The Beginning Novel

Li Shiqing boards a bus for what should be an ordinary commute, but finds herself trapped in a deadly infinite time loop. After enduring repeated deaths on the bus, she grows desperate and attempts to escape, inadvertently pulling fellow passenger Xiao Heyun into the loop with her. Together, they exhaust every possible solution before deciding to investigate the truth behind the time loop and find a way to stop it. This mysterious thriller combines elements of an escape room narrative with a survival game, following the protagonist and her co-star as they navigate the bus and confront the mystery of their predicament. The story blends suspenseful encounters with practical problem-solving, creating an experience that is both thrilling and thought-provoking. Set in modern day with multiple timelines at play, the narrative explores themes of friendship and survival as the two main characters work together to uncover who orchestrated this nightmare and discover the key to their freedom.