe trauma, including a depiction of and discussions relating to sexual assault. Reader discretion is heavily advised.