ALTER EGO - Exciting Collection of Speculative Fiction Short Stories

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TRIGER WARNING: 3 of the 12 stories in the collection deal with the topic of war, children in war-time.

5 of the 12 stories feature same sex romance.

THE SHORTLIST OF STORIES INCLUDED IN COLLECTION BY GENRE

    SCI - FI Short Stories (500 - 3500 words) 

    In those stories I speculate on current or future technologies. While it often comes along with fantasy genre, science fiction are largely possible within scientifically established or postulated laws of nature. In Alter Ego I play with concepts of communication with aliens, time travel, biohacking & biorobots.

    Sci-fi Flash Fiction

    Get ready for an out-of-this-world adventure with Han in the Intergalactic Forces. As he attends a job interview with an android, he never could have imagined where it would lead him. But when he discovers that his past experience has made him the perfect mentor for aliens' language class, he quickly realizes that he is in for more than he bargained for. Will Han be able to navigate the complexities of intergalactic communication?

    Sci-fi series teaser

    Quicksters family men are meant to find their better halves on a time-trip made on the eve of their twentieth birthday.

    FF Sci-fi romance

    After seeing a stray biorobot pleading for food, Mira takes it in. Now, her ordinary life of a bio-hunter has become unnecessarily complicated. Did she made the right decision by letting in a biorobot that could well be her next target?

    Sci-fi thriller

    Are you ready for a thrilling ride through the unknown depths of space? Join Captain John and his crew as they embark on a mission to investigate a mysterious technogenic object that has appeared in Earth's orbit. But what they find there is beyond anything they could have imagined. The setting is eerie and unsettling, as everything seems strangely familiar yet completely foreign at the same time. And as they encounter the hologram ADAM, representing the captain himself, the stakes become even higher. Will they be able to escape the clutches of ADAM and get out alive? Find out in this gripping sci-fi adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. If you loved the mind-bending suspense of "Annihilation" by Jeff Vandermeer, you won't want to miss this story.

    Hight Fantasy Love Stories (1700 - 3500 words) 

    In those stories crafted in other worlds I explore the topic of Love. This short stories have beautiful world-building and are meant to touch the heart of the reader. Loyalty, Frustration, Poignancy and Healing power of the love are shown by diverse characters.

    M/M fantasy romance

    Bernard is the prince’s bodyguard. On Spring Eve, the only day in the year when a love potion could bind to you your heart’s desire, the prince is most vulnerable. Can Bernard risk betraying his prince?

    M/M fantasy romance

    The prince is frustrated. Several months have passed since Spring Eve, but Bernard has made no further move after they were bound by a red string. There is only one thing the prince can do to ease his frustration—assume the guise of his pet caracal and initiate some play-time with his bodyguard...

    F/F fantasy romance

    Gifted with the ability to control lightning, Azazel is about to take the dip in the lake near the frontline when she hears a strange noise in the bush and prepares to defend herself. Used to depend only on herself, Azazel is surprised to see her childhood friend appear and make Azazel to question everything she thought she knew about trust and betrayal. After all the pain Azazel has suffered, will she be able to open up to her childhood friend? Or will her lightning strike once again, this time against someone she once held dear?

    high fantasy romance

    Adrian's heart raced as he reached for the heart-shaped locket in his pocket, knowing it was the perfect moment to propose to his love, Arka. They were surrounded by the tranquil beauty of the forest, the sun casting a warm glow on their faces. But their peaceful moment was shattered by the blaring alarm of a demon invasion. Without hesitation, Adrian had to leave, leaving Arka without an answer to his proposal. Will he return safely and finally get the answer he's been waiting for from Arka?

    Magical Realism (3000 - 3500 words) 

    In those short stories my main goal is to blend magical elements in realistic atmosphere to create a deeper understanding of reality. The stories explains these magical elements as normal occurrences, presented in a straightforward manner that places the "real" and the "fantastic" in the same stream of thought.

    Liminal magical realism

    Squeezing the camera of her father who went missing, Zoe knew she had to complete her Courage Test. She stood outside the abandoned building, the moonlight casting an eerie glow over the ominous space. With a deep breath, she pushed open the creaky door and stepped inside. Suddenly, she saw a figure up ahead, wearing an outdated school uniform. Was it one of her schoolmates trying to scare her?

    Espionage magical realism

    Sophia - by day, Marcus at night. He's the perfect spy, seamlessly navigating between his dual identities. But his latest mission is about to become his most challenging yet. The setting is a high-stakes game of espionage, with Marcus at the center of it all. As he works to complete his mission, he can't shake the feeling that something isn't right. And when he discovers that the secretary of his target is actually a fellow spy from the same training camp, Marcus is torn. Will he be able to stay focused on his mission, or will he let his emotions get the best of him? And what will happen if he falls for the very person he's been trained to deceive?

    Supernatural Fiction (2000 - 3500 words) 

    In those stories I explore the beings and phenomena that are outside the realm of normal scientific understanding of the natural world. While in this collection I play only with creatures that have been popularized by folklore, fairy tales, and popular culture, such as angels, demons, forest fairies and Forest Keeper, I would also like to come upon to some stories about psyonix.

    Paranormal romance

    Attention all book lovers! Meet Lily, a devoted reader who has now become an angel. She thought her afterlife would be filled with endless reading, but there's one pesky problem - a dream demon who won't stop bothering her about breaking the library's strict rules. Will Lily be able to find the reason why the dream demon keeps pestering her and find a peace in her afterlife?

    Supernatural thriller

    Are you brave enough to venture into the forbidden forest without the Spirit of the Forest Keeper's permission? Will didn't listen to his grandfather's warnings and now he's paying the price. He wanders the forest, cursed to remain a tree until someone breaks the spell and brings the elusive fern flower to his branch. Will anyone ever save him?

    War Inspired Stories (400 - 800 words) 

    The shortest stories in my collection, but the most powerful. Those stories were inspired by news broadcasts and simply wanted to have their way through.

    There's also 16 micro-fiction stories (barely 50 words long), they serve as the resting breaks in-between longer stories.