The 10-novel Okal Rel Saga was originally published between 2003 and 2014 by EDGE Science Fiction and Fantasy, a Calgary-based publisher. During my days as a traditionally published author, the "Okal Rel phenomenon" referred to how the Okal Rel Universe drew people in as participants. The whole experience was an alternative reality that evolved with me, from childhood through my published author phase. I've very seriously considered giving up on it all in my old age, only to discover it might just be my coping mechanism for processing the world, or maybe just for brightening my days. I just never "grew out" of the make-believing phase. In this story, on Wattpad, I will share chapters from that history which is a story in itself.

by Lynda Williams (cover art by Michelle Amy Milburn) The Okal Rel Universe is a future where the cultural and biological evolution of the human race has divided it into two societies: "Gelacks" and "Reetions." Gelacks are dominated by the neo-feudal descendants of an ancient bioengineering project that modified humans to tolerate reality skimming, a physically and mentally strenuous method of faster than light space travel which underpins the economy and culture of the Okal Rel Universe. The Reetions are the descendants of unmodified humans whose social system depends upon transparency moderated by a form of artificial intelligence known as arbiters. Each race has advantages and handicaps, physical or cultural. In this official guide by author Lynda Williams, you will discover an ever-increasing treasure trove of information and insight into the Okal Rel Universe.

☆ COMPLETE NOVELLA by Lynda Williams ☆ Dr. Lorel partners with couples around the world to take humanity to the next level through the gift of genetically enhanced children with a sense of responsibility for their fellow man and the ability to take the long view in planning for the future. But people resent competing with 'Lorels' and when the philanthropic doctor is killed, his son, Damien Lorel, opts to dehumanize the products of the family business, Self-Evolved Limited. Damien's Sevolites serve mankind as 'flesh robots'. It takes another Lorel, named Sandrine, to uncover Damien's long term plans - but will she be too late? (Cover by Michelle Amy Milburn © 2023. Interior illustrations by Richard Bartrop.)

A story from Amel's past.