He was a nameless one who righteously defied the fate others had set for him and fought his way to gain a freedom and to have a humble identity he longed for so long. ...both he received unexpectedly from someone who had no idea he existed in the first place. ...both taken from him unexpectedly by someone whom he regarded highly.

Welcome to issue #1 of Tevun-Krus, @Ooorah 's monthly e-zine. Herein you'll find short stories, interviews, articles and even a contest. All sorts of Science Fiction goodies, related in this case to the First Contact sub-genre.

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... 'Troopers, the @Ooorah Republic needs you. This fourth issue of Tevun-Krus faces a very real threat. With your uncanny ability to read kickass stories, reviews and articles-including the next episode of Smith & Jones-we can push back the Empire and save Earth from the wrath of Darth Khan. Beam us up, Scotty.

War looms on the horizon... After the colonization of Mars and Europa, it took us fewer than five generations to reach beyond our solar system and discover new planets capable of supporting human life. Too far away to be governed under Earth law, the Collective was formed. Several hundred years later, the Collective has expanded to a system of six worlds. Power struggles and unequal rights have made interplanetary war all but inevitable. With rebellions arising across the Collective, three captains launch near-suicidal missions to free the oppressed fringe and reset equality across the stars. A galactic war is coming, and only an arthritic mail runner and a space pirate can stop it.

Mankind is evolving. Some love it, some fear it. Some embrace it, some envy it. For Zoey, the evolution of man has always been in the darkest part of her closet. A place no one touches. Only her family knew of her secret, and her stepfather never let the fact that Zoey was different disappear. But with mankind evolving, Zoey will soon figure out her own evolution is about to change more than she wants it too.

Tips to improve your writing and avoid common grammar mistakes.

The official Rules & Regulations for how to submit your chapter to be included in our novella "Freak Week." MAKE SURE TO READ!! (Yes, I'm talking to YOU!!) The #writingwithgrace contest is now open to international writers!!

In this futuristic novella, Lace Heavensmall is trapped at her high school during Freak Week, a global warming side effect that makes weather -- and people -- act completely nuts. Written by: Grace Helbig and YOU Want your chapter to be included? Check back each Thursday for a new "Writing With Grace" episode and chapter prompt. Make sure to tag your submission with #WritingWithGrace. Read the full Rules & Regs on the @writingwith profile page!

As the world is wracked with fire, smoke and earthquakes, our narrator takes to the streets to discover what mysterious event is happening.

A seaside utopia is besieged by a seemingly unstoppable army of gnomes led by a creature which used to live between realities. Enduring slavery and exile, the conquered people eventually redeem themselves in a war against the gnomes...and their hideous ruler.