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Stefan's Owl from Oblivion Book Series Project Summary (Book #1 -- Book #2 ):
The provided excerpts focus on the complex lives of genetically advanced children, particularly Stefan and Tova, who are central figures in emerging conflicts between powerful extraterrestrial races like the Sophistans and the Saeshells. Stefan, a prodigious child with immense mental power, often creates alternate realities or "timelines" that blur the line between dreams and reality, which deeply affects those around him, including his telepathic friend Ty and the Sophistan-human Paul7. Tova, revealed to be the successor of the powerful Lifegiver and a Sun God life-form, is monitored by human agencies like the CIA and the military's ERID due to her immense, potentially destructive power, especially as she navigates her complex identity influenced by her non-human parents, Tyr and Sashashivalia, who are themselves technologically advanced beings. Throughout the narrative, characters confront themes of genetic engineering, alien influence on human evolution, and the struggle to maintain control and morality amidst galactic politics and the volatile emotions of super-powered adolescents.
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Stefan's Owl from Oblivion
What Is "Stefan's Owl from Oblivion" About?"
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Book #1: Stefan's Owl from Oblivion
The randomness of the universe rarely grants humanity a wondrous child. Those few exceptional beings who rise to the sheer poetry of intellect are typically doomed to suffer, their brilliance attracting inevitable exploitation or eradication.
In Cambridge, UK, eight-year-old Ty Docherty, a musical prodigy with a terrifying, concealed heritage, struggles to maintain his sanity. He is haunted by memories of a serene Supernatural Timeline where genius is adored. But in his Reality Timeline, he is merely a strategic asset, a pawn of secret government agents (ERID) who, despite the profound love of his ex-assassin father, see him as an invaluable specimen to be studied, dissected, or deployed as a weapon.
Simultaneously, seven-year-old Stefan Olsson, driven by trauma and loneliness following his father's agonizing death, develops a dangerous gift: he can involuntarily force those closest to him into an elaborate shared delusion—a dream that, in its startling detail, feels utterly real. Stefan seeks to recreate the familial love and certainty stolen by the randomness of life, setting his immense psychological power against the terrifying chaos of his world.
When Stefan pulls Ty and their intellectually gifted circle deep into his meticulously crafted alternate reality, the fragile psychological boundaries of their existence begin to dissolve. As the threads of their true, alien-human identities are revealed—including the unimaginable power held dormant within Tova, a child engineered to embody the Sun Gods—each child must confront the terrifying question: In a world built on calculated cruelty and political deceit, is madness the only path to finding true purpose and belonging?
"The existence of these children is an existential puzzle, one that keeps everyone enslaved in fascination, like the reader of a never-ending suspense novel".
Click the button to hear a discussion of the book:
The randomness of the universe rarely grants humanity a wondrous child. Those few exceptional beings who rise to the sheer poetry of intellect are typically doomed to suffer, their brilliance attracting inevitable exploitation or eradication.
In Cambridge, UK, eight-year-old Ty Docherty, a musical prodigy with a terrifying, concealed heritage, struggles to maintain his sanity. He is haunted by memories of a serene Supernatural Timeline where genius is adored. But in his Reality Timeline, he is merely a strategic asset, a pawn of secret government agents (ERID) who, despite the profound love of his ex-assassin father, see him as an invaluable specimen to be studied, dissected, or deployed as a weapon.
Simultaneously, seven-year-old Stefan Olsson, driven by trauma and loneliness following his father's agonizing death, develops a dangerous gift: he can involuntarily force those closest to him into an elaborate shared delusion—a dream that, in its startling detail, feels utterly real. Stefan seeks to recreate the familial love and certainty stolen by the randomness of life, setting his immense psychological power against the terrifying chaos of his world.
When Stefan pulls Ty and their intellectually gifted circle deep into his meticulously crafted alternate reality, the fragile psychological boundaries of their existence begin to dissolve. As the threads of their true, alien-human identities are revealed—including the unimaginable power held dormant within Tova, a child engineered to embody the Sun Gods—each child must confront the terrifying question: In a world built on calculated cruelty and political deceit, is madness the only path to finding true purpose and belonging?
"The existence of these children is an existential puzzle, one that keeps everyone enslaved in fascination, like the reader of a never-ending suspense novel".
Click the button to hear a discussion of the book:
Book #2: "Who is Tova?"
Tova is an eleven-year-old prodigy struggling to survive the end of her childhood innocence, now caught between her emergent human empathy and a ruthless, millennia-old destiny. Internally, Tova is the battleground where the ancient, calculated logic of the Sun God, Lifegiver, collides with the chaotic, emotional core of humanity. Genetically engineered to be the immortal Queen of the Known Universe, Tova realizes her phenomenal power comes with a crushing responsibility: to impose order on a planet of self-destructive "gorillas," even if it means sacrificing her soul.
Navigating a world of human treachery and alien intrigue, Tova finds herself confronting the horror of existence, asking whether she is meant to redeem humanity or return it to oblivion. As she integrates Lifegiver’s immense knowledge, Tova must decide: will she champion a new evolution for life, or fulfill the dark warning given by her former self—that "the superior must rule over the inferior or else the universe will drown in mediocrity and sorrow"?
"The inherent vulnerability of life required protection, but sometimes, a protector must become the weapon they swore to fight."
When destiny demands the end of her youth, Tova must confront the terrible paradox of her existence: can true love emerge from conquest, or is she merely a flawless machine designed for the fatalistic path of a conqueror?
Tova is an eleven-year-old prodigy struggling to survive the end of her childhood innocence, now caught between her emergent human empathy and a ruthless, millennia-old destiny. Internally, Tova is the battleground where the ancient, calculated logic of the Sun God, Lifegiver, collides with the chaotic, emotional core of humanity. Genetically engineered to be the immortal Queen of the Known Universe, Tova realizes her phenomenal power comes with a crushing responsibility: to impose order on a planet of self-destructive "gorillas," even if it means sacrificing her soul.
Navigating a world of human treachery and alien intrigue, Tova finds herself confronting the horror of existence, asking whether she is meant to redeem humanity or return it to oblivion. As she integrates Lifegiver’s immense knowledge, Tova must decide: will she champion a new evolution for life, or fulfill the dark warning given by her former self—that "the superior must rule over the inferior or else the universe will drown in mediocrity and sorrow"?
"The inherent vulnerability of life required protection, but sometimes, a protector must become the weapon they swore to fight."
When destiny demands the end of her youth, Tova must confront the terrible paradox of her existence: can true love emerge from conquest, or is she merely a flawless machine designed for the fatalistic path of a conqueror?
Book #3: The Washing of the Soul
“The Washing of the Soul,” the third book in the "Stefan's Owl from Oblivion" book series, is a captivating and thought-provoking literary fiction novel that takes readers on a mesmerizing journey through multiple timelines and the complex minds of its characters. Seven-year-old prodigy, Stefan, has autism, requiring his immortal father to interpret the real world for him. When his father is murdered in a brutal act cloaked in intrigue, his mind becomes shattered. His rock of stability, a teen he met at the library, Syon, who seems to have power over time, is repeatedly beaten severely by his adoptive, drunk human father. Why? The human soul has so much violence.
Stefan is cared for by his power-hungry mother, Anashivalia, queen of the human-looking fairies. She brutally teaches him the art of being her royal successor. Yet the extraterrestrials want him to be King of the Known Universe. Why?
Mind reading Stefan has an obsessive crush on the human-looking teen girl, Tova. Only Stefan knows she is the Sun God, Lifegiver, capable of brutal genetic engineering and wide-scale, nuclear destruction launched in a flash from her gentle hands. He is jealous of her superior mind, yet the dissonance of her sweet, teasing disposition and cold blooded thoughts is terrifying. She too wants him to be king.
With themes of love, power, and the struggle for self-discovery and sanity, this novel delves into the depths of the human psyche and the complexities of existence. Prepare to be captivated by the emotional depth, philosophical insights, and vivid prose of this compelling story.
"The Washing of the Soul" is a must-read for fans of literary fiction who crave a unique and immersive storytelling experience. It will leave readers questioning the true nature of their own existence, searching for meaning in a chaotic world.
Stefan is cared for by his power-hungry mother, Anashivalia, queen of the human-looking fairies. She brutally teaches him the art of being her royal successor. Yet the extraterrestrials want him to be King of the Known Universe. Why?
Mind reading Stefan has an obsessive crush on the human-looking teen girl, Tova. Only Stefan knows she is the Sun God, Lifegiver, capable of brutal genetic engineering and wide-scale, nuclear destruction launched in a flash from her gentle hands. He is jealous of her superior mind, yet the dissonance of her sweet, teasing disposition and cold blooded thoughts is terrifying. She too wants him to be king.
With themes of love, power, and the struggle for self-discovery and sanity, this novel delves into the depths of the human psyche and the complexities of existence. Prepare to be captivated by the emotional depth, philosophical insights, and vivid prose of this compelling story.
"The Washing of the Soul" is a must-read for fans of literary fiction who crave a unique and immersive storytelling experience. It will leave readers questioning the true nature of their own existence, searching for meaning in a chaotic world.
Book #4: Whispers of the Nexus
Embark on a captivating odyssey through time and self in "Whispers of the Nexus," the fourth book in the “Stefan’s Owl from Oblivion Series.” In this thought-provoking narrative, the lives of Stefan, Syon, Tova, and Patrick intertwine as they navigate the complexities of their extraordinary abilities and the blurred boundaries between different timelines and realities.
Witness Syon's discovery of his twin brother, Patrick, as together they confront their shared powers and the secrets that surround their origins. Join Tova as she unravels the mysteries of her existence and the profound implications of her connection to Stefan. And delve into Patrick's struggle with his identity and purpose as he confronts the fear that he will unintentionally harm those he loves with his fusion generated powers.
With Stefan’s ability to read the minds across different timelines and to see into the near future, he reveals possible fates of all, along with the actions that will make for the most favorable outcomes. Stefan grapples with the weight of others' sorrows and desires, while yearning for a sense of belonging.
The characters use the enduring power of familial connection for help in repelling the international and extraterrestrial political intrigue of forces seeking to control them all. Everyone outside of their circle of love wishes them dead and their living technology extracted.
With stunning twists and turns, this thought-provoking novel is a must-read for fans of complex storytelling. The vivid prose and a richly imagined world of "Whispers of the Nexus" invites readers to question the nature of existence itself and the profound impact of our choices on both ourselves and those around us.
Witness Syon's discovery of his twin brother, Patrick, as together they confront their shared powers and the secrets that surround their origins. Join Tova as she unravels the mysteries of her existence and the profound implications of her connection to Stefan. And delve into Patrick's struggle with his identity and purpose as he confronts the fear that he will unintentionally harm those he loves with his fusion generated powers.
With Stefan’s ability to read the minds across different timelines and to see into the near future, he reveals possible fates of all, along with the actions that will make for the most favorable outcomes. Stefan grapples with the weight of others' sorrows and desires, while yearning for a sense of belonging.
The characters use the enduring power of familial connection for help in repelling the international and extraterrestrial political intrigue of forces seeking to control them all. Everyone outside of their circle of love wishes them dead and their living technology extracted.
With stunning twists and turns, this thought-provoking novel is a must-read for fans of complex storytelling. The vivid prose and a richly imagined world of "Whispers of the Nexus" invites readers to question the nature of existence itself and the profound impact of our choices on both ourselves and those around us.
Book #5 (Updated): The Enigma of Shadows
“The Enigma of Shadows,” the fifth book in the “Stefan’s Owl from Oblivion” series, is a groundbreaking literary fiction novel. Seamlessly blending elements of science fiction and fantasy, readers journey through the depths of the human psyche.
Stefan, a seven-year-old prodigy burdened with a haunting secret, battles to maintain his sanity as his artistic mind is twisted toward the treachery of being the “King of the Known Universe,” a role humanity will never accept. Stefan’s friends, each with their own inner struggles, navigate with him a world where reality is malleable, discovering their own frightening abilities. They encounter the Etherions, which envelope beings like a blanket smothering a child in the night. Is their embrace as terrifyingly fatal or a mysterious aid to the existence of life itself? Will the world accept these loving children as a gift, or fight wars over who gets to control and dissect them?
“The Enigma of Shadows” challenges traditional conventions, leaving you questioning the nature of reality and the efficacy of humanity as a life-form.
Stefan, a seven-year-old prodigy burdened with a haunting secret, battles to maintain his sanity as his artistic mind is twisted toward the treachery of being the “King of the Known Universe,” a role humanity will never accept. Stefan’s friends, each with their own inner struggles, navigate with him a world where reality is malleable, discovering their own frightening abilities. They encounter the Etherions, which envelope beings like a blanket smothering a child in the night. Is their embrace as terrifyingly fatal or a mysterious aid to the existence of life itself? Will the world accept these loving children as a gift, or fight wars over who gets to control and dissect them?
“The Enigma of Shadows” challenges traditional conventions, leaving you questioning the nature of reality and the efficacy of humanity as a life-form.
Book #6: The Threads of Destiny
Step into the captivating literary fiction novel, “The Threads of Destiny,” the sixth book in the “Stefan’s Owl from Oblivion Book Series.” Let it take you on a thrilling journey through a world where genetic engineering, supernatural forces, and political intrigue collide. Follow Tyco, a twelve-year-old genetically engineered boy as he navigates the Death Zone, grappling with his morality and uncertain destiny. Eight-year-old Ty, Tyco’s close friend, whose entanglements with the artistic yet conquest motivated Saeshells is troubling, loans Tyco his wand to use in the Death Zone. But for what?
Seven-year-old Stefan has the ability to shape and manipulate the lives of others, yet Stefan's true intentions remain shrouded in secrecy. As Tyco navigates his own extraordinary abilities, he becomes entangled in Stefan's enigmatic plans. What will Tyco’s destiny be in the Death Zone?
With vivid descriptions, compelling storytelling, and thought-provoking themes of power, and friendship, this beautifully written tale challenges readers to question the nature of humanity and the choices we make. Is immortality the preferred destiny of life or is it a form of slavery?
Seven-year-old Stefan has the ability to shape and manipulate the lives of others, yet Stefan's true intentions remain shrouded in secrecy. As Tyco navigates his own extraordinary abilities, he becomes entangled in Stefan's enigmatic plans. What will Tyco’s destiny be in the Death Zone?
With vivid descriptions, compelling storytelling, and thought-provoking themes of power, and friendship, this beautifully written tale challenges readers to question the nature of humanity and the choices we make. Is immortality the preferred destiny of life or is it a form of slavery?
Book #7: The Unveiling Shadows
“The Unveiling Shadows”, Book #7 of the "Stefan's Owl from Oblivion" series is a captivating and thought-provoking literary fiction novel that delves into the complexities of family, power, and the human psyche. Follow Stefan, a seven-year-old boy with extraordinary abilities, as he navigates a world filled with secrets, manipulation, and the weight of his own destiny. With a cast of intriguing characters, reincarnated gods of Mayan mythology, unexpected twists, and a richly imagined supernatural timeline, this book will keep readers hooked from beginning to end. Perfect for fans of introspective and thought-provoking fiction, "The Unveiling Shadows" is a must-read for anyone seeking a captivating and immersive literary experience.
Book #8: Moonlit Minds: The Destiny of the Children of Sophista
In a world where innocence intertwines with immense power, “Moonlit Minds: The Destiny of the Children of Sophista,” Book #8 of the "Stefan's Owl from Oblivion" series delves into the lives of children like Stefan and Ty, gifted with extraordinary abilities that challenge the fabric of society. These children possess powers far beyond mere intelligence—abilities to vaporize enemies with a single thought or rewind time itself. As they navigate a landscape of jealousy and admiration from adults envious of their capabilities, they are thrust into a realm of philosophical dilemmas, where the love of life-forms and survival by their wits meet in moral conflicts.
Their journey takes a perilous turn as they find themselves caught in the crossfire of an apocalyptic war between treacherous Earth people and extraterrestrials, both seeking to exploit their powers. The novel intricately weaves themes of identity, morality, and the implications of power, inviting readers to ponder the delicate balance between childlike wonder and mature responsibility.
Through a thought-provoking narrative, the book challenges perceptions of innocence, power, and the blurred lines between childhood and adulthood, all while exploring the intricate dynamics between children and adults in a world where extraordinary abilities come with extraordinary burdens. "Moonlit Minds" is a literary masterpiece that pushes the boundaries of human understanding, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of existence, the nature of power, and the ethical dilemmas that arise when innocence meets extraordinary capabilities.
Literary Fiction for Preteens, Teens, and Discerning Adults
Stefan's Owl from Oblivion is a work of Literary Fiction and is targeted toward ages 10 years old through adult. Literary Fiction makes you feel what the characters feel in a very personal and intimate way. If the sad parts make you cry out loud, then it has accomplished one of its goals by touching you very deeply. The text is transcendent, seeking to understand the very nature of life, the innate nature of humanity itself. It does this not by pontificating on these topics but by showing you via the lives of these enhanced children. They are very thoughtful and caring children, and contrast strongly against a world of vicious, power hungry adults.
Where the two worlds touch as well as where the intermingling of goals and needs of other invading or immigrating alien life-forms affect humanity, truths about humanity are revealed as well as the common threads that must run through all sorts of life, even life not based on carbon. The book touches on psychology, magic, science fiction, and fantasy as well as touching on Mayan, Hindu, Norse, and Greek mysticism/mythology.
Stefan's Owl from Oblivion is expected to be a 800,000 word epic book series, split into eight 10"x13" large form factor hardcovers, lavishly illustrated throughout and printed on heavy paper with a heavy gold and blue foil imprinted cover done in the style of an old fairy-tale book. The books of this epic will be sold individually or as a set. The quality will be such that it will endure being handed down for many generations.
The writing contains strong emotional content as well as numerous philosophical musings by children trying to understand the world in which they now live. The story is designed for the thoughtful, sensitive child and philosophical adult. As such is not an action-oriented romp. Adults will enjoy remembering the time in their life when they, too, innocently dreamed about the wonderful ways the world could be... a time when every day was an adventure. And yet will your present day adventures bring you face to face with a lovely, kind child, wanting to be loved by all... a child who looks human but is a mix of human and extraterrestrial traits... a child that will be immortal and never change in apparent developmental age. Will your love help them and their brethren conquer the Earth?!
Where the two worlds touch as well as where the intermingling of goals and needs of other invading or immigrating alien life-forms affect humanity, truths about humanity are revealed as well as the common threads that must run through all sorts of life, even life not based on carbon. The book touches on psychology, magic, science fiction, and fantasy as well as touching on Mayan, Hindu, Norse, and Greek mysticism/mythology.
Stefan's Owl from Oblivion is expected to be a 800,000 word epic book series, split into eight 10"x13" large form factor hardcovers, lavishly illustrated throughout and printed on heavy paper with a heavy gold and blue foil imprinted cover done in the style of an old fairy-tale book. The books of this epic will be sold individually or as a set. The quality will be such that it will endure being handed down for many generations.
The writing contains strong emotional content as well as numerous philosophical musings by children trying to understand the world in which they now live. The story is designed for the thoughtful, sensitive child and philosophical adult. As such is not an action-oriented romp. Adults will enjoy remembering the time in their life when they, too, innocently dreamed about the wonderful ways the world could be... a time when every day was an adventure. And yet will your present day adventures bring you face to face with a lovely, kind child, wanting to be loved by all... a child who looks human but is a mix of human and extraterrestrial traits... a child that will be immortal and never change in apparent developmental age. Will your love help them and their brethren conquer the Earth?!
Promos and Excerpts from the Book Series
