What happens when human perception is no longer human?
In a near-future world where technology has not just reshaped society but rewired the very fabric of perception, a new form of journalism emerges, one that doesn’t just report the truth but experiences it, transmits it, and makes it indistinguishable from reality itself.
In Technesthesia, the boundaries between observer and participant dissolve as immersive media redefines memory, identity, and the very act of knowing. But as perception itself becomes a constructed experience, one question lingers:
If the truth can be felt rather than proven, does it still matter if it’s real?
Blending speculative fiction, media philosophy, and near-future social critique, Technesthesia is a thought-provoking exploration of truth, experience, and the slow erosion of what it means to be human in the age of perfect simulation.
Perfect for media and philosophy enthusiasts, those fascinated by the intersection of technology and truth, and speculative fiction lovers who enjoy near-future realism with a conceptual edge.
Short, sharp, and mind-expanding, Technesthesia is a novelette that lingers long after the last page.
A Thrilling Investigation into Power, Truth, and the Future. Will She Uncover the Secrets Before It's Too Late?
In a near-future world where synthetic intelligence shapes reality, investigative journalist Desiree Waters uncovers a conspiracy that could change everything. But when the FBI pulls her back into the shadows she left behind, she's forced to navigate a world of deception, hidden agendas, and high-stakes espionage.
Powerful forces want her silenced. The truth is her only weapon.
Will she expose the biggest story of her career or become its next victim?
A Literary Thriller: Perfect for fans of high-intensity investigative stories. A Smart, Fearless Protagonist: Desiree Waters is relentless, brilliant, and unstoppable. A Near-Future Setting That Feels Real: AI, surveillance, and synthetic intelligence shape this world.
If you love literary thrillers, deep conspiracies, and stories that challenge the boundaries of truth and technology, then this book is for you.
Featured Excerpts:
"Truth is but a dance into credulity. It ever changes. It shifts with time. There is no grasping the essence of it beyond indirect glimpses... There is no escape from the present. There is no love more sacred than that shared in silence. Sound cannot contain enough pressure to carry the notes of inevitability."
"Experiencing the world beyond human constructs was healing. Remembering that mountains and forests were not attached to a power source, but rather, simply existing, simply being, as more than the humans that witnessed them, this comforted Desiree. This reminded her there was more to all this than her own existence, that there are realms beyond human concern and the human condition."
"A great deal of her insights were wordless motions of her mind. She was a synesthete. It was not just words that held color and sound for her—entire concepts were shapeshifting forms of vibrant lights and music. While some people had little imagination to speak of, her mind made sensory connections in most moments, and intuitive symbolic shapes seamlessly appeared in her consciousness representing things often only she could understand."
"With authenticity guaranteed through video sensor level cryptography, certifying no alterations at any point, synthetic intelligence could no longer produce fake audio or visual content that passed authenticity system checks... For years, no one could tell what was real unless they were present in-person witnesses to the events themselves."
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 3
Chapter 2 14
Chapter 3 25
Chapter 4 36
Release Metadata
Title: Technesthesia
Subtitle: A New Journalism
Author: Emily Tiffany Joy
Publisher: Independently Published
Publication Date: 2025-02-20
Word Length: ~11,000 words
Paperback Length: 44 pages (Amazon edition)
ISBN-13: 979-8312949483
ASIN: B0DXXBK5S5 (Kindle eBook, Kindle Unlimited enabled, Whispersync for Voice enabled)
Audiobook ASIN: B0F4RRTFDX (~70 minute runtime, Narrated by Vivi Antari, distributed on iTunes, Amazon, and Audible, Unabridged)
Language: English
Reading Level: Mature
Genres: speculative fiction, hard science fiction, alternative history
Last Updated: January 17, 2026.
