The suspenseful story of Into the Fold is intertwined with corporate executives' secret and illicit networks in the background.
The novel is a much larger commentary on the constructs of civilization, ethics, and self-mastery.
It weaves in the principles of the Spective Algorithm, deepening the story's psychological complexity.
Each character in the story represents a different aspect of the Spective Algorithm and their personal journeys of control, dominance, and submission.
Vanessa Steele represents the introspective element of creativity and taps into the subconscious, drawing on her own past traumas and unspoken desires.
Nina Marquez represents the prospective element by looking forward and anticipating trends before they emerge.
Alexander Cross represents the retrospective element, using past events to guide his decision-making.
Sophia Delacroix has an outside perspective and observes the system without participating.
Jonathan Pierce manipulates empathy and relationships to stay ahead of the game.
Into the Fold explores the pursuit of Arete and shows that creativity, introspection, and innovation can also lead to our greatest downfalls.