An Anthology of Speculative Short Fiction...Shinkei: In a frighteningly realistic future, Identity Theft has become the most common form of crime there is. Banks, businesses, and Law Enforcement all fight a constant war with the omnipresent grifters and hackers, each trying to keep ahead of the other.In the middle of this ongoing struggle, is Marcus Doyle. A low-level Identity Thief, just trying to get by in a world where the legitimate options grow fewer and fewer, for himself and his family. When he's approached by a Client that offers him a huge, final score; he can't help but think this might just be his last job.'Shinkei' is a Dystopian Heist Story, and the 'Director's Cut' of a full cast Audio Drama now available for download.Starchild: Maria Smith has spent her life hunting a brilliant man named 'Walker'. Her career as a spy began at the end of the Second World War, when she saw something nobody would ever believe. Often overlooked by her superiors, and her enemies, her missions take her across the world, hunting Secrets, Scientists, and creatures from another world.As Covert Intelligence Agencies fight their way secretly through the Cold War, Maria becomes a pivotal player in a Game that has everyone seeking an advantage over their enemies, either through secrets or technology... No matter who offers it, or what planet it comes from.'Starchild' is a Cold War Spy Thriller, set against an X-Files backdrop.Dragonet: Dragons Exist! The news from the deep Australian bushland takes the world by storm, as Dragons are discovered to be real. Swift, smart, and sudden death to everything in the wild; the new apex predators are sought by experts and enthusiasts alike. But the Dragons take no prisoners, and are all but impossible to stop.Only one man has managed to tame a Dragon, and he protects her jealously from those who would steal her away.Jimmy is a Trapper that makes his living hunting down foxes, and rabbits. Lucy is a geneticist that hires him to guide her in a desperate search for the Nest, and the answers she needs to prevent a catastrophe. Time is running out as they trek deeper into the Tasmanian wilderness, in a search that reveals many secrets, and even more dangers.'Dragonet' is an adventure between future technology, and ancient worlds.Miles Past Xanadu: Years after Climate Collapse, humanity has survived. Dana has lived her whole life in The City, where the Fringers watch for anything they can charge you for. Clothing, food, water; even colors cost money. With the cost of living driving her from her home, Dana finds sanctuary with her brother; who left the city behind long ago. And to her amazement, he is not alone.At first, Dana is convinced there's no chance of a good life without the city. But the more time she spends out past the Red Line; the more life and beauty she finds, where hope and cooperation can overcome despair and hunger.'Miles Past Xanadu' is a solarpunk story taken from tomorrows headlines, based on technology and innovations already in use.
