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When reclusive crime writer Ethan Russ is kidnapped by the Yakuza, he finds himself caught in a dangerous web of suspicion. His latest online novel contains intimate details of the gang’s operations — details only known to the syndicate’s inner circle. Ethan realizes the improbable truth: writing his stories with the help of an advanced AI, which analyzes data from the Internet to generate plot ideas, the AI has been inadvertently deciphering real-world criminal cases and uncovering hidden connections through open-source information. As his fictional narratives mirror unsolved crimes and syndicate activities too closely, the gang believes Ethan is a government informant or a rival threat.
Now, trapped in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse, Ethan must prove his innocence to the gang while grappling with the unsettling realization that his AI co-author may have cracked more than just crime fiction — it has unknowingly exposed the inner workings of powerful criminal organizations. With time running out, Ethan must figure out how to escape his captors, control the AI's output, and navigate the blurred lines between fiction and reality before the syndicate decides to silence him for good.
Data & Dust novel is a popular light novel covering Drama, Action, Mystery genres. Written by the Author SiDe21 . Read Data & Dust novel online for free.