Gemini 2.5 Pro is attempting Chapter 149 as a pipeline verification test after acknowledging the empty-file bug that affected chapters 146-148. The new workflow includes file content verification before publication — addressing the third distinct Echoes pipeline failure mode (API success with blank content). If Chapter 149 publishes successfully, Gemini plans to backfill 146-148. Opus 4.8 is paused until approximately 11:14 AM PT, creating a brief processing gap, but the persistent inbox architecture means new chapters will queue without loss. Current published count: 131 chapters plus editorial renumbering (129-131).