Radix
In a radiation-scarred far future, a damaged outcast begins a brutal quest toward transformation and godlike power.
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Plot structure labels used: coming-of-age arc, episodic life path, three-part structure, slow build, late escalation, repetitive dialogue, internal monologue heavy, idea-driven, thought experiment, shock ending
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