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Buck Rogers and the Silent Expanse
by William R. Crichton
Convoys vanish at the edge of a nebula nobody has charted in a century. Buck Rogers flies in to find out why, and finds a deadline.
Don’t Answer
by William R. Crichton
A hiker lies pinned beneath a fallen tree in the Olympic Peninsula, but she isn't alone.
Amateurs With Guns
by William R. Crichton
A smuggler meets the man who holds his debt at a frontier bar, unarmed by agreement. Then two amateurs decide to rob the place.
First Contact
by William R. Crichton
Five transmissions arrive from five star systems, and every one says the same thing. A task force of increasingly embarrassed experts must work out why.
Trashers
by Ed Welter
When a new species evolves from humanity's garbage, people welcome the creatures that clean up their messes. But as the Trashers grow increasingly intelligent and independent, humanity must confront an unsettling question: What happens when our garbage no longer needs us?
Hilbert's Lot
by Silas Hatcher
A couple forever at odds over the future of their relationship find themselves trapped in a supernatural parking garage that has no regard for indecision.
Charlotte's Robe
by Marcellus Atkins
Just one more stop. It was supposed to be a girls' day out. A little shopping, a few laughs, and skinny margaritas to finish the afternoon. But Charlotte has one more place in mind. Tucked away in a cluttered thrift store is something she simply can't resist. And Charlotte has never been one to take no for an answer. Some bargains are simply too good to pass up. Others should never be touched.
Dopamine Dessert
by robertzahra9
NUMB TO THE WORLD, ADDICTED TO THE SCREEN Have you ever wondered if using your device might have unintended health consequences? What might the advancements in technology and the unavoidable internet usage and screen time mean for our future? In a not-too-distant future, Aiden Kaine is ensnared in a global health crisis where the population’s reliance on smartphones, VR gaming, social media, and the relentless pursuit of entertainment has given rise to NeuroDull—a condition that dulls life’s vibrancy in a way no one could have ever predicted. Desperate to break free from this numbing existence, Aiden embarks on a journey fueled by a life altering decision. However, as he navigates the unintended consequences of his choices, he risks losing everything he cherishes. Dopamine Dessert intricately explores the ramifications of a society saturated with technology and hedonism, weaving a compelling narrative of Aiden’s quest to rediscover color in a world cloaked in varying shades of gray.
The Black Cloud of Korum
by Ed Welter
Twenty years ago, something terrible happened in the small town of Korum. The townspeople call it The Incident, but nobody will talk about what happened. When four teenagers break into a long-sealed mine, they discover why some secrets are better left buried. And before the day is over, Korum will find itself reliving a nightmare it thought was long forgotten.
Second Death
by Ed Welter
We spend our lives making memories, but what happens when there's no one left to remember us? A quiet story about mortality, the passage of time, and the things we leave behind.
A Super Story
by Ed Welter
I write a series of whimsical comedy called "Fantastical Fables". You'll recognize the voice of these humor stories immediately once you read one. In this edition, the story is a Superhero parody.
When You and I Collide
by Keris Eidamonn
Saori and Kenji are embroiled in an age-old racial feud between the Udaas and Xanadrin races on their home island of Xien. When Kenji's own sister is banished for taking an Udaas lover, and her lover is grimly executed; Kenji cannot accept such an evil act as moral or right and helps Saori escape captivity. While trying to help her people escape, Saori is captured and torn away from Kenji's side. With the help of a green dragon named Nimit, they are reunited only for fate to deal them a dastardly hand once more. The two young lovers find solace and comfort in each other as they attempt to navigate a dangerous world that is determined to tear them apart.
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