The Influence

A Social Media Psychological Thriller

What happens when the world’s most powerful influencer
loses control of her own narrative?

Alexandra Chen-Morrison built her empire on authenticity—but behind the perfect posts, a machine is learning her every move. When a shadowy AI-driven firm offers her a lucrative partnership, she begins to question what’s real: her audience, her relationships, or even herself.

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About the Author

J Wren Enningham writes from the quiet edges of Sedona’s red rock country, exploring the psychological costs of our digitally curated lives.

Once a Silicon Valley insider, Enningham left behind the world of tech to live off-grid, trading algorithms for artistry. His debut novel, The Influence, is a haunting blend of psychological suspense and AI paranoia that challenges how we perform—and survive—in an age of constant exposure.

J Wren does not appear in public and rarely gives interviews. The work speaks for itself.

Desert Signals

The Algorithm Never Sleeps

Surveillance isn’t just external. We train the eyes that watch us.

Why I Left

Burnout isn’t the right word. Some fires you walk away from on purpose.

The Sky Has No Wi-Fi

There’s no algorithm in the stars. Only silence—and signal.