Seeds Of Deception (2027)

Elara discovers that the "Stability Credits" are a ruse. The more seeds a person gives, the more hollow they become, eventually turning into "Husks"—mindless workers who maintain the city's infrastructure. Her own father, who she thought died a hero, is actually a Husk working in the sub-levels. The Climax

Elara joins an underground cell of "Root-Keepers"—people who have blocked their memories from being harvested. They plan to "reverse-pollinate" the Arbor Core. Seeds of Deception

For the first time in history, Oakhaven is free to grow something real. Elara discovers that the "Stability Credits" are a ruse