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Sal encounters an anomaly in his daily routine—the enigmatic woman known only as “Anon.” Unlike everyone else, her data remains hidden from the device, raising alarms for Sal in a society where visibility is customary. Intrigued by her invisibility, Sal’s professional instincts kick in.
Detective Work in a Databased World
As Sal engages in his detective work, he faces a multitude of cases that reflect the dark realities of this tech-dominated society. One case involves Dominic Ray, whose son has ceased communicating with him. As Sal delves into the son's memories stored in the "ether" (a collective database of experiences), he uncovers the tragic truth of suicide—signifying the emotional burdens people carry but often go unnoticed due to the relentless pace of life in this future.