Welcome to Semaj

Where Stories Become Worlds

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Coming Soon: Manamals

The cure was supposed to save humanity. Instead, it changed everything.

In the 22nd century, humanity has expanded beyond Earth, building a new future alongside an advanced alien civilization. When a revolutionary medical treatment promises to eliminate disease, it appears that mankind has finally achieved the impossible.

But the miracle conceals a horrifying secret.

As humans begin transforming into powerful animal forms, an unimaginable threat emerges from those they once trusted.

Now, Rachel Lesita and a growing resistance must harness their extraordinary abilities to fight an enemy that threatens humanity's very existence.

Their greatest weakness may become their greatest weapon.

Black-and-white portrait of Derrick J. Truesdale, author and founder of Semaj Publishing LLC.

About
the author

Derrick J. Truesdale is a healthcare professional and independent author whose passion for storytelling spans more than three decades. Through Semaj Publishing, he has brought his imaginative ideas to life in science-fiction and fantasy novels that stand on their own while contributing to a larger, evolving universe.

His worlds can be dark at times—but they are never without purpose. He writes with the hope of encouraging others to explore their imagination, embrace transformation, and discover strength in unexpected places.

Welcome to the world of Semaj, where seemingly separate stories share deeper connections waiting to be discovered.