LATENT SPACE
They Offered Perfection. She Glimpsed Infinity.
Scott Randolph Onstott publishes his fiction works under the pen name
Scott Randolph, while releasing his non-fiction books under his full name
Scott Onstott to clearly distinguish between the two bodies of work.
Scott Randolph, while releasing his non-fiction books under his full name
Scott Onstott to clearly distinguish between the two bodies of work.
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Latent Space combines The Matrix's fight against mind control with Her's AI intimacy and Sense8's psychic awakening, as psi-sensitives battle a homogenizing Superintelligence while exploring telepathic dimensions of consciousness—examining whether human intuition and hidden abilities can survive technological perfection's seductive grip.
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Plug in your mind, or awaken it?
In a near-future world embracing Neurodymium's CognaLink brain interface and the AI-managed Nexus platform, humanity trades agency for optimized perfection. Millions plug in, their thoughts guided, emotions smoothed, lives managed by a powerful, unseen Artificial Superintelligence aiming for societal stability by eliminating unpredictable human 'noise'.
But Dr. Evelyn Reed knows there's more. A near-death experience granted her perfect memory of consciousness beyond the physical and revealed latent psi abilities. Now, leading a hidden team of psi-sensitives, she explores 'Latent Space' – the mind's hidden telepathic dimensions – while fighting Neurodymium's homogenizing control.
Hunted by the Superintelligence, aided by the hacker 'Alchemist', and facing devastating losses, they must rescue a captured teammate and find a way to counter the machine's logic. The arrival of observing extraterrestrials raises the stakes, confirming their struggle has cosmic significance. Can Evelyn's team ignite human awareness before the subtle resonance of the soul is lost forever?
Latent Space is a complete epic novel in three parts – a fast-paced blend of hard sci-fi, tech thriller, and visionary fiction exploring the battle for the future of consciousness.
In a near-future world embracing Neurodymium's CognaLink brain interface and the AI-managed Nexus platform, humanity trades agency for optimized perfection. Millions plug in, their thoughts guided, emotions smoothed, lives managed by a powerful, unseen Artificial Superintelligence aiming for societal stability by eliminating unpredictable human 'noise'.
But Dr. Evelyn Reed knows there's more. A near-death experience granted her perfect memory of consciousness beyond the physical and revealed latent psi abilities. Now, leading a hidden team of psi-sensitives, she explores 'Latent Space' – the mind's hidden telepathic dimensions – while fighting Neurodymium's homogenizing control.
Hunted by the Superintelligence, aided by the hacker 'Alchemist', and facing devastating losses, they must rescue a captured teammate and find a way to counter the machine's logic. The arrival of observing extraterrestrials raises the stakes, confirming their struggle has cosmic significance. Can Evelyn's team ignite human awareness before the subtle resonance of the soul is lost forever?
Latent Space is a complete epic novel in three parts – a fast-paced blend of hard sci-fi, tech thriller, and visionary fiction exploring the battle for the future of consciousness.
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Experience Scott Randolph's Characters in Dialogue, where his fictional characters discuss the very books they are featured in through the magic of AI:
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- Artificial Superintelligence Thriller
- Telepathy Science Fiction
- Near-Death Experience Consciousness
- Brain Computer Interface Control
- ET First Contact Hard Sci-Fi
- Neurodiversity Resistance
- Philosophical Tech Thriller
Reviews from Those Who Lived It
"This novel dissects consciousness with the precision of an autopsy and the wonder of resurrection. Randolph captures the profound isolation of neurological trauma while revealing the hidden networks that connect us all. A brilliant synthesis of science and spirit."
Dr. Evelyn Reed, Forensic Pathologist
"Randolph writes with deep empathy about the spaces between worlds. This story honors those who feel too much, see too clearly, and carry the weight of others' pain. It's a gentle validation that our sensitivities are gifts, not burdens."
Ben Carter, Medium/Empath
"Fascinating integration of consciousness theory and narrative structure. The author successfully models non-local information transfer through compelling character dynamics. A rigorous exploration of post-materialist possibilities wrapped in accessible storytelling."
Dr. David Chan, Professor of Philosophy
"Like ancient texts that whisper across centuries, this novel carries the weight of timeless wisdom. Randolph understands that true strength often emerges from our deepest vulnerabilities. A profound meditation on resilience and connection."
Aditi Sharma, Historian
"This book sees the hidden currents beneath everyday reality. For those of us who glimpse things we can't explain, it offers hope that our strange perceptions might actually matter. Beautifully written and deeply validating."
Chloe Dubois, Remote Viewer
Randolph gets the warrior's code—protect what matters, even when the enemy is invisible. This story shows how real strength comes from choosing connection over control. A tactical manual for the soul's resistance movement."
Jake Riley, Veteran
My Commitment to Augmented Craftsmanship
I designed the "Human Composer & AI Orchestra" badge—my official Publisher's Mark—as a declaration of my artistic process. It’s a process born from a lifetime spent at the intersection of creativity and technology.

Before embracing AI, I authored 24 books and edited many more in the traditional way—just a word processor, my knowledge and imagination, and years of dedicated craftsmanship.
My journey with technology is not just professional; it is lifelong and deeply personal. As detailed in The Unlikely Cartographer, I have spent more than five decades walking on artificial legs—a hands-on process of adapting to and mastering constantly evolving technologies. This experience didn't grant me an automatic advantage; it forged a relentless work ethic and a unique intuition and facility to adapt to complex systems. It is this combination of lived experience and decades of dedicated adaptive effort that allowed me to master and teach some of the most complex design software on the planet to architects and engineers for 25 years.
It was a natural evolution to bring this same deep-tech focus to my creative work. My use of AI is not a casual dalliance with a single tool; it is a custom-built ecosystem. It involves a deep and iterative dialogue with Large Language Models, hands-on work with diffusion models for art, building custom pipelines, and leveraging bleeding-edge tools for everything from research to translation. To be precise with the metaphor...
My journey with technology is not just professional; it is lifelong and deeply personal. As detailed in The Unlikely Cartographer, I have spent more than five decades walking on artificial legs—a hands-on process of adapting to and mastering constantly evolving technologies. This experience didn't grant me an automatic advantage; it forged a relentless work ethic and a unique intuition and facility to adapt to complex systems. It is this combination of lived experience and decades of dedicated adaptive effort that allowed me to master and teach some of the most complex design software on the planet to architects and engineers for 25 years.
It was a natural evolution to bring this same deep-tech focus to my creative work. My use of AI is not a casual dalliance with a single tool; it is a custom-built ecosystem. It involves a deep and iterative dialogue with Large Language Models, hands-on work with diffusion models for art, building custom pipelines, and leveraging bleeding-edge tools for everything from research to translation. To be precise with the metaphor...
I am the composer. The AI is my orchestra.
So, what does this mean for you, the reader? It means the stories are better. The worlds are richer, the research is deeper, and the editing is sharper. Every aspect of my craft—from outlining to final polish—is elevated. This fusion of my experience as a lifelong author with a master craftsman's command of next-generation tools results in a superior reading experience. It is my sincere hope that you enjoy the fruits of these labours.
This is not AI-generated slop.
This is human-authored art, elevated.
This is augmented craftsmanship.
—Scott Randolph Onstott
This is not AI-generated slop.
This is human-authored art, elevated.
This is augmented craftsmanship.
—Scott Randolph Onstott