A dystopian fantasy poetry collection set in a near-future shaped by technology, silence, and optimised perfection. You are invited to glimpse what remains when evolution reaches its final, man-made goal. Paradise Beyond Pulse is a haunting entry into a world where calm is engineered, emotion is measured, and perfection conceals quiet fractures beneath the surface. Step into a reality designed for harmony and discover the paradise beyond pulse. Context: After the Great Optimisation, a privileged faction wired itself tightly into the system. By integrating, aligning, and stripping away everything that once held them back, the Systoics claimed they had perfected the human form. In this paradise, every need is met before it is felt. Desire has been optimized out of existence. Stillness is not emptiness but order, a serenity engineered to last. Are you drawn to Sci-Fi aesthetics, melancholic fantasy, and speculative worlds? This collection invites you deeper into the discomfort of a realm where circuitry and emotion coexist in uneasy balance. Poetry with a Pulse Each poem in this collection is paired with its own immersive soundscape , accessible via QR codes . Text and audio blend into a multisensory reading experience. Experimental in form, but intuitive and easy to sink into , these poetry soundscapes amplify atmosphere and emotion . What Readers Say “This poetry gets under your skin and stays there. Brilliant!” “People write novels without revealing this much truth. Sam Oldman dismantles and pierces with only a handful of words.” “A rare blend of poetry and atmosphere.” Inside This Book 140 dystopian fantasy poems with immersive soundscapes - Four sections that map the inner landscape of life inside the system - An experiential introduction to The Hush Halo concept and the arc of the Systoics About Written by Samia Oldman , whose work explores the emotional edges of accelerating technology, automation, and the quiet unease of a future designed to function perfectly. Her poetry weaves worldbuilding, quiet philosophy, and multi level atmosphere into a form meant to be felt as much as read . - - - So You Sold Your Soul You signed with a smile but forgot to ask the total. With gentle steps, and steady nods your price was vague, and never named. Whispers in your spine echoed through space, as intuition turned to haze. You gave up chaos for the calm, faded self was freed from harm. Through my core I peek into a void, dark as an echo of your soul. I bet you would reset the final deal. Right? - - - Paradise Beyond Pulse is the first volume within The Hush Halo .