The Trials
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Neuroplex Academy: The Trials
The cadets of Echo Cell Seven-Three: Nathan, Miralynn, and Dante, have survived the Academy’s first phase. Now they face the Neuroplex Trials, a competition designed to test every measure of skill, endurance, and control. Ninety-six candidates from across eight academies will enter. Only a few will advance.
The promise of advancement hides a deeper truth: Directive Nine is still watching, still shaping every decision they make. As alliances fracture and pressure mounts, the Phasewalkers must confront the question that no simulation can answer. What are they willing to lose to stay human?
In the Neuroplex, the real test isn’t how high you climb. It’s how much of yourself you can keep.
Robert Boldin is an American author, technologist, and creative producer whose work bridges advanced systems engineering and immersive storytelling. Drawing on decades of experience in robotics, data architecture, and narrative design, he crafts worlds where precision meets imagination. When not writing, he develops cloud automation frameworks, explores frontier AI applications, and spends time with family, often turning everyday observations into story seeds. Neuroplex Academy: Foundations marks the beginning of his multi-book universe exploring the balance between human connection and engineered intelligence.
