The Soul Box: and other short stories from our Future - Softcover

Matt Edwards

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1836284918 ISBN 13: 9781836284918

Publisher: Troubador Publishing, 2025

Synopsis

Abby Sewell is a brilliant inventor with the world at her fingertips. When her dad passes away, she wants nothing more than to speak with him again. She finds a way to cheat death... but death always cheats those who don't play by the rules.

 

Marshall de Vorr, historian extraordinaire, uses ground-breaking technology to unlock the secrets of his ancestor. Sometimes the past is best left in the dust.

 

Alan Dewkes-Hall has become disenchanted with life and just wants the tedium to pass him by. He finds a watch that has the power to do exactly that... but play with time and pay the price.

 

Ed Miller walks on eggshells every day of his life. He wants to know the dangers of his future, and a new discovery in his house helps with the tough decisions of what has, could and will happen.

 

A loyal company man wants his free virtual vacation to last forever. The system gives him everything he needs for the holiday of a lifetime, so why should it end?

 

In a world of emergent technologies be careful what you wish for. These five Sci-Fi short stories explore human desire, hope, revenge and weakness and ask how the simplest, often innocent intentions can spiral into life changing consequences.

About this title

About the Author

The Soul Box and other short stories from our future is the first book from Matt Edwards, a young author from Bracknell, Berkshire with a passion for stories exploring how technology might shape events and force us to face into the dilemmas created by this new power. His thought-provoking work highlights the unexpected consequences of trying to control your life through technology that ultimately controls you.

Edition details

• Publisher: Troubador Publishing
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1836284918
• ISBN 13: 9781836284918
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 156