A short novel about interstellar colonization, the dangers of scientific discovery, and the end of the world. Image credit goes to Space Engine.

A boy finds himself at that awkward age between childhood and adulthood and struggles to find his feet in a seemingly mundane world. This is all is about to change.

[This version of Time Flux is in progress and is without any proof reading or editing, professionally or otherwise. Read at your own risk! On completion it will be edited, rewrote and chopped to bits so enjoy the unabridged raw version of Time Flux here!] "Time Flux: Welcome to the New World" is a thrilling sci-fi adventure that takes us on a journey through time. James Clock, a super soldier, finds himself stranded in the past during the time of the Titanic's maiden voyage, along with his companions, the beautiful electrical engineer Hannah Craft, and the child prodigy, Oz. As they struggle to find a way back to their own time, they are pursued by a mysterious organization, led by a lethal and unpredictable man known only as "One," who seeks to control and manipulate knowledge for their own purposes. With danger at every turn, the trio must navigate the perils of the past and outsmart their pursuers to survive. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, both friend and foe, and uncover shocking secrets that threaten their very existence. With time running out, they must use all their wits and skills to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles and find a way back to their own time, before it's too late. "Time Flux" is a fast-paced, action-packed adventure, full of suspense, intrigue, and unexpected twists and turns. With a mix of sci-fi, fantasy, and historical elements, this book will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end.

The sky was an impossible shade of blue. Birds called cheerfully in the distance, wind rustled through the rows of orange trees growing outside, and the giddy laughter of children echoed throughout the neighborhood. Feet tapping against the pavement, rocks skittering underneath the soles of my shoes, I rounded the driveway and opened up the mailbox. The metal was smooth and cool underneath my palm, and I became momentarily distracted as my ears caught the sound of music playing faintly through our open window. There was only one letter inside, addressed to me. I hooked my thumb underneath the thin flap that held it shut and ripped it open, pulling the sheet of paper out with a cheerful flourish. "𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬, 𝐓𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐬. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐛𝐲 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬." My heart dropped. It was a draft. - The year is 1967, and overseas, the Vietnam War is raging with a deafening fury, ripping American men out of their homes and hurling them into the harsh, unforgiving Vietnamese jungle. Tom Descartes, a 22 year old south Pennsylvanian baker, is thrust into life in the army, sent unsure and untrained into a task force of six other men saddled with a crucial task. Their mission? Dodge enemy fire, sneak through the country, and deliver essential military plans set to arrive in the war-ravaged city of Huē, plans that just might win the battle. Throughout all the chaos, Tom has to trek through the jungle, hide a budding romance with his fellow soldier, and live to once again rejoin a life without fear. Every day may be his last. - WARNING! This book contains strong profanity, graphic violence, alcoholism, and surprise surprise, themes of war.

Captain Sean Miller, a Korean war vet, is tasked with leading his Company of men and a tank column to aid the men fighting during the Tet Offensive between Jan 30th and Sept 23rd, 1968