Ava was brazen enough, driven enough, to convince 108 people to join her, to flee their trapped lives in a broken world. Had she led them into a trap?

Awareness follows a group of 108 Earthens who escape encroaching nanotechnology on Earth by embarking on a journey across the stars to colonize a recently detected planet, Airon. They travel aboard an intelligent spaceship who, after arriving on Airon, recycles itself into buildings, vehicles, and technologies that benefit the Earthens, as well as mysterious creations that eerily appear from the ship without explanation.

As The 108 establish Home Base, they venture forth to explore Airon's forests, rivers, and mountains. Some Earthens readily feel a profound bond with Airon's plant life, while others keep themselves hidden within the confines of Home Base. Despite growing connections with Airon and the life that surrounds them, some Earthens remain suspicious of the mysterious technologies and events that occur on Airon. They feel threatened by the ship's abilities, which seem similar to the invasive nanotechnology that they so recently escaped.

The story explores themes of humanity's connection to nature, finding inner wisdom and cooperation amongst diversity, and exploring the mysteries of life. There are hints of a deeper calling behind The 108's journey to Airon.