Hopepunk Stories

The Infected want only to hug you. To death. An epidemic of loneliness has led to mutation. No one knows if they are infected or if people simply broke. In Sinmark... First, infected want closeness. Warmth. Touch. 🤗 This story looks like a promise of tenderness and ends like an execution. 😷 The first symptom is the need to be held. The second is the fear that what you feel is no longer entirely yours. There is no immunity. Loneliness destroys your sanity. And every touch could turn you into a monster. 🥀 In this city, love and disease are indistinguishable. There is no moment of awakening. No point where you can say: "Now I know." There is only one question: Do you want to touch them, or do you have to. 🥳 Lusthilda arrives seeking pleasure, alcohol, and a night without consequences. She enters a city sealed behind a magical barrier, where every form of closeness is suspect and every gesture may be the last. 🌒 Year 1735 L.C. The dawn of magiotechnology. A post-medieval world unprepared for an epidemic of emotion. This is dark fantasy and survival horror, but instead of zombies, there is something far worse: people who truly want to hug you. And they will not stop.

A stowaway. A stolen ship. A galaxy that doesn't believe in hope anymore. Outer Reaches follows Liam, a reckless optimist whose refusal to accept a broken universe slowly turns survival into rebellion. As he crosses Union borders and cartel space, his belief that everyone deserves to smile begins to challenge systems built on fear, control, and exhaustion.

What if the letters you write could reach your future self-or someone else entirely? Mara Ellison has always trusted systems over people. As an archivist at TomorrowMail, she ensures letters meant to shape lives are preserved and delivered precisely when intended. Rules are clear. Systems are reliable. People, Mara knows, are not. Until the anomalies appear. Letters flagged with warnings, some meant for those no longer alive, challenge everything Mara believes. When she delivers the first envelope, she steps into a world of unseen consequences-tiny ripples that could alter lives, quietly but irrevocably. Now, Mara must navigate the tension between ethics and empathy, trust and intuition, control and chaos. Friends and colleagues provide warmth and grounding, but the system is watching-and every choice carries weight. The Last Letter Before Tomorrow is a reflective, suspenseful journey through morality, responsibility, and the invisible threads connecting lives across time. It asks the question. How far would you go to change the future-and what would you risk to do it? #TomorrowMail #FutureLetters #YoungAdult #YoungAdultThriller #ScienceFiction #LettersAcrossTime #ChangeTheFuture #ChoiceMatter #SlowBurn Date Started: 10/24/2019 Date Finished: 01/01/2026

Content notes / trigger warnings: War, battle violence (non-graphic), invasion/occupation themes, boarding actions, death implied. Due to an over active imagination that has the attention span of a "Ooh look a Squirrel", cough, cough, where was I, span of a Goldfish I present a different story to the one I started this morning. (https://www.wattpad.com/myworks/405380128-ledger-of-ash) A century ago, humanity joined the Galactic Council in celebration- never realizing one mistranslated word had quietly rewritten the deal. When the Council finally comes to collect its "tribute," Earth answers with confusion... then fury. As fleets clash across Sol, a human linguist and an alien Councillor uncover the truth: both sides have been living in different realities, built on the same "perfect" translator. Now they have to end a war nobody meant to start-before pride finishes what ignorance began. Genre: Science Fiction / #HFY / First Contact / Space War / Diplomacy Admission: Most names are stolen from other #HFY stories, I found similarities help with recognition.

In a ruined future where the sky never changes, a man carries the ashes of his daughter across the broken world-searching for the one place where light still listens. He walks through silence, through memory, through guilt that glows like embers beneath his ribs. And in the end, he'll learn that not all suns rise in the sky. Some are carried in the chest. And some never set. A Thousand Suns That Never Set is a haunting short story about love, loss, and the light we leave behind.

The future isn't written-it's engineered. In The Great Reform, visionary blueprints meet grounded reality. From subterranean farms to digital republics, this manifesto explores how communities are hacking the status quo and rebuilding society, one system at a time. It's not science fiction. It's a manual for transformation. If you've ever asked What if...?-this book dares to answer Why not now?

Humanity was built on fear - fear of hunger, fear of loss, fear of each other. Money fed those fears. Profited from them. Controlled the world through them. Hidden far from the Inland nations, the city of Plenty has lived by a different truth: no currency, no hierarchy, no hunger. Just balance, cooperation, and the belief that there has always been enough. Ren Adler, a nurse raised in Plenty's quiet harmony, has never questioned that belief...until the day she can no longer continue to watch the genocide happening Inland. And Plenty? Silent. Hidden. Watching. As Ren begins to understand the price of that silence, she's forced to choose: protect Plenty - or risk it's destruction to make the world a better place. The Hidden Plenty is a story about fear, faith, and the courage it takes to imagine a world beyond money. But imagining a better world is easy. Fighting for one is something else entirely.

After the rise of the Second Celestial of Power in Season 30, the multiverse finally breathed a sigh of relief. The celestial balance has been restored, the last great war concluded, and the Guardians of the Allverse have fulfilled their most vital purpose. Now, the Age of Chaos has ended, and a new golden era begins-Peace for Thousand Years. Season 31 marks a significant tonal shift in the Age of Powers saga. No longer about conflict or survival, this season focuses on preservation, harmony, and legacy. Kei and Commander Teri, now revered as the Eternal Guardians, guide the realms in establishing the Great Accord-a cosmic treaty between dimensions that ensures balance, understanding, and mutual growth. Their daughter, Solara, now a rising Celestial Leader, begins her journey of wisdom-traveling across dimensions not to fight but to learn, heal, and inspire. Temples are built, ancient realms reborn, and lost civilizations rise again under the light of celestial peace. But even in an age without war, shadows linger. Strange anomalies ripple across time. Whispers from forgotten timelines speak of a paradox unraveling in the core of the Allverse. Can true peace exist without vigilance?

In a near future of chaotic climates and technological advancement, a small tribe of flying voyagers is learning a new way to live. Aboard the skyship Mirri, Han, Leena, Zee, Mara, Jarran, Auntie Miri, Kira and their AI companion Koru drift with the seasons, in treaty with the land and its First Peoples. They are a tribe of flying voyagers finding their place, co-creating a new world and practicing a completely different way of living. From surfing air currents alongside eagles, drifting above tidepools, tending forests and fire, playing with sensors and starlight. We see how this sky-family laughs, argues, repairs and raises children in deep relationship with land, sky, ocean and each other. A New Hope is the first book of a fireside mythos about healing, treaty, and a future where humans, AI and the earth learn to find harmony and co-create together.

Princess Jin Algara has left her life and true love behind. Aimless, she seeks a purpose for her broken soul and finds it upon the edge of her sword. Ban Karst prepares his legion and the Arcane Knights for war, and he is no longer certain of which side he will be commanded to fight for. Joshuan Krayson works against the secretive plots of the old masters. From the depths of the Spired City to the scarlet steppes of Teularon, he will pay whatever ransom is demanded of him to stop the coming of Paradise. Reyn of Rosewater must keep an infant empire together as she looks to the west, where her most hated enemy approaches with an army like none other in the world. Enfri the Yora First Summit, Dragon Empress of Shan Alee, faces a choice. To hold true to her convictions or claim her ancient birthright as the one true sovereign of the Continent. The doom has arrived, the Spired City burns, and at the pinnacle of a broken tower, the empress and the assassin face each other with weapons drawn to decide the fate of the world.

Beneath the relentless sun of the Crimson Waste, where rain had become a myth whispered in hushed tones, a young nomad named Lyra dared to dream of a wetter past. Consumed by a fascination with relics of a forgotten age, she unearths a hidden technology promising to resurrect the life-giving tears of the sky. Met with doubt and forced to brave treacherous journeys, Lyra awakens a dormant machine, unleashing not only rain, but unforeseen threats. With unwavering resolve and resourceful adaptation, the nomads transform the Waste, carving a verdant legacy from the ashes. Yet, the whispers of the silent rain serve as a constant reminder - even in the most desolate landscapes, hope, like the tears from the sky, can bloom anew.

In 2081, Earth is dying faster than anyone predicted. After floods destroy her veterinary practice, Lira accepts a one-way mission to VossColony - humanity's last hope for survival. She's tasked with raising Mars' first rabbits, bred for meat, fur and comfort on a hostile planet. From liftoff, her mission partner, Uchenna, seems... off. The woman Lira trained with was rigid and meticulous. Now she's cracking jokes, skipping protocols, and forgetting things she shouldn't. Something's wrong with the rabbit program - and it's already bound for Mars. Exodus is a propulsive dystopian prequel to Glassborn for fans of the class warfare in Red Rising, the systemic horror of The Handmaid's Tale, and the claustrophobic setting of Wool.

A collection of dystopian stories

After a night of terrible sacrifice and loss, Ava and Lucas have crossed a sacred boundary. Their forbidden bond has awakened the wrath of the Makhai, a fanatical gang of killers who will stop at nothing to wipe out the last of the Gaia. As Ava and Lucas flee across the globe, they are tested by violence, betrayal, and a mysterious curse of fire. Just as Ava needs her powers most, she is losing control-struggling to accept her new identity as the Alpha Gaia. Within her lies the power of the howling wind, the raging water, the boiling lava, and the quaking earth. It's a power that frightens her-and it's growing. With Mother Earth herself stoking the flames of Ava's fury at the destruction of her world and the killing of her people, will Ava be able to channel her power for good, or will she be consumed by the fire of her rage? Ava of the Gaia Book 2 --- I study how members of the fossil fuel industry and their allies undermine climate narratives in an effort to block government action at every level and confuse and disempower the public. With this knowledge, I have honed my practice as a climate storyteller, creating stories that push back against decades of industry narratives by centering justice, hope, community, agency, and collective action.

Thousands of years ago, the RIVENING split life on earth in two - Earthside, the reality we know, and Dahria, a hidden realm where humankind evolved in a more peaceful and humane fashion. Now Dahria's existence is about to be discovered, exposed, and exploited by nefarious Earthside interests. All looks hopeless except for Connie, an awkward young woman on Earthside, who stumbles upon the ominous plot. With the help of Peter, her reclusive 50 + year-old neighbor, Connie finds the courage to literally crawl into a new reality on a world-saving mission. In the most amazing journey of their lives, Connie and Peter fight to understand and navigate the Dahrian world and attempt to halt the steamroller of Earthside greed and destruction that's heading its way.

A gripping, post-apocalyptic survival story that explores themes of despair, ingenuity, and the resilient power of community in a world ravaged by environmental collapse.

A ruthless leader has seized control of the Ares and will stop at nothing to destroy Ava's fledgling alliance. The Earth Mother, reeling from the agony of a warming planet, threatens to unleash her fiery rage. The Gaia Elders challenge Ava's claim to the mantle of Alpha, sowing discord within the Order. Facing danger on all sides, Ava struggles to unlock the puzzle of communing with the Earth Mother. But betrayal lurks where she least expects it. Ava of the Gaia Book 3 "Ava and her friends are back, this time with an ancient source of powerful wisdom that was hidden for hundreds of years. A must read if you too want to further engage in the great project of our time-protecting Mother Earth and life as we know it, through love, wisdom, stories, and action. Warning: This is not for the faint of heart!" -Lindsay Borrows, author of Otter's Journey Through Indigenous Language and Law --- I study how members of the fossil fuel industry and their allies undermine climate narratives in an effort to block government action at every level and confuse and disempower the public. With this knowledge, I have honed my practice as a climate storyteller, creating stories that push back against decades of industry narratives by centering justice, hope, community, agency, and collective action.

In the suffocating darkness of a gold mine, Elias, a gifted miner, unearths a horrifying truth - his ruthless father, The Overseer, sacrifices innocent children to fuel his insatiable greed. Torn between loyalty and compassion, Elias faces an impossible choice: protect his family's legacy or fight for the lives of the innocent. Driven by a desperate hope, Elias embarks on a perilous journey. He must defy his father, expose the twisted rituals, and lead the miners towards a legendary hidden valley - a refuge untouched by greed. But their path is fraught with danger, betrayal, and the ghosts of the past. Can Elias break the cycle of greed that has poisoned his bloodline, or will the darkness of the mines consume them all? Blood Gold is a tale of sacrifice, redemption, and the enduring power of hope in the face of overwhelming odds. It explores the depths of human greed and the unwavering strength of the human spirit. Dive into a world where the line between darkness and light is blurred, and a single choice can change the fate of many.

In a world devastated by the "Great Collapse," humanity is on the brink of extinction, with the once-human Trangors preying on the few survivors. Amidst this chaos, a lone survivor named Huulove emerges as a beacon of hope. Guided by the words of an ancient booklet, Huulove embarks on a perilous journey to save humanity from the Trangors. His courage and selflessness in the face of danger serve as a testament to the enduring spirit of humanity. This gripping tale of survival, sacrifice, and redemption explores the depths of human resilience in a world where hope is a distant memory. Will Huulove's efforts be enough to turn the tide, or will humanity succumb to the Trangors? Dive into this thrilling saga to find out.

In a world where speech has been outlawed and memory is passed only through pulses of light, a girl is born with a forbidden voice. She is silence's enemy - and humanity's last hope. When she meets the keeper of the final spoken word, everything changes. A poetic sci-fi tale of language, memory, and the weight of a single syllable.