Short books for busy minds.
Short books. Big ideas. Dangerous universes.
Fast-paced, cinematic thrillers that explore consciousness, hidden forces, and the nature of reality.
Some stories aren’t just fiction…
They’re gateways.
FIRECRACKER PUBLICATIONS
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Welcome to Firecracker Publications.
You weren't supposed to find this so easily.
Stories that explore the edges of reality, consciousness, and the unseen forces shaping our world.
If you’re looking for something that pulls you in and doesn’t let go, you’re in the right place.
If you're looking for cosy escapism, this probably isn't for you
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If you like stories that whisper truths while detonating plot, keep reading
CATALYST
BOOK 2
THE ASTRAL TRAP SERIES
To save her daughter, she must exist where she does not
She was just a child. Until she wasn't. Now, she's appearing in places she never existed... and vanishing from those she once did
Catalyst is a mind-bending journey through quantum grief, fractured identity, and the dangerous power of intention—a sequel to Netherbound, and a gateway to something far bigger than one missing girl
ORIGINS
BOOK 3
THE ASTRAL TRAP SERIES
Some secrets echo across every dimension.
She was just a child. Until she wasn't. Now, she's appearing in places she never existed... and vanishing from those she once did
Catalyst is a mind-bending journey through quantum grief, fractured identity, and the dangerous power of intention—a sequel to Netherbound, and a gateway to something far bigger than one missing girl
🧠WHAT MAKES FIRECRACKER DIFFERENT?
Let's be honest - most books are too long
Short, sharp, and intentional
no filler, no fluff
Written for busy minds
immersive without the commitment of a doorstop
Cinematic by design
readers often say they 'see' these books like film
Layered
surface story for anyone, deeper patterns for those who look twice
Let's be honest—most books are too long.
Cinematic trailers, audio excerpts, and behind-the-scenes world-building are currently in development. These will offer deeper insight into the Astral Trap universe — its logic, its symbols, and the hidden connections that run beneath the story.
Think Black Mirror meets Arrival, with a dry sense of humour and a refusal to talk down
🎧AUDIO & VISUALS
- Audiobook editions, narrated by the author
- Expanded universe material for those who want to go deeper
Nothing is rushed. Everything arrives when it's ready.
DO YOU HAVE THE VISION TO SEE?
Some readers notice strange repetitions. Others spot symbols. A few realise the books are... responding.
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The Astral Trap universe is layered by design. Those who investigate tend to find more.
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​There is a hidden page on this site. We won't tell you where. We will say this: it's not there by accident.
