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** THIS VERSION OF "HUMAN" IS ONLY AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY ON W A T T P A D. **Jake Warren is a human worker within Colony Seven who is given the chance to leave his enslaved life behind. However, after learning the truth about the humans who survived the alien invasion, he fights back and reclaims his humanity.*❝They say they'll release us in groups of five in thirty days, based on our birth number here on Earth. In colony seven, I am number three. I'll be one of the first to see the planet as a free man. No Astorian laws, no colony rules. Just free on the planet I was meant to inhabit, as a human should.❞*The Astorians landed on Earth in 2024 and controlled everything. But, as promised, humans could go free after fifty years.Jake Warren, human #0003, has begun the countdown until his freedom. After a life of enslavement, another thirty days wouldn't be hard at all. Except, Jake is Jake. He has a problem with authority. A smart mouth that gets him beaten and punished by Astorian law. And after one word too many, he's thrown in the Wingos' den, illegally sentenced to death. Yet, he doesn't die. He lives. And learns. And is willingly ready to accept his fate. But at what cost?* COMPLETED ROUGH DRAFT[~ This story is currently being rewritten offline to be self-published in the future! This is the FIRST rough draft Human has ever had, and the beginning of Jake's story. You can read this version for free here on W a t t p a d. If this story is found anywhere else, please let me know. NO STEALING, COPYING, or TRANSLATIONS PLEASE. ~]*🌙 Featured on @ScienceFiction🌙 Featured on @SpeculativeFictionRated mature for heavy language, violence, and slight sexual themes. © Vee Lozada…

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When Naomi's brother Jorge becomes infected with the world's newest killer parasite, she takes it upon herself to continue his research and save him and the remaining humans.: • Planique -- a parasite living within genetically modified mosquitoes. • Planique -- when passed to humans, it controls their behavior and thoughts, leading to disastrous outcomes. • Planique -- a parasite with a single goal: irriticate the human race and restore the planet to its normal, pure form.The world has fallen victim to this parasite, controlled by them; a strong desire to end humanity. Infected humans are on a path to self-destruction, as the parasite intends to happen.Naomi's brother Jorge, a pre-med student, thought he figured out a way to develop a cure with his colleagues, but he becomes infected, lost to the hope he wished to provide.Naomi needs to finish his work. For Jorge. For the world. Civilization needs her, even if they don't know she exists -- yet.~~ONC Prompt: #68COPYRIGHT ©️ VEE LOZADA…

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When back-alley mechanic Elijah Garret is approached by the company who destroyed his family, he has to decide whether to repair and upgrade their androids or let the machines rebel and start a war.Season 1 of Conduit***For years, mechanical genius Elijah Garret has kept a low profile. As the world struggles to survive with minimal resources, he illegally repairs essential androids for those who can't afford certified technicians from megacorporation Lyons. The very same corporation that caused his father and grandfather's deaths, leaving him alone in the world save his beloved personal android, Victoria.When Elijah is betrayed by a client, he's thrust directly into Lyons' crosshairs. And the company he's spent most of his life hiding from wants his help. The androids are malfunctioning, rebelling against their creators, and without their assistance, humanity is doomed. Lyons wants Elijah to program the next batch of androids-obedient and incapable of being otherwise-and ensure the survival of everyone in the world. But Elijah must determine whether what's being asked of him is the correct path, or even possible; and he must do it quickly. Because the androids have their own plans and Elijah is key to those as well...…

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Brilliant mechanic and now a cyborg himself, Elijah tried to build a bridge of communication between humans and androids, but a war brews nevertheless and the entire world hangs in the balance.Season 2 of Conduit***After Elijah's desperate broadcast pleading for peace, many androids still decided they would rather fight to attain freedom. And humanity is primed to defend themselves. But Elijah hasn't given up. His job is to bridge the gap, create peace, and restore a balance, for the world's sake.While he continues to build and code the newest batch of androids to protect humanity, he scouts the crumbling streets of Chicago to recruit other androids to his campaign for peace. But Elijah doesn't only face rejection from the androids. Many humans think of Elijah-now half-man, half-machine after a fear-fatal injury-as an abomination.To make things worse, the leader of the android rebellion is getting into Elijah's head, making him doubt himself, everything he's worked for, and his family's legacy...…

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✨️ ONC HONORABLE MENTION!✨️[ THIS NOVELLA IS NOW SELF-PUBLISHED AND AVAILABLE ON AMAZON, PAPERBACK & EBOOK --- https://a.co/d/5eRpVi7 ]When aliens arrive on Earth and make a game out of human lives, Nina uses the quests to escape her disease and become the warrior the aliens desire.COPYRIGHT VEE LOZADA…

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Gustavo visits Chicago's World Fair eager to see the mystifying aliens that fly the windy skies, but when a piece of metal lands in the street, he soon finds there are more dangers within the city than a spaceship colliding with Earth. **** Gustavo isn't the adventuring type but when his uncle invites him to the city to attend the World Fair, he couldn't say no. But he didn't expect to meet an alien named Vera, who like him, never ventured far from home. He also didn't expect to dodge a piece of metal falling from the sky. He continues to tell himself it was just an accident, all will be fine. But the look in Vera's eyes tells him otherwise. And the city underneath the aliens may have more lies than lights, and a falling spaceship is the least of his worries. ** [This story will become free on July 5, 2023] ***🌟 WATTYS 2022 SHORTLIST🌟 WATTPAD HQ PICK OF THE MONTH [April 2022]🌟 Featured on the Editor's Pick List April 2022🌟 Featured on @YA🌟 Featured on @Mystery🌟 Featured on @YARomance🌟 Featured on @ScienceFictionCopyright Vee Lozada Exclusive to W A T T P A D…

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Charines, an introverted gamer, meets Luis, a hacker with a big heart, who helps her challenge a gaming company claiming to help the world. ***Charines agreed to beta test a new game geared toward helping people battle their social anxieties and brought her cousin, Manny, along for the ride. She didn't expect to meet Luis, a player she hated initially. She also didn't expect the dislike to turn into a crush. But Chari only has Luis to turn to when the game seems to do more harm than good and hits too close to home.*** [This story will become free on July 5, 2023] Content Warning: This story contains depictions of social anxieties and depression.*❀❀ WATTYS 2022 SHORTLIST ❀❀❀ Featured - Wattpad's Fresh Reads ❀ 2nd Place "General Fiction" -- 2021 Punk Rock Awards© Copyright Vee LozadaExclusive to W A T T P A D…

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COMPLETE UNEDITED ROUGH DRAFT | "Elena, the princess of Homestead, and Damien, the only human amongst machines, find each other at the gate that separates the worlds they know, but to stay together, they must destroy the barrier that keeps them apart."***Elena wanted to leave the marble walls of her sheltered life. Damien wished to feel the hand of another human.Neither thought they'd find each other at the iron gate which separates life from machine. And neither thought they'd become the bridge which unites what was always meant to be divided.***🟣 #7 in Cyborgs (11/10/21)🟣 #106 in Scifi-Romance (11/10/21)NANOWRIMO PROJECT 2021 ☆(unedited, completed rough draft)Sci-Fi/Fantasy…

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[Book 1 in the CODES series] || Clara is stubborn and installs Roger, an AI program, inside her head in the most unconventional way, but because she's severed Roger's ties to his data, Clara is the only free citizen within a city that wants her mind... and her soul. ** In 2102, after the fall of separate nations, the world stands unified and equal. Under the Province, citizens know only the perfection the Government has to offer. And that's the only world Clara knows; simplicity and technological bliss. So, when Government officials announce the VF program, equipped with the highest artificial intelligence science has to offer, she is all for it. Who wouldn't want a computer assistant that not only takes care of your everyday needs, but is meant to be your bestest friend, too?It sounded as perfect as Province made life out to be. But all good things come with a price.What no one knew about the program meant to mimic the human mind, was that it wanted the human soul. Because no utopia can be built on truths, and no amount of sublimity can cover lies.Clara's only means of survival is the one rogue VF in her mind: Roger.**| Completed | Exclusive to Wattpad**featured:💥 @Speculativefiction - A Crack In The Systemhighest rankings:💥 #43 in Science Fiction! 4/24/18💥 #1 in Cyborg 6/16/18💥 #27 in scifi-fantasy 8/04/18💥 #1 in Artificial Intelligence 8/04/18 💥 #19 in Cyberpunk 11/29/20*Awards:⭐ 2nd Place in Science Fiction -- 2018 The Stella Luna Awards⭐ 1st Place in Science Fiction -- Cognition Awards 2018⭐ 3rd Place in Science Fiction -- The 2018 Flavored Awards⭐ 1st Place in Science Fiction -- 2nd Annual Ohana Awards ⭐ 2nd Place in Science Fiction -- 2018 Annual Medley Awards…

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A "behind the scenes" look at my writing process, how I come up with ideas and what inspires me to write them, ways to tackle writer's block, and some Q&A!…

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Leo Mateo is a social media specialist for Digital Utopia, a company who has secured a spot within a new, people-focused metaverse. After months of sharing the Utopia's new focus on real life, Leo takes the chance to try it out himself.**…

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Frank is a clock mechanic, set out to replace a broken loop in 2018, but when Luz, the friend he shouldn't have made sees more than she should've, the simple tasks he was given turns into a mission to save the world.*The world doesn't live on because of the "save the Earth" attempts humans make on yearly basis. The petitions and events do nothing more than lazily cover the broken existence that is their planet.And you can't fix a detrimental problem with duct tape.This is where clock mechanics thrive. Created by the overlords of the galaxy, "Cogs," as they're called, are sent out to various planets to repair the clockwork system running the planet. Of course, Earth has more Cogs on its roster than any other world.Frank has been assigned to Earth. As a newly employed Cog, his task is simple: repair the year 2018. But he's young, lonely, and makes a friend. And his friend, Luz, seems to see more than she should.No one outside of the galaxy's employment is supposed to see the clockwork system. And with the secret out in the air, sitting on her lips, Frank must decide:Keep her quiet. Or save the world.*⭐ ONC 2021 1ST ROUND AMBASSADOR'S PICK⭐ ONC 2021 LONGLIST⭐ ONC 2021 SHORTLIST#25 in Steampunk ONC prompt #76.Completed rough draft.…

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A "Human Code" Short Story | Christmas EditionAfter surviving the fight with Rory and other rogue androids, Javier only wants to live his best life, enjoy it every way he can. But he can't do that with a heavy heart. To make things right, he plans to unveil his secrets to Mary on Christmas. Because to err is human, but to forgive... divine. And he knows she will see his point of view.Please note, this will contain spoilers if you haven't finished Human Code. Will also be confusing if you haven't read Human Code at all. This is a short story, written as a holiday bonus <3 (And because I cannot say goodbye to my characters, not even if I tried).…