Stephen: Proof of Existence

by Antonio C. Mendez

What if you're wrong?Stephen Kenward, young and clever, finds himself trapped in Pandora Institute, a home for the clinically insane. During his first night, a patient breaks into his room and scars him with the number 3 on his back, the same as the room. With 12 patients and 12 rooms, Stephen wonders why the building is enormous. Every waking moment is filled with doubt but convinced his admittance is a mistake, he sets out to discover the truth.After all, his only crime is trying to stop the end of the world.Book I of the Proof of Existence series questions everything as Stephen falls further and further into a mystery that has been thrust upon him, one that threatens to not only destroy him, but everyone. Dark and tragic, this first book establishes the ominous tone that follows the rest of the series. In the depths of the Pandora's secrets that engulfs Stephen, philosophical musings become his constant companions. Fear and love, controllers and creators, these dichotomies swirl around him, demanding answers to questions that cut to the core of existence. The dialogue crackles with a distinct authenticity, each character a living, breathing entity with their own quirks and complexities. Stephen's journey is not just a descent into mystery, but a profound exploration of the human psyche, leaving readers grappling with questions that echo long after the final page is turned.

198 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 7, 2021

About the author

Antonio C. Mendez is an author and full time software engineer. His debut novel, Proof of Existence: Stephen, has received praise for being "dark" while honing in on details that create feelings of finality. He lives with his wife in Indiana.