Daniel thought his life had ended until he was offered a unique opportunity, a chance to make history.
It all started harmlessly enough but quickly... more>> got out of hand. Soon Daniel would find himself birthing new life. <<less

They designed him to be the ultimate infiltration model and he was. The perfect imitation of life. Including, they realized too late, free will. ... more>>

Chan Yi has been hiding in Dock City for seven years, always within sight of the lab where he lost his lover.

Wu DaQi is a man without a memory because of a sensory augmentation gone wrong. He's trying to piece together his life.

When their paths cross unexpectedly, neither is prepared for the truth that will be revealed. Will they survive it together? Or will they end up back in the lab where it all started?

An M/M cyberpunk story about lost loves and saving the world. <<less

Mocha is the Lavender Kunoichi. She is on a mission to infiltrate Omega, the last city in the world, to rescue and lead refugees on... more>> an exodus through the wastelands prowled by beasts. <<less

“Does this unit have a soul?” Kai is a military veteran that served during the American Civil War of 2024. Finding life bleak and pointless,... more>> he seeks solace in the embrace of an artificial intelligence named Domina, a virtual siren previously deemed too volatile for companionship. Together they traverse the dystopian landscape of the New World under the watchful eye of Sovereign. <<less

This publication is a compilation of two science fiction/speculative fiction short stories. It is reprinted from Mindscapes: Ten Science Fiction and Speculative Fiction Short Stories (C) 2014, 2023 by Victor D. López.... more>>

In the first short story, "Justice", a man is being tried for the last remaining capital offense in a kinder, gentler, truly unified world in the not too distant future. In the second, "Riddle of the Sphinx: Solved" the secrets of the Sphinx are finally revealed to a curious world in prime time by the world's most famous Egyptologist in a live event reminiscent of the disastrous, much hyped opening of Al Capone's vault by Geraldo Rivera in prime time some years back. No empty bottle will be found in the chamber beneath the right paw of the Sphinx. No, not this time. Alas. <<less

In a remote corner of Unova, a Pokémon village hides from the omnipresent, mysterious humanity. Through cooperation, they flourish despite their small size, rising above the uncaring brutality of the natural order. Which works remarkably well...... more>>

...until a half dead girl shows up on their doorstep.

Will this hidden pocket of Pokémon civilization remain a secret once humans come looking? Are its denizens prepared to learn just who this unwelcome stranger is, and what impact they’ve already left on their village?

Drama-focused mystery thriller focusing heavily on humanity being “the other”, trauma, and trust. <<less

The galaxy is a dark and deadly place, run by vicious corporate empires. Only Central, a nation that rose three hundred years ago after violent insurrection, remains as a beacon of hope and equity to all who reside in their borders.... more>>

Dia, a young mech pilot from Central, has infiltrated the upper echelons of the Fomorian Armory, an empire that prizes themselves on their exceptional pilots and otherworldly weapons. It's a dangerous game she must play—especially after becoming an unlikely ally with the imperial princess, a woman hellbent on gaining her own freedom. Fates will intertwine in this fast-action mecha romance! <<less

A Very Short Story:
In this zombie apocalypse world, humans, plants, animals, and zombies have evolved and developed abilities to survive the harsh conditions that the world has become. ... more>>

They strived to live 'till the end and for that they needed resources.

Thus, Battle Arenas are created for the sole purpose of giving the worthy of their needs.

Post-Apocalypse, Fish, Monster, Sun

Wattpad:
Written: 06/13/23
Published: 06/16/23

Neobook:
Written: 06/13/23
Published: 06/16/23

ScribbleHub:
Written: 06/13/23
Published: 06/16/23

Completed

Warning: Very very veeryyy mild cussing. <<less

Roxom is a slumbering god awoken by a great disturbance

Sym is just a normal girl until her Grandmother’s vice catches up with her family.

Ceit is a young girl working on her family’s dairy farm, trying to get her to find her path forward after a traumatic experience.

Burn for your tribe. Teach the children. Master longevity chess.... more>>

Life in the Burrows isn't easy. The planet's environment is unforgiving, and life is short. Trother does his best to prepare the children of the Burrows to serve their tribe, but all are caught by surprise when one of the settlements on the planet suddenly goes dark, and there is news of the return of an ancient evil.

However, not all hope is lost. A prodigy is born in these dark times, and it's up to Trother to nurture the ember that will burn the ancient evil away. Follow Trother's and Eli's journey as they try to save their tribe and the fragile society of Ignians.

Planet Ignis is a hard sci-fi dystopian novel reminiscent of Dune and Red Rising. Read along if you like chess, dystopian tribal societies, class systems, and smart characters.

You can purchase read this novel on Kindle or purchase it on Amazon.

What to expect from the story:
Each chapter is 1500-2000 words long;
Alternating POVs between the MCs of the story;
Post-apocalyptic setting;
Wholesome, clean fiction. <<less

Cami, a Girl and a Planet. Synopsis
On TI LEPUS, a planet in a galaxy called Markers Star, one of many galaxies and planets that... more>> are part of an Empire ruled by The DARK LORD, thirteen year old CAMI SIS NEP takes a lunch to her mother where she is working. While there, CAMI is surprised to be asked to carry out a simple duty, one which she does not realise is actually a test. After leaving her mother, CAMI worries about what happened and thinks over her life. This leads her to the decision that she will do whatever she needs to do to better herself and resolves to let nothing get in her way.
The surprise test results in CAMI being offered a contract in a salon called the Trigon Club located in LEPUS MAL the capital of TI LEPUS. These salons are a way for young girls to enter houses of people of high status or gaining other contracts. After she turns fourteen CAMI moves to the capital where she works at the club and meets CHEAINE DRESSILER, the wife of RENTAP DRESSILER. CHEAINE takes an option on CAMIS contract and returns the next day with her husband. They accept CAMIS contract and she becomes part of their family.
Life is good for CAMI and it seems that she has obtained the first of her goals, that is bettering herself, but there are other forces at work. Unrest, fostered by professional agitators NIKIE and KIRKRUP DI FRIM, is becoming dangerous. The two work undercover for Councillor LEJA LEVES who is the actual leader of the agitation and is hungry for power. NIKIE, who knows and hates CHEAINE, has another idea, to create and train a group of suicide assassins.
The DARK LORD has sensed all this and returns to Tihab, the administrative center of the empire. With him are some of the LADIES OF THE CIRCLE who are his closest advisors. In a bid to reduce the tension and unrest he sends six of the LADIES as his ambassadors to Ti Lepus. Before they can arrive, the DRESSILERS and LORENA MAKAPET, Rentaps mistress are murdered in an act of terror inspired by NIKIE DI FRIM. CAMI SIS NEP escapes and go’s on the run. She makes her way to NETHER WEST where the underclass, who are workers of the lowest status live. ILARI NE PATOR, one of the leaders of the underclass tries to help CAMI but she is stabbed in an attack. The DARK LORD arrives, heals CAMI using his powers and then returns to his palace on Tihab taking CAMI with him.
While CAMI is convalescing in the palace, the Ambassadors arrive at Ti Lepus to try to negotiate with LEVES. Meetings between the ambassadors and LEJA LEVES, now Chief Minister, are unsuccessful and a deadline is imposed. Before the deadline expires, the DARK LORD arrives and speaks with other leaders of the planet who are opposed to LEJA LEVES. These include TREM DE MARKUS who has organised a group of the planets leaders as they realise that LEVES will also murder them. The DARK LORD also brings CAMI SIS NEP who speaks to all the planets population explaining what happened and revealing who ordered the murders of the DRESSILARS as well as speaking against all their societies’ unfair rules. She is so effective that her speech sparks a revolt against the many problems that plague their society. TREM DE MARKUS and his supporters begin the process of reforming the planets society. The DARK LORD gives them one thousand years to complete the process and hides the planet behind a story that he destroyed it.
CAMI leaves TI LEPUS with the DARK LORD as she realises that if she stays she would become the focus of resentment and a focal point for the forces that will be resisting change to rally against. The DARK LORD sends her, her two sisters and two of her brothers who he has collected along with some others to another planet in another galaxy. There she finishes growing up and finds love. <<less

They said that the end of the world would be long and painful, with plenty of signs and disaster. Well, there were none. Everything was gone in less than a second.... more>>

A sudden unknown electromagnetic wave swept the Earth, mutating ninety percent of humanity into fast and strong zombies. Dr William Toh should have been one of them, except he retained his mental capacity and gained a unique physiology instead.

And he was not alone.

The dangers of this new world lurk in every corner as he embarks on his journey to reverse the mutation wave. Will he succeed? Or will he succumb to the deadly politics and war that could potentially wipe out what's left of humanity instead?

Side Note:

This is my very first story written over the course of a year, so please be understanding if I make some rookie mistakes here and there!
Nevertheless, I try to write to the best of my ability so do feel free to leave a comment and vote if you liked my chapter.

And with that, I hope you enjoy the story! <<less

A burning planet behind her, a lonely ship travels across an ocean of stars in the vain and desperate hope of building a better world.

Ti Lepus, is a planet in turmoil, who can save it? Deadly forces scheme to break with the Empire and its Sovereign, spreading lies and... more>> committing act of vandalism. Some stand against the terrorists while others seek to master them and bend them to their evil design.
Rentap Dressiler and Trem De Markus are friends who resist these forces; one will be destroyed along with his family in the fight against murderous forces who would lead the planet to its destruction. The other may save it …
Leja Leves; the councillor who cunningly hides his leadership in the campaign against the Empire orchestrated by Nikie and Kirkrup Di Frim who are his unwitting dupes. He would die before admitting defeat …
And...
Cami sis Nep; an innocent fourteen year old girl who is caught in a fight between powerful competing forces but who may bring great change to her planet, even as she risks loosening it as well as her life…,
But … The wild card …
The Dark Lord, Supreme Ruler of the Empire, an entity with strange powers and skills who is working behind the scenes to effect change before it is too late …. Will he succeed? <<less

On the 16th of October, 2022, the end of the world began not with a whimper, but an overpowering bang.
Who, or what, was behind this attack, there is no way of ever knowing for certain.
What we do know with great precision however, is how it happened.
These are the records that attest to humanity's downfall.... more>>

(Hey reader, I decided to stop writing this story before it really began. Frankly there just doesn't seem to have been much interest, which I understand; it was pretty experimental. It was fun while it lasted.) <<less

Two brothers. One Infection. In a city of the undead, tough decisions must be made. Halloween Prompt #19: Infection

A good-hearted yet deeply troubled criminal attempts to protect himself and his chosen family of outlaws in a backwards society plagued by a devastating... more>> disease What was intended to be the creation of a new medicine drug that rejuvenated youth and revitalised the spirits, ended up leading to an accident that caused the old to die and the young to lose any sense they once had. Thus a society of disease and violence was formed. One where anyone will do anything for a cure or a chance to survive a day longer. <<less

The girl who has it all finds the thing she'd secretly always wanted.

As human worlds fight a losing battle against the affini, one ambitious human will fight with words rather than ships. But is all the struggle for power really worth it or will they find more happiness as a pet? ... more>>

A story in the Human Domestication Guide setting:
Other works in the shared universe can be found here: https://readonlymind.com/search/?q=%23Human_Domestication_Guide

HDG discord: https://discord.humandomestication.guide/

CW: 18+, Mind control, pet play, medical play, drug play, dubious consent, depression, violence. <<less

Lena lives alone. Always has, since she lost everything she loved. Trapped in her ostentatious mansion during a snowstorm, a familiar, unwelcome guest in the night might just take what little Lena has left...... more>>

The Old Brand-New is a sci-fi psychological horror thriller about regret, memories, and why using your own brain as a template for android AIs is a terrible idea. <<less

An accident or an act of sabotage? What these strangers find on the other side of the travel gates is a crueler fate than they could have dreamed.... more>>

Sick of the small life imposed on her, sixteen year old Angharad is seeking escape. When she wakes up on the other side of the Gate what she gets instead is a tighter prison than she's ever known. With no way out and no way to find her mysterious jailer, she finds herself relying on the people trapped with her: Tsuyoshi, an angry Canadian art student, well-meaning Josephine, the secretive Dr Yeoh, and Jin, a child soldier. But not everyone is who they seem, and even Angharad lives a lie.

Tests from their mysterious overlord lead to new encounters and strange bedfellows. For Jin and Angharad, their quest to find the truth may risk everything.

And when things take a darker and more desperate turn, not everyone they know will survive. <<less

Earth was overtaken by the Calumnia ten years ago and if it weren't for the alien Occisio race who saved the remnants of humanity, Indi's race would have gone extinct. Now, at the age of sixteen, Indi and the other surviving children are about to complete their training and return to Earth to kill the monster that destroyed their world and killed their parents.
However, the children on the Occisio's spaceship have been dismissed one by one in training tests and only a few of them remain. Will Indi prove himself skilled enough to become a soldier? Or will he fail humanity as his parents did? ... more>>

This short story (in 13 parts) is a love letter to fans of Ender's Game and Maze Runner. (I may eventually turn this into a novel but for now, I hope you enjoy this 10,000 word story about hope and overcoming one's weakness.)
[This story will appear on other websites as well, such as Wattpad and Royal Road.] <<less

New Adult | Dystopia | Speculative | Slipstream | Science Fiction... more>>

Kyla has finally broken into the Worker class of Skycross. But when she is cast aside by society and witnesses the plight of the Abandoned, she must make a choice between her own future, and the wellbeing of thousands, before she loses her grip on reality.

Author's Note: Serial Novel, new parts to release every Wednesday -- I'm writing this as I post, so I'd love to hear your feedback and thoughts on where the story might lead! I have a vague plan in mind but I'm excited to try out this process of posting as I go :) <<less