"They die," Andy interrupted quietly. "And sometimes, when they die, they dream. That's what Star believed. That's why she went alone into the Corridor three years ago. To listen to a dying star's dream."

He stayed up until the sun began to bleed through his blinds, running the string through every compiler he owned. Nothing worked until he realized "Mona" wasn't a name—it was a coordinate. He mapped the sequence against the star charts of the night sky as it appeared on August 25, 2022.

Be willing to take calculated risks and experiment. And don't be afraid to pivot when necessary.