In the neon-drenched city of Neo-Veridia, freedom is as scarce as sunlight, and everyone's being watched-until Elias Thorne, a weary forklift operator with a mysterious family legacy, stumbles on a secret buried beneath the rust and steel. When a vibrant artist named Rose brings unexpected color-and hope-into his world, they uncover something even more astonishing: a hidden surveillance network, dreams of a legendary dragon, and a signal that could awaken rebellion. Fleeing relentless Sentinels and government drones, Elias, Rose, and their unlikely allies follow a trail of ancient tech, forgotten loss, and coded prophecy that leads them into the heart of the city's darkness-and toward the forest where a myth waits to rise. As protests ignite and digital codes clash, the lines between legend and reality blur, forcing Neo-Veridia to choose between control and true freedom. At the collision of shadowy conspiracies, art, and awakening, what starts as defiance becomes a movement: one where dragons walk, ordinary people become legends, and the echo of hope cannot be silenced. Perfect for fans of dystopian science fiction, cyberpunk, and modern fantasy, The Glitch in the Grid is a pulse-pounding tale of rebellion, redemption, and the power of both technology and myth to set a city-and its people-free.