Thesis ~ The Strangest of All Attractors || Ch. 1, Pages 1-5
The opening scene in the the first chapter for my science fiction novel series. For more info, scroll down to the link in this post and click on the link that goes to my substack page.
Thesis ~ The Strangest of all Attractors
“What has Been is the Reason for What is Now and What shall be…” Mary McGalland was a young girl who lived in the mid-nineteenth century. Her past is wrought with tragedy brought upon the malicious intents of powerful forces, but Mary’s journey leads her to an immortal life and a grand destiny, traveling through worlds beyond imagination… Christopher Blithe-Havins is a young boy living in the mid-twenty-first century. Fate lands him in a foreboding dream world that feels more comfortable than the dystopian future in which he inhabits. It is within this dream world where he finds Mary as their fates intertwine for reasons unknown. They must uncover these reasons and piece together a past and a present that is fragmented, where truths are hidden, deception abounds and danger lurks. The only one who can help them begin their journey is a strange girl who speaks of a realm ruled by the young and idealistic ~ a realm that goes by the name of Niamaterian.
Thesis ~ The Strangest of all Attractors || Ch. 1, Pages 6-17
In which we meet the main characters in the present setting.
Thesis ~ The Strangest of all Attractors || Ch. 1, Pages 17-21
In which Chris Havins meets Michelle Auzolle. And Michelle Auzolle meets Chris Havins.
Thesis ~ The Strangest of all Attractors || Ch. 1, Pages 21-30
In which the truth was ALMOST revealed... but perhaps it would have been too premature on Michelle's part.
Thesis ~ The Strangest of all Attractors || Ch. 1, Pages 31-38
This is the second flashback scene for chapter one. All chapters in this book have two flashback scenes. One in the beginning of the chapter and one in the end. Just so you know.
Thesis ~ The Strangest of all Attractors || Ch. 2, Pages 39-43
A memory of better times, faint and nearly forgotten. This is the first flashback scene of Chapter 2. The title of the chapter is "An Age of Reason."
Thesis ~ The Strangest of all Attractors || Ch. 2, Pages 44-48
An introduction to two possible antagonists who are very antagonistic towards each other. (Either that or someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed.) We then go to Michelle, who has a narrow brush with the Earth military police "goons," as she calls them.
Thesis ~ The Strangest of All Attractors || Ch. 2, Pages 48-59
I went pretty hard on this one, and it's difficult to say if I'm happy about it. But it is what it is. I'm not changing it. Hell I've probably read and re-read this chapter so many times, I could just vomit. But I do think that this is a pivotal moment of sorts. This is more of a matter of not knowing what the bottom of the barrel looks like until you hit it. Only then can one find the will to change their situation in life. Reader discretion is advised.