Published on: 8/17/2019
Published by: Mayhematic Press
ISBN eBook: 978-1-9991027-2-2
ISBN Paperback: 978-1-9991027-4-6
Type: Short Story
NIBBLENOM DEATHTRAP
a Max and the Multiverse Short
Max shifts between parallel universes whenever he falls asleep. A curious affliction, especially for a nerdy teen trapped on a spooky spaceship.
Max awakes aboard a large and mysterious vessel. It’s dark, it’s smelly, and he’s bleeding from the head. His crewmates are nowhere to be found. Not the best way to start a day, and matters are made even worse when he begins to uncover the truth of his predicament.
Praise for Max and the Multiverse
“One of the finest pieces of sci-fi satire I have ever read.”
—Eric Michael Craig, Rivenstone Press
“In my opinion, Zachry Wheeler is the heir apparent to Douglas Adams.”
—Ben Ragunton, TG Geeks
“A roller-coaster of a trip, fast-paced and filled with excitement.”
—Geoff Habiger, Readers’ Favorite
“A delightful tour de farce! Brilliantly absurd and absurdly brilliant.”
—Victor Acquista, Podfobler Productions
“Holy smokes! Wheeler is the funniest living author I’ve read.”
—S. Shane Thomas, Science Fantasy Hub
Author Notes
Max and the Multiverse Shorts are stand-alone adventures that began as book chapters. Not every parallel universe will make it into the series, but some are funny enough to spawn their own stories. These are those stories, and I hope they make you laugh as hard as I did.
In addition, they are also opportunities to poke fun at other genres through the lens of science fiction. The current crop includes:
The Item of Monumental Importance (epic fantasy)
Nibblenom Deathtrap (action horror)
Sparkle Pirate (speculative romance)
Hiss Bot Hank (mercenary teams)
Slug Puppet (metafiction)
