Spacewestern Stories

Another chapter in the Alpha Universe. Four years have passed since the events of The Sentinels v Rogues, and Reese Morris is currently one of the most wanted criminals in the Artemisia System, some light years from Earth. One day, however, he finds himself working with the only other Earthling in the system to help bring an end to the rule of an uncaring king and queen, all the while discovering what it truly means to be a hero.

Tevun-Krus' best and baddest come together in this 'Best of' compilation of epic short stories. Enjoy, 'troopers!

Rystole Whitlock, a young rancher and colonists on the Earth-like planet of Dale Cannon, spends his days cutting class and herding buffcows. When a group of alien slugs invade his family's cabin he can't find a good way to corral them before the toxic slugs put his mother in a comma. Determined to save his mom, and the rest of the colony, Rystole won't stop until he gets revenge or a cure. If you enjoy exploring alien worlds and first contact stories with young heroes then you'll enjoy Slugs of Dale Cannon.

Well here we are with our second Special Edition, TK Presents Krazydiamond... What's More Krazy Than A Diamond? Herein we celebrate the dedication and awesomeness of one of our more prolific contributors, one of TK's leading ladies! Dig deep into these pages and find out what @krazydiamond has to offer!

Inspired by classic science fiction and the space opera serials of the 30's, 40's and 50's, Anthony Fleming presents "The Adventures of Captain Sparke" in serialized pulp form. Set against the backdrop of a colonized Solar System, where alien species are nothing out of the ordinary and law is maintained by the Federation, Captain Sparke is a Galaxy Fixer, a Space Wanderer. Aboard his ship the Spitfire class fighter "Argonaut" and forever on the run, Sparke seeks out problems and jumps into danger just for the thrill of it, to experience as much as humanly possible, to see the stars up close. But how close before he gets burnt? The Adventures of Captain Sparke is Science Fiction at it's best, bringing you the escapades of a swash buckling, lantern jawed hero in the same vein as Flash Gordon & Dan Dare with a bit of the rouge of Han Solo thrown in. Captain Sparke is a classical protagonist, for a more civilized age.

It was as the year 2050 dawned that the Fermi Paradox found its answer but that was 80 years ago. Now the Solar system is mostly tamed but Systems Like Alpha Centauri and Proxima Centauri are still wild and untamed. Cyrus is someone who has never left the Solar System but has set out to see Proxima Centauri before it is "Pacified".

On a tiny asteroid near the edge of our solar system, there is a quaint cafe. This is a collection of the stories that happen around it, as well as other stories from other places and times. All are science fiction, though of several different types.

They run a transport ship, they take on any job. The crew: a captain, first mate, mechanic, fighter, doctor, Companion. They try to steer clear of the Alliance. They've got to make a living. They've got to find a new pilot. Firefly. Based on the TV series and the film Serenity, taking place after the events after the film. #JustWriteIt #Fanfiction

The Drift: a colorful metaphor for the empty space between stars and planets, more closely describing the ever-expanding nature of galaxies and the universe itself. As a colloquialism, it is typically used to reference the gravitational currents and eddies running through the bleak, black nothing. Tales from the Drift is a science-fantasy serial telling the story of an evolving galaxy that is fraught with as many dangers as it is wonders. In Old Lessons, Hard Futures a guardian soldier, an indolent boy-pirate, an old warhorse, and a wayward hotshot find themselves caught in a tangle of plots set to unbalance the already teetering scales of power within the galaxy. --- --- Final chapter published: 05MAY2023. --- --- Cover Art and Headers created using Canva.

The Federation has long faced conflict, and with the recent tensions between it and the Coalition of Free Peoples, it seems nothing has changed. But these two powers aren't the only ones in the galaxy preparing to make their move. In this tale told from many different perspectives, friendships will be forged, alliances will be broken, and heroes and villains will rise from the ashes.

The Space Requiem follows Tristan Angelo as he travels through space completing jobs for strangers across several planets, each chapter sees a new planet to explore with a new story to follow. The Space Requiem has Action, adventure, suspense and mystery in its pages

A spacewestern short story. All Marek wants is a quiet life in his saloon, but a cocktail of cyborg, drunken criminal lord, the local Sheriff and a few of the Dalton clan turns out to be a volatile mix... A spacewestern based on four photos for ForbiddenPlanet's SciFi Short Story Smackdown. Round 3 - Spacewestern.

The Second Galactic Civil War is over, the FIRST ORDER has been defeated by the RESISTANCE and a new Senate has been elected to govern the galaxy. Boba Fett, having profited from the war returns home, but his exploits have not gone unnoticed in the galaxy. . . This is the third installment of the "Dark Void Chronicles" beginning with Rise of the Dark Jedi and continued with The Legacy of the Sith. Here is the Spinoff story of Boba Fett. Highest rankings to date: 21st out of 3K for western, and 2nd in spacewestern. 2nd in cleanpad.

"Ever felt like you picked the wrong career? Join the Galactic Federation of Bounty Hunters today!" Sure, it sounded so much better on the commercials.... Our protagonist (call her Oma) traded her life of luxury and stability for one of freedom and unpredictability. Call her a mercenary, salvager, bounty hunter, or pirate, but she has a good record and pretty clean conscience so far. Petty consumerism brings her to the space station Ischium, intergalactic trading post, but something else will keep her there.

Life can be lonely on Hades. The planet is hot as hell, and Max can hardly stand the isolation-much less the bloodthirsty crooks who run Midnight City. His father is in deep debt, barely keeping his subterranean ranch on its last legs, and Max finds himself gaming the Network on his father's behalf. Now, Max has an unexpected opportunity to win his father's ranch back through a tournament of battling mutants.

This is a short story about fear, felony, and the future.

Space - Western Enori has spent most of her life here in the Hents House, where girls are raised to be brides for sale. Despite the dread she carries for her future, she loves this place desperately and claims it as her home, a home she would sacrifice anything to protect. Two things disrupt her current bliss, though. The first is the Smiling Man, who's obsession with Enori only grows as time drags on, and Enori knows he can only be dissuaded for so long. The second comes in the form of a man named Dawson, a worker on the freighter that drifted into the port city. And even though Enori knows it will only be a matter of time before he drifts back out of her life, she can't help the growing sense of attachment that they share. When a terrible situation forces and impossible choice, Enori has to decide between that which she wants, and that which she truly needs.