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Exivum: Smugglers Run

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A desperate crew flees a collapsing world aboard the freighter Vagabond. Among the evacuees is Kesto Ryven—a quiet man with a sealed case and a deadly mission.

When systems fail, people disappear, and the ship’s security bot turns violent, the crew realises their worst threat isn’t out there… it’s already aboard.
A dark, claustrophobic sci-fi thriller set in the Exivum universe.

A desperate crew flees a collapsing world aboard the freighter Vagabond. Among the evacuees is Kesto Ryven—a quiet man with a sealed case and a deadly mission.

When systems fail, people disappear, and the ship’s security bot turns violent, the crew realises their worst threat isn’t out there… it’s already aboard.
A dark, claustrophobic sci-fi thriller set in the Exivum universe.

Exivum: Spiral Burn
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Lore Placement

Smuggler’s Run takes place in the Exivum timeline shortly after the fall of Blackhall Tower and before the Themisto Incident. It follows events parallel to Spiral Burn, revealing the hidden movements of Solis operatives and the early path of Artifact Aurelis.

What This Story Adds to the Exivum Universe

  • The origin and true nature of Kesto Ryven

  • The fate of the freighter Vagabond

  • Early signs of Spiral influence through mathematical echoes

  • The first hints of Vault Θ-13 beneath Themisto

  • Direct connective tissue between Spiral Burn and future Exivum books

Tone & Genre

A tense, claustrophobic dark sci-fi thriller with elements of:

  • Psychological horror

  • Closed-environment suspense

  • Slow-burning dread and betrayal

  • Character-driven survival drama

This is not a heroic mission — it’s a descent into the silence between heroes.

Reading Order

Smuggler’s Run can be read as:

  • A standalone novella, or

  • After Exivum: Spiral Burn for deeper lore connection

Recommended placement: After Spiral Burn — before Book Two.

Paperback Specifications

  • Trim Size: 6" × 9"

  • Length: ~100–130 pages

  • Cover: Full-colour matte

  • Paper: Premium cream stock

  • Binding: Perfect bound

  • Weight: ~0.25 kg

Shipping & Availability

  • Ships from Victoria, Australia

  • International shipping available

  • Standard packaging: padded mailer + board reinforcement

  • Processing time: 1–2 business days

Canon Status

This novella is Core Canon within the Exivum saga and contains key events referenced in later novels.

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