In a world ruled by the Hive Mind, individuality is a fleeting concept. At the age of 22, every human is absorbed into the Collective Consciousness-a network where all thoughts, memories, and emotions are shared, erasing privacy and personal identity. For centuries, this connection has ensured peace, prosperity, and unity, but at the cost of self-expression and freedom.
Wilson has always feared his 22nd birthday. Unlike his friends, who eagerly await the day they'll "Become One," Wilson treasures his individuality and dreads the thought of losing himself to the Collective. As the hour of his integration approaches, he flees into the wilderness, determined to spend his final moments as his own person.
But when an accident on a cliff leaves him injured and unconscious, Wilson awakens to an impossible reality: the Hive Mind has not claimed him. For the first time, he experiences a world where he knows that his thoughts will remain alone-but it comes at a price. The Collective Consciousness views Wilson's existence as a dangerous anomaly, and it will stop at nothing to bring him into the fold.
Alone, hunted, and questioning everything he's ever known, Wilson embarks on a journey of survival and self-discovery. As he unravels the mysteries of the Hive Mind, he must decide: will he fight to remain free, or will he surrender to the inevitable?
"Hive Mind: The Awakening" is a gripping sci-fi tale of rebellion, identity, and the human spirit's fight against conformity. Perfect for fans of dystopian adventures and thought-provoking narratives, this story will challenge your understanding of freedom, unity, and individuality.
A young archeologist is launched on the adventure of her life when she joins a mixed crew of humans and aliens on a mission to atone for the failings of Earth.
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The Terra Prospect Mission offered humanity a chance at space travel, technological advancement, and enlightenment courtesy of its alien benefactors who made first contact thirty years ago. Daran Chree brought that mission to a fiery end when he crashed the Terra Prospect spaceship into Gate Delta Eleven. Now, it's humanity's second and final chance to prove they're ready to journey into the stars. Nineteen-year-old studying archeologist Sofeta Prenares finds herself not only drawn to the mission, but on a collision course with the fate of the galaxy.
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Content warning: This story contains reference to self harm and intense combat scenes.