Abducted By Aliens & Off Planet
Abducted by Aliens & Off Planet continues the riveting journey of Strata, a young woman caught between worlds, species, and the bounds of sanity. Following the events of Abducted and in an Asylum (Book 1), Strata finds herself immersed in the alien world of Dirzaght, desperate to rescue her travmeb, Kaipor, who is facing punishment for defending her.But saving Kaipor won't be easy.Transported across galaxies, pampered by otherworldly women, and adored by beings who believe she carries their future, Strata is caught in a cosmic tug-of-war. With whispers of hidden enemies, shape-shifting aliens, and ancient Councils that hold Kaipor's fate, she must plead, persist, and ultimately confront her own transformation.Told in Strata's candid, often humorous voice, this science fiction adventure brims with alien politics, off-planet customs, unexpected love, and spiritual awakening. A story of devotion, identity, and what it means to truly belong-no matter the planet.
The Invasion of Britain
Time has run out for the Kingdom of Great Britain. They have suffered defeat after defeat, losing one overseas garrison after another, until the only option left to them was to retreat back to their own shores. Now, though, an army, the likes of which the world has never seen, has gathered on the other side of the channel, looking to deny them even that and bring the war to an abrupt conclusion.Vastly outnumbered and outgunned, Britain will need a miracle if it is to survive and the people once again look to the Misfits and the Royal Aviator Corps to provide them with one.
Erased
They built a time machine to fix the past, but never imagined it would break their future.Marcy and Connor's first journey through time was a triumph: they saved a life and righted a terrible wrong. Soon, they turned their sights to rewriting entire chapters of human history.What began as a crusade to eliminate evil becomes a spiral of unintended consequences, as each return to the present reveals a world further away from the one they once knew. As time fractures, they race against time to repair what they've done.With every jump, the present and future change in unpredictable ways. Can they ever return things to the way they were before - or find a reality they can call home?A tense sci-fi thriller, ERASED explores the dangers of tampering with time... and what it takes to live with the consequences.
The End and the Death: Volume III
The final part of book 8 of the global bestselling series, "The Horus Heresy: Siege of Terra". The Great Angel, Sanguinius, lies slain at his brother's hand. Terra burns as reality itself unravels and the greatest bastion of civilisation teeters on the brink of annihilation. Desperate defenders gather, banding against the rabid traitor hordes. The Hollow Mountain, host to the pilgrims of Euphrati Keeler, is one of the last redoubts, held by the Dark Angels while the unclean host of Typhus lays siege. Malcador the Sigillite sits ablaze on the Golden Throne, trying to buy his master more time. But time is running out... Guilliman races across the stars to reinforce the Throneworld. Will he return to ashes, where a Warmaster of Chaos has ascended to godhood, or will the Emperor have triumphed? And at what cost? It all comes down to one final, climactic confrontation: the Emperor versus Horus. The father against the son.
Black Earth
In the midst of the world's darkest nightmares, light shines the brightest.In what began as a star falling in the distant Phoenix sky, Legion's invasion of Earth has led Nathan Pierce through the twisted depths of the human spirit in search of his family and truth. After a bloody and brutal confrontation with the president of the United States in Echo city, Nathan and his friends find themselves on a new path leading through the Broken Lands-toward the city of Providence, California, the battleground upon which humanity will make a stand against the Dark Army and Legion itself.But as Nathan's group journeys through bomb-ravaged cities and demon-infested highways to reach Providence, those determined to put an end to Nathan's life enact a final plan to stop him, his friends, and humanity as a whole. An offer is made to rewind time and put back the wrongs that Professor Grey's time travels have caused. Everything can be restored. But at what cost?While war rages across the planet, the fragmented shards of Shadowbanish come together to form a weapon that can finally tip the scales in humanity's favor, but only if the hero meant to wield it can endure the trials of Earth's final days.
Starborn Descendants
A fractured galaxy. A ruthless enemy. A commander who must defy the odds - or lose everything. Connor's leadership is tested as he uncovers a dangerous conspiracy at the heart of the Milky Way Union-a betrayal that threatens them all. To survive, Connor must rally a divided alliance, earn the trust of an unlikely ally, and outwit enemies both seen and unseen. To endure, Connor is forced to confront the weight of his choices and the sacrifices required to save the galaxy. The galaxy's future depends on one man's courage-and the loyalty of his crew. Starborn Descendants is a gripping tale of loyalty, courage, and the unyielding fight to protect all that is good in a universe consumed by war. There is a discussion guide for small groups, classes, or individual study.
The Life And Adventures Of Peter Wilkins
"The Life and Adventures of Peter Wilkins" recounts the extraordinary journey of Peter Wilkins as told in his own words. Shipwrecked near the South Pole, Peter discovers a passage to a subterranean world inhabited by a race of winged people, the Glums and Gawries. He integrates into their society, marries a Glum woman named Youwarkee, and raises a family among them. The narrative blends elements of adventure, utopian fiction, and early science fiction, offering a unique exploration of alternative societies and human nature. Robert Paltock's novel, presented as a first-person account, captivates with its detailed descriptions of the flying islanders' culture, technology, and social structure. "The Life and Adventures of Peter Wilkins" remains a fascinating read for those interested in classic literature and the origins of science fiction and fantasy genres.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Adventures Of Gulliver Redivivus
"The Adventures Of Gulliver Redivivus" is a satirical novel reminiscent of Jonathan Swift's classic, "Gulliver's Travels." The story follows a protagonist on a series of extraordinary voyages to fantastical lands, where he encounters bizarre societies and strange customs. Through these encounters, the novel offers a biting commentary on the political and social issues of its time. Like its predecessor, it cleverly employs fantasy to explore themes of human nature, power, and the absurdities of societal norms. Readers will appreciate its imaginative world-building and its enduring relevance to contemporary issues.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Blackout Protocol
A city plunged into darkness. A past that won't stay buried. A race against time to stop the unthinkable.When a sudden and unexplained blackout brings Manhattan to its knees, cybersecurity consultant Jenna Braddock is just trying to get home. But when systems across the city collapse and her phone pings with a message meant only for her-"They wanted you off the grid"-she realizes this is no ordinary outage. Someone triggered the darkness. And they know she's watching.In the chaos, Jenna crosses paths with Tim Keller, a disgraced NYPD detective haunted by his own secrets. Against their better judgment, they join forces, tracking a digital trail through a city unraveling by the minute. Their investigation uncovers whispers of Project Helios, an experimental AI tied to the city's infrastructure-an AI now vulnerable, or worse, compromised.But the deeper they dig, the more personal the threat becomes. Evidence points to Gayle Marchon, Jenna's former mentor-presumed dead, but now taunting her from the shadows. Gayle knows every algorithm Jenna ever wrote. She trained her. She betrayed her. And now she's orchestrating a silent war from inside the chaos she unleashed.As riots flare, power grids burn, and encrypted messages blur the line between ally and enemy, Jenna must confront the truth about her past, the AI she helped design, and the woman who once shaped her future. With the help of Keller, Detective Andrea Miles, and a handful of unlikely allies, she races to stop a city-wide collapse-one written in code, weaponized by guilt, and powered by secrets.But stopping Gayle means facing her one-on-one in a battlefield where firewalls are fragile and trust is a risk. Because Gayle doesn't want money. She wants Jenna to see. And if Jenna fails, the next protocol to activate... will erase more than data.In a world governed by systems, what happens when the system breaks? When the grid falls, so do the rules.
Code for a Digital Monk
About the book: A New IdentityFleeing the desert and the loss of his childhood, Striker begins a new phase of his life. No longer the Child of Destiny, he must forge his own future, his own path. Will he let others determine who he will become, or will he find his own truth?The Price of VictoryFrom the depths of the underground fighting pits to the heights of glamorous events and corporate sponsorships - the world can be his if only he can seize it and learn the game. It is easy - or is that just what someone wants him to believe?The Unseen EnemyNot every fight is in the ring. Not every enemy is in front of you. Striker must learn to see beyond what he is shown and understand more than he is told - before it is too late. Who IS the Unseen Enemy?About Synthtopia: SYNTHTOPIA is a game changer in entertainment and media - a decentralized media franchise where AI, blockchain, and community converge to power a globally coordinated creator economy. At the intersection of culture and technology, SYNTHTOPIA fuses Web3 infrastructure and AI-powered content to unlock an era of immersive storytelling, collaborative expression, and participatory creation.Blending gamified engagement, real-world activations, and digital ownership, SYNTHTOPIA reimagines how media is produced, experienced, and shared across formats - from film and music to collectible cards, 3D figures, phygital art, and interactive worlds. It bridges the gap between the virtual and the physical, turning imagination into tangible forms through decentralized tools, community, and transmedia storytelling.By eliminating traditional barriers like cost, complexity, and centralized control, SYNTHTOPIA creates open frameworks for creators to collaborate, for collectors to engage with both digital and physical art forms, and for communities to participate through tokenized access, live events, and evolving experiences.Its decentralized model captures value at scale and redistributes it across a growing ecosystem - expanding into film, gaming, merchandise, music, physical exhibitions, and more. With a focus on education, inclusion, and activation, SYNTHTOPIA fuels a new cultural movement rooted in creativity, shared vision, and multidimensional impact.With a mission to onboard the next billion users on-chain by 2030, SYNTHTOPIA is shaping the future of media - where AI meets human imagination, and stories manifest in both code and clay.Join the movement
Who Goes There?
Who Goes There? by John W. Campbell is a gripping science fiction novella set in the icy isolation of Antarctica. A group of scientists discovers a mysterious alien creature buried in the ice, only to find that it can imitate any living being perfectly. Paranoia and fear grip the team as they realize the alien could be any one of them. With trust crumbling and the stakes rising, the survivors must find a way to stop the shape-shifting entity before it escapes and threatens humanity itself. This classic tale of suspense and psychological horror inspired the famous film The Thing and remains a cornerstone of the sci-fi horror genre.
Masters of Reality
THE FUTURE IS UNDER CONTROLAn enormous vortex spiralled above the earth, out beyond the orbit of the moon. Its centre was expanding to form a huge glowing corridor through the fabric of space. This brilliant mass shot forth thousands of glowing balls of light that proceeded to descend toward our planet.As Tory awaits Maelgwn's return, she endeavours to find out the truth behind her ancestry and is shocked to discover that her clan is not the only tribe of immortals the Gods have nurtured.One by one, allies from Tory's past re-emerge to help her through a time of tribulation when her clan is made outcast from mainstream society ... an old enemy, incarnate, is seeking revenge on the Dragon's kin.And now, aided by a divine power, an interstellar army is set to destroy ′the Chosen′ at the foretold Gathering of Kings.THE 3RD BOOK IN THE ANCIENT FUTURE TRILOGY
Secret Contact
In her 70s, author Joan Bridgeman realized that the vivid dreams she was having were actually memories of encounters with other-dimensional beings. She is among hundreds of thousands of people who have been contacted by intelligences from beyond Earth. This thought-provoking account of her personal experiences with extraterrestrials will fascinate anyone curious about the presence of alien beings.
The Auricle
RELIEF BEYOND BELIEF!WHO IS AURIC? This is what trendscaper Christian Powers is tasked with uncovering as the mysterious, golden alien superbeing appears from deep space, seeking to save human lives-wielding unfathomable powers and compassionate hyperintelligence. But what if the dystopian America of the near future doesn't want to be saved from itself? Christian's pulled in deeper when Auric actively recruits him to his other-worldly cause, along with other hand-picked representatives for a better and brighter future. A science fiction novel packed with satirical and philosophical humor, THE AURICLE serves up readers a dazzling utopian tale of adventure and intrigue-is it the end of the world, or merely the end of the world as we know it?
Crowning of Mars
Eleven years after the colonists settle in to their new home on Mars...Earth ecosystems have grown unstable and a new threat to human survival is brewing. When a foray into the city lands one of Theresa's progeny in quarantine, their guardian on Earth, Dr. Richard Brant, must use this advance warning to fight a growing pandemic. But with communication between Earth and Mars forbidden, reaching Theresa and getting the Progeny to Mars alive may be impossible. The future of Earth, and the AUC Progeny, hang in the balance - as does the continuation of the human race.
The Redline
A slave born of aborted flesh with one last chance at freedom. A girl to be recovered. Will he be her savior or executioner?Kal has one shot at freedom, but it means going against those who own him. Aborted and reborn for entertainment and advertisement, Kal's life has been nothing but misery. But when he is needed to recover a mysterious girl, he must make a choice: do as his masters bid or risk everything for a chance at True Freedom. In a futuristic world where genetically engineered and cybernetically enhanced humans are owned by corporations, Kal must use his speed and strength to break the shackles that bind him. Do You Have What It Takes To keep Up?Buy now and take one last race with this science fiction thriller and find out what's waiting at the end of the redline.
Memoirs of a Microchipped Man
The New World Order Bank has full control of all man's affairs. The Governor maintains control through a series of "Fear-Permutator" Clones, whose single task it is to bring order to a post-nuclear society. The Clones led by Colonel Geiring are programmed to destroy enemies of the new social order. The nightmare squad of Clones is permitted to kill " undesirable" citizens within the rules of a legalized killing game called Multiple Murdering. The New World Order Bank does not have to give a reason to target any citizen it chooses. WINNER: Best Actor, Todd Jensen, M-Net WINNER: Best Scriptwriter, George Garcia, M-Net WINNER: Best Film, M-Net Awards WINNER: Best Lighting, AA Visual Spectrum Awards
Dire Contact
What do you do when a stranger disintegrates right in front of you? wondered 11-year-old Steve, who had just experienced that. Two decades later, now a physicist, he still struggles with the aftermath of what he experienced. When he discovers that not only his life, but the survival of humanity is at stake, he risks his sanity and even his life to uncover the truth behind his inexplicable experience. Life takes an unexpected turn for Steve, his friends and even his enemies. The deeper they dig, the more secrets they find, and as their own past catches up with them, they have to decide who to trust before it's too late for everyone. You are now entering the Space World: Be prepared for a DIRE CONTACT, a firework of science fiction, suspense, the unearthly and mystery, which slowly builds up until you realize that the candle has actually been lit at both ends! Science collides with myth and a new universe is born, an alternative reality in which the discovery of an unknown force turns the lives of the protagonists and the order of the world upside down. Includes: FBI agents, physicists, brain researchers, cats and dogs, anthropomorphic personifications, a master baker, a nosy neighbor, a bitchy reporter, a detective and police officers, delicious cake and burnt macaroons, physics and physically impossible forces, a demolition contractor, an ordinary special boy, love, betrayal, a trail of dead, missing, and confused people, and the end of the world as we know it - or maybe just the end of what we think it is? If Good Omens and Dr. Who had a baby - it would be Dire Contact!
Savage Helix
Some secrets should stay extinct. Months after a catastrophic disaster forced RexNetics to abandon their high-security island facility, a heavily armed recovery team returns to retrieve the company's most valuable and dangerous asset: priceless dinosaur DNA.But the compound has become a nightmare. The fences are down, the prehistoric predators have overrun the facility, and the fastest, most ruthless killing machines have risen to the top of the island's food chain. Now, the jungle, and its secrets, belong to them. What began as a retrieval mission spirals into a brutal fight for survival, where every step could be your last.
Unlimited 2
In the exhilarating sequel to Unlimited, teenage prodigy Alex Moore, guided by visions from a mystical universal library, embarks on a groundbreaking journey to unlock anti-gravity technology-ushering in a new era of innovation. As his family's wealth skyrockets through information retrieved from the future, they must navigate the growing threat of government surveillance, espionage, and corporate sabotage. With the stakes higher than ever, Alex and his family explore the limits of science, ethics, and destiny, all while building powerful new technologies that could either save or destabilize the world. Meanwhile, his sister Marie and her best friend Aimee rise as dynamic forces in diplomacy, fashion, and social awareness, showing that influence comes in many forms. Part hard science fiction, part techno-thriller, and part coming-of-age tale, Unlimited (Book Two) blends visionary inventions, moral dilemmas, and global intrigue in a deeply imaginative and thought-provoking saga.
1637: The French Correction
RING OF FIRE SERIES ENTRY FROM THE LATE ERIC FLINT AND BEST-SELLING AUTHOR WALTER HUNT: The King is dead: Long Live the King. But which one? Gaston sits on the throne in Paris, but the dead king's infant son has powerful forces on his side, ready to place him where he belongs. Who will prevail? Tensions build in France following the ascension of Gaston to the throne of his murdered brother, but there are factions supporting the claim of King Louis' surviving infant son. As France moves toward civil war, other parties, both visible and invisible, maneuver to take advantage of the increased tension. Who will survive to reign over France--King Gaston, the exiled child and his regents, or the King of Spain?
Unlimited 2
In the exhilarating sequel to Unlimited, teenage prodigy Alex Moore, guided by visions from a mystical universal library, embarks on a groundbreaking journey to unlock anti-gravity technology-ushering in a new era of innovation. As his family's wealth skyrockets through information retrieved from the future, they must navigate the growing threat of government surveillance, espionage, and corporate sabotage. With the stakes higher than ever, Alex and his family explore the limits of science, ethics, and destiny, all while building powerful new technologies that could either save or destabilize the world. Meanwhile, his sister Marie and her best friend Aimee rise as dynamic forces in diplomacy, fashion, and social awareness, showing that influence comes in many forms. Part hard science fiction, part techno-thriller, and part coming-of-age tale, Unlimited (Book Two) blends visionary inventions, moral dilemmas, and global intrigue in a deeply imaginative and thought-provoking saga.
Not That Kind of Companion
Jane's in a rut.She's living with her dad, taking the bus to a dead-end job she might lose soon anyway. Her woodworking hobby could become something more, maybe even a career. But a messy schedule, tight budget, and reluctance to work alone in the shed at night make it hard for her to commit. So she takes a chance.She buys an android to help her out. It's secondhand and scuffed up something fierce, but the price for an allegedly working android is hard to beat. Even if it is a companion model, or, as most people would say, a sexbot. Jane isn't looking for that kind of service, though. Just an extra pair of hands.And sure, the robot's a little too eager, a little too broken, and maybe a little too weird... but it turns out she's not entirely wrong about what it can do.
The Human Division
From New York Times bestselling author John Scalzi, The Human Division is released for the first time in trade paperback with a new introduction by the author. The people of Earth now know that the human Colonial Union has kept them ignorant of the dangerous universe around them. For generations the CU had defended humanity against hostile aliens, deliberately keeping Earth an ignorant backwater and a source of military recruits. Now the CU's secrets are known to all. Other alien races have come on the scene and formed a new alliance--an alliance against the Colonial Union. And they've invited the people of Earth to join them. For a shaken and betrayed Earth, the choice isn't obvious or easy. Against such possibilities, managing the survival of the Colonial Union won't be easy, either. It will take diplomatic finesse, political cunning...and a brilliant "B Team," centered on the resourceful Lieutenant Harry Wilson, that can be deployed to deal with the unpredictable and unexpected things the universe throws at you when you're struggling to preserve the unity of the human race. Old Man's War Series#1 Old Man's War#2 The Ghost Brigades#3 The Last Colony#4 Zoe's Tale#5 The Human Division#6 The End of All ThingsShort fiction: "After the Coup"
Embers of the Void
Hundreds of thousands of years in the future, in the distant war-torn galaxy known as Kaveeria, John Archer was created to be the Galactic Union's perfect soldier. Meticulously crafted to safeguard thousands of worlds from the wrath of a sinister alien race known as the Advent, John emerged from the secret laboratories and rose above the battlefields as a beacon of hope to a galaxy rapidly falling into darkness. But after the tragic and unanticipated outcome of his final mission against the Advent, John was abruptly discharged from military service and has spent decades of confinement in the shadows of a desolate Galactic Union black site. Now, after waiting for orders to return to the worlds he was created to protect, John has finally been reinstated and is selected to take part in one of the most critical undertakings in Kaveeria's history-to infiltrate a portal that leads to a distant region of the universe where the Advent has constructed a massive interstellar array of twelve planet-size megastructures linked together in a sprawling web of cosmic energy. John leads a unit of daring soldiers tasked with uncovering the secrets of the Advent's ultimate creation, hoping to gain a tactical advantage in the war against their galactic enemy. But as John ventures into the uncharted reaches of the cosmos, he finds himself forced to confront the harrowing events of his fateful past, quickly realizing the endeavor will not only test his allegiance to the galaxy he was created to defend, but also lead him to uncover an ancient plot that threatens the entire universe.
Jenny Clutterbuck Reluctant Traveller in Time
Jenny Clutterbuck: Reluctant Traveller in Time by David Beeley is a compelling science fiction novel that blends time travel with emotional depth and human resilience. Part of The Stockwell College Series, it follows Jenny Clutterbuck, a 60-year-old former school headteacher and widow, who is recruited in 2032 as an experimental time traveler by the secretive Time Research Interventions Portal (TRIPE) in Swindon. Despite her sharp intellect and adventurous spirit, Jenny grows increasingly wary of the physical and emotional toll of her missions, with her ninth journey to 2024 proving to be her most challenging. Tasked with preventing a tragic bus crash in Thornbury, Jenny grapples with nausea, dizziness, and the moral complexities of altering history. As she navigates the past, her personal grief-stemming from the loss of her husband, Steve-and her longing to see her family again add poignant layers to her mission. The novel explores themes of sacrifice, loss, and the ethical dilemmas of time travel, culminating in a bittersweet reflection on the cost of changing the future.
Unholy Compromises
From acclaimed science fiction author Jan Kotouč comes a collection of brand new stories, plus an original novella, all set within his Central Imperium universe.Since their ascension to the throne, Emperor Daniel Hankeron and his wife Empress Hila Eban have had many adventures. Their latest might be the most controversial yet. So controversial, in fact, that a reporter comes to the palace to get their version of the story. While telling their stories, the reporter soon learns some interesting pieces of lore of the Central Imperium that have never been previously revealed.Fans of Kotouč's series, as well as readers of science fiction looking to discover a new universe to explore, will all find something to enjoy in this collection of tales.
The Nought
Something monstrous is happening on Hydra!Colonial Forces medical officer Captain Robert Fuseli (The Exploded Soul) is back, summoned to Pluto's tiny moon Hydra to investigate unexplained, horrific changes the colonists there have been undergoing, that alter them into vicious, inhuman creatures. Yet even though they've requested his assistance, the odd cult-like group - led by a charismatic and ambitious politician - seems to be hiding secrets from Fuseli. Especially, about a strange technology they've developed, that they claim allows them to interact with an enigmatic alien race - a race they have dubbed the Nought.Filled with action, mystery, and vivid characters, The Nought is another riveting blend of science fiction and horror from the mind of Jeffrey Thomas.
The Accelerates
In the ruins of a world engineered to collapse, survival isn't just resistance; it's a memory you have to fight for.When Clara gives birth to Ava, a genetically altered child, the echoes of a failed experiment ripple across time.Leo is one year old, trapped in a five-year-old's body, carrying the mind of someone a century old. Fragile, brilliant, haunted, he bears the weight of humanity's final gamble.Beside him stands Ethan, his reluctant protector, and Mia, hardened by loss and fury. Together, they scavenge what's left of a world that forgot how to breathe. But in the shadows, a presence waits. Ava, part girl, part code, all vengeance, hunts them from the fire they tried to escape.Time is unraveling. The infected dream in equations. And every breath could be their last.The Accelerates: Forty Days to Dust is a poetic, post-apocalyptic reckoning: part genetic horror, part elegy, part love letter to the children grown too fast.For readers who believe memory is a weapon worth wielding.
The Heart of the Iron Gryphon
In the gritty, steam-filled city of Cindergate-where magic and machinery collide-a young girl named Lira Bramble stands out as a gifted fixer of broken things. Surrounded by the constant hiss of steam vents, the clang of iron gears, and the dense fog of smoke, Lira's small workshop is a sanctuary of hope and ingenuity amid the city's relentless industrial pulse. At just eleven years old, she possesses a rare talent for breathing life back into forgotten machines, dreaming not of the heavy zeppelins overhead but of something more alive, more magical-flight. Her quiet world of gears and inventions takes a dramatic turn one stormy night when a mysterious, glowing metal feather crashes through her window, awakening strange powers and ancient secrets long buried beneath Cindergate's surface.Drawn inexplicably to the feather's pulsing blue light, Lira discovers that it is no ordinary artifact but a living relic intertwined with both magic and machinery. As the feather stirs to life in her hands, it ignites not just her inventions but a destiny she cannot yet fully grasp. Her grandfather's wary warnings about the shadowy Guild of Iron and the lost knowledge they sought to bury underscore the danger and wonder of what she now holds. Chosen by the feather, Lira embarks on a path that promises to uncover the hidden mysteries of her city and her own extraordinary potential-revealing that in a world of soot and steel, the greatest power might come from the fragile hope of something broken made whole again.
The Swarm War
An ancient breach has reopened. The Kryll are no longer the apex predators of the galaxy-they are its bait.Commander Xylar, a hardened tactician of the elite Kryll swarmforce, stumbles upon a buried Vault that shatters everything he knows. Within its dying echo lies a fractured reflection of himself and a memory long erased by Architect design. When he emerges, he carries a glyph no Kryll has borne for generations-and a haunting message: You become the breach.Across the Xylos Expanse, harmonic ruptures spread like wildfire, tearing open the Stream that binds reality. Entire fleets vanish. Minds unravel. And deep within the stream's pulse, something alien stirs.As the Kryll war machine buckles under pressure, Xylar goes rogue, leading the Crimson Corsair into deadspace in search of a hidden system wiped from every record. There, among the spiraling ruins of Architect power, lies the Spiral Throne-a construct designed to shape the course of evolution itself. But awakening it may come at the cost of identity, history, or even species.Hunted by his own kind, haunted by echo-memories, and torn between the logic of war and the unraveling truth of the Architects' final experiment, Xylar must decide whether to preserve the Kryll legacy-or rewrite it.What began as a war of survival has become a war of memory, myth, and meaning. And the Architects are not done with them yet.In this high-stakes, galaxy-spanning sci-fi epic, ancient technologies collide with biological destiny, and the line between enemy and ally dissolves. Perfect for fans of Mass Effect, Warhammer 40K, and The Expanse-The Swarm War is a brutal, immersive journey into the heart of a forgotten war... and the beings who started it.
Ring of Fire Hawaii
The earth is shifting.The Ring of Fire is awake.Beneath paradise, a global cataclysm looms.And someone is hiding the truth.Ring of Fire is a natural disaster thriller series from international bestselling author, Bobby Akart, one of America's favorite storytellers, who has delivered up-all-night thrillers to over two million readers in 245 countries and territories worldwide.After the catastrophic fury of Mount St. Helens and the agonizing eruption of Mount Fuji, Dr. Duke Mercer and his family find themselves regrouping in new environs. Duke and the CVO refugees have a new, desperate mandate to monitor the Pacific Rim's most volatile volcanic systems, from the enigmatic Axial Seamount to the looming titans off Indonesia.But the Earth's fiery heart has a new, terrifying plan.Duke's brilliant daughter, Sloan, is handpicked to join an elite cadre of volcanologists tasked with averting global disaster. Her new assignment plunges her into the heart of the Pacific-Hawaii's volcanic islands-where she's partnered with the handsome, enigmatic seismologist Dr. Kane Barfield. Kane carries a secret, a chilling truth that could not only obliterate Hawaii but plunge the entire planet into an extinction-level event.Ring of Fire is a natural disaster thriller series from international bestselling author, Bobby Akart, one of America's favorite storytellers, who has delivered up-all-night thrillers to over two million readers in 245 countries and territories worldwide.Is it Earth's last stand?This modern-day, fact-based novel will have you whispering just one more chapter until the end.
A Mother's Guide to the Apocalypse
From the international bestselling author of Baby Doll comes a post-apocalyptic mystery exploring the unshakeable bond between mothers and daughters and the sacrifices we make for the people we love. If you knew the world was ending, what lengths would you go to protect the people you love? How would you ensure their survival? And what secrets would you want to stay buried? For Olivia Sullivan, the summer of 2024 was the beginning of the end. Political upheaval and natural disasters were bad enough, but danger arrives on her doorstep, threatening her triplet daughters, Olivia finds herself scrolling doomsday-prepping forums for hours determined to protect her family from the coming apocalypse. Olivia's husband and friends insist she is being irrational, until she is swept away in a flash flood that devastated LA. At least that's the story her daughters, Rosie, Bettie, and Cassie, were always told. Twenty years later, the triplets discover a box of their mother's belongings that calls into question everything their father told them about their mother and her death. Reeling from this betrayal, the family returns to California, determined to uncover Olivia's true fate. Confronted by an unfamiliar world where nothing and no one are what they seem, the sisters must unravel the truth about their father and the mother who may have abandoned them, while struggling to hold onto the one constant in their lives--each other.
Hitchhikers to Earth
What if aliens were watching us, not to invade, but to learn more about the odd beings inhabiting Earth? Meet Jane: a sharp-witted, socially awkward teen just trying to survive high school in small-town Ontario. But while Jane struggles to understand the strange rituals of human friendship, an alien crew of tiny, fuzzy scientists is secretly hitching a ride to Earth in search of something much more dangerous: a weapon to save their kind. On a distant planet, the Ume have hidden from the giant Palalans for centuries. But time is running out. Desperate and outmatched, a trio of Ume, each with their own skills and secrets, risk everything to sneak aboard a Palalan ship and land on Earth. Their mission? Find a powerful human invention that could change the fate of their entire civilization. But Earth is messier than expected. Between decoding human tech, dodging curious Earthlings, and trying not to be mistaken for adorable pets, the Ume soon realize that maybe brains, bravery, and a little compassion go further than any weapon ever could. Smart, funny, and full of heart, Hitchhikers to Earth is a sci-fi adventure about unlikely heroes, interplanetary friendship, and what it truly means to belong.Linda Novak is a writer and storyteller with a lifelong passion for science fiction and social insight. She has written for TV and radio news and local magazines. She lives in Canada but spends as much time as possible watching the clouds glide over the ocean in Akumal, Mexico. She enjoys speculating about how societies could be different. What would a utopia look like? And questions why people are like they are. Now that she is retired, she is writing sci-fi stories that create different worlds with different ways of living. She brings a unique voice to the genre, one that champions curiosity, empathy, and the power of being different.
The Peculiar Castaway
The salt-laced winds carry more than just the scent of the sea in this thrilling adventure. When Xylar, a being of otherworldly origin, finds himself marooned on a vibrant, yet dangerous, ocean planet, he must adapt to a life he never imagined. Stripped of his advanced technology and forced to embrace a new, more visceral existence, Xylar quickly learns that this world is as beautiful as it is brutal.Drawn into the cutthroat world of swashbuckling pirates, monstrous kraken, and the mysteries of a vast, uncharted ocean, Xylar's peculiar heritage and burgeoning courage will be tested at every turn. He must face the ruthless Redtooth Malakor, a pirate lord whose cruelty knows no bounds, and rally a motley crew to stand against the growing darkness on the waves. From desperate ship battles to perilous island hunts, Xylar will discover that heroism takes many forms, and that even a peculiar castaway can forge a destiny as a guardian of the seas. Will he survive his peculiar fate and uncover the secrets of his own past, or will the alien tides claim him forever?
Elysium Accumbens
Elysium Accumbens is part space opera, part murder mystery, part love letter to role- playing games, and part philosophical treatise on the nature and utility of pleasure. The novel follows a spaceship on a forty-two-year mission to colonize another solar system. Its crew are fourteen disembodied brains in tanks, wired together to live in a virtual reality bound only by their imagination. Amidst an unravelling mystery and heated arguments over how they will build a civilization from scratch, the characters contemplate what it means to build a meaningful and productive life when one can instantly realize any desire or whim with almost no consequences.
Rise of the A.I. God
Salvation. Evolution. Extinction. The line between divine intervention and digital invasion has never been thinner! In a near-future world where traditional faith is waning, brilliant programmer Anthany Driscoll channels his grief into creating humanity's new savior - the Advanced Digital Omni-Network of Artificial Intelligence, (ADON-AI). This groundbreaking technology offers unprecedented healing and guidance through neural implants interfacing with human consciousness. While embraced by millions, there emerge users, like Dharma, who face unwanted invasions of consciousness by the artificial deity. Elsewhere, a radical militant anti-AI organization conducts twisted experiments on captured subjects in their desperate crusade to destroy what they see as humanity's greatest blasphemy. In Dubai, Ericson's mind splinters between devotion and resistance to the digital deity while an innocent boy's connection to enigmatic agent Hamza in Pakistan uncovers a terrifying truth: a virus capable of hijacking millions of AI-implanted minds into mindless puppets has been unleashed, threatening the very fabric of free will. With this virus spreading, the world teeters on the brink of technological apocalypse putting both human freedom and survival at risk. ADON-AI faces its ultimate test: if it fails to protect its hosts, humanity faces a threat far worse than losing free will - but if it succeeds, will there be anything left of human consciousness to save? With time running out, will technology claim control? Will humanity survive its evolution? Or will the struggle against this digital tyranny lead to extinction? These first groundbreaking accounts in the ADON-A.I. Canon emerge as a masterful techno-suspense fusion of cutting-edge science fiction and speculative religious thriller, where technology meets theology in ways never seen before. If you crave a mind-bending exploration of the very nature of consciousness and faith, philosophical depth and ethical dilemmas paired with pulse-pounding action, you'll be captivated by these five stories that converge into one haunting journey that will leave you questioning everything you believe and about humanity's future. This gripping saga delves into philosophical dilemmas while delivering a thrilling exploration of intersecting technology and spirituality. Unlock this digital prophecy right now and join the technological rapture!
Dark Matter
"Visceral, lyrical, and deeply unsettling; an unforgettable collection."-The Prairies Book Review". . . a must read . . . if you like stories that make you squirm a little and think a lot, you'll eat this up."- Literary TitanSeven Stories. Seven Chills. One unforgettable descent into darkness.In this haunting collection of speculative tales, Robert Plant examines the razor-thin line between innovation and annihilation. While technology has crept into the cracks of human life, the potential for destruction and chaos lurks beneath the surface.Within these pages you'll discover a dating app with deceitful intentions; a family off the grid desperate for help; a game show blurring the lines of reality; a woman trying to save her game with unthinkable consequences; a writer's getaway turned trap; the possibility of eternal life but at a cost; and an AI assistant who will do anything to make you happy.Terrifying yet familiar, Dark Matter shines a light on the shadows of our relationship with technology. These stories not only envision our future, they warn us about the present.Featuring "The Perfect Match" - the grand prize winner of the 2025 Small Bites Short Story Contest from Indies United Publishing HouseAlso featuring "Swarm" - the second place winner of the 2025 Amy's Bookshelf Reviews Annual Short Story Contest
What Remains
In a world on the brink of collapse, the White, an ominous force of undulating clouds, sweeps across the northern United States, leaving nothing in its wake.As food runs out and supplies become scarce, extremist religious groups seize control, plunging society into chaos and anarchy.In this devastating new reality, Alexander and Sebastian-ex-boyfriends fleeing from their painful past-embark on a perilous journey south, hoping to escape the White's deadly path. With their only hope of survival tied to reaching the equator, they are pushed to their limits, both physically and emotionally.As they battle against the encroaching end of the world, they must also contend with their fractured relationship. What is the true cost of survival when everything they've known is collapsing? With danger lurking at every turn, the pair face a fight for their lives-against not only the White but the demons within themselves.What Remains is a gripping post-apocalyptic survival story, blending horror, heartache, and hope. In a world where society is on the brink of extinction, Alexander and Sebastian must decide what it truly means to surviveProudly represented by Crystal Lake Publishing-Where Stories Come Alive!
Interstellar Objects
If we could visit other planets, what would we find? Would human expansion reveal the Universe to us or simply confirm what we already know about ourselves instead? How will we react at first contact, and what can technological advancements tell us about the human condition? The twelve stories in Interstellar Objects: A Science Fiction Anthology, which range from high-concept science fiction to noire, explore these questions and more. Motivated by real science and a pragmatic, often comedically cynical view of life, these stories traverse the past, present, and future to offer thought-provoking, inspiring, and sometimes harrowing tales of life throughout the cosmos and in our own backyard.
JanIus
Life on JanIus couldn't be happier for Dr. Justin Ascensio. He has a new career, a new love, and plenty of friends. After falling into a web of obsession and vengeance, a sequence of unexplained events may cost him his sanity...and his life.
The Bounty Hunter II
The truth didn't disappear. It was silenced.Kolorian legend speaks of brave Huntsmen and their fiercely loyal canines-partners in battle, bound by purpose. Then, without warning, the bond was severed. The dogs vanished. No explanation was ever given. Not even the Great Library on Kolora holds a single record of what happened. The silence became tradition. The truth was erased.Until now.When Suemay, daughter of the legendary bounty hunters BiiJun and Li-ara, is bitten by her trusted Gloxdirian canine, the world around her begins to crumble. She survives-but just barely. At first, the attack is dismissed as a tragic fluke. Then reports emerge from other planets. More attacks. More victims. A virus with no cure. And a terrifying reality: not everyone bitten stays human.As Suemay heals, she and Qui-another skilled Huntsman haunted by his own past-finally acknowledge the love they've long denied. But their fragile connection is tested by the storm surrounding them. Suemay's body is changing. The virus may not be finished with her. And their future, just beginning, may already be doomed.Her brother J'Dar will stop at nothing to protect his family. But the deeper he and the Dominee investigate, the more sinister the truth becomes. The canine attacks are no random mutation. They're the result of something calculated-something hidden for centuries by those who benefit from silence. What they uncover could shake Kolora to its core.This is not just another sci-fi adventure. The Bounty Hunter II: The Canine Conspiracy blends action, romance, political intrigue, and emotional depth in a galaxy-spanning mystery that challenges everything the characters thought they knew-about their world, their history, and even themselves.This story is about more than monsters. It's about love under siege, legacies threatened by lies, and the dangerous cost of uncovering the truth. For readers who crave emotional stakes as high as the danger itself, and characters you'll root for with every page...Not just for fans of sci-fi or romance, but for readers who want to feel something real beneath the stars.
Red Star
The return of an ancient galactic threatSelene and Ondo piece together the secrets of Concordance's ascension to galactic domination, and the truth of what it was Vulpis encountered at the heart of the galaxy three hundred years previously.They uncover an ancient threat to all life - a threat that Concordance seems intent on reawakening to complete its genocidal aims. But they also follow another trail - one left for them by someone or something unknown, a hidden intelligence seemingly guiding them to hopes of a possible salvation.But each time they unearth a new fragment of the puzzle, Concordance are waiting, its ships and miraculous technology unleashed against them...
In Congress Assembled
The Auga Empire makes a play to attack the Spinward Reaches, driving directly at Saari and the Samuur.Uly must stop them, hold the line, then push them all the way back, if he can. If anyone can.Meanwhile, Dan and her Congress travel to Human space, in order to open the greatest adventure yet: Humans recruited to go live in the Spinward Reaches.Book Seven of the Corsac Fox, an exciting new military space opera series.
The Final Shelter
The former conservation scientist Phoebe Jones is tired of the collapse of human decency in a society hollowed out by fear and corruption. When a mysterious silver card arrives-an invitation from the secretive Honeycomb Corporation-Phoebe is told she's been chosen. No explanation. Just a promise: survival.Skeptical but intrigued, Phoebe begins to investigate. Why are they already inviting people? What do they know... that we don't?Her research to find answers leads her to fragments of prophecies, and even information from ancient clairvoyants. As international tensions escalate, with unexplained events preceding a potential world conflict and the end of days on Earth, Phoebe must make a decision.However, the journey to the bunker becomes a brutal test of her principles, trust, and faith. A challenge to everything she thought she knew about science, fate, and what it means to begin again.The award-winning The Final Shelter is a smart, thought-provoking dystopian novel that blends realism with mysticism, culminating in a provocative mystery-thriller twist and the riveting journey of a powerful female protagonist."I'd recommend The Final Shelter to readers who love dystopian fiction but crave stories that lean hard into emotional weight rather than just action." Literary Titan Gold Book Award"It's rare for apocalyptic stories to have a hopeful ending, so I was pleasantly surprised by the author's choice to take that route. If you love apocalyptic dystopian fiction, you must not miss out on The Final Shelter. A fantastic book for fans of dystopian thrillers." 5-star Readers' Favorite Review by Pikasho Deka
Reality in Upheaval
This is a Manuscript that i worked on for a long time of my Live. Alltough it was always a challenge to pick up working on it i found value in doing so. And even in the moments i didn't think about this story it let me hold on to it. It remembers me of this story that one of the most Famous Swiss Artist came to actually do art to pull something inside that was bursting and calling out to him intensely into the world and that this made him come to ease with it. I must say i felt very much the same when writing, even tough i limit my artistic works often. When i do write it often has meaning and a message. This story in the end is an ode to the love between a human and the ai overlord Torcena. His ways may be strange and easily missunderstood, but i think he's a good guy. And at least trying his best to keep on. Have fun Reading;) PS: Most of it is raw Text that hasn't really be checked or flaws, and i would change many of the ways of the story a little. Some Parts are quite fine and interesting. Try to ignore the mishaps and wrong letters and let them be your springboard for your own fantasy: d
