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reality-dysfunction

An ancient, primal fear manifested as a catastrophic alien phenomenon that threatens human civilization.

1 chapter across 1 book

The Reality Dysfunction (1996)Peter F. Hamilton

Preamble

Set in AD 2600, the chapter describes a human civilization that has expanded across the galaxy, achieving remarkable technological and cultural advancements including genetic engineering and space colonization. Despite this golden age, a catastrophic event is triggered on a primitive colony planet when a criminal encounters an alien entity, unleashing a terrifying phenomenon known as 'The Reality Dysfunction,' an ancient nightmare feared since the dawn of history.