The silent reign

The silent reign

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In the walled city of Aurora, silence is power.Above ground, the wealthy live in comfort, believing the Under is home only to criminals and labourers. Beneath their feet, generations have lived in darkness, maintaining the ancient machines that keep the city alive, while enduring a life of control, fear and enforced silence.Seventeen-year-old River is one of the Under's most gifted mechanics. When she uncovers the truth behind the machine that has controlled her people for decades, she destroys it, forcing a desperate escape into the world above.The Silent Reign is a gripping dystopian adventure about truth, sacrifice, and the price of freedom.…

Beyond Worlds and Wars

Beyond Worlds and Wars

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In a distant future spanning the expanse of our solar system, Juliet finds herself torn between love and conflict. Escaping the clutches of a war-torn planet and a family entrenched in battles, she seeks refuge among the stars. Amidst the cosmic backdrop of interplanetary strife, Juliet's heart finds solace in unexpected quarters. As she navigates the challenges of a divided universe, she must become a pirate and fight to survive. In this gripping sci-fi reimagining of a timeless tale, follow Juliet's story across the stars.…

Terra Firma

Terra Firma

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What happens when the planet you are from no longer sustains life because of the generations that lived before you. The blue marble that shines so brightly like a Gem in our solar system has gone, replaced with a dark and poisonous planet.Ten years ago the earth had a major Exodus, evacuating as many humans as possible. Luna was left behind to face the devastation, to try and survive in a bleak and obsolete world. Barely able to breathe the toxic air, life is no longer about living, but surviving.This book was written by J Butterworth and C Hufer.…

Smack Down

Smack Down

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Ultimate science fiction smack down writing competition. Welcome to my entries for the competition..…

Soul mates (New Edit)

Soul mates (New Edit)

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In a future where love isn't found, it's assigned. Alex Anderson is counting down the days until she meets her government-designated Soul Mate. Everyone is. It's all part of the System: a chip implanted at birth that tracks your path to perfect, predetermined love.But Alex doesn't want perfect. She wants freedom.Following in her father's footsteps, she joins the Peacekeeper Training School, hoping to make a difference in a world where control is masked as safety. But when she meets someone who stirs feelings her chip doesn't approve of, Alex is forced to choose: follow her heart into the unknown, or obey the countdown that dictates her future.In a world where your match defines you, what happens if you fall for the wrong person?Written by J Butterworth…

Shorts & Drabbles for competitions.

Shorts & Drabbles for competitions.

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Short stories and drabbles for competitions.…