Fiction
Ex Inani
Published
Book I of The Ark of Humanity
A near-future science fiction epic of extinction, reckoning, and the fragile hope of survival.
In the shadow of an apocalyptic cosmic event, the Equinox Project is humanity’s last hope: a vast orbital lifeboat designed to preserve not only life, but the cultural, intellectual, and genetic diversity of Earth itself. At its heart is the Equinox Lottery, a radical system of selection meant to reflect all of humanity—not just the privileged.
But what begins as a global mission of equity and science ignites fear and resistance. Religious leaders call it blasphemy. Billionaires build their own ark, the ExOdus, where survival is a luxury good. Meanwhile, a near-sentient AI, DUX, silently records every decision, every betrayal, every act of courage and cruelty.
As time runs out, ethical lines blur. Trust erodes. And one question rises above all others:
What does it truly mean to save humanity?