Ethics Stories

A professor who believes in logic, a student who refuses to follow it, and one thing they shouldn't cross - 'Boundaries.' ____________ At St. Aldwyn's University, Professor Nani Hirunkit is trying to maintain academic order. Sky is not helping. Millie from the literature department once defined a romance character as "a tall,devastatingly handsome hunk who enters a room and immediately makes rational thinking optional." Nani had agreed. Which, in retrospect, was reckless. Because that description is now sitting in his classroom, looking far too comfortable for someone who is technically supposed to be learning, and far too aware of him for someone who is not supposed to be anything more than a student. Who looks at their professor like that!!!? Nani is beginning to suspect Millie may have been correct. Not about romance. About the hunk. Who is currently making eye contact like it is part of the syllabus. _______ Nani opened his mouth anyway, purely out of principle. "You have me pinned against a wall!!" "Pinned is a strong word , Professor." "Your hand is literally on my waist!" Sky glanced down lazily. Then lower. Then back up again with a straight face . "Well," he said thoughtfully, "if you'd prefer hips, Professor, you could simply say so. I'm nothing if not accommodating." Something between a cough and a betrayal escaped Nani's throat. "What sort of psychotic thing is that to say to your professor?!"

In the great cities of Lament, machines do the living while humans merely exist - comfortable, connected to everything, belonging to nothing. The government knows this. And so, it raises those with no ties apart from it all, allowing them to choose another path. The Becoming. Across stormy seas and ancient forests, through villages that remember what cities have forgotten, and into territories where maps run out - six young Allfarers will discover what it costs to maintain and restore a world. And what it means to find your place in one. Some things, no technology can do for you.

The story continues as the mysterious warden of Zig-Zig is eventually informed about Herschel's escape. Against every principle of his precious Dalmicir school, Lyeasrakardsul submits and asks the Knomes for help before finally receiving the dreaded p-wyrd. Herschel is arrested as a chicken thief and brought to the town Stagna where he has been prejudged as a p-e-r-v-e-r-t by popular opinion, and where he will have some of the most significant encounters in his life.

My best friend said she wanted to be my stepmom. I thought she was joking.I told her to work harder. Until she killed my mom and seduced my dad. Finally, she pushed me down the stairs with a smile on her face. "See Lily, I'm a man of my word."

In the quiet symphony of everyday life, Franck, a discreet and busy man, grapples with the intricacies of fatherhood, his son Damien residing at the unique intersection of autism. A twist of fate takes them on a poignant journey through a forest, both literal and metaphorical. Franck's decision, shrouded in desperation and solitude, leads to a haunting revelation. The novel artfully explores themes of sacrifice, guilt, and the inexorable ties that bind parent and child. In a gripping climax, Franck grapples with the consequences of his actions, a father caught in the throes of despair, contemplating the unfathomable. The narrative seamlessly weaves together the intricate threads of family dynamics, societal expectations, and the relentless pursuit of acceptance. This poignant novel, reminiscent of the human condition's myriad facets, such as the nuanced portrayal of love, loss, and the haunting echoes of decisions made in the shadows of parenthood.

Who am I? Why do I exist? What is the meaning of living? Let's find out.

In a future where peace is maintained through the iron grip of the Sunguard, Myan Lami, an elite biot Special Agent, begins to question his very existence. Designed to follow orders without hesitation, he is a near-perfect soldier - artificial but human in every way that matters. When a mission turns into a brutal massacre, Lami finds himself haunted by nightmares. A thought-provoking tale of identity, morality, and the cost of maintaining order, "Soldier of Steel" explores what happens when a perfect weapon begins to think for itself. This story takes place in my Lords of the Stars shared universe. See my profile for other stories set in the same universe.