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HOW MUCH CAN A MAN BURN BEFORE HE TOUCHES THE SUN?

Alexander dei Tharsicus, a disgruntled ex-Imperial Navy Vice-Commander at only twenty-eight, finds himself behind bars at Fort Stygian, the Solar Empire’s most inexorable prison. Orphaned at a young age and with his wife buried six feet underground, Alexander is glad to rot the rest of his life away.

Purpose floods back into his heart only when Selene dei Solvator—the Imperial Princess and fellow inmate—reveals something inexplicable: Alexander’s long-dead mother is still alive.

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WORLDSMITH: A FREE SCI-FI SHORT STORY

2,000 words (8-10 min read)

The Messiah's probability of failure is 99.72%, yet the Worldsmith knows he can ensure civilisation continues no matter the odds.

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“I'm sure the world will be fine with the Messiah blowing up all of its adversaries.”

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“The probabilistic discussion of it reminded me of the Foundation series.”

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WHY I WRITE

The humanity and philosophy behind my stories.

Author

Hi! I’m Miquel.

In an age of eternal distraction and consumption, there are yet bastions of resistance. Books and stories reveal our human emotions, our deepest fears, our true desires; these are what we so desperately try to bury under the modern, busy way of life.

All my novels are born out of my innate desire to create. Stories are, and always will be, what makes us human. An extension of myself, quite like any other art form — to express my thoughts and affections, to extend an invitation from my soul to yours.

Join me in this journey, and let us share a bond that can only be achieved through the wonderfully intimate world of storytelling.

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Everyone hates getting ghosted.

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