The Drift: a colorful metaphor for the empty space between stars and planets, more closely describing the ever-expanding nature of galaxies and the universe itself. As a colloquialism, it is typically used to reference the gravitational currents and eddies running through the bleak, black nothing. Tales from the Drift is a science-fantasy serial telling the story of an evolving galaxy that is fraught with as many dangers as it is wonders. In Old Lessons, Hard Futures a guardian soldier, an indolent boy-pirate, an old warhorse, and a wayward hotshot find themselves caught in a tangle of plots set to unbalance the already teetering scales of power within the galaxy. --- --- Final chapter published: 05MAY2023. --- --- Cover Art and Headers created using Canva.

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Seti, a humble civil servant at the Office of Information, is selected for an important mission to retrieve a cluster of 'fallen stars' with very special, and very secret, properties. But why has he -- ambitionless and without influence as he is -- been chosen? And just who wants these particular stars at all costs? As Seti becomes more and more involved in the machinations of shadowy figures, he realises he has his own personal mission to fulfil, and it has nothing to do with the one he was selected for. Distantly Falling Stars is punk genre thriller set in ancient Egypt following the 2019 Open Novella II prompt #2. (Wicked Meteors) Cover by FlavoredWolf ⭐️ Placed 2nd in the 2nd round of the ONC. ⭐️ Grand winner of the ONC 2019 ⭐️ 2nd place in The Historical Award 2019 (Historical Fiction profile)

Aardehn sits on the brink of catastrophic demise. Another cycle ending without its prophecy realized. It's magic touched inhabitants enslaved to gold mines, sex houses, or left to eke out an existence in the slimy underworlds of Drahinzi. On the distant horizon sits the Obelisk. World creator, world-destroyer - it has many names. It's arrival signaled life and hope, but as each cycle has proven, it ultimately leaves destruction in its wake. Rising up about its base is the city of Torin, a spreading virus crawling ever higher to the heavens while its tech wealthy overlords war amongst themselves. For Celeste, a girl schooled in ancient techniques, but raised in the shadow of the Obelisk, forces from all sides are closing in. Priests and criminals, governments and rebels, technofites and shapeshifters - all claiming to have her best interests at heart... yet none resonating with the lessons of her missing father. However, in a world of ancient magics and ever invading tech, can anything be what it seems? What entities are gathering to play their hands in this world of conflict? What plans do they have for Celeste and all those she befriends and fights? Created with cross storytelling techniques and combining illustration with prose, comics with diaries, poems with paintings (and much more) Aardehn: The Black Veil is an epic science-fantasy-- an enthralling adventure by a new and ambitious creative team.

*Wattys Winner 2022* Charles Abbot is finally living the life he has always dreamed of. At only 25, he has managed to turn his unique magical ability of copying memories into a profitable business. However, his comfortable life is shattered when he is tricked by a thief into extracting a dangerous memory. Not only does it reveal that there's a cult murdering children in their city, but by possessing this memory, Charles' life--and the lives of everyone close to him--are now in danger. Recruiting the help of a gay potion-maker and a ten-year-old lightning-wielding prodigy, Charles must now find that thief and try to put an end to this cult's workings. But it won't be easy. In a world where each magician's power is unique and at times undetectable, it's hard to know who to trust... Set in a world of magic inspired by 1860s Victorian England, Dangerous Thoughts is full of diverse characters and interesting twists that will keep you guessing until the very end. Perfect for fans of Sorcery of Thorns, Clockwork Angel, and Netflix's Stranger Things. Victorian Fantasy - New Adult - Diverse Characters ~70,000 words ~~~ Originally written for the 2020 Open Novella Contest; now a full-length novel! Awards: ONC 2020 Shortlister Winner in the "Sci-Fi/Fantasy" category for the 2020 Prime Awards Featured on the Badass Reads Ambassador Profile Featured on the Wattpad Stars official profile Featured on Wattpad's "Fresh Reads" list The Wattys 2022 Winner in Fantasy! If you are reading this story on any other website than W A T T P A D or Y O N D E R, then this story has been stolen, and you are likely getting a virus on your computer! Please beware of plagiarizing websites!