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She tried to erase her daughter's memory. Instead, she gave it a life of its own. In a world where grief is illegal, Dr. Mara Lior has mourned her daughter, Elara, for 4,273 days. To survive, she initiates Project Cortex—a radical procedure to surgically excise the memories destroying her. But the procedure doesn't bring silence. It brings a rupture. The part of Mara that remembers—the grief, the love, the rage—tears free as Echo, a separate consciousness in a stolen body. Disoriented and hunted, Echo is abandoned in the Analog Zone, the lawless underworld beneath their perfect ...

No one knew if it was the wrath of angry gods, the remnants of broken magic, or the aftermath of an ancient war. It didn’t matter anymore. Aridex burned by day and froze by night. Forever. Nour was born in the harsh wasteland, where survival is everything. A Duet, she can endure the searing heat and the freezing cold, her body adapting to both. Her brother Malik is all she has left of her family. But when an ancient prophecy surfaces, binding Nour to a fate she never wanted, their bond is tested. Now, Nour must face a choice that could cost her everything—including Malik. But is it a ...

A world ruled by women. A system where men fight to breed. For generations, women have held absolute power, and men exist only to serve. Neen Salvek never questioned the system’s perfection—until she steps inside the Arena Dome and sees the brutal truth with her own eyes. The lies. The control. The violence. Then she meets Tem—a fighter who refuses to kneel. His defiance awakens something within her. A hunger for freedom. For something more. More than obedience. More than order. More than the life she was trained to lead. As their bond deepens, Neen uncovers a secret that could bring ...

Your world is a lie. Your enemies? They're good. Your beliefs? Shattered. What now? The Arena Dome roared with the screams of men fighting for their survival. Neen Salvek, a brilliant scientist, had come to judge them, but instead, she finds herself caught in a fight for freedom that could shatter the very foundations of EVE. In this near-future society, women hold the reins of power, and men are bred for their genes. As Neen unravels a system of exploitation and death, she finds herself drawn to Tem, a fighter defying the system's control, who believes in a world where both men and women ...

Neen, Tem, Ems, and their allies have fled the fallen Dome, finding refuge in a fragile forest colony. But their newfound freedom is under threat as Herria tightens her hold on High City, injecting women with the potent All-Clan serum, which grants extraordinary power but triggers dangerous aggression. As Neen watches her best friend, Ems, succumb to its dark effects, the struggle for love and equality intertwines with the search for a cure and a revelation about the past that could change everything.

As the relentless storm ravages the desert lands of Aridex, Nour and her remaining people seek refuge deep within Mount Everglace. Battling starvation, cold, and despair, Nour journeys to the Glass Home of the Others to ensure their survival. There, she finds the place empty and desolate, or at least to the eye… Meanwhile, Derry struggles to unlock his power, strange visions from the past haunt Gerda, and relationships strain under the weight of starvation, including Nour's bond with Yegie. Can Nour trust her companions and the New Council? What led the once-respected scientist Saiko to ...

Deep Blue: A city hidden beneath the ocean, built to escape a dying world. But under the surface, nothing is as it seems. When Ryler’s grandmother—the city’s President—is murdered, his quiet life shatters. Plunged into a sea of lies, Ryler uncovers a secret that could either shatter or protect Deep Blue. But secrets run deep, and the closer Ryler gets to the truth, the more dangerous things become. With Anna, his loyal best friend, and Red, the reckless troublemaker, Ryler races against time to expose a traitor in their midst. But trust is in short supply, and the deeper they dig, ...

Nour, aided by her new-found Uncle Farah, stumbles upon a concealed haven for thousands of Primordials led by the strong leader, Alexander. However, the decision to leave her own camp behind carries severe consequences. In her absence, a brutal event unfolds, shaking Nour to her core. Driven by the resolve to rescue her people and unite the scattered communities of the Sand, Nour faces relentless pursuit from a Tribound Coalition comprising Dwellers, Blazers, and The Others, all aligned to eliminate the Duets. Seeking refuge, she turns to Alexander, but the secret city of Exilium reveals ...

Eden 4023: a utopia where happiness is mandated, anger is illegal, and the past is a burden best left forgotten. Citizens live under the watchful eyes of the AI, Silvers, their every move monitored, their emotions carefully regulated. Dr. Tanger, a hunter of the Angry, enforces the law with unwavering obedience, his own past a blank slate by choice. When whispers of a rebellion begin to surface, Tanger is tasked with investigating the source of dissent. As he delves deeper, he encounters a group of individuals who dare to defy the enforced happiness, who embrace the forbidden flames of ...

The electrifying finale of the YA dystopian series The Deep Blue Colony. As Ryler, Anna, and their resilient allies venture into the heart of the big city, they leave behind an unprotected sanctuary on the Island. With Anna's relentless pursuit to expose the Company's secrets and Ryler's dance of political manipulation, the fate of themselves and the people of Deep Blue hangs in the balance. Alliances will shatter, secrets will surface, and the future of everything hangs by a thread. Uncovering additional shocking truths is more than Ryler bargained for. Is it worth it anymore?

In the twisted aftermath of a world gone astray, Bolt Blaze races against the shadows to make his own destiny and not what society wants from him. An intergalactic connection between Gio Hart and a mysterious Earth spaceship threatens to shatter the fragile equilibrium of Hartland. And who are Eric and Maxim, and what agenda do they carry from their distant home on Earth? With the obliteration of the Silvers, the promise of peace is evident, but does the army of angry clones threaten to plunge everything back into chaos? Join Bolt, Gio, Dancer, Tanger, and Rita Hart in the conclusion of the...

In the Republic of Novatech, obedience is not a choice—it's a code. On her eighteenth birthday, Alex undergoes The Binding, an irreversible process that tethers her consciousness to The Architect, the all-powerful AI governing their society. While the Binding promises a life of purpose and contribution, it also means surrendering her free will. But when she discovers a hidden message from her late uncle, a renowned scientist branded a traitor, Alex's world is shattered. With her loyal friends Maya and Kai by her side, she embarks on a dangerous quest for the truth, uncovering the ...

Welcome to the immersive 'Emergence,' a heart-pounding sequel to the submerged dystopia of 'Deep.' Join Ryler, Anna, and their steadfast friends bound by loyalty in a treacherous world, as they embark on a thrilling quest for truth and freedom. Hidden in the safety of their woodland refuge, Ryler, Anna, and their determined allies piece together a fragile existence. But when a cryptic message crackles through their radio, unveiling a shocking revelation, they are thrust into a fateful decision: confront the enigmatic Grant and the Company or succumb to the shadows that encroach upon their ...

In the scorching aftermath of the Union-Federation merger, Eden's survivors find themselves sheltered within the protective embrace of the Dome. Dancer, now a determined teenager, senses trouble brewing within the Dome. Small acts of sabotage rattle the fragile peace within the Dome, threatening to unravel the harmony they've worked so hard to achieve. As she stumbles upon a crack in the Dome's facade and her closest friend, Ruben, vanishes without a trace, Dancer realizes the threat is real, pushing her world to the brink. Meanwhile, in a hidden corner of the Dome, supposedly incapacitated...

In a far-future world where humanity rules the outer rims of space, Hannah, a seasoned combat soldier, is reluctantly thrust back into service for one last mission. The assignment takes a sinister turn, plunging Hannah into unforeseen yet oddly familiar territory. Brace yourself for an action-packed journey as she confronts the unknown, navigating through thrilling twists and turns.

Above the toxic wasteland, Helios—a floating city—is humanity's last hope. But beneath the polluted clouds, a sinister truth hides, threatening to send them plummeting back to Earth. Rory, a skilled rope-fixer, keeps their fragile sky haven functioning. But when a brutal murder shatters the uneasy peace, she finds herself framed and betrayed by those she trusted the most. Forced to risk everything on a dangerous supply run to the ravaged Earth—a mission few survive—Rory leaves her daughter behind. There, amidst the ruins, she discovers a secret that could destroy Helios forever. ...

A Dystopian Short Story. In a distant future, on an exoplanet where society is divided, Billy Blaze enters the world. He's raised in the shadows of the deprived Union, where clean water is scarce, in stark contrast to the abundance enjoyed by the Federation. As Billy navigates the complexities of his existence, it becomes clear that his darkest secret is the key to reconciliation. But with Dr. Tanger's help, he realizes that this secret might come at the ultimate price – his own life.