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Larval Haze

Larval Haze

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Larval Haze is a continuation of the short story Strange Harvest.This series of short stories immerses readers in a world shrouded in mystery and danger-the planet Surface, a mirror-earth in a distant start system called Lux. Our protagonist finds himself in captivity, trapped not only by his physical surroundings but also by a haunting sense of responsibility. With every passing moment, questions compound: What secrets are hidden from him by his captors? What will happen to the wasp queen's rare and delicate eggs?Delve into the minds of harvesters and dusters alike, each entangled in their own struggles, unfolding a tale filled with suspense, emotion, and mysterious connections to an alien planet. "Larval Haze" is more than a story of survival; it is a challenge to question what it means to be human and the sacrifices one might make in the name of something beyond human understanding.…

Strange Harvest

Strange Harvest

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Outside the safety of Overlook City, the jungle waits. A young private security worker named Wes Jackson accepts his first contract beyond the domed city, setting out on an expedition through the sprawling jungles of the planet Surface. He and his new companions are on an odd, but lucrative mission: they want to harvest a batch of intoxicating honey made by a species of giant wasp. Then, things start to get strange...…

The Star Pirate's Folly

The Star Pirate's Folly

203,063 11,900 41

Set after the postwar collapse of an interstellar empire, a young orphan girl embarks on a quest for violent retribution. Six years old when her mother was killed, Buttercup endured an unforgiving adolescence on the streets of her home city. She's scraped by ever since, always searching for the man responsible, knowing one day she'll find him.…

The Star Pirate's Return

The Star Pirate's Return

16,884 1,310 12

Cut off from everything she knows, Bee must face a terrifying new reality far beyond the edge of civilization. Without the help of Captain Anson or his crew, she'll have to make her own way forward against new enemies and unknown challenges. If she wants to survive, Bee will have to navigate treacherous rivalries, decades-long pirate feuds, and find the secret to a hidden treasure among the stars.…