Tao Solandis Darrel — William Moore

At the edge of time, after the last stars have flickered out, and the universe drifts into silence, Tao Solandis endures-a silent archive orbiting a dying black hole.Within its halls, an ancient AI safeguards the artifacts and memories of countless lost civilizations, waiting for the foretold arrival of a traveller who has stepped across eons and dimensional planes, searching for his lost love.Tao Solandis unveils six interconnected tales: Zero Sum Sunrise - A rogue agent uncovers the apocalyptic schemes of a godlike AI.The Shard of Theia - A celestial fragment reveals humanity's cosmic origins.Dirge of the Sha'i-song Bird - An alien battles soul-stealing biotechnology to save his beloved.Counterfeit Sky - In a fractured reality, truth and illusion blur beyond recognition.The Eventide Star - A dying star becomes a sanctuary for pilgrims seeking meaning.As the universe fades into darkness, these tales weave a meditation on love, survival, and the fragile beauty of life, even at the end of time itself.