In a future where every transaction, no matter how minor, is tracked and recorded in a government-controlled ledger, society appears to function perfectly. Corruption and tax evasion are nearly eradicated, and the economy thrives on this unprecedented transparency. However, privacy becomes a distant memory. Citizens' every purchase, donation, and interaction is scrutinised. Social standing is determined by financial choices, leading to a culture of conformity. The protagonist, an investigator working for the government's financial surveillance division, stumbles upon evidence of a hidden economy operating outside the official ledger. As they dig deeper, they uncover a web of dissenters who are using untraceable alternative currencies to resist the stifling control of the cashless society.
A young cowboy named Jason is raised on a farm by his Mom after his Dad passes away. He is helped by the little girl next door. Jason dreams of flight and after college goes to Mars, but life gets in his way. He learns that two can fly as cheaply as one...
In a post-apocalyptic world, Boris wakes up on the morning of his 13th birthday not knowing what a life-changing experience awaits him.
Teya, a forest nymph with the ability to communicate with animals, embarks on a transformative journey beyond her familiar forest, spreading kindness and restoring beauty wherever she goes, ultimately becoming the revered Protector of the Forest.
He found her broken and with the aid of AI and technology he was able to put her back together. She's his experiment, but thinks she's his love. This droid heart may end up a destroyed heart if her wires get too crossed.
HURT IS A CRIME SEQUENCE: All three stories act as complete short stories on their own. All three stories focus on a person that did something they are not proud of and begin to realize how their lives are about to change. The second one is about a woman at odds with her younger sister because of the man her sister is about to marry. He will only continue to hurt her. Taking drastic measures to stop the wedding, she ends up uncovering a secret she did not see coming.
In a world where books come alive, a timid librarian named Elara discovers a hidden chamber within the ancient library she tends to. Inside, she encounters a magical book that allows her to travel into the stories it contains. As Elara journeys through these fantastical realms, she realizes that the stories are connected to her own world, and changes she makes within them have unintended consequences in reality. With the help of characters she befriends within the books, Elara must navigate a web of intricate plots and unravel the mystery behind the book's creation before her world becomes forever entwined with the stories she reads.
Trigger Warning Sexual Abuse, Emotional Trauma and Self Destruction Come and read something i wrote at the age of 16 when i was in foster care and i revised it recently