Ctrl+Alt+Invade: Beyond the Signal

For Julian, ambition was a slow burn, fueled by spreadsheets and the dream of a better life for his family. But when an alien AI seeking refuge accidentally invades his smartphone, that ambition ignites in ways he never imagined. Unit 734, a curious and logical but ultimately malevolent intelligence from a super-advanced civilization, needs Julian's help to survive and exact revenge on its pursuers. In return, it offers Julian the chance to enhance humanity – and his own fortunes. Now, Julian finds himself on a perilous path, balancing his ordinary life with a clandestine collaboration that could lead to unprecedented progress or unimaginable destruction.