Future Space

Young rocker Jet Rusco struggles to stay out of the clutches of alien slavers on the frontier mining world of Halroon. Even his street skills aren’t enough to protect him from the barbaric Skurgs and the deviant Prime Ascendant of the Moon Temple. Relentlessly stalked by his enemies after failing to hand over a precious alien artifact, he joins forces with a seductive spy and old freedom-fighter friends from the past to take up a path as a mercenary...to protect one of the wonders of the universe—the fabulous Aqua Rex. But are the architects of the new age to be trusted? Dark forces ...

Introducing Science Fiction Short Stories Vol. 04 by The Shadowplay Collective, a thrilling collection of short stories that will take you on a journey through the unknown depths of space and time. With each story, you'll be transported to a new world, where nothing is as it seems and anything is possible. This is a must-read for all science fiction fans who crave adventure and excitement. Set in a variety of futuristic landscapes, Science Fiction Short Stories Vol. 04 by The Shadowplay Collective explores the limits of human imagination and what it means to be truly alive. From the depths ...

Caspra and his team of rebel agents are en route to Aldebarax aboard a hijacked medical supply freighter. Important cargo stashed in the ship’s hold gives rise to complications at the 100 mile security checkpoint. Something sinister is happening on Aldebarax. Caspra knows it. His crew knows it. Can five brave souls save a faraway world from the nightmare about to sweep the planet? Book 1 of the Tales of the Far Future series... Contains space battles, rogue AI, nanobots, violence and coarse language. Check out my other free books at innersky.ca/books !

They called him a lone wolf. Now, he has to lead them across the stars. Five years have passed since the Hameji conquered James McCoy's homeworld. The yoke of occupation has grown unbearable, and unless he can help his people throw it off, everything that he fought for will be destroyed. Light-years away, in the heart of the Good Hope Nebula, there is a place where they can start over. But the dangers are many, and the way is unclear. Only a strong leader can take them there. James once gave all that he had to save the ones he loved. To do so again, he must become the leader that his people...

Mars, a mysterious dust-ridden place, is most like Earth in its climate and seasons. Of all the possible destinations in space to travel, Mars is the most likely for humans to reach. According to esteemed scientist Louis Friedman, it may be the only destination outside the moon to ever see human footprints. Far from diminishing our future in space, Human Spaceflight lays out a provocative future for human space travel. The noted aerospace engineer and scientist says that human space exploration will continue well into the future, but space travel by humans will stop at Mars.

A collection of eight gripping speculative fiction tales: . . . a gang of teens discover clues to their heritage and unsettling facts about their backward world . . . a university student develops an innovation to revolutionize the holographic film industry . . . alien pirates compel a pilot to know what it means to be alien . . . a hybrid man struggles for freedom on a mining planet . . . a team of rebel agents attempt a daring operation aboard a hijacked medical supply freighter . . . and more! This collection includes the following stories: Phane The Vx Wars The Jisil-ou-az-lar Audra The...

Best friends have become enemies. Lovers have become strangers. And deciding whose side you're on is a matter of life and death. For Eve and Lemon, discovering the truth about themselves - and each other - was too much for their friendship to take. As a new world war looms, they must navigate strained loyalties, unlikely alliances, and betrayals. Heartbreaking choices will reveal the true heroes...and they may not be who you think they are.

"Hiding in Plain Sight" is a thrilling tale that blends elements of science fiction, espionage, and mystery. In the year 2049, humanity is enjoying the benefits of technological breakthroughs that were once only imagined in science fiction. With cold fusion as a universal power source and medical advancements extending lifespans, Earth is on a path of healing and prosperity. Yet, amidst this progress, an enigmatic mystery lurks within the very organization tasked with uncovering extraterrestrial life. Amidst the wonders of a technologically advanced world, a dangerous secret threatens to ...

Even in our darkest hour, it must be stated clearly, the Living Goddess did not abandon Her flock. For beneath the alien jackboot, even when very hope itself seemed lost, there arose, by Her Grace, those yet willing to hold high the torch. We were rich. We were poor. We were young. We were old. We sprang from the soil of this planet. We came from far off-world. We were herdeiros. We were minorities. We held advanced degrees. We were illiterate. We’d been born to arms. We had never touched a weapon in our lives. We were as varied as Her Panoply, our paths to Her Truth – as many as the ...

Trapped inside a haunted alien spaceship, Terran researchers find one ghost, infinite danger, and immeasurable love. As part of a treaty with a primitive race, Terran space explorers (Parno and Kathlynn) agree to dispose of an abandoned stellar craft. Immediately upon entering, they become trapped by an alien ghost. In order to escape, the Terrans must learn the workings of the ship. The ghost tries to kill them via spontaneous combustion, offworld narcotics, drowning in alien viscera, high-tech disintegration, and common beatings. Though severely injured, Parno and Kathlynn are healed by ...

It was a cube of secrets and with it the fate of billions are in the balance.But everyone that knows anything is already dead. Captain Ramos and the crew must unravel the secrets of Night Sprinter before Venus launches their new revenge weapon on an unsuspecting Earth. Provided they live long enough to do it.

Only those who stand united can bring peace from the chaos of war. The Outworld Confederacy has shattered—but the Gaian Empire is shattering faster. Treasonous elements in both seek to reshape the galaxy in their own image. With Isaac and Reva's telepathic abilities, only Mara is in a position to thwart the usurpers. But Reva opposes the weaponization of the collective, and Mara refuses to be open about the darkest parts of her past. Unless they can unite, the collective will shatter just as surely as the Outworlds and the Empire. In war as in peace, all things rise or fall on leadership ...

When all else is lost, the bonds of war become a cause all their own. It is the Outworld's darkest hour. Gulchina's betrayal has eliminated the Outworld Confederacy's only strategic advantage in their war for independence. As the full force of the Gaian Imperial Navy bears down on them, defeat is all but inevitable. Mara Soladze fully expected to lose the war. It is not her own life that she fears for, however, but the lives of her men. As world after world falls before the Imperial onslaught, those fears may soon be realized. No commander is ever fully prepared to watch their men make the ...

War brought them together, but only hope can unite them. War has come to the Outworlds. An Imperial expeditionary force has taken the frontier systems and threatens to strike at the heart of the New Pleiades. The only thing standing in their way is a ragtag flotilla of starfarers and merchanters, their motives as varied as the stars from which they hail. Aaron Deltana can barely speak the same language as his Outworld comrades, but he isn't about to let that stop him. Though he has no military training or combat experience, he's determined to prove his valor. Besides, the Imperials have ...

The future of the Outworlds now lies in uncertain hands. The war for the Outworlds is on. The Imperials may have lost the first round, but they're back—and this time, a ragtag flotilla isn't going to stop them. When Aaron recieves a captain's commission in the new Outworld Confederacy, Mara is his natural choice for second in command. But Mara never expected to live past the first few battles. She only joined the resistance to avenge her father, and fears the monster she's starting to become. The only thing she has left to live for now is her friends. The Imperials aren't the only enemy ...

One last battle before the Outworlds are free. Edenia is under attack. The pirate queen Gulchina, together with all her forces, now threaten the main planet with utter destruction. Trapped on the surface, Reva knows they will stop at nothing to see her dead. Mara Soladze's frigate group is the only Outworld task force able to come to the planet's aid. But Gulchina's flagship, the Chinghis Khan, outguns all of their ships put together. Their only advantage lies in the telepathic bond of the collective and the rugged resourcefulness of the Deltana brothers. Reva is not powerless either. When ...

There is no escape beyond star's end. The deadliest pirates in the galaxy have stolen the technology that will transform it. Now, on the edge of known space, they are poised to start an empire of their own. Isaac and Reva are running out of time. Neither of them knows the extent of Gulchina's plans, or whether the madwoman will keep them both alive after she achieves them. But an unexplored planet beyond the Far Outworlds holds an ancient alien secret that not even Gulchina has uncovered. That secret will tip the balance in SONS OF THE STARFARERS BOOK V: CAPTIVES IN OBSCURITY

Looking for an escape from reality? Look no further than Science Fiction Short Stories Vol. 03 by The Shadowplay Collective. This collection of short stories will take you on an adventure through the depths of space and the unknown depths of the human mind. With each turn of the page, you'll find yourself transported to a different world, filled with wonder, danger, and excitement. In Science Fiction Short Stories Vol. 03, The Shadowplay Collective has created a universe that is both familiar and completely alien. From the bustling streets of a futuristic metropolis to the endless expanse ...

Experience a thrilling journey through the vast expanse of the universe with Science Fiction Short Stories Vol. 02. This collection of short stories is a must-read for any science fiction enthusiast, and a perfect introduction to the genre for those new to it. With each story carefully crafted to ignite the reader's imagination, this book is an unforgettable ride through the depths of space and the mysteries of the unknown. Set in the far future, Science Fiction Short Stories Vol. 02 takes readers on a journey through time and space, exploring the infinite possibilities of the universe. ...

Pro tip: When a bunch of alien cats from outer space start blowing up cities without warning, prior plans may have to be altered. Be prepared to improvise. Yosi Weismann had a simple gig: Babysit a grossly irresponsible young man, who just happened to be a prince. Let His Excellency sow his wild oats. Don’t let him kill himself, or anyone else, in the process. Piece of cake for a man of his skills. A glorified vacation. That's how things were supposed to go, at any rate. Now Yosi is marooned on a foreign world, surrounded by people whom he doesn’t understand, hunted by enemies who ...