Just finished analyzing the first section of Encephalon against the 9 biggest opening-page killers (https://youtu.be/g_e9pnGskow?si=aiCQvtSY6sVfgKYE)—no buried action, no pointless prologues, and the setting sings. A few tweaks needed on backstory and stakes, but overall it hooks with tension, mystery, and style. Sci-fi done right starts on page one!

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I am two sections into Chapter 7 of Encephalon! Two more chapters to go after this one. These last chapters have been previously revised so I am hoping for a quick turn around on the remaining sections. All previous chapters are now available to read at the free member tier—no paywall, no restrictions.

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Thanks for reading—and for helping bring Encephalon to life.

Encephalon Chapter 6.4 – The Broken Knife – is now live!

It just keeps getting worse as tensions simmer, blades break, and true intentions rise to the surface.

All previous chapters are also now available to read at the free member tier—no paywall, no restrictions.

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Thanks for reading—and for helping bring Encephalon to life.