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[close] 🚀 Welcome to Aetheria, a haven for adventurous souls and curious minds! 🌌 Embark on a literary odyssey with us as we delve into the uncharted realms of science fiction, fantasy, and speculative fiction. This is not just a reading group; this is a sanctuary for dreamers, explorers, and those who revel in the extraordinary. In our cosmic corner of Goodreads, we sail the starlit seas of galaxies far, far away, traverse mystical lands filled with magic and wonder, and decipher the secrets of futuristic technologies. From dystopian epics to epic high fantasy sagas, from mind-bending alternate realities to awe-inspiring space operas, we revel in the boundless imagination of speculative fiction. 🌟 What to Expect: Monthly Book Discussions: Engage in lively discussions about our monthly book picks, sharing insights, theories, and fan theories. Recommendations Galore: Discover hidden gems and discuss your favorite sci-fi and fantasy reads. We love book suggestions! Writing & Creativity Corner: For those inspired to create, share your own stories, fan fiction, or artwork inspired by the genres we adore. Author Spotlights: Connect with authors in our exclusive Q&A sessions, learning about their creative process and latest works. Themed Challenges: Embark on reading challenges tailored to unearth the best of speculative fiction. Whether you're a seasoned space explorer or a fantasy enthusiast, join us as we chart the unexplored territories of the literary universe. Together, let's celebrate the marvels of imagination, one page at a time! 🌌 Buckle up, fellow explorers! Adventure awaits! 🚀

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[close] Bringing fans of J.J. Abrams, Fringe, Lost together to experience and help contribute to the writing of the Among Us series. This is a private group for serious fans or contributors only. Looking for advanced beta readers for Anne-Rae Vasquez's latest novel Doubt which is the first book of the Among Us Trilogy series. Among Us is a book series which delves into the world of the super natural and how it intersects with the every day lives of seemingly ordinary people as catastrophic events on Earth lead to the end of times. Among Us will attract fans of the TV shows Fringe, Lost, and 4400. The series is about a group of outcasts (online gamers) who band together to investigate who or what is behind the catastrophic events happening around the world. Harry Doubt, a programming genius and creator of the virtual online game "Truth Seekers", brings his gaming friends into undercover missions in the Middle East, Europe, and the USA to uncover the truth when his mother mysteriously disappears on a Global Nation volunteer assignment in the Middle East. Little does he know that there are forces more powerful than governments and more dangerous than he or his friends can imagine. Reluctant heroes, Harry Doubt and his group of gaming friends find themselves in a battle to save humanity. - For the first 10 Truth Seekers, they will gain access to the latest draft of the first 7 chapters. They will be given creative ways to add their character to the story or comment on others. - For others, they will still be able to participate with assignments given to them to help uncover the truth. After successfully completing an assignment, a chapter of the book will be revealed to them. After further assignments, their characters that they create will be considered for adding into Book 2 and 3 of the Trilogy.