The Woven Edge - A speculative fiction novel
About the Story
The Woven Edge is the first book in a planned trilogy of speculative fiction novels that weave together themes of memory, resilience, and the fragile fabric between worlds.
At its core, the book asks:
What happens when the very edges of reality begin to fray and ordinary people are the ones caught in the unraveling?
The narrative blends the everyday with the surreal, grounding characters in small-town familiarity before thrusting them into a landscape of alien beauty and existential threat.
In Kardo, central to the reality of Arallu, a city of shifting allegiances and impossible landscapes, Eli is drawn into struggles far older than himself. The line between order and collapse blurs, and every choice leaves a mark on the fragile fabric holding the world together.
Blending science-fantasy with literary introspection, The Woven Edge explores themes of identity, grief, and the cost of holding onto stability when the universe itself resists it.
Themes & Tone
- Resonance and Scarcity – how unseen forces ripple through individuals and societies
- Authority vs. Autonomy – the tension between bureaucratic control and grassroots survival
- Grief and Identity – personal loss mirrored in fractured realities
- The Nature of Stability – what holds a world together, and what happens when that bond breaks
Stylistically, the story sits at the intersection of science fantasy and literary speculative fiction. It draws inspiration from authors like Ursula K. Le Guin, Frank Herbert, and Douglas Adams, combining serious world-building with moments of absurdity.
Project Status
Currently in my second round of edits — refining pacing, deepening character arcs, and expanding world-building.
Progress:
60% complete
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