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The Ashwell Challenge: An Anthology

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Reads 201
Votes 32
Parts 18
Time 5h 4m

Routine exoplanet surveys gone awry. Desperate bids to save a home from an encroaching ice age. Art birthed from catastrophe. The Ashwell Challenge is a collection of short stories written on shared prompts from fantasy to science fiction, contemporary to humor.

We're D & T Ashwell, a couple doing a writing challenge together in which we alternatingly propose a prompt and each have two weeks to write our own short story before reconvening to share. Story prompts can range from a thought experiment to piece of news we have read to a picture that sparked an idea. Story genres are unrestricted. The only condition: each story must be less than 25 standard typed pages.

*This is a work in progress. The goal is to achieve 25 short stories apiece before we move on to our next writing challenge!*All Rights Reserved

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Portal: Aperture Ever After (Chell x GLaDOS Romance Story) by Chris9417

In the sterile and isolated halls of Aperture Science, Chell, the former test subject, finds herself in an unlikely relationship with GLaDOS, the intelligent and cold AI who once tormented her. But what began as a tense, complex dynamic slowly transforms into something far deeper. As the days go by, they find themselves exploring their bond in ways neither expected. Through moments of vulnerability, understanding, and unconventional love, the two navigate their connection, discovering that even the most mechanical of beings can experience emotions and devotion. This is a unique, romantic story blending humor, tenderness, and sci-fi elements within the world of Portal, following the unexpected journey of Chell and GLaDOS as they forge a relationship in a place where love was never meant to exist. 18+ Content Warning: This story contains mature themes and adult content, including intimate and suggestive situations. It explores a complex, non-traditional romantic relationship between a human and an artificial intelligence, blending science fiction elements with intimate moments. Reader discretion is advised.

"Titanfall: Synthesis of Flesh and Metal" by Chris9417

Synthesis of Flesh and Metal Genre: Horror, Science Fiction, Romance, Dark Fantasy In a world where the lines between machine and humanity blur, Dr. Ashleigh "Ash" Reid, a brilliant but cold scientist, finds herself subjected to an unimaginable transformation. After an encounter with a mysterious, alien creature, Ash is reshaped into a new being, a terrifying fusion of organic and synthetic life. As her body and mind are altered in ways she never thought possible, Ash discovers a raw, primal connection to the creature that has claimed her, pushing her to embrace a side of herself she never knew existed. But in this dark, twisted union, Ash must navigate the consequences of her newfound existence, grappling with the merging of humanity, machine, and alien desire. Content Warning: This story contains mature, dark, and explicit themes, including body transformation, non-consensual situations, manipulation, and horror elements. It explores adult themes of power, control, and the merging of synthetic and organic bodies. Reader discretion is strongly advised. (Note: This story involves themes that may be disturbing or triggering to some readers. Please proceed with caution.)

Terith by jsspauldingauthor

"If the Terithian people could be described as a small child or lonely lamb, then SWARM would be a hungry lion, lustfully licking its teeth." A small group of people journeyed from Earth to the planet Terith hoping for a more peaceful life. No one foresaw the divisions that would manifest between those who wanted to encourage growth and prosperity for all and those who wanted Terith only for personal gain. SWARM arose like a snake under a rock, devastating us in the course of a few hours. I was caught in the middle, determined to stop them from ruining the only home I've ever known. I knew I couldn't take the might of SWARM on my own, so I recruited my friends to help me. Given aid by them, along with the Varius, a special gift from my father, we were willing to do just about anything to end SWARM. But before I seem like a hero, it might be worth mentioning that this all started because of a girl - I was only human, after all. She was everything I didn't know I needed. I don't regret that it started this way, but I will forever regret what this fight cost me. She helped me realize that a good portion of the evil I was fighting...was hiding in my own heart.

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"Cyberpunk: Neon Hunger" by Chris9417

In the dark, cyberpunk world of Night City, V, a mercenary struggling with her own humanity, finds herself captured by a strange, powerful creature. Stripped of her cybernetic enhancements, she is thrust into a new existence-one of survival, transformation, and obsession. As time slips away, V must grapple with the deepening bond she forms with the creature, who views her as both mate and incubator for its offspring. Torn between her past and her present, V discovers an unexpected motherhood while the boundaries between human and creature blur into something unrecognizable. In a world where nothing is certain, can V truly survive-or has she already become something else entirely? 18+ Content Warning: This story contains graphic content, including dark romance, body horror, psychological themes, explicit sexual elements, and non-consensual situations. Reader discretion is strongly advised. The narrative explores themes of transformation, alien possession, and the complex nature of bonding with an otherworldly being. This story is intended for mature readers only.

Lost Davis by MinsyMayo

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"Ghost in the Flesh" ( A Ghost in the Shell Horror Story) by Chris9417

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