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Beneath the Calm: A Dystopian Novel of Suppressed Empathy and Awakening Humanity
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Dec 17 2025
Pages: 372
Weight: 1.09
Height: 0.83 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
In Neo-Veridia, peace is perfected-and feeling is forbidden.
Jax is a Mediator, trained to resolve conflict with flawless logic in a city engineered for absolute calm. Emotions are regulated. Memories are curated. Humanity has been optimized for efficiency.
But Jax feels what others no longer can.
He experiences fear that isn't his, grief that isn't his, and moments of joy so rare they border on dangerous. Labeled a flaw in a flawless system, Jax must hide his empathy-or risk being erased through re-optimization.
As he uncovers the truth behind Neo-Veridia's artificial harmony, Jax discovers a hidden network of others like him-people who still feel, remember, and connect. Together, they face a devastating question: is comfort worth the cost of losing what makes us human?
Beneath the Calm is a gripping dystopian science fiction novel about control, identity, and the quiet power of empathy. Perfect for readers who love emotionally charged, thought-provoking stories with high stakes and unforgettable characters.
For fans of Divergent, The Giver, and The Hunger Games.
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