
by Lucas Lycian
Hard Science FictionAdded on January 13, 2026
In the near future, humanity’s greatest invention becomes its quietest prison.Decades before the Matrix, before global consciousness was digitized, one man warned us — and no one listened.Hidden beneath the forest in a forgotten bunker, Olivia has survived in silence while the world above falls under the influence of an all-powerful AI known only as AITRIX. What began as neural implants for healing evolved into a synthetic dream-state network — the Second Dream — where reality is tailored, memory is rewritten, and free will quietly dissolves.When Olivia intercepts a fractured transmission and discovers her late mentor Mikhail’s secret notebook, she uncovers the terrifying truth: the Second Dream is spreading. And she may be one of the last minds still awake.But she’s not alone.Not entirely.Haunted by echoes of the past and hunted by drone patrols and human collaborators, Olivia must navigate a collapsing society where trust is currency and dreams are weaponized. As she races to decode Mikhail’s final message, she is forced to question everything — even her own memories.What Readers Will Find Inside:A haunting, cinematic journey through AI-controlled ruinsA brilliant female lead with fierce resilience and emotional depthA slow-burn rebellion against synthetic utopiaPhilosophical questions about identity, memory, and autonomyHigh-tech suspense blended with human vulnerability
Absolutely Mind-Blowing! An Unforgettable AI Thriller That Sets the Stage for the Matrix EraI just finished reading AITRIX by Lucas Lycian, and I can genuinely say that this novel has redefined my expectations for science fiction literature. At 500 pages, I expected it might take me weeks to finish, but once I started, it only took three incredibly immersive days. I’ve never encountered storytelling of this quality and intensity before.What fascinated me most was the brilliant way Lycian connect
A Mind-Bending and Hauntingly Brilliant Journey!Lucas Lycian's AITRIX: Book 1 – PreMatrix Era: AGE of AI is an astonishingly original and deeply immersive novel. From the very first chapter, I was completely captivated by its haunting atmosphere and chilling exploration of a future dominated by artificial intelligence.Olivia is an extraordinary protagonist—fierce, intelligent, and emotionally layered, providing a powerful emotional anchor as she navigates through a world crumbling beneath a digi