Speculative Fiction
A Mormon man dies and faces a hellish library of infinite books, searching for his life story in a haunting existential tale.
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A Mormon man dies and faces a hellish library of infinite books, searching for his life story in a haunting existential tale.
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An ordinary family man, geologist, and Mormon, Soren Johansson has always believed he’ll be reunited with his loved ones in an eternal hereafter. Then, he dies. Soren wakes to find himself cast by a God he has never heard of into a Hell whose dimensions he can barely grasp: a vast library he can only escape from by finding the book that contains the story of his life.In this haunting existential novella, author, philosopher, and ecologist Steven L. Peck explores a subversive vision of eterni...
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Romance & sex
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Moderate sexual content with on-page scenes; not central but present. Moderate presence of sexual violence or coercion as part of Hell's torment.
Violence & gore
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Frequent violence including torture cults and graphic depictions in Hell.
Profanity
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Minor use of strong language; not a focus of the narrative.
Substance use
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Brief mentions of substance use; not glamorized or central.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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Central themes of religion, faith, Hell, and subversive afterlife concepts.
Magic & witchcraft
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No evidence found in available sources.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Minor cultural and religious critique; not a primary focus.
Self-harm / suicide
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Significant themes of suicidal ideation and on-page depictions.
Abuse & suffering
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Frequent depictions of mental anguish, cruelty, and systemic suffering in Hell. Moderate presence of sexual violence or coercion as part of Hell's torment.
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