High Concept, Human Stakes
An alien invasion meets office politics in a story that's cosmic in scope but grounded in recognizable frustrations.
Satirical Science Fiction
The Forms Must Flow
A satirical sci-fi novel where alien conquest meets the immovable object of human bureaucracy. Sharp, cinematic, and uncomfortably relatable.
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What to Expect
Satire That Cuts Both Ways
Sharp social commentary wrapped in genuine comedy—laughing at bureaucracy while recognizing its strange protective power.
Cinematic Tension
The pacing of a thriller with the wit of workplace satire. Escalating stakes meet escalating absurdity.
Unexpected Heroes
Not soldiers or scientists, but clerks, coordinators, and compliance officers become humanity's last line of defense.
Smart & Accessible
No required reading list. Dive into a complete, self-contained story that respects your intelligence without demanding homework.
Modern & Relevant
A contemporary take on classic sci-fi themes, speaking to our current moment of institutional anxiety and everyday absurdity.
Preview the Tone
A taste of what awaits—excerpts from the novel showcasing the book's voice and style.
THE INVASION LANDS
He walked among the crowd. Conversations flowed around him, mostly about paperwork. No one asked how to fight. They asked how to file.
He looked up at his hovering transports, sleek and lethal. One of them blinked hazard lights. A parking enforcement drone floated by, scanned the transport, and printed a ticket that fluttered down. VIOLATION: DOUBLE-PARKED IN LOADING ZONE. FINE: $75. The drone affixed another to his armor. He tore them both in half. The drone photographed the act and filed a report.
What the characters are saying
Field notes from the bureaucracy front lines
All quotes are from fictional personnel records. Any resemblance to real process engineers is… regrettable
“I came for the satire, stayed for the terrifying accuracy about approvals. I laughed, then filed a ticket about it.”
Lena Ortiz
Process Engineer
“I came for the satire, stayed for the terrifying accuracy about approvals. I laughed, then filed a ticket about it.”
Lena Ortiz
Process Engineer
“Finally, a sci-fi book where bureaucracy is the weapon. Also, yes, there's a form for that.”
Jordan Blake
Deputy Assistant (of Something)
“Peak tension delivered via meeting minutes and risk registers. Unexpectedly gripping, uncomfortably real.”
Priya Narayanan
Incident Commander
“We paused planetary conquest to finish chapter eight. Requesting extension form for invasion timeline.”
Zed-14
Alien Liaison (provisional)
Questions?
Everything you need to know before diving in.
It's both. 'The Forms Must Flow' delivers genuine speculative fiction elements—alien technology, interstellar politics, cosmic stakes—while using bureaucratic comedy as its narrative engine. Think of it as sci-fi that happens to be funny, not comedy that happens to have aliens.
Not at all. The story is designed to be accessible to any reader who enjoys smart, character-driven fiction. No prior knowledge of sci-fi tropes is required—though fans of the genre will appreciate how it plays with expectations.
Quite the opposite. The novel celebrates the often-invisible work of people who keep complex systems functioning. The satire targets institutional absurdity, not the individuals navigating it. Many readers find themselves rooting for the bureaucrats.
The book is available through Amazon in Kindle ebook format, with print options depending on your region. Kindle Unlimited subscribers may have borrowing options available.
It's a full-length novel designed for a satisfying reading experience—long enough to develop its world and characters, paced to keep you engaged throughout.
'The Forms Must Flow' is a complete, self-contained story. While the universe could support further exploration, this novel stands alone with a satisfying beginning, middle, and end.
It balances both. The comedy comes from situation and character, but the stakes are real. You'll laugh, but you'll also feel genuine tension and investment in the outcome. It's humor that serves the story, not the other way around.
Absolutely. Use the 'Read a Sample' button on this page to preview excerpts from the novel that capture the book's tone and style.
About the Author
JAZ
Jeffrey A. Zyjeski
Jeffrey A. Zyjeski writes satirical science fiction that finds the absurd in the familiar and the familiar in the absurd. His work explores the spaces where institutional logic meets human resilience, where cosmic stakes collide with everyday frustrations, and where the most powerful forces in the universe sometimes turn out to be the most mundane.
"The Forms Must Flow" is his first foray into sci-fi comedy, born from years of observing how complex systems function (and dysfunction) in modern organizations. The book celebrates the quiet heroism of people who keep things running while asking uncomfortable questions about the systems we've built—and whether they serve us as much as we serve them.
Zyjeski believes that the best science fiction doesn't just imagine new worlds; it holds a mirror to our own. He writes for readers who appreciate sharp wit, genuine stakes, and the occasional moment of recognition that makes them laugh out loud in public.
He lives with an appreciation for the people who keep complex systems running—and a healthy suspicion of any process requiring more than three signatures.
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