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April 8, 2025
In a dystopian future where nostalgia is suppressed and reality is manufactured, Jax, a hardened time-traveling soldier, serves the Global Authority, deployed to fight in a seemingly endless galactic war across parallel universes. But Jax is haunted by fragmented memories of a life he can’t quite grasp, a life of sunshine, art deco, and family dinners that are at odds with the bleak reality he knows. During a mission gone wrong, he stumbles upon evidence that the war, the universes, and perhaps even his own existence are part of a vast, intricate simulation. This discovery plunges him into a moral crisis: Should he continue to fight for a lie, or risk everything to expose the truth and awaken others from their digital slumber? As Jax delves deeper into the mysteries of the Simulacrum, he encounters Anya, the charismatic leader of a rebel group who seek to dismantle the simulation from within. Torn between his loyalty to Commander Zara and the allure of a 'real' past hinted at by a figure named Elara in his fragmented memories, Jax must choose a side. He becomes a pawn in a game orchestrated by the Architect, the enigmatic entity behind the simulation, whose motives remain shrouded in mystery. Jax's journey leads him to confront the very nature of reality, the power of manipulated memories, and the potential for genuine connection even in a fabricated world, all while fighting for the liberation of minds trapped within the Echoes of the Simulacrum.
Malan Breton is a multi-award-winning designer and creative, honored with over 80 international awards. Dubbed “The Master of Elegance” by British VOGUE, he’s known for couture, film, music, photography, and directing. His designs have graced stars like Priyanka Chopra, Billy Porter, and Kylie Minogue, and have appeared at the Oscars, BAFTAs, and NYFW to Paris Fashion Week. He’s starred in The Malan Show on Bravo, featured in Zoolander, and directed acclaimed films including Je Suis Mona and Immortal. Breton has topped French music charts, created fashion for video games, and worked on Broadway. In 2025, he’ll direct the martial arts musical 莉莉 in Taiwan. A philanthropist and innovator, his motto remains: “Wherever you go, shine.” With a career spanning fashion, film, and music, Breton brings a unique artistic vision to science fiction, exploring themes of memory, identity, and the search for authenticity in a simulated world.
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