Barrenlands: An Odyssey (Old Work) - T.K.Kotkoda - Wattpad

Barrenlands: An Odyssey (Old Work)

Reads 1,165
Votes 267
Parts 28
Time 2h 1m

Reads 1,165
Votes 267
Parts 28
Time 2h 1m

action adventure apocalypse death dystopian fantasy featured fiction future justwriteit magic nanowrimo nanowrimo2017 psychological science sciencefiction scifi steampunk survival wattys2018 writteninaction

A sonic pulse has wiped out the world as we know it, producing the desert-like BARRENLANDS. Now a dystopic wasteland, the Engineer is on the hunt to find the elusive hidden truth, and to restore the world back to its prosperity. 

With rich descriptions and an alluring writing style to unfold the book in your mind like a movie, you'll be left pondering for more. - Highest: #268 SciFi -All Rights Reserved

action adventure apocalypse death dystopian fantasy featured fiction future justwriteit magic nanowrimo nanowrimo2017 psychological science sciencefiction scifi steampunk survival wattys2018 writteninaction

Table of contents

28 parts

Sign up to add Barrenlands: An Odyssey (Old Work) to your library and receive updates

or

#24nanowrimo2017

Content Guidelines

You may also like

U.S.S.A Alice by Umbralmen01

In the distant future of the 28th century, mankind survived near extinction and then made it into the wider galaxy, with almost no other sapient life in the milky way to stop humanity's expansion. Space was ripe for the pickings. Now mankind and the enigmatic Voidrians formed the U.S.S.A. The (United Solar systems Alliance). Before Mankind became the dominant force in the Milky Way, Earth was in shambles. natural resources were nearly depleted, diseases were rampant and most of Earth's population was in poverty. Then by some miracle of discovery or a cruel cosmic joke, In the mid-23rd century when all humanity could do was go out into space to search for a new home, a small planet that was black as the void around it was discovered. The humans who landed on the little planet had nearly lost all hope until they stumbled upon unknown ancient ruins beneath the planet's surface where they discovered untold amounts of bizarre advanced technology. Earth and humanity were saved, and the little planet to thank for their salvation was named Umbra. Alice is a xenoarchaeologist, her passion in life has always been the study of ancient cultures, and now she has the opportunity to study the most ancient one of them all. The very one that modern Human civilization is now built on. Alice and her boyfriend accepted a posting on the famous and ancient ship, the U.S.S.A Umbra.

My Kingdom Come Book 1: The Saints We See (Complete) by ShadOLeerie

Do your genes, your parents, teachers, or your master determine who you will be in life? Can they set your value in the universe? 650 years ago the known species of the universe came together and signed the Alliance, a document that would help each race find its place in the universe. It granted freedom to some and the scant protection of slavery to others. Into this society a handful of children are born who will change it forever, if they can survive to adulthood. Here is the origin story of two of those children. Hathu is born to a man determined to make the universe bow to him and his species. Since he learned to talk, Hathu has been a disappointment to his father. He doesn't want to become a warrior, and he refuses to assert his dominance. When he accidentally overhears his father plotting against the Ir'Klahn empire, can Hathu stop him? Mik is born with no rights, destined to become a lifelong slave. His mother tries to protect him from this fate by running away and finding a home for them on a trading ship that travels from world to world. They are safe for now, but how long can they hide from the best trackers in the universe? This is the first book in the My Kingdom Come series. Updates every Tuesday. :) My 2021 Nanowrimo so please excuse the unedited condition of the story. Be warned: there is violence, rape, murder, abuse, self harm and suicidal thoughts in this story. I do not post trigger warnings.

Project Orpheus: A Tale of Blood and Feathers by PBYukiOnna

The world may be at war, but people still want to have fun. Billionaire Tech Giant Wagner Corp CEO Chester Daniels hires the world's foremost Bio-tech expert, known only as Dr. Noh, for a secret project involving long dead animals. The results are, as you might expect, grizzly. Cover Art by http://www.wendywhite13.tumblr.com

A Cog In The Machine | ONC 2021 by veelozada

Frank is a clock mechanic, set out to replace a broken loop in 2018, but when Luz, the friend he shouldn't have made sees more than she should've, the simple tasks he was given turns into a mission to save the world. * The world doesn't live on because of the "save the Earth" attempts humans make on yearly basis. The petitions and events do nothing more than lazily cover the broken existence that is their planet. And you can't fix a detrimental problem with duct tape. This is where clock mechanics thrive. Created by the overlords of the galaxy, "Cogs," as they're called, are sent out to various planets to repair the clockwork system running the planet. Of course, Earth has more Cogs on its roster than any other world. Frank has been assigned to Earth. As a newly employed Cog, his task is simple: repair the year 2018. But he's young, lonely, and makes a friend. And his friend, Luz, seems to see more than she should. No one outside of the galaxy's employment is supposed to see the clockwork system. And with the secret out in the air, sitting on her lips, Frank must decide: Keep her quiet. Or save the world. * ⭐ ONC 2021 1ST ROUND AMBASSADOR'S PICK ⭐ ONC 2021 LONGLIST ⭐ ONC 2021 SHORTLIST #25 in Steampunk ONC prompt #76. Completed rough draft.

The Pulse of the World by Fyrefli22

Brynn is a solitary scientist, living in the post-apocalyptic planet of Astra, where mankind once had free access to a fantastic magical force known as the Pulse. It was used for powering machines, both big and small, and eventually found its way into weaponry. Children even had a rare chance of being Pulseborn, gifted with the rare ability to freely manipulate this strange force. But, where did this magical essence come from? Just how far could the limits of the Pulse be pushed? From these burning questions, two opposing forces slowly came to blows. The United Liberation Front are a scientifically minded group who firmly believe this power should be continuously studied and explored for further usage. And the Council of Ironwrights are of a more regressive mind, advocating that this power should be used with caution and restraint. Needless to say, the Liberation was winning. That is, until revolution and war lead to bombs being dropped, and a mysterious side effect strips mankind of their magical power source, plunging them into a perilous and unforgiving world with little technology left functioning. It seems the only ones who can turn the tides are Brynn and her robotic assistant, Ariena. But who will help along the way? And who will prove to be the enemies of progress? Highest #7 in #wasteland

March City: Rebellion of the Gifted [Book 2 | Complete | Fantasy/Sci-fi] by KatrinHollister

THE WALKING DEAD meets THE MATRIX. Ari led the uprising and took down Central Administration, but the new-found freedom brought disease and devastation upon the students outside of the technologically advanced, simulated reality "March City". Without the protection of technology in their tiny bubble, students began to fall ill under exposure to the outside world. At Lira's suggestion, they seek help from the humans behind the creation of March City. With nobody to trust and Mina's life once again on the line, Ari has to choose: the side that may kill her, or the side she will end up killing. Book 2 of Project Lunation. NaNoWriMo2017 winner. Also available on RadishFiction, Tapas, and RoyalRoadl.com.

The Calm and the Storm [#NaNoWriMo15] by ak_lloyd

Atticus Deane was just a boy; a broken, misguided boy. It was an accident; no one told him how to play life's game. He had to make up his own rules, but where did that get him? In an abusive relationship with his older brother and all his bad friends. That wasn't what he bargained for. But Atticus left that life behind; he was rebuilding a new apartment and doing the same with a new life. Well, trying. Atticus and his brother never got along after their parents left. He never spoke a word to his brother if it weren't mean and cruel, which was why a request to join in on his big brother's 'fun' and 'games' was a surprise to everyone, much less himself. But when things are taken way too far, Atticus is suddenly running and ends up at the doorstep of an unusual compound that sparks something in his instincts. Taking refuge away from the poison of others, Atticus knew that he couldn't hide forever, but he'd do anything to be left alone so he didn't have to hide anymore. Unfortunately he wasn't the only resident in this newly-found dwelling, because this newcomer wanted the exact same thing that he did.

The Promised by ClarityNMercy

Book One in the Bound by Fate Series: Alice doesn't remember much from her childhood. What she does remember, is that her entire life she's known things, seen things, and heard things that others cannot. Labeled as crazy by those around her, Alice can't help but keep people at arm's length. That is until someone comes into her life that won't take no for an answer. Now, an evil group hell-bent on bringing on the apocalypse, have set their sights on Alice and her brother Max. Will they escape their evil clutches with their lives or will they be sacrificed to Satan himself? *This was my NaNoWriMo 2018 project

Something Wicked This Way Comes by TheLittlestWitch

The world as we know it goes through a large unexpected change, when demonic like mutants begin being born, will humans follow their primal urges to eradicate them? or will they accept and embrace this new world? This story follows the life and challenges of a girl called Lilith and her constant battle between hiding what she really is or embracing what she could become. Will humans force her to take the path of evil instead of walking the path of a healer and bright soul like her mother and auntie. This story will have you on the edge of your seat eagerly awaiting each new chapter, prepare yourself to be whisked off into this amazing enigma that is the new world.

Golden Child [Rewriting] by evergreenity

#NaNoWriMo 2016 Book One in the Tales from the Filii Aurea Series IN THE BEGINNING, they say, the Aetherei Matrem fell in love with a Celestial Being, and produced a line of children like none other, each with their own special abilities, and each with ichor flowing through their veins. They were her Filii Aurea, her Golden Children, and they were to inherit the earth. A couple centuries down the line, and the Filii Aurea are struggling to stay alive. With the great Aurean war and Aziel Aro committing perpetual genocide, they're desperate to save their race. Avani Sai and Nuri Bachmann need to find the last remaining descendent of the great Milo Aro, and possibly the last cursed Child, and defeat Aziel Aro. That might not be their biggest concern, however. A charming stranger from the Sovereign Capital and a dark force lurking in the streets seem to pose a bigger threat than perpetual genocide.

You may also like

Slide 1 of 10

U.S.S.A Alice cover

My Kingdom Come Book 1: The Saints We See (Complete) cover

Project Orpheus: A Tale of Blood and Feathers cover

A Cog In The Machine | ONC 2021 cover

The Pulse of the World cover

March City: Rebellion of the Gifted [Book 2 | Complete | Fantasy/Sci-fi] cover

The Calm and the Storm [#NaNoWriMo15] cover

The Promised cover

Something Wicked This Way Comes cover

Golden Child [Rewriting] cover

U.S.S.A Alice

In the distant future of the 28th century, mankind survived near extinction and then made it into the wider galaxy, with almost no other sapient life in the milky way to stop humanity's expansion. Space was ripe for the pickings. Now mankind and the enigmatic Voidrians formed the U.S.S.A. The (United Solar systems Alliance). Before Mankind became the dominant force in the Milky Way, Earth was in shambles. natural resources were nearly depleted, diseases were rampant and most of Earth's population was in poverty. Then by some miracle of discovery or a cruel cosmic joke, In the mid-23rd century when all humanity could do was go out into space to search for a new home, a small planet that was black as the void around it was discovered. The humans who landed on the little planet had nearly lost all hope until they stumbled upon unknown ancient ruins beneath the planet's surface where they discovered untold amounts of bizarre advanced technology. Earth and humanity were saved, and the little planet to thank for their salvation was named Umbra. Alice is a xenoarchaeologist, her passion in life has always been the study of ancient cultures, and now she has the opportunity to study the most ancient one of them all. The very one that modern Human civilization is now built on. Alice and her boyfriend accepted a posting on the famous and ancient ship, the U.S.S.A Umbra.