Outline status: These are the original development notes for a proposed novel, not scenes from a completed book.
- Opening. Begin in a dystopian future where the Remnants, human/computer hybrids, are gaining power. Show the contrast between technologically advanced, cold Remnant-controlled areas and the grittier, more human places where the Sentinels operate.
- Introduction of the protagonist. Introduce Alex during a tense operation. He is a skilled hacker, leader of the Sentinels, and opposed to the Remnants. His interactions with the team establish their bond and mutual respect.
- Introduction of the love interest. Introduce Zoe, a strong and intelligent fellow Sentinel with a shared history with Alex. Their chemistry is apparent, alongside hints of a complicated past.
- The network. Establish 6h05t.net as the decentralized mesh network maintained by the Sentinels and a symbol of human resilience and creativity.
- Inciting incident. The Remnants launch an unexpected attack on 6h05t.net. Zoe is captured, the Sentinels suffer losses, and the group faces the threat of the Remnants taking control.
- Call to action. Alex and the remaining Sentinels regroup. Their goals are now to stop the takeover and rescue Zoe.