Bram Evan’s Silicon Valley life is a glitchy mess of burnt coffee, sci-fi comics, and server crashes in his San Jose condo. When a cosmic signal buzzes global feeds, proclaiming a planet gatecrashing the solar system, his dreams of alien selfies go into overdrive. Enter a woman with a smirk sharper than a quantum drive, offering a gig that smells like trouble—and maybe a paycheck.
With Trish, his ambitious shadow, always on his back, observing every move, Bram dives into a whirlwind of tech campuses and Gilroy’s dusty dives, where corporate suits play dirtier than a hacked VR game. The signal’s promise sparks a lifetime challenge, rewiring his world with every step. Is it a starry invite or a cosmic prank ready to zap him? Packed with sci-fi gadgets, cheeky laughs, and human spark, The Coffee-Stained Signal is a novella for fans of sci-fi and humor. Grab a coffee—Bram’s wild ride might just spill yours.