Beneath the Silence

Name: Beneath the Silence
Author: Alloy Wooden Fish

寂静之下

by Alloy Wooden Fish (合金木鱼)

Status: Ongoing
Length: 758k Words
Genre: Sci-Fi & Apocalypse
Updated: 4d ago
English: Request a translation

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Synopsis

[Military apocalypse] [Science fiction] [Alternate history] [Sovietpunk] [Slavic supermen] [Mystery]

(In 1975, while the West was mired in an oil crisis and economic stagflation, an internal upheaval in the Soviet Union had become inevitable. As Brezhnev's health rapidly deteriorated and conservatives and rigid bureaucrats dragged the country toward decay, an internal coup launched by the military and reformists completely changed the course of a stagnant era.

From then on, the Soviet Union embarked on a radically different path: far-sightedness.)

They called it the “Great Silence,” as if it were an elegant exit.

But the truth was that it was a violent reformatting. Our knowledge, our history, our social structures, everything stored on silicon chips was erased in a single stroke by the fury of the cosmos.

Nearly all of humanity’s industrial foundations were reset to zero in 16 hours. After nearly a century of casting its shadow over the globe, the rivalry between the two great blocs abruptly vanished.

Seven years later, on the coast of the Barents Sea in the far north, a god of cyberspace opened its eyes.

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I'll give it a full star since it's my own writing.
22 likes1y ago
It's very well written; even I, who don't know much about military affairs, could understand it and found it quite engaging. It's completely different from typical post-apocalyptic novels, and the science fiction elements are well integrated without feeling disjointed. —The above review is solely my personal opinion.
13 likes9mo ago
With its novel and unique subject matter and the author's imaginative mind, this is a rare and excellent work. Unlike other online books that grab attention from the start, this book is one that grows on you as you read on. The author's macro-level writing, worldview, story themes, and writing style are all very engaging. I believe that a good book will ultimately be praised by readers.
11 likes1y ago
Novels like this are probably few and far between; finding one is like sifting through a vast ocean of sand 😰. If it were next door, I'd read it even if it cost money 💰. But the author seems to be creating their own story, with their own rhythm. I'll just wish them continued success in writing! 😀
10 likes8mo ago
It has a Soviet post-punk vibe, and looks a bit like Cedarwood and Girls' Frontline 🍉
9 likes1y ago
It's very good, at least it suits my taste. I just don't know if the author has a group chat.
8 likes1y ago
The writing style is clearly a bit immature, but the story is told quite well, so I'll give it a good review for now.
8 likes1y ago
The writing is excellent, and the worldview is very unique.
7 likes1y ago
The world-building is indeed very well done. I like its massive structure I like its cutting-edge technology I like it, I think. I like its post-punk style. I like its post-apocalyptic setting. I like its rugged and wild side. I like its intricate and fantastical side. I like its humanistic and resilient side. It has become mediocre, not in terms of plot, but in terms of content. Where is the science fiction?
7 likes1y ago
The writing style is realistic and captivating, without the "floating" feeling often found in fantasy novels.
6 likes1mo ago