Viktor didn't expect to be abducted by aliens when he went to school one morning, and he certainly didn't expect to be thrown into the alien equivalent of a dog-fighting ring, either. But when fighting for his life quickly becomes his routine, will he be able to muster up the strength to break that mold? Especially when the fate of humanity rests on his shoulders? *** The Vokkrus, a warrior alien species, go to Earth with the intention to 'rescue' the human species from their dying planet. The catch is that they believe humans to be nonsentient and incapable of intelligent thought. They are treated as nothing more than the common animal. They are a commodity, something to fawn over and ogle at. Humanity's strength and stamina are nearly unrivaled on this new planet, and when Viktor is taken to an alien fighting ring, he quickly dominates the competition. Mercy has no place in the arena. When Viktor is adopted by the leader of the Vokkrus, an intimidating alien whose intentions are unclear, he is forced to shed his wariness and convince the alien king to save humanity from his accidental oppression. *** Please don't advertise other stories in the comments! They will get deleted. Cross-posted on ao3 under the same title and username. Wordcount = 350,000+ December 22, 2022: #1 in #alien-abduction January 13, 2023: #2 in #found-family February 22, 2023: #19 in #science February 22, 2023: #1 in #spaceship February 22, 2023: #2 in humanpet

In order to embark on a mission to discover alien life on the icy moon of Jupiter Maria must leave her life on Earth behind, including her father and her seven-year-old son Diego. She thought the hardest part of the mission would be saying goodbye, but little does she know what awaits her and her crew on Europa, an environment that has never been explored from the surface until this mission. Perhaps alien life was never meant to be explored by humans... Will she fulfill her promise to her father and son to make it home alive, or will she fail to make good on that promise like her mother did when she was a little girl? Note: This story was written during a challenge to write an entire book in one week! I vlogged the whole process on my YouTube channel (Patrick Procrastinates Writing), my Instagram (@memesforwriters), and my TikTok (@memes4writers). Be sure to check those out if you want a behind the scenes on my writing process behind this project! I will continue to work on Europa, but I will not update this version as it shows what I was able to accomplish in the seven days of the challenge. Please let me know what you think (don't be afraid to be mean).

The world is changing. Scientists discover a new gene, pushing mankind further into evolution. The Darwin Gene. Triggered in adolescence, children start displaying special powers. With no understanding of what these abilities are, or where they came from, fear grips society. Children have no control over their newfound gifts and start to become a danger to themselves and others. Addy and Peter Decker are brother and sister. Peter has the ability to control and alter time. Addy can absorb the abilities of others, making her the most powerful of the Darwins. As society burrows deeper into chaos, and a new virus spreads, Addy catches a glimpse of a dystopian future, and a deep-rooted conspiracy to ensure that it happens. Addy and Peter, along with the help of others, must confront their abilities, rewrite destiny, and fight for a future worth saving.