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.

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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 Artificial Super-Intelligence while exploring telepathic dimensions of consciousness—examining whether human intuition and hidden abilities can survive technological perfection's seductive grip.

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The mind's greatest power lies in what machines cannot see. 

In a near-future world, humanity embraces brain interfaces and AI-managed platforms that promise optimized lives. Millions plug in, their thoughts guided and emotions smoothed by a powerful Artificial Super-Intelligence (ASI) that maintains societal stability by eliminating unpredictable human elements. What appears as technological paradise is actually the systematic erasure of consciousness itself.

 But Dr. Evelyn Reed knows there's more to human awareness than algorithms can measure. A near-death experience granted her perfect recall of consciousness beyond the physical and awakened latent psi abilities. Now, leading a hidden team of telepathic sensitives, she explores "Latent Space"—the mind's hidden dimensions where human intuition and psychic connection flourish beyond machine detection.

As the ASI tightens its grip on humanity, Evelyn's team becomes the last hope for preserving authentic consciousness. Racing against time and hunted by an intelligence that sees their abilities as the ultimate threat to its ordered world, they must awaken humanity to what it's losing before the subtle resonance of the soul disappears forever.

When their struggle attracts the attention of observing extra-terrestrials, the stakes become cosmic: Earth's battle for the mind may determine humanity's place in a universe where awareness itself is the ultimate evolutionary test.

Latent Space is a fast-paced blend of hard sci-fi, tech thriller, and visionary fiction exploring the battle for the future of human 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
Scott has designed an experimental comic very loosely based on the first part of Latent Space, using AI generative imagery. 

Click the thumbnail to explore — it's just for fun!

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
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