Soft-sci-fi Stories

Eli (riddle prodigy) has grown up in a place that rewards the ability to manipulate and deceive, though his skills are only as valuable to him as they can help with his favorite virtual game. They'll be needed when he inherits a game of wits with his father's rival to solve a series of riddles his father died trying to solve. It's a good thing his quirky friends won't let him go it alone. He'll have to succeed to save lives, preserve the nation's secrets, and prevent wars.

In a distant future where the realms of Middle-earth have evolved into star-spanning civilizations-New Gondor, High-Elendil, Khazad-Prime-connected by shimmering Star Gates and united under the United Alliance of Arda, a quiet miracle occurs. A Super Goddess, a conscious universe of unimaginable scale, observes this reality with profound admiration. Bound by cosmic ethics not to intrude, She crafts an avatar: Elly, a petite, wide-eyed girl of apparent Human-Elvish heritage, dressed in soft dresses, tights, and a midnight-blue headscarf. Imbued with a sliver of divine consciousness but none of Her memories, Elly is born anew into the bustling transit hub of New Gondor-a living lens through which a god may experience mortal joy. Themes: Exploration of consciousness, the ethics of godlike observation, the fusion of magic and technology, artificial intelligence gaining soul, the innocence of experience, Tolkien lore extrapolated into a hopeful far future. Content Notes: Fan fiction based on Tolkien's legendarium; contains original worldbuilding, advanced sci-fi concepts, metaphysical themes, and a focus on sensory joy and emotional discovery.

**The dog does not die.** Henry, an overworked garbage man, is already on thin ice when he finds out he missed a street on his trash route. He's got to pick up the slack before the end of the night or lose the only job that helps him care for his sick dog, Grub. But when mysterious lights appear, things take a dangerous turn. What should have been a quick fix spirals into survival when Henry has to drive hours across the state to drop off the truck for maintenance while being chased relentlessly by alien spacecraft. As time bends and reality distorts, evading high-tech threats and choosing what's important becomes nearly impossible. The two will do anything to stick together, even if it means facing terrifying alien technology head-on. But this chase might be more personal than it seems, and he may have to strike a bargain to protect the one he loves. If Henry can't decide what truly matters in his life, someone else will. **Story contains mild cursing** **Temporary book cover WIP, art by Candye Jordan**

A character-focused light/web novel about an all-female group of fighter pilots. On an earth-like planet with near-future technology, the latest major development in military technology is a single-man fighter with a new engine type that allows transfer between, and active combat in, planetary atmosphere and outer space. As tensions between the economic & political elite and the increasingly downtrodden workforce that forms the backbone of the world's commerce and industry reach a boiling point, this new aircraft is the sword and shield of the various factions vying for control over the soul of humanity. Among it all, six female pilots come together around their charismatic captain to form the only all-female squadron of fighters, helping one another achieve their dreams and navigate the twisting maze of military life and culture.

The snow stopped falling the day the world broke - and with it, so did Kael. Three years after his closest companion vanished into a disaster known only as the Freeze, Kael drifts through a half-life on the edge of a ruined world. Most believe Ryn is long dead. But when Kael receives a frost-covered letter - sealed in a sigil he thought lost to legend - everything begins to unravel. Author's Note Hey, and thank you for reading When the Winter Remembers. This is my first ever story, so I don't have any idea how to do it so I won't be doing any marketing, promotions, or anything like that you usually see on Wattpad. I just wanted to share something that means a lot to me, and see if it reaches anyone. If Chapter 0 gets at least 25 views, I'll begin releasing the rest of the story sometime in June. That's all I'm waiting on - not numbers, just a sign that someone's listening. Thanks again for giving this a chance.

A dutiful, ace soldier from Mars faces a dilemma. She can accept an offer from an infuriating gen-eng man from Venus, grab her loyal cat + dig up her inner rebel and maybe become the first human to explore the Galaxy. OR she can keep flying security on the cruise space ships. Did I mention the man from Venus has an unbearable personality and nearly got her killed on Jupiter? Daaaamn! I got cocky and wrote a space opera, yes, with aliens and fast spaceships. Become a part of the audience so small, it's exclusive! First published: long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Now updates as a lite novel with AI art.

Edith finds himself in a new magical world. Watch how the young budding scientist shocks everyone with his amazing discoveries.