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Synchronizing Minds - A first contact story

by Cherubiel

★ 4.82 (176) 424 followers 11 chapters ongoing

Ambassador Neil must bridge the gap between human logic and an alien mind that defies comprehension, before first contact turns into last warning.

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Synopsis

Ambassador Neil stands before humanity’s first contact with an alien intelligence—a massive, enigmatic being six times her size, only recently grasping the concept of language. Across the vast gulf of biology and cognition, she must forge understanding with a creature whose mind operates in ways no human can predict. Yet as the exchange unfolds, unsettling questions arise: Is the alien truly the stranger here, or are humans the ones who defy the universe’s norms? Two species, one impossible choice—trust or survival.

Latest chapters

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  1. #11The humans build spaceships without a purpose Dec 27, 2021
  2. #10The humans are not alone Oct 14, 2020
  3. #9The humans do not have a long past Sep 7, 2020
  4. #8The humans do not have three brains Sep 2, 2020
  5. #7The humans do not create useful things Aug 30, 2020
  6. #6The humans are not serial liars Aug 23, 2020
  7. #5The humans are not made up of two separate species Jun 20, 2020
  8. #4The humans do not know each other Jun 13, 2020
  9. #3The humans are not world conquerors Jun 9, 2020
  10. #2The humans are not a machine race Jun 5, 2020

Tropes & themes

Multi PovNon Human LeadPsychologicalSci Fi FuturismStrong Female Lead

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Female LeadMultiple Lead CharactersNon-Human LeadPsychologicalSci-fi

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Ambassador Neil must bridge the gap between human logic and an alien mind that defies comprehension, before first contact turns into last warning.

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No — Synchronizing Minds - A first contact story is still ongoing, with new chapters being released. 11 chapters are out so far.

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