Jack Myers
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Jack Myers

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In the worlds of Jack Myers, the line between the everyday and the extraordinary is not merely thin—it is often erased. His narratives thrust ordinary individuals into conflicts of a cosmic scale. These are stories where soldiers confront supernatural forces on forgotten battlefields and reluctant heroes become humanity's last hope against ancient, world-consuming evils. The recognizable reality is a fragile veil, and beneath it lurks something older, larger, and infinitely more threatening. Yet, within these high-stakes tales of survival, Myers grounds the extraordinary in the deeply personal, exploring the profound human cost of courage, duty, and choices that demand a piece of one's soul. Jack Myers crafts a potent and distinctive blend of high-octane military sci-fi, mind-bending cosmic horror, and expansive science fantasy. His stories capture the psychological scars of impossible wars, delving into the minds of soldiers like Randall Dark ("Axis Mind.") This human-level grit is starkly contrasted with the sheer scale of the threats they face: incomprehensible intelligences like Axis, an ancient being that captures human souls to be used as bargaining chips, or the biomechanical contagion in "Stryklon Ascendant" that consumes entire worlds to build a viral ark. At the heart of these narratives lies a recurring examination of sacrifice, forcing characters like Leif (Among Those Awake)—a man chosen not to act, but to be the sacrifice, a "placeholder by design"—to face a fatalistic and terrifying duty for the survival of their species. This unique narrative blend is driven by a clear authorial vision: to balance stories that are "fast and fun" with those that are "deeper and more meaningful." Myers' work is engineered to deliver exhilarating entertainment while simultaneously exploring the complexities of the human condition under extreme pressure. His distinct style is built on a foundation of classic and contemporary influences, drawing from science fantasy masters like Michael Moorcock and John Varley, as well as the dynamic, high-concept storytelling found in Japanese film and anime. This synthesis of literary depth and visual-media pacing allows him to create fiction that is both thought-provoking and relentlessly compelling. Jack Myers has been honored twice by the prestigious Writers of the Future contest, receiving both an Honorable Mention and a Silver Honorable Mention for his craft. His short fiction has appeared in a variety of respected publications, including Waystation Magazine, Savage Realms, Schlock! Webzine, and the "Space Opera Stories - Generation Ship" anthology. For readers who crave high-stakes adventure that ventures into the darkest corners of the cosmos and the human heart, the stories of Jack Myers offer a thrilling and unforgettable journey.
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