What is Sidespace?
The Astrophysics of Sidespace: An Introductory Lecture As presented to students of the Academy of Knights, Emperor Cyraxian’s Holy Empire...
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Bruce W. Paulik
Science Fiction Author
Welcome to my worlds!
A thousand-world empire ruled by by a theocracy and led by a centuries old emperor.
Now threatened by the rise of telepathy.
"A thrilling tale of power, identity, and rebellion set against a vividly realized dystopian empire." – The Prairies Book Review
Books & Short Stories
BOOK:
Mindfall Inception
An Epic Space Opera
Book 1 of the
Empire of the Mind series
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Across a thousand-world empire, a new force emerges that threatens to shake the foundations of Emperor Cyraxian's reign. Telepathy, once a whisper, now resounds across the empire, and is branded heretical, inciting a deadly pogrom led by the relentless Blackshirts, the Emperor’s armed clergy.
Amidst this upheaval, Conley Duin, an outstanding young Knight of the Empire, grapples with his newfound telepathic powers, a relationship deepened by mutual telepathy, and a shattering personal loss. When his quest for retribution unveils treachery that reaches to the heart of the empire, loyalty, love, and power become entwined.
Dive into a saga of intrigue, rebellion, and awakening in a galaxy where the echoes of the mind cannot be silenced. Join Conley and the rising telepaths as they challenge an empire and irrevocably alter humanity’s destiny.
SHORT STORY:
Conley's Crisis
Caught between the deadly hunt of the Blackshirts and the curse of his emerging telepathic abilities, Conley Duin leads his squad of cadet Knights on perilous final missions in their training.
When a sinister Blackshirt major's investigation turns deadly, Conley's leadership and the power of telepathy are tested in a climactic confrontation.
SHORT STORY:
Tirana's Mojo
Tirana Pleiades, training to become a Knight of the Empire, is tasked with a dangerous mission by her manipulative mother.
In a seductive guise, she must infiltrate the home of a rival House’s strategist. But when the mission turns deadly, Tirana must rely on her combat skills and telepathy to survive.
Facing betrayal, danger, and the dark side of espionage, Tirana must navigate a perilous path to protect her House and uncover secrets that could change the Empire.
Bruce has read science fiction since he was old enough to read, and imagined his own versions of stories in these worlds. His habit of reading science fiction every day has led to a desire to create his own worlds and stories. After a long apprenticeship as a fiction writer, Bruce has finally embarked on the process of sharing his worlds and stories with you, starting with Mindfall Inception, due for release early April 2024.
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