Retrofuturism Stories

Tales From (the) Drift is a constellation of quiet space stories told by Arion "Drift," a bootleg radio host and maintenance tech orbiting the edges of a post-Eden system. Small stakes; long echoes. Repairs and simple moments of human connection throughout the outer reaches of space known as The Drift.

"Come away with me, Clarice! Let me abduct you - pretty please!" --- In a world that didn't seem to fit her and her impulsive ideas, Clarice wasn't getting any closer to finding love. But all of that changed the night she was approached by an unexpected visitor from outer space, offering that they suddenly elope. And with a face and voice as charming as that, how could she possible say no? #1 in Retrofuturism #1 in InterspeciesRomance #11 Outerspace

As Decades passed, soon it was the beggining of 2027, as the world was entering a constant state of conflict. Major powers rose from the ashes of others, and with the rise of a struggled Republic in the West, the East was being led to slowly destroy itself in the process. Due to better Industrial Technology, armies were being produced regularly. As the world population hit 23 Billion, many people were worried about what came next. This was the time for large scale change.

One night will change everything. Tamont, a city-state island in the Atlantic, is known for its prosperity and technological innovations, becoming a powerhouse following the invention of human-like automatons in the 1970s. Over eighty-years later, In the summer of 2051, automaton Nin and his technocratic father, Nino Blastonova, are invited to the Princess of Tamont's birthday ball. However, when a terrible attack plunges the entire island into violent chaos, Nin is forced to survive--and find his father.

Ronnie Crawford was humiliated by his favorite game developers and company. After complaining about the game he bought. Which was broadcasted live on the internet. Which destroysled his life both in the real and virtual world. After being humiliated like that he came up with a stupid idiotic idea. To teach the game devs a lesson. This plan was to build his own gaming company. He bought books and downloaded a lot of videos talking about electronics and gaming. To help him in his journey in building his company. But as he was on his way home after buying the things he needed. Truck-Kun strikes again. Luckily for our MC, he didn't reincarnate. Instead, he was transported in another world that is very similar to his old world in 1947, with the buildings and cars as his reference. But it was a totally different world, with it having two suns. Upon arriving in this world, he meets a girl who was being chased by the Mafia. After stealing something valuable from them. This little girl drags Ronnie into her problem. Which made the Mafia think that Ronnie was the one responsible for the little girl's actions. Now he was in debt, to the Mafia with 10 Million dollars with only two years to pay. Where he has to pay or be tortured to death along with the little girl. The little girl felt bad about her actions, so she offered to help Ronnie. But lucky for Ronnie he already had something that could make money. Which he realizes that he could also use it to be the richest man, and be the famous inventor in that world. Thus Ronnie's adventures start as he creates the greatest electronic company in that world. With the help of an advance 73 years worth of electronic research and knowledge, from his books and downloaded videos. Along with his gamer, otaku, and computer geek hobbies. Disclaimer: I do not own any of the pictures. Including the cover.

D has a goal, not a very noble one but in this city heroes come in all shapes and vulgarities. (this is a working story, I'll write a few pages and if i get some traffic i'll continue it. PEACE)

Aurelia wins the lottery to escape her doomed planet. The prize: temporary marriage to a quirky star ship Captain, Illion, in exchange for a new life. What she didn't expect was to fall in love. Aurelia, with a sour attitude but a heart of gold, quickly falls for Illion's overdramatic persona. And likewise, Illion, finds solace in his new wife, who seems to understand his insanity more than he does himself. But what seems like an idyllic situation soon devolves into chaos. When the malfunctioning ship is catapulted into an unknown part of the galaxy, Illion finds himself neck deep in passenger riots. And when a fleet of barbaric aliens picks up on their location, it's only a matter of time before everyone becomes space dust!! Will Illion and Aurelia be able to stick together, or will their turbulent ride be the end of their relationship, and everyone on board The Marillion? But ANYWAY, if you want a good time, you better read this book!!! Because if you leave it you will definitely never ever EVER find a book this amazing ever again. EVER!1!!1!!!! Spotify playlist ;) https://open.spotify.com/playlist/17ZxXM48qQRLUmV3IdY7SL?si=3d3449000b8345a4 Cover by me. I WILL be posting this on royalroad.

It's a time of peace in the galaxy, and the United Collective Nexus is attempting to boost commerce and travel through a televised program exploring the various planets. Five young adults have been selected to join the UCN VIKING, and they each must share responsibilities on the ship, and cooperate with each other as they travel among the stars. Set far into the future, this dialogue focused story follows the characters as they travel, interact, and live their lives together.

The original diary of Lady Victoria Kingsleigh, young heir of English royalty, blessed with an insatiable curiousity, a strong need of justice, and indestructible determination.

Alice West is a 21-year-old Gracefallen - a hybrid of a human and a Guardian of the Will - as well as a descendant of the Fallen Guardian, Laibrecorumiel. Her home is New York's Underworld, a place left in ruins underneath NY's Asgard complex, where the fortunate and the social elites live. She is also a trusted member of the largest gang in New York, The Fallen Angels, working to help defend its claimed territory. On the other hand, 22-year-old Chance Porter is a member of the Quasar Force, a group of mercenaries who take on tough jobs in the name of justice. With his trusty Quasar Star Jar, he can easily suit up and head into battle at a moment's notice. He's a new recruit, but he's been quickly learning his duties and working his way up the ranks. When things don't go quite according to plan for both Alice and Chance, a sudden encounter forces them to team up and teach each other what they don't know, while building an unexpected alliance against both local and intergalactic enemies.

after the construction of Magnitrine tech unraveled dire consequences to Smith falls. In 1960, the government commissioned the construction of the world's largest particle exelarator in the world. Finally, in 65, the particle exelarator was activated, changing the world forever. This fast-paced short novel showcases retro futuristic imagery. This was an excuse to show some of my digital art<3

In a futuristic world where all magical creatures exist. Arizona, the new pikoni - An inexperienced, sharp mouthed teenager with unbelievable powers, sets off on a journey like no other, filled with twists, secrets and a whole lot of a magic in a new expanding world with different-minded absolute strangers, inorder to stop the rise of a dark entity that threatens all life as they know it. Beautiful cover by @kara_Hinton.

On a search for his missing brother, Will's investigation leads him to an alternate reality where he suddenly finds himself ParaDark Enterprises's most wanted. What is supposed to be a world free of crime, murder and hunger, the high chancellor of Infinite City's Empire is declared murdered and things are not in Will's favour when all evidence points to him. Determined to prove his innocence, Will takes his brother's case into his own hands where he learns of a terrifying discovery. Project Infinity. Which doesn't appear as it seems. It all started on a search for his brother whose whereabouts remain unknown. To get back home, there is still so much that he doesn't know. All he does know is that it won't be easy.

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The first chapters of my novel, Steel and Flame. The story of two Auxiliarii officers, Zeneth and Ruwa, who embark on a quest which is bigger than expected. If you want to read the rest of this story, look it up on the link below! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KDZDR4P

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Coraline Jones wished she had the bravery to go into the unknown and face the danger that, disguised as a dream, lurked in her nightmares. But sometimes, people can't do it. And they have to live with the results, whether they are good or bad. After escaping from the other Mother, the thirteen-year-old child must learn to survive, to think, and to trust. NOW with 8tracks' playlist! ----> http://8tracks.com/casi-r/the-girl-with-the-blue-hair-caroline-jones-playlist

A boy discovers something at the back of the woods in a retro futuristic world that takes place in the 1980s Sydenham Ontario.

In the year 2077, after millennia of armed conflict, the destructive nature of man could sustain itself no longer. The world plunged into an abyss of nuclear fire and radiation. But it was not, as some predicted, the end of the world. Instead, the apocalypse was simple the prologue to another bloody chapter of human history. For man had succeeded in destroying the world - but war, war never changes. This fanfics starts at the beginning of fallout 3, however I'm not sure where it will end, maybe the lone wonder will go to new vegas or maybe Boston after the events of fallout 3. The cover is a work in progress (I'm terrible at designing things.