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Parallax
The Most Explosive Horror Thriller Ever WrittenA sci-fi psychological horror for fans of Annihilation, Moon, and Event Horizon.
Twenty-six days ago, the deep-sea research vessel Horizon vanished from all contact—no distress signals, no evacuation protocols, no signs of life. Now it's been found, eerily intact, drifting in storm-darkened waters.
A specialized recovery team is dispatched to investigate.
Standard procedure. Containment, retrieval, analysis.
But nothing aboard the Horizon is standard.
The systems are operational—but too operational.
The ship is clean—but too clean.
The logs are incomplete, and yet… something knows they’ve arrived.
As the team navigates its echoing halls, they encounter data anomalies, impossible environmental readings, and a silence that seems to study them. Neural patterns appear where none should be. Reflections delay. Memories blur. The ship has learned its crew—and now it's learning them.
And buried within the final research logs is a single line never meant to be
Trust nothing. Not even yourself.
From author Snehal Rana, Parallax is a chilling descent into simulated consciousness, pattern recognition, and identity collapse. If you've ever questioned the boundary between self and system, this story will take you to its limit—and wait there.
Parallax is the most explosive blend of psychological horror, hard science fiction, and existential dread you’ll read this year. If you liked Annihilation, Event Horizon, or Black Mirror—this one will rewire your sleep patterns.
Twenty-six days ago, the deep-sea research vessel Horizon vanished from all contact—no distress signals, no evacuation protocols, no signs of life. Now it's been found, eerily intact, drifting in storm-darkened waters.
A specialized recovery team is dispatched to investigate.
Standard procedure. Containment, retrieval, analysis.
But nothing aboard the Horizon is standard.
The systems are operational—but too operational.
The ship is clean—but too clean.
The logs are incomplete, and yet… something knows they’ve arrived.
As the team navigates its echoing halls, they encounter data anomalies, impossible environmental readings, and a silence that seems to study them. Neural patterns appear where none should be. Reflections delay. Memories blur. The ship has learned its crew—and now it's learning them.
And buried within the final research logs is a single line never meant to be
Trust nothing. Not even yourself.
From author Snehal Rana, Parallax is a chilling descent into simulated consciousness, pattern recognition, and identity collapse. If you've ever questioned the boundary between self and system, this story will take you to its limit—and wait there.
Parallax is the most explosive blend of psychological horror, hard science fiction, and existential dread you’ll read this year. If you liked Annihilation, Event Horizon, or Black Mirror—this one will rewire your sleep patterns.
292 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 26, 2025
About the author
Snehal Rana
11 booksSnehal Rana is a multi-genre author, storyteller, and explorer of the seen and unseen. His debut novel, Parallax, is a psychological thriller that blurs the lines between perception, identity, and the nature of reality. He followed it with the Navrangpur Murder Mysteries, a cozy whodunnit series set in a quiet coastal town where secrets simmer beneath the surface. The first book, The Sacred Lake Murder, introduces Detective Arjunsinh Rathore—a reclusive, razor-sharp observer who becomes an unlikely pillar of the community.
Under the pen name Karna Upadhyaya, Snehal also writes nonfiction that bridges ancient wisdom and modern introspection. His works include Occult Decrypted, Jyoti Darshika, and Maya & The Matrix, offering accessible insights into mysticism, Vedic astrology, and the hidden patterns of existence.
Whether unraveling murder or meaning, Snehal’s writing is warm, thought-provoking, and quietly profound. He believes that every story—fiction or not—is a doorway to deeper truth.
When not writing, he lives a grounded life running a store, spending time with family, and quietly observing the world, always looking for the next thread to pull.
Under the pen name Karna Upadhyaya, Snehal also writes nonfiction that bridges ancient wisdom and modern introspection. His works include Occult Decrypted, Jyoti Darshika, and Maya & The Matrix, offering accessible insights into mysticism, Vedic astrology, and the hidden patterns of existence.
Whether unraveling murder or meaning, Snehal’s writing is warm, thought-provoking, and quietly profound. He believes that every story—fiction or not—is a doorway to deeper truth.
When not writing, he lives a grounded life running a store, spending time with family, and quietly observing the world, always looking for the next thread to pull.
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