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The Scribe's Cipher (Large Print Edition)
Paperback
Series: The Standard Median, Book 7
Publisher: MR Parrott
Published: Jul 30 2026
Pages: 620
Weight: 1.80
Height: 1.37 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
In a reality where ink is the code of the cosmos, an incredibly prolific author discovers that their 360-day-a-year writing habit is doing more than telling stories-it is manifesting real, physical parallel dimensions. Under the Law of Narrative Manifestation, the stability, geography, and history of these worlds are directly tied to the Scribe's consistency and structural discipline.
However, this cosmic power comes with a terrifying burden: any logical plot hole or narrative contradiction creates a Plot Tear, a spatial breakdown that threatens the lives of those within. Guided by the Envoy, a traveler from these manifesting realms, the Scribe must maintain a massive Index to map the geographies of ten active universes simultaneously. From battling a sentient antagonist attempting to rewrite their own text to racing against a 360-day deadline, the Scribe must prove that a well-structured body of work is the only way to secure an enduring, unassailable legacy.
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