about the book
Preexistence by K.C. Harrison
For over a century, humans have lived peacefully beside an alien race known as the Zendorians. Their arrival brought technological breakthroughs, scientific advancement, and a future that once seemed impossible. Cities grew smarter, transportation became faster, and humanity entered a new era of cooperation between species.
To most people, the world feels stable… safe even.
But some secrets were never meant to be discovered.
And some truths refuse to stay buried.
When Dreams Become Something More
Sixteen-year-old Amadiora “Ora” Chilton lives what appears to be a normal life in this advanced world. She attends school, spends time with friends at the Hub, and navigates the complicated emotions of growing up.
But everything changes when Ora begins experiencing the same nightmare over and over again.
Each time it happens, she wakes in a sterile white room surrounded by unfamiliar alien machines. Zendorians in medical coats stand around her, studying her like a subject in an experiment.
She tries to scream.
She tries to move.
But she can’t.
All she can do is listen as the aliens discuss something deeply unsettling.
They say she is different.
They say she is regressing.
And if they cannot find a solution soon… they may have to eliminate everyone like her.
A Mystery Hidden in Human DNA
At first, Ora believes the dreams are just that, dreams.
Until her best friend Zynia begins having the same dreams.
The same room.
The same experiments.
The same terrifying conversations.
Together, they begin to question whether these experiences are really nightmares… or suppressed memories from something that happened long ago.
Fragments of alien conversations reveal disturbing clues:
- Humans may have been genetically altered generations ago.
- Something within certain individuals is now reversing those changes.
- If humans discover what was done to them, the fragile peace between species could collapse into war.
And somehow, Ora seems to be at the center of it all.
Friendship, Secrets, and the Fear of the Unknown
As the mystery deepens, Ora must balance the normal struggles of teenage life with the growing suspicion that the world around her may not be what it seems.
While trying to uncover the truth behind the dreams, she navigates:
- The unbreakable bond with her best friend Zynia
- Confusing feelings for a classmate named Rezner
- The quiet fear that she may be fundamentally different from everyone else
With every new dream, every strange coincidence, and every unanswered question, Ora gets closer to a truth that could change everything she believes about humanity and about herself.
A Secret That Could Change the Future
The Zendorians claim they came to Earth to help humanity thrive.
But what if their arrival was never about helping?
What if it was about control?
As hidden pieces of the past begin to surface, Ora and her friends realize that uncovering the truth may not only expose a centuries-old conspiracy, it could also ignite a conflict between humans and Zendorians that neither species is prepared for.
And once the truth comes out, there may be no way to stop what happens next.