Chapter 16 - Over My Head.
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Jayson’s unsettling visions of the Black-Eyed Angel deepen the mystery surrounding his recurring dreams. The chapter opens with a haunting scene in which a marble-white, statuesque woman with black sclera silently beckons Jayson into a shimmering, surreal river. Her inhuman presence exudes a strange pull, urging him to follow. As he submerges, feelings of nostalgia and comfort replace fear, propelling him into the depths of an enigma he cannot ignore. Awakening abruptly, Jayson grapples with the meaning of these visions, which he suspects connect to the Compass Rose and the clandestine Pyramid Club. Despite distractions in the form of indulgent nights with Corrine and interviews, his unease lingers.
At his office, Jayson receives a cryptic envelope marked with the Pyramid Club’s emblem. Inside lies an advanced Leaf Device (LD) and an enigmatic note from Gio Mason, hinting at access to something far beyond monetary payment. The LD initiates a high-security authentication process, with a promise of a PIN yet to come. Soon after, an imposing courier arrives, delivering a pyramid-shaped jewelry box containing the literal pin Jayson recalls seeing on Gio Mason’s lapel. The chapter concludes with Jayson poised on the threshold of deeper intrigue, torn between unease and curiosity as the path to the Pyramid Club and the elusive Song Program beckons.
Chapter 17 - Infinite Games.
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Jayson’s world shifts as he delves deeper into the mysterious Pyramid Club. A simple pin, bearing a star-topped pyramid, ignites a storm of recognition—mirroring symbols from his dreams and his meeting with Gio Mason. Holding the pin activates the Song Program LD, a powerful digital assistant that introduces Jayson to the Club’s exclusive ecosystem. The onboarding process is steeped in secrecy and layered with complex security protocols, including a mandatory Non-Disclosure Agreement, biometric verifications, and signal-jamming technology. Jayson marvels at the intricacy and intensity of the Club’s measures, realizing that its exclusivity likely protects significant secrets and powerful individuals.
As the Song Program guides him through the perks of membership, Jayson learns of the Club’s cutting-edge investment framework built on blockchain and DAO governance. He discovers his initial SONG token balance of 55 million, equivalent to over a million dollars, a gift from Gio Mason. The program suggests tailored preparations for the Club’s next event, including a custom tuxedo, using advanced data analytics to predict Jayson’s preferences and measurements. Overwhelmed by the sophistication and reach of the Song Program, Jayson begins to embrace its unsettling yet alluring capabilities—allowing it to scrub his public data and arrange his transformation into a polished member of the elite. With a mix of awe and unease, Jayson takes his first steps into this new world, where power and privacy intertwine.
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