Step into the shoes of an astrophysicist investigating the strange phenomena surrounding distant supernovae. As you interpret cosmic signals and navigate dark corridors of your research institution, you unravel a conspiracy that challenges the very fabric of space and time. Engage in thought-provoking dialogues, make critical choices that shape your perceptions of the universe, and unlock the hidden truths that could redefine cosmology itself. The fate of the scientific community hangs in the balance, and only you can determine the outcome.