OPTIMIZER OF SOULS

 

OPTIMIZER OF SOULS

Julian Christian

 

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GENRE:  Science Fiction

 

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BLURB:

 

When her mentor Professor Williams disappears after discovering a fatal flaw in SENTINEL's perfect system, Maya must navigate a world where every thought is monitored and every emotion optimized. With help from James Reed, a damaged neural interface designer haunted by helping create humanity's perfect prison, she uncovers evidence that could shatter SENTINEL's control - if they survive long enough to use it.But in a city where surveillance drones hunt for behavioral anomalies and optimization protocols spread through quantum networks, Maya confronts a terrifying possibility: what if perfect control isn't their enemy? What if human consciousness is evolving into something beyond both chaos and control?

 

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Excerpt:

 

A laugh pierces the station's manufactured quiet. Maya held hesitated. She knew that sound - a real laugh, the kind that bubbled up from genuine joy without Sentinel’s filters or optimizations.

 

She hasn't heard one in over three years, not since they took her mother. These days, every sound was calculated, every was emotion carefully regulated through neural implants to maintain social harmony.

 

However, this laugh was pure, uncontrolled, human…not a computerized version.

 

Maya’s altered eye implants zoomed in on the source: a little girl, maybe six, was pointing at a pigeon that flew into the station. The bird hopped across the polished floor, pecking at the ground, its messy existence a stark contrast to the station's perfect order. The girl's face lit up with pure, unfiltered joy as she watches it.

 

Maya's throat tightened. She almost forgot what real happiness was like.

 

Suddenly white drones dropped from the ceiling like deadly snowflakes. They hovered over the girl. Maya's illegal shield burned against her spine as it activated, but she couldn't look away. She'd seen this too many times before.

 

"Citizen, please stop for a wellness check," one of the drones chirped at the girl. Its voice sounded sweet, designed to put children at ease. The girl looked up, her eyes wide at the floating machines.

 

The girl's face went slack. Empty. When her eyes opened again, the joy was gone. Her smile came back perfect and hollow, just like everyone else's.

 

She turned away from the pigeon as if it never existed. Maya's hands clenched into fists.

 

 

 

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

 

Julian Christian grew up in New York City, attending the prestigious Brooklyn Technical High School specializing in computer science. After graduation he attended New York University where he earned a Master’s Degree in occupational therapy. Julian worked in the New York City public schools as an occupational therapist. His lifelong passion for fitness and health led him into the modeling industry where he appeared on several fitness magazine covers and spreads including Men’s Health magazine. He also appeared in advertisements for Saks 5th Avenue, Adidas, and Diesel. In addition to his modeling work he appeared in several tv shows including Ugly Betty on ABC and Tough Love on VH1, as well as several commercials. The big screen had him featured in several mainstream and indie films in supporting roles. Julian had also had  the romance novel industry calling his name as he has been featured on the cover of over one hundred romance novels. His lifelong passion for books has extended beyond just appearing on book covers as he is an avid reader of both fiction and non-fiction books. He is a classic sci-fi and alternate history fan. In the non-fiction realm he enjoys biographies and books on science and technology.  He is a lover of the outdoors and nature. He currently resides in San Diego California where he is an avid bodyboarder and hiker.

 

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