Maya & Alex And the Mechanized Sun: Maya & Alex, #1

By Antonio Carlos Pinto

In a world where humanity's destiny is thrown into a maelstrom of cosmic challenges, Maya emerges as an extraordinary figure. In a universe where the once radiant sun has lost its heat and light, Earth is cast into darkness. Humanity faces a critical choice: stay and fight the impending devastation or seek a new home among the stars.

An audacious project called Genesis is launched, transporting thousands of people to a planet near the star Vegas, where the hope of a life beyond the shadow of the forgotten original sun remains alive. Among those chosen for this project, Maya and her father, bright figures in a dark scenario, choose to follow a different path.

Maya and her father remain on Earth, a place once illuminated by sunlight, now covered in a cold, ominous darkness. Determined to find a solution to the crisis, they set out to develop the Mechanized Sun, an ingenious technological marvel capable of capturing and transmitting energy, rekindling the flame of survival.

As the project progresses and hope is kept alive, fate plays its cards. The death of Maya's father leaves her alone, with the responsibility of facing the unforeseen dangers of this new world. In an environment where the law of the strongest reigns, Maya finds herself challenged at every step to stand firm, adapt and resist the loneliness that threatens her.

In a world where light and heat are essential for life, Maya struggles to survive using her intelligence, technical skills and the inheritance left by her father. Alone, she faces cruel obstacles and discovers the true meaning of resilience and determination.

As the winds of change sweep through her journey, Maya finds herself at the crossroads between surviving and giving up. Can she find the courage within herself to overcome the darkness, find her own light, and rekindle hope in those she meets along the way? Maya's journey becomes a saga of personal discovery, courage and perseverance in a world that tests the limits of humanity.

This is the story of Maya, the guardian of a mechanized sun, and her lonely quest for survival in a cold, unforgiving universe.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Antonio Carlos Pinto
• Release date: Oct 2, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223682158

Antonio Carlos Pinto

Antonio Carlos Pinto é um escritor apaixonado pelo ofício de criar histórias de ficção científica e fantasia, romances e poesia. Sua vocação para a escrita surgiu já na infância e se consolidou ao longo dos anos por meio de muito estudo e dedicação à escrita literária brasileira e do mundo.

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Preface

In a world where humanity's destiny is thrown into a maelstrom of cosmic challenges, Maya emerges as an extraordinary figure. In a universe where the once radiant sun has lost its heat and light, Earth is cast into darkness. Humanity faces a critical choice: stay and fight the impending devastation or seek a new home among the stars.

An audacious project called Genesis is launched, transporting thousands of people to a planet near the star Vegas, where the hope of a life beyond the shadow of the forgotten original sun remains alive. Among those chosen for this project, Maya and her father, bright figures in a dark scenario, choose to follow a different path.

Maya and her father remain on Earth, a place once illuminated by sunlight, now covered in a cold, ominous darkness. Determined to find a solution to the crisis, they set out to develop the Mechanized Sun, an ingenious technological marvel capable of capturing and transmitting energy, rekindling the flame of survival.

As the project progresses and hope is kept alive, fate plays its cards. The death of Maya's father leaves her alone, with the responsibility of facing the unforeseen dangers of this new world. In an environment where the law of the strongest reigns, Maya finds herself challenged at every step to stand firm, adapt and resist the loneliness that threatens her.

In a world where light and heat are essential for life, Maya struggles to survive using her intelligence, technical skills and the inheritance left by her father. Alone, she faces cruel obstacles and discovers the true meaning of resilience and determination.

As the winds of change sweep through her journey, Maya finds herself at the crossroads between surviving and giving up. Can she find the courage within herself to overcome the darkness, find her own light, and rekindle hope in those she meets along the way? Maya's journey becomes a saga of personal discovery, courage and perseverance in a world that tests the limits of humanity.

This is the story of Maya, the guardian of a mechanized sun, and her lonely quest for survival in a cold, unforgiving universe.

Prologue

Deep in the cosmos, where stars twinkle like diamonds in a vast black veil, humanity faces a shadow that stretches beyond the imaginable. A sun that was once bright, a source of life and energy, is now weakened, losing its light and heat. His celestial dance turns into a last breath as he casts his last gaze upon a world that has revered him for eons.

In this dark setting, in a remote corner of the Earth, a figure emerges whose destiny is intertwined with the fight for survival. Maya, a young woman with an ingenious mind and brave heart, feels the changes in the cosmic wind. She gazes at the stars, which now seem less bright, and feels the cold touch her skin, a constant reminder of the impending darkness.

Maya is no stranger to darkness, but she is not defeated by it either. Her connection with her late father, a scientist who challenged the boundaries of human understanding, inspired her to embrace uncertainty. Together, they created the Mechanized Sun, a technically brilliant beacon that emanates heat and energy, a testament to her determination to face the unknown.

While the entire world turns its eyes to the sky, seeking answers the stars seem to refuse to provide, Maya and her father stand firm. United by indestructible bonds of love and a shared purpose, they face the colossal task of keeping the flame of humanity alive.

But fate is a weaver of complex stories, and Maya's life is thrown into chaos when her father is taken from her, leaving her alone in a world that knows only the law of survival. In a world where the light has gone out and the heat has disappeared, Maya is thrust into a lonely journey of self-discovery, Herculean challenges, and unexpected encounters.

As time slips through her cold fingers and darkness threatens to consume everything, Maya faces the complexities of a collapsing world where the stars are no longer reliable guides. She is faced with inner darkness that threatens to eclipse her hope, but she also discovers the intrinsic strength that can only be found in the solitude of the darkest night.

This is the prologue of Maya, a story that traces the contours of the shadows that haunt a desperate world, but also celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the ability to find light in the depths of darkness. Maya's journey is about to begin, and with it, a saga of courage, innovation and the tireless search for survival and meaning.

Chapter 1: The Last Breath of the Sun

Darkness descended over the world, a heavy pall that hung over everyone's hearts and minds. The Earth, once bathed in the golden light of the sun, was now a dark and cold place, where the last rays of warmth dissipated like distant memories. And that's how we witnessed the sun's last breath.

I remember that day as if it were yesterday, when the stars began to