Chapter One of the sequel in my series

Original Content | 7/11/2025 | By Laz A. Mataz

[Lazamataz]

I almost didn’t read this sample because I knew it would be a cliffhanger. But of course, I did, and now must wait for the work to be completed. Please keep it going!!!!

😁

You knew you couldn't avoid reading it!

I thank you, kind sir, for having purchased my first novel and for your wonderful Amazon review:

Dimensions of Essence is a fine romp through sci fi, geo politics and the human condition. Mataz’s strong, fast-paced narrative style keeps the plot moving through topics of current interest. Geopolitics, intrigue, and technology seamlessly intersect to culminate in a thought-provoking and uplifting conclusion.

I could not put it down and hope there is more to come!

[Lazamataz]

nice, but if sprites were a known entity, would martini have more of a defense protocol?

Perhaps. I will consider your suggestion.

i do like the descriptive nature of your work. to the point.

This is a hallmark of my writing. Others struggle to get their work edited out to a reasonable length; I struggle to 'pad' it out to the minimum number of words to be considered a novel.

If brevity is the soul of wit, I'm a freakin' genius. 😊

[Lazamataz]

OUTSTANDING Laz! Has me on the edge of my seat. (LOL sausage fingers)

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[Lazamataz]

Nice work! Is the Writer’s Guild new? First time I’ve seen it. Thx.

Thank you, LG! The Writers Guild has been around for about a year.

[Lurker]

Did you mean sapient? It should be sentient.

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[Lazamataz]

Did you mean sapient? It should be sentient.

You are correct, sir. Consider it edited.

[teeman8r]

also, i didnt get a sense of what is considered a large sprite. just that the helmet was cracked… perhaps in the defense of it, the size can have some context, like the gloves he hated saving him or not saving him.

[Lazamataz]

I did mention Sprites could be up to 8 meters long, but sure, I could include a clarification of how long and thick this particular one was. Good call.

[Lazamataz]

Thank you for your suggestions. I will definitely consider them!

[Lee'sGhost]

Is your book on Audible? I’m an almost exclusive Audible “reader” these days. If not, I know that KDP has a “Virtual Voice” option to convert and add Kindle books to Audible. I haven’t used it as I hire VO talent. But it seems a viable option.

[PGalt]

Terrific talent. BUMP!

[Dad was my hero]

congratulations, I love good sci-fi and perhaps you were wanting this, perhaps not but I followed your link to more reviews and just ordered the paperback, it’ll be here Monday. I look forward to reading it especially if it is the page turner that some have said it is.

[Lazamataz]

I should look into Audible books. I'd want someone with an incredible voice to read it out, though, and James Earl Jones is dead.

Maybe I could get Bobcat Goldthwait? LOL

[Lazamataz]

Thank you, sir. If you like it, please add your review. It helps much more than you know!

[Nateman]

The most obvious item of trade from Europa is water. It would be sent towards the other colonies to be used as rocket fuel. The asteroids would be a better place to mine for rare Earth’s. Creatures that tear through ice? How would such a thing evolve into that? ...unless they were deliberately created.

[Lazamataz]

Interesting observations. You may well have altered parts of my first chapter. Thanks!

[Lazamataz]

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[Flaming Conservative]

Eeeewwwwww. Creepy! Reminiscent of Bradbury.

[Lazamataz]

Eeeewwwwww. Creepy! Reminiscent of Bradbury.

I'll take that as a compliment... I think? 😂

[Flaming Conservative]

I’ll take that as a compliment... I think? 😂

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Absolutely!