In a vast universe, each adventure is a mystery. Each mystery could lead to bliss... or destruction.

Science-fiction short stories, mostly from the less-serious end of the spectrum. You'll find zombie presidents, talking sharks, world-endangering sub-woofers, coffee-toting terrorists, an unhealthy number of 80s references and a whole lot more. There might even be a force-challenged Jedi or two.

The only solution to save humanity is to leave plague-ridden Earth for good. But can a plan born out of desperation bring back the lost innocence of the human community? Fiona is a survivor, immune to the virus that ravaged the population of Earth. Caught and used as a test subject, her bleak outlook on life changes when she becomes part of a secret development team. Their task? To find a new home for the remaining humans.

On the same night, Kita becomes the emissary for the Arconian nation and is drafted into the Legion of Yorq to apprentice to be the commander. Before the dawn of the next day, her family home is attacked and she, her commander, Angus, and bodyguard Zidin must escape the blazing castle. She journeys underground to the technologically advanced Legion's outposts to take command and discovers an ancient secret buried beneath Mount Razor. Best rank in Science Fiction #1 (18Feb2019), Action #2 (2Mar2019), Science #6(2Mar2019), Fantasy #7 (27Mar2019) OMP #1 (2Mar2019), FemaleMC #3(2Mar2019), and Kita #2 (2Mar2019). Awards Best Overall - The Pearl Awards 1st - LGBT+ Wattys, Eminence Awards, The Blue Rose Awards, Lilac Awards 2nd - Elimination Awards x 2, Rebel Awards, The Sanguine Awards 3rd - The Blue Rose Awards "This is one well thought out book! Damn I love it! Everything just flows and every character is just unique..." -- @Aschrafie "AI, castles, knights, magical powers in the same story! And Finely yet solidly woven together at that! This is awesome!" -- @EmbracleImaginaryLJ10 "just looking at the cover made me want to read this. i am glad i did" -- blackdiamond121 "I already finished this once and now i am going to re-read it. Super amazing book." -- @MyruLace "I helped judge the books in the Eminence Awards, and I found your book to be the best! I loved how your book hooked me to keep reading, and I had really connected with the main character. This is an amazing book, please keep writing!" -- @Rainbow_RavenX3 #bookiestars #inkedgem2019

Each of the 100 stories featured herein will be set within a Universe of the writer's creation, all being a part of a larger, shared Multiverse. Writers have free reign to tell the story they wanna' tell and providing it's science fictional in nature, no more than 5,000 words in length, then it's all good! There are, however, five 'rules' to which all created Universes within the shared Multiverse must adhere. Think of them as non-mandatory prompts that weave an invisible, unbreakable web throughout this anthology. But that shouldn't prove too difficult for the writers partaking... After all, this is Lords & Ladies of the M'Verse!

When aliens invade, four baristas are forced to become the saviours of the world. Grab your double-shot of java and strap in - it's going to be a bumpy ride! ***** In the Earth's darkest hour, unexpected heroes are stirring... their coffee, that is. Four baristas on a camping trip are under-qualified to save the world from an alien invasion. But thanks to a hologram with no fashion sense, newly developed superpowers and an alien with a guilty conscience, they've landed the job anyway! So grab your double-shot of java, your blueberry muffin and strap in - Hasta barista, baby. [[2018 Wattys winner and twice featured]] [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]] Please note this is a sample of the book, which has been published and is available for purchase: Ebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WKFVKQJ Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1644342154

4 Novelettes: Virtual Reality - A young man devotes his life to an interactive game. Prester John - A boy searches deep space for his father. Talent - In an era of cloning, an agent who can operate multiple bodies simultaneously is challenged by a rogue former agent with similar skills. Tanu - An origin story for the 12th Planet mythology of Zecharia Sitchin.

The world has turned against superhumans. After a terrible, wanton act of destruction by a known superhero, the supers have been forced into hiding. They have formed a city called Haven, far from human civilization, in the hopes of finding some peace ... Teenager Hal Whittaker cares little for the affairs of superhumans. His days are filled with school and teasing the quiet, nerd Diana Crocious, who never gets a wrong answer. Unfortunately for Hal, when he and Diana are attacked by mysterious assailants, he discovers his powers and becomes a wanted man himself. With the assistance of some experienced superhumans and a set of inexperienced twins, Hal must try and survive while protecting the city of Haven. Will the supers ever be accepted again, or is destruction the only thing they have to look forward to?

Short science fiction and fantasy stories from my collection of old and moldy manuscripts.

Two parts space opera, one part pirate yarn. Add fragments of ghost story to taste and sprinkle with humor. Garnish with a hint of romance and allow plot to foment ... Ernest - once a starship navigator, now a recluse - is dragged back into the thick of things by the arrival of an old colleague with tales of something new in the sky.