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The truth is just another lie. Draken Kosset, a high-ranking officer in the Manderian militia, is a man haunted by loss. His brother's death, orchestrated by the enigmatic Kaileegh Tokal, a powerful hybrid vital to the Directorate's security, has left him with a thirst for vengeance. But when he's ordered to prepare Cressel Prime Station for the Director's arrival, ensuring the station's safety rests on a forced alliance with the very woman he blames for his brother's death. As the lines between ally and enemy blur, Draken must walk a path of deceit, wrestling with a moral dilemma that ...

When discipline turns into punishment, governments are doomed to crumble. Within this anthology, you will find six tales of hope and desperation, tyranny and freedom, treason and loyalty. In a galaxy where torture represents an ordinary day job, no one’s life is safe. Open this collection and take your first steps into the history of the Manderian people during the Halden regime. Escape the suppression of a militaristic regime with Rotima. Find the monster who tampered with children’s DNA with Ryma. In a world where power is everything, even love becomes a weapon. When Sigma uncovers a ...

These interconnected sci-fi dystopian stories will transport you to a world teetering on the precipice of collapse. Join heroes who dare to challenge the shackles of oppression, embarking on dangerous journeys to seek freedom. As the shadow of destruction looms, some choose to fight, while others opt for escape. Yet, in the depths of tormented souls, hope emerges as a fragile yet resilient guiding light. Amidst the tapestry of deceit and cunning, clandestine agendas unfurl, weaving intricate webs of intrigue. The galaxy is engulfed in a war that threatens the fabric of existence. However, ...

Loyalty. Duty. Revenge. What will a man sacrifice to win? Draken Kosset was born to lead. But when a fateful test shatters his dreams of military glory, he's left grappling with a hidden shame: a fear that threatens to consume him. The weight of honour can crush even the strongest soul. Draken Kosset knows this all too well. Haunted by a past tragedy and denied his rightful place among the Manderian elite, he must forge a new path, one marked by compromise and brutal choices. "The Weight of Honour" is an exploration of ambition, loss, and the enduring power of family ties in a galaxy on the...

One agent, one impossible choice. In a galaxy ravaged by war, the Manderian resistance harbours a secret weapon: a child unlike any other. Born of forbidden love between a Lyran woman and a Manderian soldier, Kaileegh possesses powers that defy comprehension. To some, she is the key to victory. To others, she is an aberration too dangerous to control. A hardened agent is tasked with a mission that will determine the fate of the rebellion: unravel the mystery of Kaileegh's abilities and decide if she is a saviour or a threat. As the lines between good and evil blur, he must make a choice ...

A militia officer on the hunt for a murderer. A scientist with the key to humanity’s future. A girl locked in a glass tank. One seeking justice. One seeking fame. One seeking answers. With the galaxy on the brink of war, time is not on their side. Join them in their battle for survival.

Blood ties, twisted bonds, and the truth too terrible to bear. Ryma, an Augment with extraordinary powers, uncovers a startling revelation—she has a twin sister, Jessica. Haunted by memories of the horrors of her sister’s past, Ryma sets up in an adventure to find the man responsible for their separation and much more. Suspicion casts a dark shadow on her adoptive father, Adam Waters, and the mere thought of his involvement terrifies her. In a world of secrets, loyalty, and deception, she must accept a painful truth that risks breaking her. Will the weight of these revelations shatter ...

Great art demands a great sacrifice. Isobel craves more than the acclaim of the Venetian art world. She yearns to create something extraordinary that will leave its mark on the world for generations to come. When the enigmatic Luc Thorne enters her life, he offers her a chance to achieve her wildest artistic ambitions. But his gift comes at a terrible price. Dare to enter the world of Dark is the Art and discover the cost of artistic obsession.

Can love be a crime? A police officer on Mars, believes he can handle the planet's gritty reality, even his lover, a woman with a dangerous past. But when she kills a man, he must choose between duty to uphold the law and his desperate desire to protect her Will he cling to his morality or succumb to the darkness that threatens to consume him for the woman he loves? ‘It Wasn’t the Rain’ is a story inspired by a pop song from the nineties. Read it today!

What happens when a cadet defies tradition in the name of duty? A young cadet rebels against an arranged marriage to a privileged suitor. Desperate to remain a soldier, she confronts corruption within the military and a brutal encounter with the infamous Manderian Secret Service, the Black Squad. Join her in a fight for justice. Included in Tales from the Sehnsucht Series Part 1

The lies she teaches may be the only thing keeping her alive. A history professor teaches the regime propaganda to protect her family, but her world crumbles when a mysterious visitor arrives at her doorstep. Faced with a life-threatening choice, she must succumb to the regime’s oppression or join the visitor in the fight for freedom. Will she risk everything in the name of freedom? Join Rotima in her fight for freedom. Included in Tales from the Sehnsucht Series Part 1

They promised success. They delivered pain. Sixteen girls vanished. One common link: a cosmetic surgery clinic. Private investigator Lauren Kutyna is hired to find answers, but the deeper she digs, the more dangerous the truth becomes. Caught between corrupt corporations, a shadowy conspiracy, and the enigmatic Detective Hunter, Lauren must unravel a web of deceit before she becomes the next victim. The scars of perfection run deep, and the price of beauty may be too high to pay. Discover the dark side of beauty now.

Art in the AI Era. 30 days. 30 AI-generated images. 30 flash fiction stories. A creative experiment born from the Arty NoGENever challenge (an artistic initiative using AI as a tool for inspiration), demonstrating how art in all its forms can flourish even in the digital age. Artificial intelligence provides the starting point, but it's the human mind that weaves the magic of storytelling. From futuristic dystopias to romantic dreamscapes, these stories explore a wide range of themes and genres. An anthology celebrating innovation and collaboration with the new tools at our disposal. Read ...

A coward is not the one who is afraid. It’s what we do about fear that makes the difference. As Cadet Draken Kosset prepares for his final exam to become an officer of the Manderian Halden, he can't shake the recurring nightmare that has plagued him since childhood and that threatens to derail his ambitions. To make matters worse, he finds himself grappling with sexual awakening, fuelled by his growing feelings for his fellow cadet, Zamal. Will Draken be able to stay on course and achieve his goals, or will he succumb to the overwhelming forces pulling him in conflicting directions? Find ...

Will the Manderians choose security over freedom? The Manderian Directorate has risen from the ashes of the Halden regime, but the fight for dominance is far from over. The Federal Coalition still lurks, and within their own ranks, tensions simmer. This anthology cuts into the heart of a society rebuilding itself, exploring the lives of those caught in the crossfire. Meet Sigma, a former Black Squad agent struggling with a hybrid child possessing unimaginable power. Witness Hertak, a cunning politician, walk the world of interspecies politics as she fights for her people's future. Follow ...

They call it freedom. He calls it exile. Forced to walk the political landscape of Earth, Esian feels nothing but disdain for this alien world and its inhabitants. He formulates a daring escape plan, manipulating anyone he can to secure his freedom but finds himself relying on Jonti Brookes, a human engineer with a penchant for trouble. Now, with everything on the line, he must decide how far he's willing to go to reclaim his freedom. Start reading today. Included in Tales from the Sehnsucht Series Part 1

He’s everything she shouldn’t want. Ameela, a passionate artist, finds her life turned upside down by a whirlwind romance with Drahnzer, a captivating and enigmatic stranger. As their relationship deepens, Ameela is forced to confront the complexities of their differences and the sacrifices she's willing to make for love. But when secrets are revealed and hidden agendas come to light, Ameela must question everything she thought she knew about Drahnzer. Set against a backdrop of political turmoil and interstellar conflict, their story becomes a thrilling exploration of the boundaries we ...