The Era of Synthetic Reality and Other Stories

THE ERA OF SYNTHETIC REALITY AND OTHER STORIESWhat happens when technology can rewrite identity, alter reality, conquer death, and even challenge the foundations of history itself?In this provocative collection of ten science fiction stories and novellas, award-winning author William Gensburgerexplores the fragile boundaries between humanity and the worlds we create.A man discovers that immortality may come at the cost of his own identity. Entire populations become nothing more than fuel for a civilization built on endless energy. Artificial realities blur the line between truth and illusion. A scientist unravels the fabric of existence itself. An aging genius awakens from death to confront a mystery that transcends space and time. And in a desperate bid to alter the course of history, a future civilization sends a team back to save Christ from the crucifixion.Featuring:• Multiplicity • The Farm • The Man Who (Un)Made the Universe • Limits • The Era of Synthetic Reality • Relatively Dead • The 4th Law • The Hollow Sky • People of the Light • Team B: Saving the ChristBlending mind-bending concepts with compelling characters and high-stakes storytelling, these stories examine consciousness, artificial intelligence, mortality, faith, free will, and the nature of reality itself. Some are thrilling. Some are unsettling. All ask a simple question:If technology can change everything about what it means to be human, what remains of humanity?Perfect for readers of speculative fiction who enjoy big ideas, philosophical science fiction, and stories that linger long after the final page.The future is coming. The question is whether we will still recognize ourselves when it arrives.