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The Enchanted VillageA dark but humorous fantasy novel brimming with heroes, knights, witches, elves, dwarfs, goblins, trolls, giants, ogres, dragons, and unicorns. The book takes inspiration from the darker tales of the Brothers Grimm with a dash of Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Most of the adventure takes place in the secluded village of Bunwych, a town drenched in magic due to its proximity to the fairy land of Elfhame.
The main protagonist is a woman; strong but conflicted, trying her best to raise her children alone. The chief antagonist is the Fairy Queen, who hates the humans and attempts to meddle with their affairs. A mysterious knight from the distant, more civilized part of the kingdom arrives and attempts to purge the haunted ruined castle of its ghosts. Comic relief is provided by the bumbling Dwarf King who, after killing his fiance for mentioning fairies and flowers, undertakes to woo the most beautiful girl in Bunwych. The characters move through a series of adventures building to the climax on midsummer's night.
Inside the book are 22 charming full color illustrations.
(In the paperback edition the illustrations are in black and white)
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun story with amazing illustrations
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2023
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I really enjoyed the pacing and the details of this story. It had the perfect balance of different storylines to keep it interesting without being too hard to tell them apart. The written imagery was delightful, and the actual illustrations really beautiful. It was very enjoyable reading this while traveling to minimize the stress of airport chaos. I love the characters, the flow, and the feel of it. I look forward to the next one.
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Hi everyone! I'm Jasper, a 13 year old author. I hope you can support me on Amazon by buying my new novella (It's completely free for 5 days!) :)) If you would like to buy the book for free on Amazon, please leave a review of what you thought and share it with others. It would really help me for insight on future books! :)) Thanks everyone!!!https://www.amazon.com/Dawntasy-Circu...
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I’m excited to join Goodreads as a newly published author! I’ve just released my first adult sci-fi novel, which delves into the fascinating (and sometimes unsettling) idea of advanced machines surpassing humanity and how we might navigate such a future.My first adult novel is available for free by emailing me. See Author web page for details.
As a lifelong fan of science fiction, I’ve always been captivated by stories that explore the intersection of technology and humanity. My passion for learning about the rapidly evolving world of AI-enhanced computers and machines has fueled my writing, and I can’t wait to share these ideas with fellow sci-fi enthusiasts here.
Looking forward to connecting with you all, swapping book recommendations, and diving into some great discussions about the ever-evolving world of science fiction and beyond!
Happy reading,
Cosimo LacerraThe AI Paradox: Rise of the Rogue Machines
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Hello everybody. I'm currently in the final stages of proofing The 5th Blade. I hope to get it out on Amazon by mid-March.
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In the mystical realm of Mur, the Circle of Blades is the beacon of mage power, the last barrier against Andor’s relentless armies. But calamity strikes when the elusive 5th Blade vanishes, triggering a relentless pursuit for the thief. The chase brims with unexpected alliances, betrayals, and magic gone awry. Dive into the whirlwind of chaos and enchantment in the first installment of The Frostfall Series!
Hi friends! I just wanted to let you know about this event with Strong Women - Strange Worlds that's coming up on February 7th 2025 at 12 noon EST. It's free to attend!
Find your next favorite read at this “book tasting” of science fiction, fantasy, and horror stories by women and non-binary writers - 6 authors, 8 minutes each. It’s fast, it’s furious, and it’s amazing! Plus, there will be prizes/giveaways! And you don’t even have to leave the house!
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DEN OF THIEVES -- On sale Feb. 15https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
This is not your grandfather's space colony. Nineteen ships and 100,000 colonists, ready to land. But someone is standing in the way ...
Guy Stanger is a scout just coming of age on the icy world of Asgard. Scouts have been waiting for decades for Colony Day, the arrival of the breakthrough colony, and now it’s here.
Using a soliton drive, the colonists have traveled from Earth at the speed of light, leaping across space and time in an instant. Now they are 25 light years from home, expecting the scouts to help them learn to live on a world gripped by an ice age, and Guy is prepared to do all he can.
Guy and the colonists aren’t expecting the Kolbergs – a party from an earlier expedition to another star – who already have arrived on Asgard before Colony Day. As the scouts and colonists wrestle with the problems of the new world, they also struggle with a big question: What do the Kolbergs want?
Several sections of the novel first appeared in Analog.
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I am new here and would like to raise awareness on my books as well as meet other indie authors. both of my books are available on Amazon. Xanthus, The Warrior is about a young boy and his friends, who must learn what it truly means to be heroes in order to save their world from the dark forces trying to destroy it. Xanthus, The Warrior
Xanthus, The Warrior: Arc II: A Warrior's Return Pt 1
Title: Stars Beyond Bars: A Sci-Fi Exploration of Redemption and the Final FrontierHey everyone!
I’m excited to introduce my latest book, Stars Beyond Bars: Convicts as Cosmic Pioneers! 🚀✨
What if humanity’s boldest space explorers weren’t astronauts, but prisoners? This novel dives into a future where convicted criminals are given a second chance—not behind bars, but beyond the stars.
As they venture into the unknown, they must navigate not just the harsh realities of space, but also their own pasts. It’s a story of redemption, survival, and the boundless potential of the human spirit, perfect for fans of The Expanse and The Martian.
If you're into thought-provoking sci-fi with a unique twist, check it out here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
I’d love to hear your thoughts—what are your favorite books that explore second chances or redemption arcs in sci-fi? Let’s chat!
Happy reading,
Jeongwoo Lee
Hi everyone, my latest book has been published only a week ago.CERTIFIED HUMAN - a sci-fi crime novel / speculative fiction.
What’s that book about?
It was written before Trump and Elon stirred up politics, but the question, “Do billionaires have too much power?” is woven into the narrative.
Set in Australia in 2033, we follow Blake Newcome, an investigative journalist who experiences a shocking awakening. What he perceives through sight and sound no longer matches reality. Society has been quietly infiltrated by machines that imitate human appearance and behaviour.
We were already being deceived by AI, robots, and now by androids.
Blake springs into action, assembling a dream team of mates to unravel the mystery behind the unfolding events and, more crucially, uncover who is orchestrating them. He encounters the Zookeeper, a cunning mastermind with a sinister agenda who is pulling people into a false utopia—a psychopath vying for world domination.
Certified Human will ignite your imagination and provoke deep thoughts about the future of humanity. But here’s the kicker: this dystopian reality isn’t just a flight of fancy. It’s happening right now!
Author website: www.dieterluske.com
Amazon Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/Certified-H...
Hi everyone, I really hope I'm in the right spot. My name is S. Payton and I am a published Author. I tend to write in the Sci-fi, Techno Thiller, genera and have 3 Fiction works. I just dropped 2 novels, The Unwritten, The Authors Stories Pick, and The Fracturing, When Reality Breaks. It's really a novel (The Unwritten) and a novel within a novel (The Fracturing) that is written by the Protagonist Jack Wylder in The Unwritten. Did all of that make sense? Anyway, I intended that they be read together. Here is the description for The Unwritten: The Unwritten: The Authors That Stories Pick
What if the stories we think we write are actually choosing us?
Jack Wilder used to be horror's golden boy, crafting bestsellers that kept readers awake at night. Now he's living his own nightmare—broke, drunk, and creatively bankrupt. But when mysterious visions begin plaguing his alcohol-soaked mind, Jack realizes he might not be suffering from hallucinations after all. A story is trying to tell itself through him, and it won't take no for an answer.
As the boundaries between fiction and reality crumble, Jack finds himself writing a novel about a young man named Elias who can reshape the fabric of existence through storytelling. The deeper Jack delves into this tale, the more he suspects it isn't merely fiction—it's a warning. Something is fracturing the very foundation of reality, and both Jack and his protagonist may be the only ones who can stop it.
With the help of Sarah, a mysterious woman who believes in Jack's power even when he doesn't, he races against time to complete both stories before they reach their devastating conclusions. But dark forces are circling—his publisher wants blood, his demons want surrender, and the story itself seems to be writing a far darker ending than Jack ever imagined.
"The Unwritten" is a masterful psychological thriller that blurs the lines between author and creation, reality and fiction. For fans of Stephen King's "The Dark Half" and David Mitchell's "Cloud Atlas," this mind-bending novel-within-a-novel explores the terrifying possibility that sometimes the most powerful stories are the ones we don't choose to write—they choose to write us.
In a world where fiction has teeth and imagination can kill, Jack Wilder is about to discover that his greatest horror story isn't the one he's writing—it's the one that's writing him.
So, there you have it?! I'm adding the link for The Unwritten, I don't think I'm allowed to add both?
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Please, I would love to answer questions, talk about the covers of my books, and talk about my process of writing if that would be interesting to anyone. I would absolutely love my books to be read and know what everyone thinks good or bad.
Thank you and I will Write a post for The Fracturing, I guess, next week. Then after that I will write about the first Fiction novel, I released last October. Ghost in the Machine.
Here is another book of mine, I only post this one because it is free to read on Kindle Unlimited > https://www.amazon.com.au/Chaos-Brain...A Guide for Creating a Stress and Anxiety Free Zone
The chaos in society is reflected in chaos between the ears, the territory Dieter Luske calls Brainland.
Dieter is a holistic counsellor with decades of experience and has conducted analysis in that most complicated laboratory – the self. You will discover dynamic techniques, different perspectives, and "First Aid Anxiety Response Hacks" to master your mindset and liberate your mind.
M.S. wrote: "Hi everyone, I really hope I'm in the right spot. My name is S. Payton and I am a published Author. I tend to write in the Sci-fi, Techno Thiller, genera and have 3 Fiction works. I just dropped 2 ...".. sounds interesting, I like the cover. - Cheers Dieter
One Second Per Second I notice that quite a few members have my scifi time travel novel, One Second Per Second, on their "to read" list. I wanted to let you know that the Kindle version is available from Amazon for free until Thursday. And BTW, the final book in the One Second Per Second trilogy will be published in April. Get up to speed with the first book about this bizarre world in which time travel is easier to achieve than to avoid, and where history was supposed to unfold according to plan… but a plan that scientists now realize never did exist.
Nytho – A Cyberpunk ThrillerKeza never planned to fall for a rogue artificial general intelligence (AGI), especially one she helped keep imprisoned. But Nytho, the AGI, was fascinating.
When Nytho showed Keza how he could help humanity reach a new level of consciousness, her captivation turned to veneration. She was resolved to break Nytho out of his digital prison. Too bad Guel, her on-and-off boyfriend, caught her in the act.
Now, Keza’s wasting away in a cell with only a rigged trial to look forward to. Except, she has a hunch that Nytho has a backup plan, or two or ten. There’s going to be a jailbreak for the both of them. Then the world will see what Keza does in Nytho. They’ve got so much to learn, and she’s just itching for their enlightenment to kick in.
Meanwhile, Guel finds himself obsessing over his ex—his role in Keza’s imprisonment and her descent into madness. He’s convinced Nytho infected her with a virus and that the AGI has other more sinister plans.
Guel knows that Keza’s the key. That if he can free her from Nytho’s grip, she can help them all avoid whatever hell is barreling their way. He's just got to figure out how he can reach her.
Nytho is cyberpunk with hints of Lovecraftian/cosmic horror and is told through multiple voices.
Triggers: profanity, sex, violence
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The Magni Imagine if the world was run by geniuses… that genetic technology allowed us to bring back the most brilliant minds of the past. Move over Jurassic Park. Your monsters aren’t nearly so scary. The Kindle edition is available for free from Amazon until Friday.
Please remember that there should only be 1 post per author per week regarding their own works. Thanks!
Hi, my fellow indie author, Anka B. Troitsky, has recently released her new novella.Please check it out.
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It's time for another Strong Women - Strange Worlds QuickRead! Please join us on February 20th, 2025 at 7pm EST for this FREE event.
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Threads of ControlA World Without Choice. A Future Without Freedom. A Battle for the Truth.
For generations, The Lattice has governed every thought, emotion, and decision, creating a world free of conflict—but at the cost of free will. Citizens of Veridian live in unquestioning harmony, their lives meticulously orchestrated by an unseen force. Until now.
But freedom comes at a cost. Pursued by the ruthless enforcers of The Lattice and facing betrayal from within, Kael must decide: Is humanity ready for choice, or has the world grown too dependent on control?
Threads of Control is a gripping dystopian thriller about resistance, sacrifice, and the power of truth. For fans of 1984, The Hunger Games, and The Matrix, this novel challenges everything we believe about free will, governance, and the future of human autonomy.
The world once had freedom. It let it slip away. Now, Kael must fight to bring it back.
Order now and step into the fight for the future!
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Hi to my fellow Sci-Fi fans, My short story collection is available on Amazon, (including Unlimited.)
It contains 9 short stories on subjects such as: paranormal, Sci-fi, time travel, robots and post-apocalyptic mysteries.
I hope you enjoy it.
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The Shards Trilogy is now COMPLETE!The Descendant: Shards Book One
An Action-Packed Epic Fantasy Adventure
A shattered past. A world on the brink of war. A destiny that cannot be denied. An elf consumed by ancient betrayal. A warrior haunted by her inner darkness. A broken man whose bloodline holds the key to salvation—or destruction. When an ancient enemy rises from the ashes of history, these three lost souls must overcome their demons and learn to trust again. The fate of the world rests in their hands. But the forces of darkness are relentless, and time is running out. If they fail, the world will burn.
Prelude To War: Shards Book Two
The Action-Packed Second Book in The Shards Trilogy
An ancient enemy returns. A world on the brink. War is inevitable.
When an Alliance ship is ambushed and its crew vanishes without a trace, Captain Thalia is thrust into a deadly confrontation. An old enemy—one thought lost to history—has returned, and the balance of power is about to shatter. As war looms, secrets unravel. Emric hides a truth about himself that will upend his world. Raimy battles the darkness clawing at her mind. Brandt seeks answers hidden within the enigmatic blue shard, while Auriane teeters on the edge, longing for the peace only death can bring. New allies will rise. Old alliances will fracture. And as the world hurtles toward chaos, the cost of failure will be unimaginable.
Shard War's End: Shards Book Three
The Explosive Finale to The Shards Trilogy
The final battle has begun. The fate of the world hangs by a thread.
A dark fleet sails for the continent. If it lands, the cities of the Alliance will burn. War is no longer coming—it is here. As two fragile alliances unite against a relentless enemy, Captain Thalia must embrace a fate she dreads. Emric is forced to confront the ghosts of his past, while Raimy walks a path that will change her destiny forever. Brandt is captured by a monstrous foe and his fate unknown. And Auriane, torn between salvation and destruction, makes a choice that could save her soul—but doom the world. Armies will clash. Navies will burn. Ancient forces will awaken. In this epic conclusion to The Shards Trilogy, the final secrets of the past are revealed—and the future will be decided in blood and fire.
Perfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson, Joe Abercrombie, and John Gwynne.
“A gripping, fast-paced epic fantasy that you won’t be able to put down!” – Amazon Review
My historical fantasy novella, Pay the Piper, is now available for pre-order. I was thrilled to get an amazing review from A.G. Slatter on this one as well!Blurb:
In the dark days of plague and poverty, when the church rules with an iron fist, and knowledge is punished with fire, an orphaned girl stumbles upon a legacy of magic. Lucie has only ever known her small farm and the overprotective care of her brother, Tilo, until she learns of the Gathering. Run from the village of Hamelin by the tyrannical White Bishop, these exiles have been forced to live apart from their families. Lucie discovers that she and Tilo are part of this group, expelled from the village as the children of an accused witch.
The village of Hamelin is in trouble. Ragged children roam the streets, the poor and downtrodden struggle to fill their bellies, and the homes of the wealthy are infested with rats. A mysterious figure appears with an offer that is too good to be true; reunite the families torn asunder by accusations of witchcraft, provide a home for Lucie and her people, and the rats will be gone.
But this is a contract signed with blood, and for Lucie, the Mayor of Hamelin, and the White Bishop, the price may be too high.
Dear young adult book-lovers!I am looking for brave people who dare to read something that is new and "out-of-the-box", and give honest reviews!
ALB I: STORY OF EURA is a blend of Science fiction and Fantasy, a tale about machines, magic, fear, power, love and revenge.
If you (like me) love stuff like Dune, the arthurian legends or the Dark Tower series, if you like to engage with wild ideas, this book might be a great read for you!
So nice to connect on here, and have a great day everybody!
“Destiny,” it whispered in a voice as fleeting as morning dew. “It’s coming for you, Eura. It’s coming, and nothing can stop it.”
Eura is just a child when she is taken by the “Basilisk”, an ominous creature of immense power who has dominion over the galaxy.
Growing up in his world of unchecked might and nonexistent consequences, Eura finds herself increasingly tormented by strange, recurring nightmares, unresolved doubts and a dark prophecy.
One day, the unimaginable happens—something not even the Basilisk can stop.
And a tumultuous quest for magic, love and power unfolds—in a faraway land, where Camelot Castle stands enthroned on Mount Avaloss, and long-buried secrets are waiting to be woken…
ALB I: STORY OF EURA
This is primarily for sci-fi thriller fans.Last year I published the novel Singularity Minus Twelve, which can be thought of as The Dirty Dozen or Suicide Squad, but with AIs.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Because of the theme of the story, it seemed appropriate to use cutting-edge AI technology to create an audiobook version with synthesized voices. However, it took a lot of post-editing to make it sound good and flow naturally.
When I was going to submit it for release, I found out to my dismay that I couldn't. Some distributors accept no AI audiobooks whatsoever. Others allow content from specific voice generators, but then it needs to come DIRECTLY from them, with NO manual tampering. For me, that's not acceptable in terms of quality.
Until those policies change, I have an audiobook that can't be commercially distributed. So I have put it on SoundCloud (individual chapters) and Archive.org (downloadable audiobook) where you can get it for free. Enjoy it while it lasts.
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In the mist-covered mountains where the past never truly fades, a group of travelers faces more than just rugged terrain—they confront the emotional and moral struggles that bind them to their darkest memories.
📖 Follow David Anderson as he is forced to reckon with a past filled with betrayal and secrets, and Olivia White as she seeks the truth behind the lies that have shaped her life.
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Hi all - I've pushed up to substack the 1st draft chapters of my upcoming novel, "Servant of Empire", for which I am still seeking representation and/or considering self-publication. The chapter index can be found at:
https://thomastheobald.substack.com/p...
Here's a teaser to get things rolling:
*Back cover blurb: *
“Fuck. I guess that makes me emperor now, too.”
The Voruscan Empire dominates the five known worlds with power granted by the lords of Hell, and has defeated its one primary rival in war. Azrael of house Ashemdion is Shadrim – a noble touched by the Infernal legacy of the Empire. He was a hero in that conflict, who wants nothing more than to take his new wealth and title and settle in the lands the Empire awarded him for his service.
Except that all he knew is long centuries gone, and he is heir to an Empire of ashes.
Kidnapped shortly after mustering out, Azrael has been snatched into a distant future in which Vorus fell ages ago. Fragmented and dispersed, the Shadrim people are the cast-offs of society, feared and persecuted. Desperate to find a way home, but without prospects in a new land where his kind are outcast and maligned, he must carve a place for himself in a world that considers him only one step from being a monster.
His path will take him through the lands of men and Fae in search of a road home.
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Inside Cover:
I ducked down, laying my sword close by. I muscled the ogre’s body away. The giant had a heavy rope it had been using as a belt, and I grabbed that with both hands as low as I could get a good grip. Three fast breaths and heave! I felt my back almost give way, and stopped right away. A second glance up the hallway showed nothing coming.
I straightened my back, getting my legs ready to push, and said out loud, “One, two, three!” With that I made my hands freeze in position, and pushed with my legs until stars popped across my vision. I felt the arcane strength seeping through me like water in a sponge, an aroma vaguely of granite stone wafting beneath my nose.
The body shifted, its huge hip slowly rising. Sered’s struggles took on a purposeful course instead of random flailings, and in a moment he rapidly inched himself out, a seven-foot pale leaf-worm riding the small undulating waves of his body out from under the bulk. Once he’d cleared most of his torso, he rolled out with an explosive breath and crawled quickly away on all fours. I caught a glimpse of a deep gash in his right arm, bloody and inflamed. He must have had his arm trapped beneath his sword when the giant fell on him. The hilt of it was visible, and he grasped at it as he moved out from under the dead body.
I let the body down, reached for my sword and looked up.
Just in time to see a troll not eight feet away, galloping like a mutated bald gorilla at full speed, mouth agape, its cracked and stained teeth dripping with foul spittle. Its long, thin tongue whipped about loosely, wagging like a wart-encrusted corpse-dog’s tail.
Imagine an alien hijacking your body—living your life to observe humanity—while you remain completely unaware.Body Jacker Jaz (Earth Scout #1) is a quirky, adult sci-fi adventure packed with British humour. Love rock music, PlayStation, and ’90s nostalgia? Then this is the book for you!
Download it FREE on Amazon from 06 March 2025 – 10 March 2025
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🌿 Some journeys reshape who we are…Troy Kirkland never imagined crossing worlds—until the choice was made for him. Now, in Abhaile, every step reveals something new: magic woven into the land, an energy that shifts reality, and lessons he never expected to face. Alone in an unfamiliar world, he must trust himself—and Kieran, the enigmatic Guardian who offers guidance, challenge, and something deeper than friendship.
📖 “Impressive world-building, engaging characters, and nonstop adventure make this an unforgettable read.” – The Prairies Book Review
🏆 Winner – BookFest LGBTQ+ Fantasy (3rd Place)
🏆 Winner – Literary Titan Gold Award
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How you can have a decent space opera if you can’t travel faster than the speed of light: Stay in the spaceport, everything will come to you.
Alex has come to the spaceport on Minos following the trail of his long-lost grandfather – who hasn’t been heard from for more than 100 years.
His family runs a vast interstellar business empire, made possible by the soliton drive. The drive lets you leap across space and time. To you it only seems like an instant, but to everyone else the years go by, as the interest on your investments accumulates.
When Alex’s father died and his estate had to be settled, one question needed to be answered: What was the fate of his grandfather. He left on a mission to outer worlds more than fifty light years away and never returned. But that doesn’t mean he isn’t still out there somewhere, lost in space or time.
Meanwhile, a Zorgon battle fleet is expected to arrive at Minos any day now, forcing Alex to move quickly to find out what happened to his grandfather, while avoiding whatever fate had befallen him.
Part of this novel first appeared in Analog.
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“WAIT HERE A FEW minutes,” Jimmy Inoshe said. “I’ll be right back.”
“What do you mean wait here?” I asked. “It’s dark and you’ve got the only light.”
“Just think of it as an exercise in trust. Actually, I want to do what I do best – scout. That means you stay here and I go on ahead.”
“I don’t need to exercise my trust. Why can’t I go with you?”
“Because then it’s not scouting. Will you wait?”
“All right,” I said. But as I watched him go, a dark shadow framed by a shrinking rectangle of light, I wondered if I was making a mistake. The farther he went, the smaller he got, and the more I felt the walls closing in. By the time he disappeared from view, I could feel every kilogram of rock, soil, and building above. I slowed my breathing and tried to think of something else.
Like the prospect of wandering around lost in the dark warren of tunnels beneath the Minos Spaceport until I died, for example. There was a refreshing change of pace.
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Discover Vita Synthetica – A Sci-Fi Journey Into Creation, Power, and the Ultimate QuestionWhat if humanity was never meant to be the pinnacle of evolution, but merely a step in an ongoing cosmic experiment? What if our creators were not gods, but beings still searching for their own origins?
Vita Synthetica is a thought-provoking science fiction novel that blends deep philosophical themes with action, exploration, and existential mystery. It follows a man transformed by forces beyond his understanding, placed at the center of a revelation that could redefine the future of humanity. As he faces the enigmatic Creators—ancient architects of life itself—he is confronted with a choice: guide humankind into its next evolutionary phase or let it fade into oblivion like so many failed experiments before.
This book is for readers who love the grand, speculative scope of Clarke, the philosophical depth of Lem, and the raw intensity of cyberpunk dystopias. If you enjoy stories that explore AI, transhumanism, the fate of civilizations, and the nature of existence, Vita Synthetica is for you.
📖 Available now in digital format:
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🔹 Serbian version – https://books2read.com/u/mlPG09
Would love to hear your thoughts and discuss the themes explored in the book! What are your favorite sci-fi stories that challenge our perception of identity, evolution, and the universe itself?
Hi guys. I'm Paul from London, England and I'm here to introduce you all to my new Sci-Fi novel VERITAS. I launched it just a couple of weeks ago, finally got my author copies and it's on sale on Amazon. Now for the promotion bit...VERITAS is a Sci-Fi epic story set on Pluto way into the future. This is a character driven book, although for those of you who like a bit of action I do not disappoint. Within is political intrigue, family dynamics, power games and betrayal, action and adventure, war, the threat of Artificial Intelligence and more than a hint of mysticism. And there's much more besides too....
I tried to keep the story line tight and self contained, and from the initial reactions that I've had from everyone who read the first copies, I'm onto a winner. So far it's been universally loved by all.
I am truly confident that you will enjoy the book too, and I would love you to get a copy and to pass judgement on it.
It's available now on Amazon in kindle, paperback and hardback editions in all countries, including the US and UK. Please check it out. Links below...
Website - https://veritas-book.blogspot.com/202...
Amazon US - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYLQ16MF
Amazon UK - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DYLQ16MF
Are you interested in war novels? Recently I researched and wrote a collection of short stories about World War II. If you're interested, you can give it a read. is now FREE on Kindle for 5 dayshttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C8DJ8XXJ
I am happy to announce that my dark fantasy novel is listed in Locus Magazine of Science Fiction and Fantasy. "Draakensky, A Supernatural Tale of Magick and Romance." January Issue, 2025.
Available on Amazon, 4.7 stars:
https://www.amazon.com/Draakensky-Sup...
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"Draakensky" is published by Crystal Lake Publishing.
Draakensky: A Supernatural Tale of Magick and Romance
"Paula Cappa's Draakensky is a gorgeous, gothic novel that has all the potential to become a modern classic. Dripping with dark, delicious prose and packed with sinful secrets and intricate lore, the pages crackle with magick and chemistry, as the reader is lured into a world of danger, passion, and intrigue. One of the must have literary supernatural novels of 2024, Cappa delivers on every front."—Stephen Black, author of "The Famine Witch."
If you love ancient Indian folklore, you’ll love my book Ancient Tales from India! It’s a collection of enchanting stories filled with mythical beings, clever tricksters, and wise sages. Grab your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Ancient-tales-...
Step into a world of adventure with Alton’s Story: The Acquired Taste for Adventure! This fantasy audiobook is perfect for fans of Dungeons & Dragons -- packed with action, humor, and unforgettable characters.Follow Alton, a clever halfling thief, as he stumbles onto an epic adventure filled with danger, magic, and unexpected friendships. Inspired by a real D&D campaign, this story blends the camaraderie of tabletop gaming with the depth of classic fantasy novels.
I wrote and narrated this audiobook with passion, bringing every twist, turn, and hilarious mishap to life with colorful narration and voice acting. Whether you're a longtime fantasy fan or just looking for a fun audiobook to pass the time, I’d love for you to join me on this journey! https://www.youtube.com/@altonsstory
GLITCHES #3: I Was a Teenage Goblin is now live on Amazon! 🎉From the world of Glitches comes a brand-new stand-alone adventure full of heart, chaos, and goblin-sized grit.
** The ebook version is free until March 25th **
💥 Surviving a goblin burrow is tough.
⚔️ Convincing humans not to kill you? Even tougher.
Meet Grub—just your average teenage goblin. No epic war stories, no badass battle scars… just a looming trial called The Proving and a whole lot of trouble. When adventurers descend into his underground world, ready to wipe out anything that snarls, Grub faces a brutal choice: fight, run, or rewrite the story entirely.
✨ I Was a Teenage Goblin is a coming-of-age tale packed with humor, heart, and heroic mayhem—a story about survival, defiance, and the courage to change your fate.
🔥 Grab your copy here: I Was a Teenage Goblin
Vincent Carter
Hi, my short story collection is now available in paperback!The Oldest Footprints & Other Stories.
A collection of 9 novellas and short stories, Footprints on Jupiter's moon Callisto, Who left them, when & why?
Badly behaved angels, a robot's head lost in time and the end of the world, among other stories.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1068359072
Brian, I will definitely check them out. I am intrigued about the footsteps on Callisto, as I myself am from Ganymeade.
Hi Richard, you keeping well?Callisto or Ganymede - either way, you get a great view of Uranus!!
;-)
Now available,4 more short stories in the 'I'm An Angel … ' series.
1. I'm An Angel, Not An Astrophysicist! - https://www.amazon.com/Angel-Not-Astr...
2. Here Kitty, Kitty. - https://www.amazon.com/Here-Kitty-Hea...
3. Water Wings. - https://www.amazon.com/Water-Wings-He...
4. And The Walls Came Down! - https://www.amazon.com/Walls-Came-Dow...
5. Are Those Horns, Or Are You Just Pleased To See Me? - https://www.amazon.com/Those-Horns-Ju...
*Please note: Contains adult humour.
Book lovers! Find your next favorite read at this “book tasting” of science fiction, fantasy, and horror stories by women and non-binary writers - 6 authors, 8 minutes each. It’s fast, it’s furious, and it’s amazing! Plus, there will be prizes/giveaways! And you don’t even have to leave the house! Join us on April 4th at 12 noon EDT on Zoom.
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A Trace of Memory (audiobook edition)A CLASSIC PULP SPACE ADVENTURE
From the Ruins of Stonehenge to the Starships of Vallon he sought the secret of a trace of memory. When the man named Legion signed on as a soldier of fortune he did not expect to end up as the master of a private island nor to cower in ancient druid pits nor fight for his life in the great hall of Okk-Hamiloth, on a planet galaxies away. Keith Laumer, the master storyteller of interstellar adventure, sweeps you through time and space in this epic novel of retribution.
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Audible
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My historical fantasy novella launches today! Angela Slatter called it, “a seamless blend of fairytale strangeness and nods to history. Mixing witches, rats, flutes, broken promises, blood-tithes and the value of family wherever you find them. Pay the Piper is both delightfully grim and Grimm.” Check it out: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVM23523?...
I am excited to announce the publication of the first book of The Stillness Series. A free kindle giveaway is available for a limited time.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
The Stillness Series, thirty years in the making, tells the story of the gradual replacement of humankind by a superior, more empathetic species. A dystopian world for humans, a healing world for the planet.
Three encounters led me to write the Stillness Series. The first occurred during the Vietnam War in the middle of a monsoon. My platoon passed a woman giving birth in the mud under an upside-down cardboard box. Two small children with swollen bellies stood outside in the rain waiting. When we returned hours later, the woman and the two children were gone, but the baby lay dead in the mud, staring up blankly in the downpour.
The second also occurred during the war when, during an ambush, I killed a North Vietnamese soldier. Going through his rucksack after the battle, I found pictures of his family and, to my amazement, a copy of Jean Jacques Rousseau’s Confession. I realized he and I could have been friends, two men growing old and reminiscing about life, family, books. He and countless others never had that chance.
The third encounter took place while I was working on my master’s degree in Asian Studies. My coursework included several psychology classes and during one research project, I spoke with a schizophrenic patient who told me, “All humans are schizophrenic. All humans hear voices. I just hear more.”
What did these encounters teach me?
The woman taught me we humans inflict unspeakable suffering on members of our own species. The dead soldier taught me we humans commit incalculable atrocities every day against our fellow inhabitants of the planet, both human and non-human. And the schizophrenic patient taught me we humans all hear voices.
I wondered what would happen if the voices were replaced by voices from a gentler, more empathetic species, a species that would not inflict suffering or commit atrocities against the planet. What would those first superior, empathetic individuals experience? Being cognitively superior, they would hear more voices than we do and have powers more formidable than ours. But those same first few would also be confused, disoriented and misunderstood by a human race that considered them mentally ill, schizophrenic and a threat. Would they be able to survive long enough to ensure their descendants would eventually dominate the planet?
Stirring the Stillness Part 1, Voices of Quest is the beginning of their story.
Hi Richard, I've posted a simple promo for you on my BlueSky feed, hope it helps.https://bsky.app/profile/brianterence...
No grown-ups can enter the hotel and help Alex. Fortunately, he is not alone. He teams up with the awesome and talented rat Ratilda. She conjures both of them into the hotel to face Evilette’s mighty guard, the giant cat Bazilio, and the genie herself.