In Ctrl+Alt, the thrilling sequel to Ctrl+Break in the Nekonikon Punk Trilogy, the stakes have never been higher for the renegade hacker group Corpslayer. After the tumultuous events that left them as fugitives, Juan, Penny, Kara, and Mela find themselves on a dangerous new mission to save their comrades and uncover the truth behind a nefarious program threatening the very essence of free will. As they journey through the dark underbelly of Nekonikon, from bustling Harborside to the gleaming streets of Cogstown, they'll encounter a colorful cast of new characters and confront a looming specter that threatens them from the shadows. With their relationships tested and their enemies closing in, Corpslayer must confront the true meaning of personhood, and decide what they're willing to sacrifice in the name of freedom.

In a society ruled by ruthless megacorporations, control is power, and competition breeds loyalty. But what happens when the price becomes too great? Nekonikon, a breakaway city-state controlled by the iron grip of three megacorps, promises prosperity to those who thrive on competition. For young guard-in-training Juan Fausto, serving and protecting his people is worth any sacrifice – or so he believes. With graduation looming, Juan must follow the path laid out for him and remain a pawn in a twisted game, or risk everything he's ever known for a chance at true freedom. Fans of The Matrix and Firefly will be drawn into the gritty, dystopian world of Nekonikon Ctrl Break. This fast-paced cyberpunk adventure delves into themes of colonialism, social control, and the ethics of competition, pushing the boundaries of what it means to resist in a world that demands submission. Prepare to question everything as you dive into this chilling tale of power, control, and the unbreakable human spirit.

Penny survives in solitary confinement, surrounded by enemies, and forced to rebuild FreeFall, the powerful program she once fought to destroy. The world believes she’s gone. Her friends believe it too. Living in exile, driven by grief and rage, Juan, Kara, and Mela ignite a final deadly campaign against the forces that devastated them. But revenge has a way of revealing uncomfortable truths—and the deeper they dig, the more complex the answers become. In a fractured city where freedom is just another line of code, what does it actually mean to be free?