The work
Books built to
leave evidence.
Dark speculative fiction, connected storyworlds, and future releases from J. N. Scott.
Descent
Power was never the gift. Surviving it is.
01 Current flagship
One city.
Too much voltage.
Power was never the gift. Surviving it is.
Zara “Sparky” Jones is already fighting to survive Undercity Sector 7. Then her electrokinesis begins changing, the Energy Core starts failing, and every system built to contain the Charged turns its attention toward her.
- Status
- In revision
- Audience
- Adult fiction
- Release
- Not announced
- Read now
- Opening excerpt
Reader’s guide Where to begin
Meet the story.
Keep its discoveries.
The novel page introduces Zara, the central conflict, the narrative approach, and a short working-manuscript preview. It is the starting point for readers who want a sense of the book before exploring its setting.
The world guide explains the names and institutions used across this site. It is companion context rather than a prerequisite for reading the novel.
What is available here
This site currently presents a project overview, a brief excerpt, a world index, and concept artwork. It does not offer the complete novel for reading or purchase.
Working-manuscript wording and visual concepts may change during development. Publication details will be added when confirmed; no release date or preorder is listed.
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