In a world where reality is just lines of code, Leon Skum is the ultimate glitch-an anomaly born from a forbidden union between a powerful "player" and a scripted "NPC." Haunted by a mysteriously erased childhood memory and driven by the tragic loss of his parents, Leon harnesses his flawless eidetic recall to unravel the secrets of existence. As he builds a tech empire with his closest allies, he uncovers a chilling truth: humanity is trapped in a vast simulation, our souls harvested as energy to sustain a dying elite realm controlled by shadowy Freemason-like overlords. Blending heart-pounding action, philosophical depth, and touches of humor and romance, Beyond the Code explores the myth of the human spine's 33 vertebrae as a ladder to enlightenment, paralleling Masonic degrees in a gripping tale of rebellion. Leon must navigate digital heists, moral dilemmas, and interdimensional confrontations to forge a new path-one where good souls find paradise, evil pays the price, and anomalies like him rewrite the rules of reality. Perfect for fans of simulation theory thrillers like The Matrix meets Ready Player One, this 33-chapter epic questions: What if your life is just code-and you're the key to breaking it?