Science Fiction Stories

To study four years at an ancient seminary with the promise of a secure career in a turbulent kingdom was an unbelievable boon to Zuri, a kid from the docks. All of it was a lie, a terrible soul-crushing lie. The only choice was to run, to live to fight another day. Kids from the docks know how to fight. (Whatever you think the categories typically mean, they are not typical in this tale.)

A Swarm Cycle Story
Set in Thinking Horndog's Swarm Cycle universe. Not everyone with a high CAP score is gung ho to leave Earth. And sometimes, apparently unlikely people show remarkable loyalty and unmatched determination to stay here on Earth to fight off the Swarm. Among those are a bunch of game-developer nerds and a whole flock of porn starlets. It helps to have read other stories in the Swarm Cycle before reading this. / (Reviews)

A story in the Asteroid Hunters Universe
Mosley Station, The Deadwood of the asteroid belt, is taken over by pirates. Seeking riches and more.

Second-rate opera singer Nick Volker is having a bad day, until he finds a stray cat. Almost immediately his life begins to change, dramatically. And then even more dramatically. Suddenly he's no longer a second-rater, he's now in line for lead roles and a beautiful soprano is on his doorstep. But the Federal Department of Homeland Security is also interested in him, and not for reasons he likes. What is there about this cat that's made such a differe / (Reviews)

A story in the Winds of Change Universe
Grant Maxwell is sent back to the Colonial period of America to try to thwart the actions of a Scottish professor who hates the United States. Unfortunately, too much damage may have already occurred and it may be up to Grant to try to salvage the Nation. Note - Slavery concerns life in Colonial America. - 119,900 words. / (Reviews)

Jen had been hoping for a new start. She never dreamt her new life would lead her in such an unbelievable way. So she stood at her self-imposed post, scanning the area, using her gifts, to make sure those she cared for were safe. / (Reviews)

A brilliant, inquisitive scientist proposes to his girlfriend setting off a chain of events nobody could have foreseen as they rescue victims and gather help to confront a ruthless, sinister conspiracy he previously knew nothing about. Future science fiction, plot, plus lots of sex. Parts I and II are finished and pretty much stand alone. Part III is more than half finished.

An Australian schoolboy discovers he can move small objects with his mind. His family moves to Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA and he uses his special skill to 'win' money at casinos. His exceptional skills at winning bring him some unwanted attention from some people, including the Department of Homeland Security. He objects to their actions and soon a state of war exists between his family and the DHS (and the people behind them). The odds are heavily in favour of one side - but which side?

Can a robot programmed only to kill learn what it means to become human? A tale of deception and betrayal. And possibly redemption.