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They came in peace……or so they said. Here are 18 examples of how they lied. This is an exciting collection of First Contact science fiction stories, all completely different! Take a risk – venture into the unknown with us. Who is out there? What will they want from us? Come join us in our adventure to find out how 1st Contact pans out. It will be a great adventure!"e;Every story in this book has something to appeal to fans of the science fiction genre, especially those who like speculations into space travel and the future tinged with horror. Lovers of Alien and The Twilight Zone will find themselves at home here, and so will anyone who enjoys science fiction for what it promises: the expansion of the mind into unknown and sometimes intimidating places."e; Virge B., Red Adept Editing, ProofreaderBuy Contact This! and read some of the industry's best storytellers today!Walt Robillard - Delta Rescue 1Corey Truax - Reaper's FallAaron Seaman - The Last SeamanChris Winder - MemoriesNathan Pedde - From Planet EverdarkJ. R. Frontera - The X CaféTim Niederriter - Negotiation NegatedI. Ronik - The Incident at Wallings CreekIQ Malcolm - Catch IslandJ. Daniel Sawyer - PumpernickelRick Shaw - FiddlerLuke T. Barnett - Because Why NotLawrence N. Oliver - Colonies FallR. Max Tillsley - ReplicationJ.R. Murdock - Last Day of ReignPaul E Cooley - WhispersJ. R. Handley - Ishtar's RisingRick Partlow - Legends

Across a thousand battlefields and a million wars, there is always a question. What do you do when all the chips are on the table? Do you run? Try to find salvation in the arms of an easy peace? Or do you stand and fight? Send your enemies into whatever hole they crawled out of? On Deadly Ground has ten stories handling that exact question. Each character faces the impossible in different ways, but all will be tested before the day is done. Can they earn a heroic victory amongst the endless eternity of space, or are they doomed to fall into obscurity?A Mother's Love by J. R. Handley & Liska McCabeFog of War by John MierauA Family Affair by Michael MortonHighwood's End by Nathan PeddeTime Dogz by Tim C TaylorHuman Compatible by Paul E CooleyPoster Child by Tyler E. C. BurnworthAscendancy by Theodore HodgesGuardian First by Matthew A. GoodwinContours of War by R. Max Tillsley

In the gritty expanse of the Sol System's asteroid belt, bounty hunter Jarret Spragg and his partner Sabrina Farro chase high-stakes prey aboard their ship, the Hellcat. When a 150,000-credit bounty leads them to Eros Station in pursuit of Romano Goldring, a cunning jewel thief wielding a military-grade cloaking device, the hunt spirals into a deadly game of cat-and-mouse. Amid lawless stations, rival hunters, and a shadowy past threatening to resurface, Jarret and Sabrina must navigate betrayal, gunfire, and a desperate criminal to secure the Star of Luna—and their survival. Packed with relentless action and sci-fi grit, Hellcat: The Jewel Thief delivers a pulse-pounding adventure in a future where trust is scarce and every bounty comes at a cost.

Unleash the fire within and dive into Flames of Retribution, a scorching anthology that ignites the imagination with dragon-driven tales of valor, mystery, and primal terror. From Jon Michael Kelley's The Ghost of Arriscado Basin, where a spectral beast stalks the shadows, to J. VanZile's Isle of Ash and Flame, where a stranded crew battles a monstrous predator, these stories deliver heart-pounding adventure. Join knights, tricksters, and unlikely heroes as they confront the ultimate predators—dragons that embody raw power and untamed fury. Will they slay the beast or fall to its flames? Perfect for fans of epic fantasy and mythical showdowns, this collection will leave you breathless. Grab your copy now, face the dragons, and join the battle.

Unleash your inner beast with Savage Hunt! Dive into a thrilling collection of fantasy and horror stories where monsters take center stage, weaving tales of primal instinct, ancient rituals, and relentless pursuits. From a blood-soaked crypt where lycanthropes face their doom to a starship stalked by a cunning predator, each story pulses with raw emotion and dark intrigue. Featuring gripping narratives by J.R. Handley, Jena Rey, Danielle Davis, and more, this anthology explores the thin line between hunter and hunted. Will you survive the savage hunt, or become its next prey? Grab your copy now and embrace the thrill of the unknown!

Gear up for a wild ride with War Hamster …Tails Untold, an electrifying anthology! This pulse-pounding collection of fantasy and science fiction stories unleashes a menagerie of ferocious hamster heroes battling against impossible odds. From a grizzled starship captain hauling mysterious cargo in the gritty depths of space to valiant hamster paladins wielding flaming blades on war-torn battlefields, these tales explore courage, loyalty, and the unbreakable spirit of the underdog. Featuring gripping stories by Jena Rey, Teri Kay Jobe, J.R. Handley, and more, this anthology will leave you cheering for the pint-sized warriors who prove that even the smallest creatures can change the galaxy. Will you join the War Hamster's fearless charge? Grab your copy now and dive into the adventure!

When a busted Hellcat leaves smuggler Jarret Spragg and his partner Sabrina Forro stranded at the Grand Halo—an orbital casino dripping with neon and bad decisions—they figure a few drinks and rigged tables will kill the time. Then red-masked mercs crash the party, guns hot, led by disgraced officer Morgan Gunther. Their target: the Heart of the Galaxy, a relic worth more than every credit in the room, sealed inside the casino's unbreakable vault. In minutes the glitz turns to gore. Guests become hostages, guards become corpses, and the house odds flip from credits to corpses. Now Spragg and Forro are dodging bullets, bluffing killers, and racing fanatics from the Stigmata Order who want the Heart for their own apocalypse. Old ghosts from Sabrina's past slink out of the shadows, and every alliance is a bad bet. In the Grand Halo, the tables are rigged, the house always wins—and the house just started taking souls. One wrong play, and they're both out of chips… and breath.

Buckle up for an explosive ride into the heart of battle with 'Contested Landing' – the ultimate anthology of military science fiction that'll leave you on the edge of your seat! Get ready to dive headfirst into the fray as fearless defenders clash with relentless invaders in heart-pounding actions across the cosmos. From pulse-pounding firefights to jaw-dropping heroics, these adrenaline-fueled tales will thrust you into the heart of interstellar conflict like never before. So, grab your gear, lock and load, and prepare for an epic showdown where the fate of worlds hangs in the balance.

Assault Team is back—and this time, the stakes are even higher.Volume 2 brings you another hard-hitting lineup of pulse-pounding military sci-fi tales, where elite space marines, scrappy defenders, and boarding party badasses clash in brutal close-quarters combat. Whether breaching a hostile hull or holding the line against impossible odds, these warriors show what real grit looks like in the vacuum of space.These are stories of guts, glory, and getting the job done—because in the black, there's no room for second chances.Featuring new stories from top voices in the genre—plus a special intro by Rick Partlow!Gear up. Time to breach and clear.

Broke, grounded, and one missed payment from losing their ship, bounty hunters Jarret Spragg and Sabrina Forro get a desperate offer from a Jovian Marshal: a massive payout to stop the next massacre. A ruthless crew of phantom bank robbers is slaughtering their way across the stars, hitting banks with brutal efficiency. Posing as passengers aboard the massive segmented starliner, Jarret and Sabrina must unmask the killers before they strike again. But the gang is already watching. Every stranger is a suspect. Every docking window is a ticking clock. One wrong move and the train will undock with fresh corpses—while the murderers vanish into the void forever.