Preface

**”Ten Days to the End”**

**Synopsis:**

Qi Xia wakes from the darkness of an earthquake, only to find himself trapped in an unfamiliar, sealed room with nine other strangers. Soon after, a mysterious and brutal game begins—one they are forced to participate in, marking only the beginning of their descent into the Land of the End.

The Land of the End is a decaying city steeped in death, where time flows differently from the outside world—like a forsaken kingdom of madness. Here, deranged “natives” roam, alongside the enigmatic “Zodiacs,” masked figures who orchestrate deadly games. Every participant has been dragged into this place due to their past “sins,” and the only way out is to survive the Zodiacs’ trials within ten days, collecting enough “Tao” to earn a slim chance at escape.

Through cycles of life and death, Qi Xia discovers that his teammates awaken supernatural “Echo” abilities in their final moments. Meanwhile, his own relentless suffering slowly unravels the horrifying truth behind the Land of the End—an insane experiment conducted by the elite in their delusional pursuit of godhood.

To break free from this nightmare, Qi Xia leads the group in a long, grueling battle against fate. They match wits with the Zodiacs, navigating a world woven with lies and desires, all while clinging to kindness, courage, and faith. Yet, each step closer to the truth only drags them deeper into an unfathomable conspiracy.

*Ten Days to the End* is a gripping tale blending infinite loops, time cycles, suspense, deduction, deadly games, and supernatural abilities. Here, the cycles of life and death, extraordinary powers, and the stark duality of human nature collide, weaving an epic saga of survival, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of hope in the face of despair.

**Tags:**

Survival in the Land of the End / The Zodiac Trials / Echo Abilities / The God-Making Experiment / The Battle of Human Morality