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Name Bound: A Sci-fi Thriller
UNLOCKING A SUITCASE EARNS HIM SUPERPOWERS—AND A TARGET ON HIS BACK.
Fourteen-year-old Kyle Bennett thinks he’s just collecting his missing brother’s suitcase from a rundown Miami hostel. Instead, he unlocks a powerful alien artifact—the Name Box—and unleashes something far more dangerous than he could ever imagine.
The Box responds to something in Kyle’s DNA, imprinting him with the name of a fallen Rha’il. Along with the name comes a voice in his head, strange new powers, and terrifying visions of exploding stars, ancient worlds, and a creature trapped inside the box…
a creature that might be the most dangerous being in the universe.
Now Kyle is being hunted.
Varun, an ambitious Indian gang leader trying to claim territory in Miami, wants the Box. So does the Veil, a secretive ancient organization with its own dark agenda. And deep within the Box itself, the alien known as the Dark Resident is beginning to stir.
As Kyle’s powers grow and reality starts to twist around him, he must uncover the truth behind the Box, control the force inside him, and survive enemies on all sides—before the name Rha’il consumes him completely.
Namebound is a fast-paced sci-fi adventure perfect for fans of Michael Vey, Percy Jackson, and Stranger Things. Packed with action, mystery, and heart, it’s a thrilling journey across power, identity, and what it means to be chosen.
#scifi #litrpg #gamelit
This is the first of the serial novellas.
Books
Name Bound
Portals
Fourteen-year-old Kyle Bennett thinks he’s just collecting his missing brother’s suitcase from a rundown Miami hostel. Instead, he unlocks a powerful alien artifact—the Name Box—and unleashes something far more dangerous than he could ever imagine.
The Box responds to something in Kyle’s DNA, imprinting him with the name of a fallen Rha’il. Along with the name comes a voice in his head, strange new powers, and terrifying visions of exploding stars, ancient worlds, and a creature trapped inside the box…
a creature that might be the most dangerous being in the universe.
Now Kyle is being hunted.
Varun, an ambitious Indian gang leader trying to claim territory in Miami, wants the Box. So does the Veil, a secretive ancient organization with its own dark agenda. And deep within the Box itself, the alien known as the Dark Resident is beginning to stir.
As Kyle’s powers grow and reality starts to twist around him, he must uncover the truth behind the Box, control the force inside him, and survive enemies on all sides—before the name Rha’il consumes him completely.
Namebound is a fast-paced sci-fi adventure perfect for fans of Michael Vey, Percy Jackson, and Stranger Things. Packed with action, mystery, and heart, it’s a thrilling journey across power, identity, and what it means to be chosen.
#scifi #litrpg #gamelit
This is the first of the serial novellas.
Books
Name Bound
Portals
78 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 29, 2025
About the author
Zeph Baxter
38 books4 followersZeph's background includes electrical engineering and computer science, with a Master's from Boston University and a PhD and postdoctoral experience from the University of Stirling, Scotland. He writes cozy mysteries, sci-fi, and LitRPG.
When he wrote his first novel, he was 98% sure he was about to become the next great voice in literature. He quit his job, embraced his destiny, and—yes—grew a long beard, because nothing says “serious writer” like facial hair that could double as a small woodland habitat.
Six months later, the beard was still thriving. The fame? Not so much.
But Zeph didn’t quit. Years later, he’s written several books and is still writing, and dreaming of becoming a full-time author.
For more weird adventures and stories that are a mix of genres, be sure to check out his books.
When he wrote his first novel, he was 98% sure he was about to become the next great voice in literature. He quit his job, embraced his destiny, and—yes—grew a long beard, because nothing says “serious writer” like facial hair that could double as a small woodland habitat.
Six months later, the beard was still thriving. The fame? Not so much.
But Zeph didn’t quit. Years later, he’s written several books and is still writing, and dreaming of becoming a full-time author.
For more weird adventures and stories that are a mix of genres, be sure to check out his books.
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