Strings of the The First Resonance (A Novel) Aidan keeps his Ibanez closer than sleep. Between homeschool lessons and a mall that keeps turning into a stage, he learns the notes that hold a room together—and the ones that make it split. When the Nexus glyphs wake, reflections linger too long, a Doppelgänger tests the glass, and every ordinary space (bedroom, arcade, studio) starts answering back in rhythm. Family is his anchor, Razor is the bruise that won’t fade, and the music is more than music—it’s a choice. To protect his people, Aidan has to fuse guitar and glyphs, turn practice into resolve, and step into the Rift with both courage and discipline. Strings of the Nexus is a fast, intimate supernatural ride about the music we use to push back the dark.