A Swarm Cycle Story
A research biologists considers the possibility of the Sa'arm being a created species and posits the existence of an 'off-switch' for them. His speculation leads to an unexpected journey.
Buck Harrison is a drifting cowhand looking for a place where he could settle and be happy. Leaving the ranch after his mother passed on, there was no place for him near the family on the Home Ranch, and his older brothers inherited all the properties. He did carry a bit of coin in his saddlebag though. A month of traveling saw him coming down out of the hills, seeing a Ranch house in the valley.
[2026 Edition, Heavily Revised] Beautiful Tracy, infant Alicia's new mother, is rescued from a blizzard by lawyer Reina. They become a new family of 3, then 4, then 5, led by a passionate FFM triad. Alicia's BFF, also 10, is adopted after her abusive parents lose custody. After a senseless violent confrontation, both sisters miss their Senior Prom. But instead, each girl has a romantic vacation trip with their beaus. (Offstage mention of child abuse, but no under age 18 sex.)
An Elements of Power Book We are always the hero in our own story, even when we should know better. Adam H Barkley is 86, and he's just been gifted with a super power. A power growing geometrically. Codes are for the entire story, and are as inclusive as possible.