Realm of Thought

By Atom Phoenix

In a dimension nestled between the spiritual and physical planes exists a surreal realm where thoughts--no matter how absurd, profound, or fleeting--manifest into living beings. This is the Realm of Living Thoughts, a strange and majestic world populated by sentient ideas, from centaurs with golden apple heads to chipmunks who worship potato chips as divine sustenance. When Professor James P. Oliver , an eccentric academic of Thought and Action Theory, and his charming crush Telly Marie accidentally spill coffee into a power outlet during a heated debate, they're electrocuted and transported into this realm of animated imagination. Here, the landscape is divided into intricate districts, each governed by the theme of the thoughts that reside there--food, music, dreams, fears, and more. The realm is precariously balanced between the luminous lands of hope and creativity, and the dark regions where fear, nightmares, and sinister thoughts fester. The light side is ruled by three kings: The Past King , a Victorian teenager's idea of an emo vampire, The Present King , a fry-cook Viking who speaks in motivational gym slogans, And the Future King , an eerily smooth business mogul resembling Jeff Goldblum. As newcomers, James and Telly are given a psychedelic orientation, enter their preferences into magical bureaucratic forms, and become official citizens--much to their surprise. They're taken on a vibrant tour of the world, meet creatures like Johnny Applesteed , and receive prophetic wisdom from the Chipmunks , robe-wearing monks devoted to potato-chip theology. But not all is whimsical in the Realm. A malevolent force within the dark district schemes to break through the ethereal tree that separates the Realm from the physical world. The creatures of fear and chaos want freedom--and they want us . James and Telly become vital pieces in the unfolding resistance, as they learn that what they think, feel, and believe can directly reshape reality around them. As the story unfolds, they uncover the secrets behind the indexing system that catalogs every new idea, learn the sacred lore of the Chipmunks and their spud-based gospel, explore the realms through dreamlike dates, and face inner and outer demons. Alongside allies--both hilarious and heroic--they participate in a final, titanic battle where thought becomes weapon, imagination becomes armor, and belief becomes destiny. In the end, James and Telly return to the real world forever changed, leaving the Realm with new protectors and its balance restored--at least, for now.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F5V24MF4
• ISBN13: 9798280013261
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 173 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.4" x 6.0"