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The Stars Have Eyes

by Exterminatus

★ 4.68 (1,872) 4,826 followers 38 chapters completed

A cosmic entity trapped in human form struggles with mundane life as her lingering reality-warping powers turn coffee dates into existential crises.

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Synopsis

The universe is vast, indifferent, and ever-changing—until an unfathomable cosmic entity decides to narrow its perspective. Magh’rathlak the Observer, an average reality-warper by eldritch standards, grows weary of its own overwhelming influence. To simplify existence, it compresses its infinite being into a single human form, assuming the guise of an unassuming young woman named Maggie. Suddenly, mundane human experiences—like drinking milk, navigating awkward social interactions, and developing a baffling crush on her barista—become cosmic conundrums. Maggie struggles to reconcile her newfound humanity with the lingering echoes of her true nature, which occasionally warp reality in inconvenient (and often hilarious) ways. Between dodging suspicious government agents and accidentally terrifying her neighbors, she learns that being human is far more complicated than she anticipated. Now, Maggie must balance her cosmic instincts with her fragile human life—before her slip-ups unravel reality itself.

Reader fit

Best for

Readers looking for a mix of Horror Elements, Non Human Lead, Progression Non Stats, and Strong Female Lead.

Commitment

The Stars Have Eyes runs 38 chapters. Status: completed.

Where to read

Available through Amazon Kindle and Royal Road.

Reader signal

Current catalogue signals show 4.68 average rating from 1,872 ratings and 4,826 followers.

Closest matches

ProgressReads comparison points include The False Note (A Magical Girl Story), Wife After Death: An Eldritch Horror Romance, and VISCERAE.

Latest chapters

View all 38 chapters →
  1. #38The Stars Have Eyes Audiobook Jul 2, 2021
  2. #3737 - Return Jan 12, 2021
  3. #3636 - Departure Jan 8, 2021
  4. #3535 - Resolve Dec 31, 2020
  5. #3434 - Consequences Dec 27, 2020
  6. #3333 - Compassion Dec 20, 2020
  7. #3232 - Rivalry Nov 28, 2020
  8. #3131 - Adaptation Nov 20, 2020
  9. #3030 - Family Nov 12, 2020
  10. #2929 - Fine Print Nov 7, 2020

Tropes & themes

Horror ElementsNon Human LeadProgression Non StatsStrong Female LeadUrban Fantasy

Tags

Female LeadNon-Human LeadRomance SubplotComedyHorrorSci-fiSlice of LifeVirtual RealityStrong Lead

Frequently asked questions

What is The Stars Have Eyes about?

A cosmic entity trapped in human form struggles with mundane life as her lingering reality-warping powers turn coffee dates into existential crises.

Is The Stars Have Eyes completed?

Yes — The Stars Have Eyes is completed. The full work spans 38 chapters.

Where can I read The Stars Have Eyes?

You can read The Stars Have Eyes on Amazon Kindle and Royal Road.

What books are similar to The Stars Have Eyes?

Readers who like The Stars Have Eyes often also enjoy The False Note (A Magical Girl Story), Wife After Death: An Eldritch Horror Romance, and VISCERAE.

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