THE DARK THAT BINDS
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Fate is a fickle beast, and for Petrah of Acia, fate is not on his side.
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A prophecy has foretold the end of the world at the hand of the Son of Darkness. His name is Aman, heralded as the Great One by the priests who follow the dark god. Petrah has seen the Great One in his visions, first as a slave and then as a mage apprentice. Through these revelations, Petrah has sought the mystery to his own identity, lost since childhood. Visited by the enigmatic Watcher, an agent of the dark god, Petrah learns the terrible truth: he, too, is a Son of Darkness, and he’s destined to play a pivotal role in Aman’s war against the followers of the God of Light.
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Across a portal lies a dying land where Aman is marshaling a massive army, an army he will bring to Acia to crush his enemies and usher in a reign of terror. The only way Petrah can change his fate and save the woman and people he loves is to stop Aman from crossing over. The Watcher tricks him into bridging the boundary between worlds and falling right into the jaws of Aman and his army. Trapped and infinitely outmatched, Petrah must destroy his brother or perish. To do so, he must draw upon his own power to bind the darkness within.
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Near-future science fiction thriller: A scientist must help a resistance movement stop a godlike artificial superintelligence from enslaving the human race
GODNET
Near-future science fiction thriller: A scientist must help a resistance movement stop a godlike artificial superintelligence from enslaving the human race
GODNET
Near-future science fiction thriller: A scientist must help a resistance movement stop a godlike artificial superintelligence from enslaving the human race
GODNET
Near-future science fiction thriller: A scientist must help a resistance movement stop a godlike artificial superintelligence from enslaving the human race
GODNET
Near-future science fiction thriller: A scientist must help a resistance movement stop a godlike artificial superintelligence from enslaving the human race
GODNET
Near-future science fiction thriller: A scientist must help a resistance movement stop a godlike artificial superintelligence from enslaving the human race
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Stories
Welcome to Steve's shorter side of fiction: flash, short stories, novelettes and novellas. Please enjoy!
"Gods of War" (Part 2 of 2)
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Jedidiah Martin and his band of mech warriors face off against the ultimate enemy.​
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"Gods of War" (Part 1 of 2)
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The survivors of the A.I. apocalypse that destroyed America discover a new machine threat.
"Switch" (StarShipSofa Audio Episodes)
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AUTHOR'S NOTE: Listen to the delightful audio version: Part 1 and Part 2
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"Switch" (German translation)
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AUTHOR'S NOTE: This is my first story translated into a foreign language. I consider it an homage to Mrs. Fisher, the kind German lady who encouraged me to expand my horizons and study German as a young man.
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"The Old Man and the Sea Siren"
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An old fisherman must sway a temptress to help him save his son's life.
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AUHTOR'S NOTE: This story is part of the Undercurrents anthology, a collection of stories exploring the watery depths of our imagination.
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"The Daughter You've Always Wanted"
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An unborn alien shares a special bond with her mother.
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"It's Only Skin Deep, Darling"
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An alien superstar singer strives to express her inner human.
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“The Devil Walks Into a Bar”
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A lowly angel is sent to commence the Apocalypse with the help of the Devil over drinks at a bar.
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"Out of Print"
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A 3D-printed robot fights its maker’s desire to create the world’s first serial killer robot.
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"Switch"
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A homicide detective addicted to a high-tech drug must risk his career to stop a kingpin dealer.
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AUTHOR'S NOTE: This story is part of the Writers of the Future anthology, volume 31. It was my first professional sale.
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Exciting and engrossing.
Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
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Fans of SF anthologies would be well advised to seek this one out.
Booklist
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Verdict: Speculative fiction fans will welcome this showcase of new talent and should not be surprised to see more work by many of these names in years to come.
Library Journal, Starred Review
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