In Spidersilk the novel, the main character, Mark, is a video game designer. He’s also quite clever, has quick reactions and knows how to solve problems efficiently. Recent studies in our own world have found that playing video games can actually improve all of these aspects in your life. So, it’s no wonder that Mark was able to solve problems so efficiently. In fact, the 3D video games of the future should help further our mental processes, which will lead many to lead more successful lives. For more on this study, check out this link:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2015/12/24/exercise-for-the-brain-why-3-d-video-games-might-actually-be-good-for-your-kid/

“You know, I did experience someone who said ‘You aren’t real.’ It was said in a suspicious manner to me, similar to what the credit card charges stated.”_Spidersilk the novel

In Spidersilk the novel, the main character, Mark, is a video game designer. He is also a frequent lucid dreamer. Oddly enough, in our own reality lucid dreaming and video games has just been linked. One psychologist believes that video games may be training serious gamers to conquer their nightmares.

For more on this exciting study, check out this link:

https://www.inverse.com/article/3852-video-game-consoles-are-the-door-to-lucid-dreaming

“The cloudless sky made it feel like there were vast amounts of space available for exploring. Mark suddenly pushed with his legs and leaped into the sky, soaring. As he began to lose a bit of momentum, he again pushed with his hips.”_Spidersilk the novel

In Spidersilk the novel, spiders play a big role in the storyline. In fact, they help protect the main character, Mark, from intruders. In our reality, some people fear spiders to the point in which they reach hysterics when they come across with. Since spiders are such an important part of our eco-system, it’s crucial people don’t aim to harm whenever they see one. Luckily, scientists now believe they’ve found a way to get rid of agoraphobia.

Check out more on this discovery here:

http://wate.com/2015/12/13/study-finds-way-to-cure-fear-of-spiders/

“Is…that the tree?! It must be. It looks like it.” A small breeze delivered a wisp of dust and grass in the otherwise clean smelling air. It was almost as if something was responding to his discovery.”_Spidersilk the novel

Spidersilk the novel is filled with intruders that happen to be blind. The main character, Mark, also talks of using his third eye to see more of the world around. Although these two principles may not connect, a new technological group in our own world has utilized the third eye name to create a new product for the blind. This life changing product will help those that suffer from blindness gain a better understanding of their surroundings. For more on this new tech, check out this link: http://www.forbes.com/sites/rajatbhageria/2015/11/30/launching-thirdeye-in-college-visually-impaired/

“The flashing turn signal light was annoying especially in combination with the windshield wiper. “Turn those things off as soon as you can, please.” The finger print duster who was putting everything away quickly reached over and shut the car off.”_Spidersilk the novel

In Spidersilk the novel and our own world, spider silk is one of the toughest substances around. We’ve recently discovered this substance can be used in all sorts of fields which will help us advance in the medical field and many other technological fields. However, not too long ago, scientists actually figured out how to make this substance even stronger! Soon, I’m sure, we’ll see spider silk making waves all over the place!

For more on this awesome development, check out this link:

http://www.sciencealert.com/spiders-sprayed-with-nanotubes-go-on-to-weave-the-toughest-fibre-ever-measured

“The off-road pickup breezed quickly towards the vicinity. As he approached, Tony slowed to maintain a bit more stealth since this could be something criminal. Easier to hide out here, he thought to himself.”_Spidersilk the novel

In Spidersilk the novel, dimensions play a big role in the multiverse of the novel. From the main character accessing his third eye to environmental energies, it’s clear to see the author reveals a world rich in dimensions. Of course, in our own world, scientists are always arguing about dimensions. For many, we live in a 4D world, while others believe in so much more. Recently, a theory arose that there could be many dimensions that are too small for us to even notice. Check out the article here: http://www.dailygalaxy.com/my_weblog/2015/11/the-universe-could-harbor-other-dimensions-that-are-too-small-to-detect.html

“Jaul looked slightly to the side, his eyes shifted, and he slightly frowned. “Well actually, those sales are costing us more money than anticipated. Sales are up, yet so are costs. So it is a bit up in the air right now, how it will go.”_Spidersilk the novel

In Spidersilk the novel, the main character, Mark, fights off intruders that are blind. In their own world, the intruders had many different forms of technology to help them function as if their sight weren’t a problem. In our own world, we have many things to help the blind, but none quite as intricate. However, recently a tech executive came up with a new concept to help the blind watch TV. This is great news for the future of technology for the disabled.

For more on this advancement, check out this website:

http://miami.cbslocal.com/2015/11/12/blind-tech-exec-helps-the-blind-watch-tv/

“The moonlight danced on the steaming water fountain as if it was moving to some rhythm. The air was breezy and warm with a hint of tropical foliage reaching his nostrils.”_Spidersilk the novel

In Spidersilk the novel, the storyline is based around the realization that the multiverse is the real deal. Mark, the main character, finds off attackers from an entirely different universe, which really adds a compelling edge to the story. In our own world, the concept of a multiverse is merely a theory. However, this week a scientist came forward with evidence he believes may prove the multiverse is real. Of course, many scientist won’t go so far as to so it is 100% true, but the latest evidence does strike a pretty amazing argument.

For more on this story and why we can’t jump to conclusions just yet, check out this link:

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2015/11/we-probably-havent-found-evidence-for-the-multiverse/

“Standing, each of them lifted the shoulders of their robes, causing the robes to drop to the mat quickly. With swift moving limbs, they stood in a sort of kung fu defensive stance, obviously preparing to fight each other.”_Spidersilk the novel

Spider silk can is one of the toughest substances around, as you can see in Spidersilk the novel. The spiders in the novel use their silk to help protect the main character, Mark. In our own world, scientists are only beginning to scratch the surface of spider silk, but recently they published a study that shows spider silk is stronger when exposed to humidity, which probably explains why your favorite 8-legged friends are more commonly found outside in the summer.

For more on this study, check out this link:

http://www.designntrend.com/articles/63449/20151025/scientists-reveal-secrets-spider-mans-adhesive-abilities.htm

“In the distance, there was a large dam holding back an unknown amount of water. A small leak in the dam was allowing water to turn what was a dry riverbed into a small stream. Fortunately, the dam showed no signs of breaking further for now.”_Spidersilk the novel

Spidersilk, the novel, takes place in a multi-verse, which offers readers a lot to add to the imagination of the tale. Although readers enjoy the story mainly through the main character’s, Mark, point-of-view there’s still many elements that can be looked at in the multi-verse. Much like some of today’s more popular superhero tales, Spidersilk can be worked in a number of different ways, thanks to the author’s elegant design of the multi-verse. Of course, Spidersilk also pays more attention to continuity than some of the well-known multiverse tales.

For more, check out this link:

http://consequenceofsound.net/2015/10/does-continuity-matter-time-travel-and-the-multiverse-in-x-men-and-dcs-extended-universe/

“The air was still, and noise was minimal. A few light, wispy clouds populated the otherwise blue sky as though the remnants of some high-speed travel path.”_Spidersilk the novel

In Spidersilk the novel, the main character, Mark, creates video games designed with a bit of an alternate reality feel. In our own world, alternate reality videogames have been pretty successful, but now there’s a new alternate reality game you can play that doesn’t even require a controller. In fact, this new type of game actually takes plan in your regular everyday life. Exciting? This game could end up leading to many more of the same type of game, which may shift the way people game entirely. For more details, check out this link:

http://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/alternate-reality-games-could-still-take-over-the-world-and-your-life

“There was no response to Marks retort. Mark intently scrutinized the room, especially where it seemed the voice’s audio was coming from. However, it could have been on the other side of the crème colored wall and Mark could find nothing to indicate anything was unusual.”_Spidersilk the novel

Ghosts have been a topic of conversation for generations. Today, they are brought to life in books, movies and sometimes in our own lives. In Spidersilk the novel, the intruders from another dimension appear as ghosts. Although these ghosts were real and the main character, Mark, had to fight them off, scientist in our dimension have just figured out how to make the human brain feel as if they’ve seen a ghost when they haven’t. For more information on this study, check out this link:

http://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/scientists-create-ghosts-lab-tricking-brain-n350391

For some reason, Mark had thought the road was simply a dreamscape invention and not an actual road he could locate. - Spidersilk the novel

“Tink lowered his tone quickly. “Thus far, the only thing odd about it is that most of the projects are on a need-to-know basis.” Mark smiled nonchalantly and quietly said, “Keep your eyes peeled and let me know.”_Spidersilk the novel

In Spidersilk the novel, the concept of the multi-verse plays a huge role in the story. Like, Spidersilk, scientist have been toying around with the concept of a multi-verse for quite some time. Although many believe it to be true, there’s still doubt surrounding the idea for many. All the same, recently scientists revealed that they may have found a way to test the actual theory! For more information on this exciting development, check out this article: http://www.sciencealert.com/the-parallel-universe-theory-is-not-just-maths-it-s-science-that-can-be-tested

Mark noticed Mairis approaching. Her long now-black locks of shiny hair moved in a slightly yet smooth-flowing fashion while her short black dress hugged her curves, allowing a little imagination as she streamed toward them. As she got closer, Mark could not help but recognize similarity to Tia._Spidersilk the novel

Quantum Entanglement is part of the story of Spidersilk. Scientists are only beginning to wake up and smell this one. You just wait.
http://www.popsci.com/race-prove-spooky-quantum-connection-may-have-winner

In Spidersilk the novel, the multi-verse plays a huge role in the story line. With intruders coming in from another dimension and the main character’s, Mark, own video game design, the idea of a multi-verse brings the story to a whole new level of awesome. Multi-verses are used often in sci-fi, to help gain more from one story line. For instance, more recently, DC Comics has been churning out alternate universes like crazy. With Spider Gwen’s recent release, it’s exciting to see the new worlds unfolding. For more on the introduction of multi-verses into a storyline check out this link:

https://www.bostonglobe.com/ideas/2015/09/19/looking-for-diversity-comics-try-multiverse/W4viPNMj8Mh7ITje5tEW1N/story.html

“The sliding doors opened, and Mark looked up; it was Isis. She waltzed in; her shimmering black hair bounced yet seemed to stick together in near unison. Her bright-green leather jacket tightly gripped her upper body and matched quite nicely with her darker yet still-green skirt, which tightly bounced around her knees.” - Spidersilk the novel

In Spidersilk the novel, the main character Mark encounters spiders that are as large as Playstations. Although these spiders were in another dimension, there are actually a few spiders in our world that get this large. For instance, the Goliath Bird-Eating tarantula has a body that can reach up to a foot long! It’s no surprise, its fangs can be up to a full inch. The Huntsman spider is another prime example of a large and charge arachnid that could have easily protected Mark from the intruders. To see some of the largest known spiders in our dimension, check out this link:
http://www.conservationinstitute.org/10-of-the-worlds-largest-spiders/

"You have plenty of funds on hand, though, don’t you? I doubt you’re shakin’ in your boots!” - Ben in Spidersilk the novel

Literature, especially sci-fi, has proved to make great predictions for the future. From technology to discoveries, you’d be surprised as to how many major discoveries come from classic works of fiction. Of course, Spidersilk the novel is filled with interesting technological devices as well as tid bits from other dimensions. Which element of the novel would you like to see in the future?
For some of the amazing predictions made in literature, check out this webpage:
http://electricliterature.com/sci-fi-books-that-predicted-the-future/

"...To me, they are real places, real threads in another dimension. Most real things have a design phase. It’s a tough job, yet someone’s got to do it." - Mark from Spidersilk the novel

...he drifted off to the state of mind known as sleep where he found himself on a gigantic walking street during a nice sunny day. - Spidersilk the novel

"Yeah, it’s a Web hosting service, a cheap one too . . . matching the Web site. They don’t even design their own Web site, much less host and manage their own Web site. All that Internet technology too complicated for them?" - Garrick from Spidersilk the novel

Her feet were covered by heelless black leather shoes that sort of wrapped around her feet, making them look like a second skin, with a neon-green atomic symbol on the side. - Spidersilk the novel

Fun Fact: Spidersilk is five times stronger than silk and is very dense because it doesn’t have a lot of proteins.

“Tina? To what end is the sky falling?” - Mark from Spidersilk the novel

The main character from Spidersilk the novel, is actually protected by spiders and their spider silks, which he sees by accessing his third eye. Spider silk is known to be one of the strongest substances around, but scientist recently figured out how to create spiders that spin a super silk. In Fact, this spider silk is 3.5 times stronger than that which occurs nartually. For more on this silk, check out this page: http://mentalfloss.com/article/63842/researchers-created-spiders-spin-super-silk

"The one that seeks you is a dark one..." - Elder of Beyond in Spidersilk the novel

“Isis sighed and relaxed as she ended the story. “I am so glad to be back to designing and assembling my domain in this world!” - Spiderilk the novel

"Why are you abducting our friends? You people don’t like to play within the rules, eh?" - Ramses from Spidersilk

Within moments scarab beetles by the thousands began swarming from all directions towards the prisoner who immediately began screaming. Ramses smirked a snarl then said, “And they haven’t even touched you yet!” - Spidersilk the novel

“Let’s give our friend a taste, shall we? I’ll show you something ‘real’... " - Ramses from Spidersilk the novel

In Spidersilk the novel, some intruders begin to kidnap people and take away their technology so they can detox from it. This notion isn’t just from another dimension though. In fact, people in the here and now often fight against technology. These people, referred to as Luddites (among other anti-tech groups), may begin to become more anti-tech as the times change. Imagine, a world where religion and natural resources aren’t the cause of terrorism, but rather the latest piece of developing tech. Scary?

Here’s a great article on what they future could bring:

http://www.thatsreallypossible.com/news/1257/anti-technology-terrorism-an-upcoming-global-threat/

“How’s my friend from across space-time? Did you search the news for activity with blind people? I am thinking of repeating patterns that link to our..uh..interesting intruders.”- Mark from Spidersilk the novel

If you’re wowed by the power of spider silk, then you’ll be surprised that a group of scientists put their heads together to make this (already) durable material even stronger. Just imagine Spiderman’s web-slinging abilities, but on steroids. The scientists initially tested spiders by spraying one test group with a mixture of and graphene and the other with a mixture of water and carbon nanotubes. The spiders spritzed with the carbon nanotubes actually managed to weave the carbon into their silk, making it 3.5 times stronger than ever before. To learn more about this awesome experiment, check out this link: http://mentalfloss.com/article/63842/researchers-created-spiders-spin-super-silk

"I tend to be very surprised when people don't stay with me after knowing who and what I really am. Which is why I usually keep to myself." - Akutra-Ramses Atenosis Cea

“Rae could always use profitable friends in his investments, you should come over and visit sometime.” - Kara from Spidersilk the novel

"You seem rather astute in technology, something Rae is very fond of as well." - Kara from Spidersilk the novel

“The smell of the forest was well known to forest ranger Anthony Rossi. The air breezed swiftly by his nostrils fresh and crisp. Reaching with his right hand he single handedly grasped the Meconi’s sub sandwich he was enjoying. The sky and atmosphere was warm and sunny which most of the wild life seemed to notice as well.”_Spidersilk the novel

This week, I ran across an article talking about a theory insisting that life, as we know it, is all a big hoax. For the scientists involved in this theory, there’s a chance that we’re actually living in a simulation. In Spidersilk the novel, the author introduces us to different dimensions. Like this theory, could one dimension be purely created by another dimension? Just one of those things that keeps you up wondering at night, right?

For more on this theory (and a few clips from the Matrix), check out this link:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3185261/Is-universe-FAKE-Physicists-claim-playthings-advanced-civilisation.html

“Rae could always use profitable friends in his investments, you should come over and visit sometime.” - Kara from Spidersilk the novel

“Sort of like the environment in this house and the landscape of its yard. The Qi is smooth. Flow-masters like you always seem to design nice environmental scenes and landscapes.” - Rae from Spidersilk the novel

"Mark! Spectacular party, there seems to be much space if I crawl along the ceiling!" - Ramses from Spidersilk the novel

“Later, Mark finally made his way to his bed, like diving into a very comfortable pool. Shifting into the usual dream state, Mark found himself with his arms holding Tia’s nude skin close.”- Spidersilk the novel

In Spidersilk the novel, the main character, Mark, hosts a party called the Faces of Reality Party. Ironically (or maybe not), this is also the night in which Mark is contacted by intruders from another dimension. I’m sure many people with less knowledge than Mark may have shrugged off the voices as mere illusion. This poses the question of what reality truly means? Both Mark and the voice were a reality, but many have proposed that as humans we live mostly experiencing illusions. What are your thoughts on reality vs illusion, before and after you read the novel? For an interesting piece on reality, check out this link:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/natasha-dern/reality-illusion_b_847079.html

"Careful on getting close to it; wild animals within may decide to explore your world." - Mark from Spidersilk the novel

"After a brief scuffle with him [her brother, Geb], I noticed something different about him. It was like he wasn't himself or something." - Isis from Spidersilk the novel

A large black figure rose out of the liquid; even the eyes were black....Leaping toward the figure, Mark focused his eyes that emanated hot forceful waves. The black figure responded in kind after withstanding several blows..... - Spidersilk the novel

“A small breeze delivered a wisp of dust and grass in the otherwise clean smelling air. It was almost as if something was responding to his discovery. Mark carefully examined his slightly shaking hand and realized he was unsure of what might be here that he cannot see while in a waking state.”_Spidersilk the novel

In Spidersilk the novel, the characters travel between dimensions into similar worlds. Although scientist in our own world are barely scratching the surface when it comes to dimensions and alternative universe, they have recently discovered a planet incredibly similar to our own from a distance. Could this planet share some of the same aspect of our own? For more on this awesome discovery, check out this article:

http://www.ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/another-earth-nasa-hints-at-planetary-discovery-1.2481555?hootPostID=cc8d57b304122b7c20aee26014b0e81f

“The hyena was not growling, it stood under a drooping bush like tree with yellow flowers. Like a cloud, a large quantity of golden moths resided in the tree, and a few of them flew away.”_Spidersilk the novel

Recently, it was announced that a new component that will replace skin grafting was finalized. This procedure will ensure the injured get the skin they need without having to use their actual skin. So, how are they accomplishing this feat? Spider silk, of course! The process was recently approved by the FDA and will soon be used across the world to make injuries less permanent.

For more on this technique, check out this link:

http://www.medicaldaily.com/second-skin-ingenious-ways-scientists-are-replacing-human-skin-spider-silk-golden-343174

“Your auspicious event flows like a roaring flame yet runs like a well oiled machine!”_Rae Osira in Spidersilk the novel

"You're awwe-some sizzles, thx." - Garrick in Spidersilk the book

In Spidersilk the novel, most of the characters have a connection to something from our own world, or from legends that many grew up hearing. Kara, for instance, plays a rather small part in the book. However, while browsing around I was able to dig up some information about a Norse legend. According to myth, there was Valkyrie named Kara who was known as the stormy one. This could explain Kara’s sassy attitude. Another interesting tid bit about this Valkyrie, is she was often seen in the form of the crow. Although in the novel, Kara has no connection with the Valkyrie legends, the shared name is rather interesting.

For more on Kara, the Valyrie, check out this link:

http://mythology.wikia.com/wiki/K%C3%A1ra

Intently observing the road ahead, Mark suddenly had a sense of déjà vu.....There was something eerily familiar about it. - Spidersilk the novel

“Mark waltzed into the kitchen-and-den area, which was also loaded with people. It was very slow moving since he had to greet nearly every person as he moved through the party.”_Spidersilk the novel

...there was a placid sense in the air, and it seemed as though Mark could sense every detail of his surroundings.

"...this is the road? The road appeared nearly identical to the one he frequently visited in his dreams." - Mark from Spidersilk the novel

In Spidersilk the novel, Mark, the main character, meets up with his friend Rae Osira. Eventually, Rae is kidnapped by the intruders. The name Osira is connected to another incredible story though. In the world of DC comics, Osira was actually from another planet, much like the intruders Mark battles. She also attempted to control the world in order to bring peace. This can also relate to the intruders need to get rid of technology for the greater good. Although the character Rae may not actually be inspired by Osira, it is still an interesting out of the box connection.

For more on Osira, check out this link:

http://www.comicvine.com/osira/4005-47442/

“We’re going to make the Qi of this place pulsate!” Tina zapped while actively moving about and gripping Ramses.”_Spidersilk the novel

In the novel Spidersilk, Mark hosts a large and in charge party to celebrate his new house. After getting the party started he slips away to the bathroom and ends up pulling out and cleaning a gun filled with tear gas bullets. These guns are also in our world and are popular in nations that don’t allow the use of guns with actual bullets. If you’d like to know more about the Izh-79 weapon, or something at least similar to it, Mark had concealed to keep the party under control, this link is pretty helpful.

http://www.makarych.ru/eng/index.htm

"Don't let this place get to you..." [to which] Tink laughed it off. - Mark from Spidersilk the novel.

“Shifting states, his thoughts faded into the dream plane where Mark was waving to Tink while exiting to a small dusty path. Suddenly, he recognized something—or someone rather.”_Spidersilk the novel

Mark decided it was time to find out what this place was. Mark pulled out the key and placed it in the dream catcher. - Spidersilk the novel

In Spidersilk the novel, the many of the main characters know how to lucid dream. In their dreams they control what is going on around them, which helps them defeat some of the intruders. In our own reality, many people believe to take control of their dreams and enjoy the power of the lucid dream every time they sleep. This technique was first discovered by Tibetan monks, but has become a worldwide topic of conversation. To learn more on lucid dream, check out this link:

http://www.world-of-lucid-dreaming.com/

“Damn—Those technology investors. I would be very rich right now if they did not have me one over. Thoughts, lingered in his mind.”_Chris in Spidersilk the novel

In Chapter 1 of Spidersilk the novel, the main character Mark hosts a housewarming party. He invites his friend Tink who oddly states that he will “be there like an apparition.” Although this may simply be the way Tink uses his words, it also shows a bit of foreshadowing. At the party, Mark begins to hear voices from a ghost who soon begins to cause him a lot of problems. Did Tink know something Mark didn’t? Even later in the story this seemingly mysterious character seems to shrug off Mark’s ideas about their employers. Perhaps, Tink was in on it the entire time?

Mark quickly jabbed, "You like the Cyberpad, Mairis?" Mairis smiled warmly... "Absolutely, it sizzles." - Spidersilk the novel

“Mark had barely begun to move into his newly acquired house, having signed the loan merely a few days ago. The clean sparsely furnished house gave the exciting vibe of future thrills and every detail could nearly tell its own story much like his current life.”_Spidersilk the novel

In Chapter 1 of Spidersilk, the novel, Mark explains to Tink about the repeating patterns in the video game world. Of course, he also implies there are repeating patterns within the world too. For instance, Mark uses services that we do, such as Paypal, Starbucks, movie theaters, espresso, car brands and so on, even though he is from another dimension! Not to mention, his daily life is very similar to a pattern too. He has his espresso and falls asleep and awakens while looking at his ceiling each day. From music to Mother Nature, we can find repeating patterns everywhere. Which patterns did you find in the book?
For some cool repeating patterns in nature, check out this link: http://www.wired.com/2010/09/fractal-patterns-in-nature/

“The clean sparsely furnished house gave the exciting vibe of future thrills and every detail could nearly tell its own story much like his current life. This house is full of possibilities he knew would be awesome.”_Spidersilk the novel

In Spidersilk the novel, spiders play a big role in the main character’s success. Although it is namely their silk that protects Mark, the spider has its own amazing symbolism. Just for starters, spiders symbolize creativity, which seems to suit Mark, a video game designer, perfectly. For more on what the spider represents, check out this link!

http://www.spiritanimal.info/spider-spirit-animal/

The masks that Mark had made with the party imagery on it were selling out fast. - Spidersilk the novel

"Obviously you have good taste - much like myself. One reason I like you." - Mark from Spidersilk the novel

“Mark opened his hand, and in his palm, a large luminous question mark appeared. It [The Creature] turned with beady little yellow eyes, looking his way and slowly circling him. Suddenly, it dashed his way.”_Spidersilk the novel

In Spidersilk the novel, the intruders are blind. However, they do have heightened senses in other degrees. For instance, in the novel, when Dacian approaches Chris while he’s working in his office he knows he’s there because his senses begin to tingle. This is actually a common occurrence in our own world when people lose a sense. Even in pop culture we can see some superheroes with heightened senses due to a loss of another! Take for instance, Daredevil who is also blind. Want to know more? Check out this link: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120508152002.htm

“Very shortly, his physical face changed slightly and his third eye exposed its self. The black mist rescinded nearly instantaneously. Utilizing his ‘eye’ he could see all sorts of dark mists around him.”_Spidrsilk the novel

In Spidersilk the novel, Mark is visited by ghosts who try to invade his and his friend’s lives. These ghosts were from another dimension, but like the many theories revolving around ghosts, they probably needed energy to feed on in order to communicate. This energy could have been channeled via Mark’s aura as we know Mark had a strong energy around him throughout the book. This handy link shows a lot of interesting details about ghosts!
http://manchesterparanormal.org/Recharging-Energy.php

It's as if the outside is now reflecting my style here on the inside. Awesome. - Mark from the novel Spidersilk

No! Really? Th-th-this is the road? The road appeared nearly identical to the one he frequently visited in his dreams....For some reason Mark had thought [ it was ]... not an actual road he could locate.

“Visible microwaves quickly reach Draul, who immediately begins screaming from some unknown effect. Blood again begins to trickle out his nose to the cement while he reels.” - Spidersilk the novel

In Spidersilk the novel, the main character, Mark, uses his Qi to help him with his struggles. You may have noticed that the energy changed when Mark was around. For instance, when he moved into his new place, the yard slowly began to change to suit his preferences. Qi is defined as natural energy, so this makes absolute sense! Today, many still practice Qi and it is presented in everything from TV shows to ways of life! For more on Qi, check out this link!
http://theartofqi.net/

"I focused and charged [at] the window, slamming against it with unusual strength. It actually cracked...Even bullets could not crack that particular window." - Isis from Spidersilk the novel

"...your dominion always seems so colossal even when it is small." - Mark talking to Ramses in Spidersilk the book

“I have not heard a spiritual voice since old gramps went crazy listening to them, Mark thought. That was not good, yet Mark was skeptical of them.”- Spidersilk the novel

In Spidersilk the novel, the main character, Mark, meets some of his friends while in a dream state. However, when he changes dimensions he finally gets to meet some of the people he dreamed about without having to first fall asleep. In our own reality many scientist believe dreams could be a link to another dimension. Here’s a fun look at dreams and their many components. http://www.actualism.org/Articles/part7.html

In Spidersilk the novel, Mark is constantly reloading on espresso. This is a pretty common practice in this dimension too, but how much do you really know about coffee? This website is a great source for cool coffee info! http://imgur.com/a/f9Hki

In the novel Spidersilk, spiders use their spidersilk to help protect Mark. This substance isn’t just in Mark’s dimension though! In fact, its most popular debut in pop culture is via Spiderman who uses the webs to scale buildings and protect the innocent. In today’s world spidersilk is being talked about more and more. There’s even talk of using it for vaccinations to help avoid the need for refrigeration in areas where the luxury may not be available!
Check out more here: http://cen.acs.org/articles/92/i9/Spider-Silk-Poised-Commercial-Entry.html

“A drop of blood landed on the cement basement floor. Draul’s head hung loose as he attempted to gain all the strength he could. His hands bound behind him, his feet were strapped to the chair”._Spidersilk the novel

In Spidersilk the novel, the main character Mark enjoys developing video games. To him, they are another thread to the multi-verse. Although today our video games aren’t quite as real as the video games in Mark’s dimensions, we are quickly producing new ways to make players feel like they’re actually in a different world. For instance, some teams have invented special equipment so a player actually feels when they are injured, whilst other teams are working to strengthen virtual reality techniques.

For more information on some of these elements, check out this link:

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/video-game-vest-simulates/

“An old shoe was resting a few inches away from where he had walked. The old shoe suddenly gave him a strong feeling of déjà vu, as if it was somehow an old friend.”_Spidersilk the novel

In Spidersilk the novel, the story takes place in many different dimensions. There’s a lot of theories based on dimensions in our own dimension, which makes the story even more fascinating. In our world, we seem to stick to our layer of the dimension, but in Spidersilk Mark not only dominates on his own dimension but battles foes from another dimension and still travels via hyperspace through other dimensions, including the dimension in which he dreams.

For more information on multi-dimensions, check out this list:

http://www.livescience.com/46040-do-we-live-in-a-multiverse.html

“Is that you Tina?” Mark finally queries. “Who else would send you a video while bungee jumping?”_Spidersilk the novel

In Spidersilk the novel, Mark has many dreams of the beautiful Tia. When he meets a woman named Mairis he begins to slowly notice many similarities. By the end of the book, Mark is surprised by how much Mairis favors his dream woman, Tia. It is almost as if Tia made a journey through hyperspace to be with Mark in his current dimension.

“It is a place where there are other creatures to meet, as well as other players, and three dimensions are only the beginning.”_Spidersilk the novel

Being connected to other dimensions/worlds is a big part of the Spidersilk novel. Recently, on Mars one of our rovers has uncovered an item that looks quite a bit like a coffin on this planet. This could be proof that Mars was once inhabited, or was visited by intelligent life. Some sources even claim that the coffin has an ankh clearly sculpted onto it! The fact that such similarities have been found could show we are all actually connected more than we know!

For more on this out-of-this-world discovery, check out this amazing link!

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2889885/Alien-hunters-spot-COFFIN-Mars-want-Nasa-closer-look-mysterious-box-shaped-rock.html

“Darn, if those—damn— technology investors didn’t take so many credits. I mean—the company is doing well right now. It’ll take time to attain the extra funds.”_Chris in Spidersilk the novel

In Chapter 2 of Spidersilk the novel, the reader is briefly introduced to Ekaa, Chris’ wife. During the brief encounter we only learn that she wants her son to be able to attend school so he doesn’t get behind in life. Soon after, Chris ends up in Mark’s world. Although Ekaa doesn’t play a large role, it still shines light on the story. The name Ekaa is actually connected to the Goddess Durga who is believed to be behind the power of creation, sustainability and destruction in the Hindi religion. This makes the name perfect for a mother looking to provide her child with everything needed to succeed. However, does this mean that Ekaa could have played a part in the battle? What do you think? For more on the Goddess Durga, check out this link:

http://hinduism.about.com/od/hindugoddesses/a/durga.htm

“Mark! We are rocking out to your dubstep, we’ve already created a temporary dance area twice. How goes the flow?”_Tina in Spidersilk the novel

Black holes play amazing roles in Sci-Fi movies and books, such as Spidersilk the novel. Recently, scientist discovered the biggest black hole yet. Although this in itself it pretty amazing, what really has everyone floored is the fact that the scientists can’t figure out how it was created so early in the development of the Universe. Check out more on the black hold and a fun interview by Neil DeGrasse  Tyson here:

http://mic.com/articles/111542/scientists-just-discovered-a-black-hole-12-billion-times-more-massive-than-the-sun

"Careful on getting close to it; wild animals within may decide to explore your world."- Mark from Spidersilk the novel

People were arriving at a rapid pace even with a ten-dollar cover charge....the rooms slowly began to over-capacitate. - Spidersilk the novel

In Spidersilk the novel, coffee is a pretty big deal, namely espresso. Here’s a fun look at coffee from around the world! http://www.buzzfeed.com/tlo27/coffee-around-the-world#.ymaZOkk5a

"You're up! Are you ready for the approaching boiler?" - Ramses in Spidersilk the novel

In Spidersilk the novel, the main character Mark navigates hyperspace without a problem. However, in today’s world it’s a bit harder for us to get around. In fact, NASA sent off one of its fastest spacecraft in 2010. The spacecraft was designed to make it to Pluto and….sometime this year it just might. Crazy, no? You can read more on how fast/slow we can travel here.

http://www.livescience.com/32655-whats-the-fastest-spacecraft-ever.html

“The sky was clear and blue; the sun was hidden by the nearby buildings yet was obviously colorful. The air was clean, slightly warm, and breezy. Reaching his car, he opened his door. Mark shuddered as, suddenly, that same hissing sound he had heard way back when this began was detected to his right.”- Spidersilk the Novel

In Spidersilk the novel there is an amazing connection between several different dimensions that the characters experience. Although scientist today are still on the fence about multi-dimensions, we can see their beauty just about anywhere we look. The physicist Richard Feynman talked about the entire universe being in a glass of wine. It makes sense when you think about all the elements in the wine, the way it reacts with other principles and so on. Like the characters in Spidersilk, our reality is a combination of dimensions, even if we ignore/can’t see all of them! For more on Feynman’s talk about wine, the universe and everything being connected check out this link:

http://www.brainpickings.org/2014/01/06/the-universe-in-a-glass-of-wine-feynman/

"I am serious. Some of those guys may be more powerful and ferocious than you expect." - Geb from Spidersilk the novel

“A little sharking is always fun, not sure I will go as far as becoming a bank. That requires a lot more focus on things I currently employ my bank to do,”- Mark in Spidersilk the novel

In Spidersilk the novel, the main character Mark fights against intruders who aim to steal from Mark and his friends, while also limiting/eliminating their technology. Although Mark is brilliant when it comes to taking care of business, he’s also protected by spiders in another dimension. These spiders use their spider silk to help create a barrier that is tougher than just about anything we currently use in today’s world. Although there’s talk of using spider silk in the military and medical fields, it is still a little unknown to the greater public. If you’d like to know A LOT more about spider silk, check out this amazing TED Talks video! http://www.ted.com/talks/cheryl_hayashi_the_magnificence_of_spider_silk?language=en

“Ok, get this. Rae, was an independently wealthy technocrat and appeared to have no present financial issues. He has a number of profitable investments primarily in video game developers as well as a few other technology companies. Apparently he has a high level of technical skill by the looks of the resume.”- John in Spidersilk the novel

Characters are what make stories incredible. Even characters with tiny roles to play in a story can stick with a reader. In Spidersilk the novel, there’s many characters to choose from. Each have their own meanings and provide something to help the story progress. One such character is Eurus who assists John in investigating the missing person’s claim. In Greek mythology, Eurus was actually the god of the East Wind. Often, wind is associated with change which shows a quick change in the case which later lead to solutions. For more on Eurus, check out this link which provides verses from the Odyssey.

http://www.theoi.com/Titan/AnemosEuros.html

“Time to board the shuttle! You’ll like these private shuttles; it is one perk of a VIP agency account.”- Dacian in Spidersilk the novel

The dimly lit room had a thickness in the atmosphere and reeked of sweat. - Spidersilk the novel

Throughout history brilliant ideas have been swept under the rug and declared too out of this world to confirm. Out of these ideas some have risen above to revolution the way we live and think, while others slowly fade away. Currently, there is a bid debate over the string and multiverse theories that many scientist have raved about over the years. In Spidersilk the novel, multi-verse are the real deal and offer the story an exciting edge. There are many reasons why scientist believe that the multi-verse may be the real deal, what do you think? Check out this article to find out more about the theories and why they may soon be falsified.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/13.7/2015/01/27/381809832/the-most-dangerous-ideas-in-science?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=20150127

“The decor of the Cyberpad was futuristic as anything, yet Mark could see slight undertones of a time before the computer. Everything had smooth lines and curves, rarely any excessive frill yet with a few appealing patterns. The cybernetic wall art was very interesting and painted directly onto the walls in bright vivid colors mixed with dark ones.”- Spidersilk the novel

Spidersilk the novel scratches the service of how vast our universe and the multiverse is. The main character, Mark is able to travel through hyperspace and encounters many other dimensions. Although it is easy to see everything is incredibly large, it is hard to fathom just how large it all is. For example, NASA just released the largest photo that has ever been take. The photo is only of a small area though, but as you zoom it you can see there’s so much more that the camera is still missing. It’s pretty incredible, check it out here:

http://www.scoopwhoop.com/news/wow-nasa/

“Channel 88 news was on, displaying an incident at a mall. Everything was very similar yet different, and there was no Channel 88 in his waking version. It was still most certainly Olympus”.- Spidersilk the novel

Spidersilk the novel takes place in many locations in the multi-verse, which makes it exciting when a location rings a bell. The main character, Mark, references a place called Olympia which is the location in which he chooses to locate his videogames. On the flip side he also talks about a place called Olympus, where he is residing. Both exist in our realm though, which makes it all the more fun to image what Mark and his friend’s version of these places may be. In our thread in the multi-verse, Olympia is where the Olympic Games began and Olympus is a mountain in which the Greek gods existed. Both powerful places that deserve a second look, if not a visit!

For more on Olympus and Olympia check out this page.

http://gogreece.about.com/cs/grksightseeing/a/olympiaolympus.htm

Mark opened his eyes immediately to a sunlit room. So these were not the odd “voices” that were trying to steal from him then. He’d have to keep looking. Even though it was merely a dream, Mark thought it had really smooth effects.- Spidersilk the novel

In Spidersilk the novel, the main character, Mark, experiences a lot when he’s asleep. Although many would disregard his adventures, romance and battles as mere dreams others would consider it travel to another dimension. In fact, even in our reality, people sometimes consider their dreams to be real. Occasionally they’ll predict something that happens, or a dream will lead them to take on a new challenge or advise them to let something go. This certainly suggests that when we sleep we’re able to visit a new dimension, even if we don’t always remember it. For more information on this concept of dreams and dimensions check out this link: http://www.infinite-manifesting.org/Dreams.html

“Mark swiftly focused his eyes, which became so hot that they emitted a thick luminous forceful wave. The creature, suddenly exposed by the light, was caught off guard. It hesitated out of shock and stumbled from the wave, grasping at where it was hit.”- Spidersilk the novel

"Your auspicious event flows like a roaring flame yet runs like a well oiled machine!" - Rae Osira in Spidersilk the novel

In today’s society we thrive on coffee. From a morning brew to the treasured specialty cup, most people find a satisfaction in the taste and effect of a cup of coffee. Although Spidersilk the novel takes place in another dimension, coffee is still a major part of the book. From Mark’s love of espresso to the officer’s secretary ensuring there’s a cup of Starbucks on his desk, the theme of coffee is ever important. If you’re interested in learning a bit about coffee culture check out this Smithsonian link which will start you out with the coffee of yesterday and guide you into today’s coffee trends.

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/videos/category/around-the-web/the-history-of-coffee-culture-in-america/?no-ist