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    The Pilot & The Shifter
    The Pilot & The Shifter
    The Pilot & The Shifter
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    The Pilot & The Shifter

    By Nicholas Alexander Benson

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    "The Pilot & The Shifter" is a thought-provoking science fiction story about a time-traveling hero and a quantumly superpositioned being navigating complex moral dilemmas and exploring the intricacies of time and space.

    This book will most satisfy science fiction enthusiasts and thinkers who enjoy deep dives into time-travel paradoxes, quantum physics, and character-driven stories exploring existential themes.

    The book's unique blend of high-concept science fiction, compelling character dynamics, and philosophical exploration makes it an enjoyable and intellectually stimulating read.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherNicholas Alexander Benson
    Release dateDec 28, 2023
    ISBN9798215920077
    The Pilot & The Shifter
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    Nicholas Alexander Benson

    My name is Nicholas Benson, but most people call me Jet. I write a little bit of everything. If you enjoy science fiction, fantasy, philosophy, and metaphysics, then you've come to the right place. Welcome to my abode! Feel free to grab a book and make yourself comfortable.

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      The Pilot & The Shifter - Nicholas Alexander Benson

      The Pilot & The Shifter

      Nicholas Alexander Benson

      Published by Nicholas Alexander Benson at Smashwords.

      Copyright © 2023 Nicholas Alexander Benson

      About

      Thought-provoking, complex, character-driven, imaginative, philosophical, speculative, time-bending, existential, dialogue-rich, and quantum-focused.

      The Pilot & The Shifter is a thought-provoking science fiction story about a time-traveling hero and a quantumly superpositioned being navigating complex moral dilemmas and exploring the intricacies of time and space.

      This book will most satisfy science fiction enthusiasts and thinkers who enjoy deep dives into time-travel paradoxes, quantum physics, and character-driven stories exploring existential themes.

      The book's unique blend of high-concept science fiction, compelling character dynamics, and philosophical exploration makes it an enjoyable and intellectually stimulating read.

      Story

      The Pilot: How did you get aboard my time ship?!

      The Shifter: Technically I’ve always been here. That’s kind of my thing. I’m everywhere and everywhen. You can call me The Shifter.

      The Pilot:

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