CHAPTER 13 — The Echo Beneath the Glass

✌️ vv This chapter shifts into deeper cosmic territory, expanding the mythology around the Sixth Mark and revealing that Station Model-09 sits atop an ancient grave of star-bound entities. The goal here was to heighten tension while preserving Aera’s internal vulnerability. The antagonist introduced at the end is intentionally obscure—a bridge between personal conflict and a larger cycle the story will explore in upcoming chapters. Structurally, Chapter 13 escalates Chapter 12’s revelations while preparing the trajectory for the next arc’s confrontation.