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Generations

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Time 2 hours, 9 minutes

Reads 247
Votes 30
Parts 20
Time 2 hours, 9 minutes

markjohnstonauthor

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A New World Awaits... But at What Cost?
Sixteen-year-old Max has only known Earth as a history lesson-a planet devastated by war and climate collapse. Like the rest of the passengers aboard the Odyssey Ark II, his destiny is to sleep for decades in a hibernation pod, waking only for a one-year shift to keep the ship operational on its centuries-long journey to a distant star.
But when Max awakens, something feels off. As he uncovers secrets buried deep within the ship, Max begins to question everything he's been taught about the mission, the ship's purpose, and even his place in society.
With time running out and the truth more dangerous than he could have imagined, Max must decide: follow the rules, or risk everything to find out exactly what is happening on board?
Perfect for fans of science-fiction and adventure, this gripping sci-fi adventure explores hope, resilience, and the fight for a better tomorrow.All Rights Reserved

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Last Hope Falling

Pete is the captain of a generation ship that has traveled the lightyears from ruined earth to its destination system. He enjoys the privileges of his rank, unwilling to risk them by attempting a landing on the planet they have been orbiting for years. Ralph, his younger brother, has spent his life in Pete's shadow, tinkering with the half-forgotten technology of their starship. And he is eying the planet below them with longing. He decides that it is time to start the descent. The starship's name is Last Hope. The final steps of its journey and the first steps on new soil are a deadly dance to the tune of a conflict between the two brothers. -------- Cover composed using art by PLRANG ART and Dean Drobot under license from shutterstock.com