Famous scientist Anika von Bremen (the woman who cracked the hard problem of consciousness) narrates tales of her old friend, Marzena (aka Marian), a woman at the head of a clandestine spy organization based in DC. The year is 2033, and Cold War II is hot firing with every economical and political canon at its disposal. Only two things can put an end to it all, advanced psychological warfare, and cutting-edge neurosurgery.