Max is a lonely programmer living in a world of numbers and logs. His life changes at 3 AM when he discovers a "pulse" in the Ether network-an anomalous rhythm where chaos should be. Someone has found a way to hack time itself, solving mathematical problems faster than is physically possible.Having gained a 4.5-second head start, unknown players-"men in suits"-have gained control over global capital. Now Gleb and the network's creator, Vitas, must launch "Genesis 2.0"-a covert operation to save decentralization.But in a world where every bridge between people must be paid for with silence, the price of freedom may be too high.In this thriller about power, code, and trust, you will discover: what happens if someone learns to predict the future just a few seconds ahead of everyone else? Adi Riel writes psychologically layered fiction that explores control, identity, and the fragile structures we build to feel secure. His work often blends minimalist prose with philosophical tension, examining modern emotional detachment and the shifting boundaries of social norms.