I began writing Cypher in 2018 and watched as so many themes in my story began to appear in the culture around me. When I started to collaborate with Tierra Whack I quickly realized I'd found the perfect partner to help realize this unusual project. She immediately understood what I was trying to do, and by centering her life and identity, we were able to build a twisted world that lives alongside this world. In the world of our story, we explore alternative beliefs about technology, fame, conspiracies and the systems of power that have created a low level vibration of paranoia and fear- one that might be the defining feature of our moment.
Manny Ortega
Private investigator and former police detective Jack Ramsey is enjoying an affair with the local district attorney's wife, but no longer, after she is strangled soon after he has departed following a session of amorous activity.
Machuchal is a rural healer that uses ancient methods and herbs as cures, obtaining the confidence of the community for many years. After an emergency in which a child almost dies, Machuchal is persuaded to attend nursing school.
