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Steel and Velvet

By: Alex Wayland
Narrated by: Alan Turton
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In a gritty industrial town in 1970s England, a young woman named Elena discovers an astonishing secret: a vast, hidden city of half-human, half-mechanical beings thriving beneath the surface. As she delves deeper into this world, known as Mechanica, Elena realizes that she possesses a unique ability to communicate with the machines, making her a vital asset in the fight to protect this extraordinary community from those who would exploit it.

Spanning centuries and interweaving multiple storylines, this epic tale follows the struggles of Elena and a cast of diverse characters as they work tirelessly to safeguard Mechanica from both external threats and internal corruption. From resistance fighters and scientists to politicians and ordinary citizens, each plays a crucial role in the battle for Mechanica's future.

With danger lurking around every corner and the fate of an entire civilization hanging in the balance, this gripping narrative explores themes of power, identity, and the unbreakable bonds that unite us in times of crisis.

As the story races towards its breathtaking conclusion, listeners will find themselves utterly immersed in a world where the line between human and machine is blurred, and where the courage and determination of a few brave souls may be all that stands between survival and destruction.

©2025 Alex D Wayland (P)2025 Alex D Wayland
Dystopian Science Fiction

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