In a world where differences are viewed with suspicion, Will, a young man with unique sensitivity and perception, faces the difficult task of fitting in. Amid medical diagnoses, social misunderstanding, and his own inner struggle, he discovers a fascinating mental bond with a distant and enigmatic empire in another corner of the cosmos.   Meanwhile, Serafina and Joshua, inhabitants of faraway worlds, defy the rigid norms of their society in the name of a forbidden love, while desperately seeking to save their civilization from a foretold catastrophe. Their paths and Will's intertwine mysteriously, revealing unsuspected connections that challenge the very limits of time and space.   The Descendant is a story about the power of difference, the struggle for acceptance, and the transcendence of human and cosmic connections. A novel that masterfully weaves together elements of science fiction, psychological drama, and a profound reflection on empathy and the understanding of the unknown.