A brutal war. A girl raised as a proud soldier, all too willing to fight and die for her country. A man whose life has been shattered, remade into one of fear and rage and hate. A boy who is caught in the web of politics, who experiences horrible things not meant for anyone, much less a child as young as he. This is a tale of two countries at war, and the lives of the people who reside there. This is a tale of the consequences of hatred and love, of treachery and loyalty, and of evil and good. --------------------------- The story and its characters are my creation; any similarity to other works or to current events is not intended. Plagiarism is not acceptable... honestly, have a bit of self-respect. I don't particularly care if you vote for this work or not. My only desire is feedback so that I can become a better writer. Awards for this novel: Honorable Mention: Best Protagonist (The Lunar Awards). Reviews for this novel: https://www.wattpad.com/571163180-honest-reviews-the-balance-sscott8 This is the second draft of the other story on my profile, and these were awards received for the original: * FGU Awards November: Best Death Scene (1st Place). * Drill Sergeant Award (Best Dialogue). * Seraph Awards: Honorable Mention. * Snowflake Awards: 2nd Place, Fantasy. Reviews received for the original: https://www.wattpad.com/550562523-honest-book-reviews-forever-closed-the-balance https://www.wattpad.com/477273782-book-reviews-sscott8%27s-the-balance

When a mysterious spaceship crashes on a remote backwater planet, a secret deal is made to sell its dangerous cargo to a sinister faction with dubious intentions. A ragtag crew is assembled among a shady group of characters: a fierce female warrior with a murky past; a wisecracking pilot with a penchant for trouble; a gifted mechanic with unusual abilities; a cyborg hacker trapped in a sex-bot's body; a shrewd chef with a hidden agenda; a professional thief forced into a secret job; and a mild-mannered doctor with a master plan. Together, they must traverse Freespace, a post-war independent section of the universe, to smuggle the freight under the promise of wealth and a new life. Buckle in for a high-octane journey, with constant threats by outlaws, the authorities, and the crew's own past.

In 2052, when all of Europe has gone to war, the United States hangs by a thread. Split into twenty Divisions, those who live here are threatened by homelessness, starvation, and life among the ruins. From the ashes of the rebellion comes the American Anti-Corruption Agency (ACA), a governmental corporation created to pick up the pieces. Amid the ranks stand Lynn Kramer, a stubbornly ambitious girl wanting nothing more than to relive the past, and Nolan Hood, a fiercely loyal young man desperate to leave it behind. Despite their successes, the ACA will soon face their greatest adversary yet. The Phantoms, a terrorist group driven by rage and blood lust. Only Lynn and Nolan are capable of putting an end to their devastation. Along the way, they'll discover many hidden truths about the place they've grown to call home. Through heartbreak and slaughter, the two agents must learn to work together. After all, the fate of the nation rests in their hands. ***BE ADVISED: THIS STORY IS CURRENTLY UNDERGOING EDITS***

Fox embarks on a journey to find sacred healing herbs after his pride and endless boasting poison Rabbit's heart. Fans of this story might also enjoy my haiku collection: https://www.wattpad.com/story/34453101-haiku Cover by @soundthealarm

**REBOOT OF VALTERRA IS NOW LIVE -- LOOK FOR "PRIMORDIALS" ON MY PROFILE ** The Shattering, a cataclysmic battle between the Light and Dark, left most of Valterra's civilization obliterated. Almost five hundred years later, the Dark disrupts the elemental balance of nature once again. Avos, a sheltered farm boy who is oblivious to any of the world's unearthly dangers, is thrown into the world unseen; witches, elves, fairies, demons, even the undead. He struggles to accept his new fate, while discovering new relationships and preparing for the precipice of the campaign against the Dark.

This is a collection of short stories written by Wattpadders who love their Science Fiction as much as we do. It aims to celebrate the diversity of the genre both in sub-genre, length and style, so whether you like Steampunk or Hard SciFi, Space Opera or Dystopian, fanfiction or a drabble, we know you'll find something in here you like. Explore, read, enjoy. Come one, come all. Welcome to Nano-Bytes!

A cyber-engineer with countless national secrets and a Ministry treasurer go missing. A globally-wanted terrorist launches the greatest spree of attacks since the Succession Wars. A country divided and embroiled in a civil war. The world seems to be on the verge of collapse and only the Seraphim can piece together the puzzle. For centuries the Seraphim have guarded the blessed throne of the Kingdom of Serapha. Captain Taylor Nisos and Franziska carries the legacy of the Seraphim in the modern United Republic of Serapha. Children adopted from orphanages and raised to be the perfect soldiers with nothing but unwavering obedience. Jacob Boyle is the only natural cybermancer, an individual who can mentally connect to cyberspace and control it, returns to the dark and bloody underworld he left behind for a higher education in search of his cousin fleeing with information that can distrupt the world order. Minister of Defense Ayla Soto, a former Seraphim and their current commander, who finds her new position with uncertainty of the line between what's right and the sacrifices for the "greater good". These unlikely Seraphs find themselves on the edge of a world on the brink of total destruction. However the dark truth of the Seraphim and their origins threatening to shatter their unity and put their lives in the greatest danger.

FIRST CAME THE DRAGONS When scientists brought everyone's favorite fairytale creature to life, people flocked to see them, including 17-year-old Zelda Rissland. THEN CAME THE PARASITE But scientists created more than just dragons-they created a deadly parasite. Wyrmrot, they later called it. First, it ate your brain, and then it made you eat other people's brains. NOW ZELDA MUST SURVIVE THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE Separated from her family, the only person Zelda has left from her former life is her childhood friend turned boyfriend, Cooper Marotta. Together they've carved out a safe place for themselves in a world turned upside down, but when a zombie horde decimates their survivor group, they face a choice: attempt to rebuild or follow the mysterious coordinates that appeared on a construction sign. Zelda still hopes her family is out there somewhere and believes the coordinates might lead her to them. Cooper, however, thinks the coordinates will only bring trouble. When the remaining survivors vote to undertake the perilous cross-country journey, he attempts to deter them every step of the way. What Zelda discovers at their destination will test her loyalties and change everything she thought she knew about the apocalypse. Wyrmrot is a heart-stopping Young Adult Apocalyptic novel told in dual timelines. "Jurassic Park meets Resident Evil." This fast-paced tale of survival, secrets, and betrayal features dragons, zombies, and a touch of romance. Perfect for fans of Erin Bowman's Contagion or Emily Suvada's This Mortal Coil. Cover design and illustration by Jeff Brown (www.jeffbrowngraphics.com) Available on Amazon in paperback, eBook, and Kindle Unlimited.