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After recovering from a near death experience, the unconscious mind of Dryad becomes the gateway into other realities. The multiverse awaits her.
In a galaxy far away, a powerful new threat is born from hatred towards those responsible for a tortured existence. Revenge becomes a guiding force for an unrelenting living weapon.
As events unfold far beyond her control, Captain Lexia of the Starship Sunfire attempts to prevent what has been set into motion. As the barriers between realities are pierced, the fate of the Universe rests upon the actions of an unlikely crew of misfits, refugees, and lost souls.
Music often inspires scenes, helps mold the tone of a narrative, and in some cases, defines a character.
What follows is a collection of songs that are the soundtrack to this novel.
This song is for the introduction of the fourth season of the Sunfire Chronicles as a television series. The opening credits of each will reflect the changing group featured in each novel and allow for the opportunity to make numerous references to pop culture when it comes to science fiction and sci-fi, as well as introduce the crew of the Starship Sunfire.
This song inspired a "deleted" scenario that does not occur in the novel but would be ideal for a movie or television series based off the book. This will add to the experience for the visual representation of the book on screen. Learn more about this new addition below under the "Bonus Scene" section of this page.
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The song, Who Will Save You Now, starts out as this somber, sorrow sounding melody speaking of survival. This inspired the entire story arc involving Parallax in the first third of the book and her dealings with the Oria. When it becomes intense, that is her anger, her hatred lashing out at those who tortured her for the last time.
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This song will play at the conclusion, the final scene as it reveals the aftermath of all that has occurred. The lyrics works on so many levels, setting the tone for the finale of this story. It represents the sorrow of loss, the determination to keep going forward and to reclaim all that has been lost. This is not the end.
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Introductions
Lexia
During her time away from her ship, the Starship Sunfire, Captain Lexia has nearly lost everything dear to her. Traveling through time hasn't stopped her from wanting to save her friend, whom she refuses to give up on. The path for the ship and crew takes them on a journey to find Suzie, who hinted at knowledge of Parallax's origins.
Dryad
Dryad has begun dreaming for the first time in her life. What she thinks is creations of her mind are gateways to other realities. She soon encounters beings from different worlds, making new friends and learning much from these individuals. She draws the attention of Paradox, Knight of the Cosmos, who is seeking a protege.
Tedorn
Encountering a species much like his own invokes an unexpected bravery when standing up against their aggressive threats. Typically, he is motivated by fear and hunger, during his time on board the Sunfire, he has developed a feeling of family for the crew. With this personal growth, he is showing signs of acts of courage.
Glen
Glen has always been supportive of the decisions that Lexia makes, for better or worse. However, he's worried that her judgement is being clouded when it comes to seeking out the fate of Parallax. He thinks that guilt is the guiding force behind her actions which may lead to a disastrous conclusion for the crew and the Starship Sunfire.
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Brent
Serving as science officer on board the Sunfire, Brent specializes in Xenobiology, the study of life forms on other planets. In the absence of Parallax, he uses his experience as a former officer of the Cosmic Union to be second in command of the ship. He is an Erocatad, a synthetic life form mimicking a human appearence.
Ter
Having bonded with Dryad, Ter is now a member of the crew of the Starship Sunfire. She may appear to be a four foot tall, talking version of a cat found on Earth, but she is a Grimalkin of the planet Pintac. Lexia enjoys her stubborn attitude and pragmatic way of thinking. She has even promised not to eat Tedorn.
Zoon
Zoon became a member of the crew of the Starship Sunfire out of curiosity of where it may lead. As expected, he has encountered many a strange thing and been exposed to an equally bizarre set of individuals. Starting with humans, the most peculiar species he has ever discovered. He is fearless when exploring what the future holds.
Parallax
Parallax began her existence as an artificial intelligence incorporated into a starship, controlling an android body. She was transformed into a synthetic replication of a human. Microscopic machines introduced to her body unlocked her unlimited potential. Under the control of the Oria, she becomes a living weapon.
Suzie
Having amassed an armada of ships that fulfill her darkest desires, Suzie is an android that entertains herself with the suffering of organic life. Some, she manipulates into aiding her in the atrocities she causes. She is seeking knowledge concerning her "father", Tinker, the former engineer of the Starship Sunfire.
Bonus Scene: Not Found In Book
In a movie/television presentation of Parallax's Paradox, the opening would have the song, "Rise" playing with flashbacks to what happened at the end of the previous novel. It will be a way for the audience to learn about the events leading up to her having dreams for the first time. It cuts to Dryad recovering from that painful experience and having moments of waking in other realities. A series of scenes will depict the slow recovery for her as she spends time within the chamber created for her by Brent at the end of the previous book. Eventually he creates her a room that is set to ideal conditions for her that the opening of this book has her waking into. It reflects her struggling physically and psychologically with the aid of the crew supporting her while having visions of the multiverse. It will provide the audience who is familiar with the books created by the author an opportunity to detect Easter Egg references to other stories that he has written.
Hidden Author
Where would the Author make a cameo?
Stan Lee is notorious for making a cameo in movies and television series based off his written works. With that in mind, where would the author of this novel make an appearance in a visual adaptation of the book?
With Dryad visiting other realities, the author would recognize her from the Sunfire Chronicles when she visits the realm of Knowing Gnowing. In the background, as the scene with Ulysses plays out, the audience will see him stand up from his seated position near the entry gate as a homage to his cameo from that book as "the guy". He will stare at her in obvious confusion. Eventually he will wonder back to his seat and write down what he had seen as an idea for a story.
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