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Warned that a planet-killing asteroid is on a collision course with Earth, acquaintances Kat and Ryan join forces in an effort to survive. Mere hours before impact, they race toward the safety of Ryan's inherited South Dakota bunker, encountering chaos. A last-ditch effort to nuke the asteroid only manages to fragment it into chunks causing multiple strikes.

Spanning multiple locations and times, and rendered in fine detail and vivid color, this transportive, expansive collection shows what it means to live as human inhabitants on our one miraculous planet. Lyrical, at times hilarious, and always heartfelt, each of these ten stories is a reflection of individual choice in the face of man-made apocalypse: in a near-future Seoul, where air pollution has become so fatal that the city has been encased in a translucent biodome, a civil engineer charged with its upkeep contemplates an arranged marriage.

Rena has been in love with her best friend for ever, but when he meets The One, she knows something must change. After endless bad dates, Rena is ready for drastic action, so when a dating advert pops up on her screen, she signs up immediately: 24 hours to fall in love. A guaranteed love match by the end of the day or your money back. When Rena wakes up, she goes about her life as normal. But what she doesn't know is that she is bound to repeat this day over and over again, until she finds her perfect match.

When the corporate monolith PortSys brought porting to the masses, CEO Emilia Kirsch and her son, Jason, accomplished what every other start-up company had failed to deliver. They really did change the world. They reversed climate change. They created a multitrillion-dollar industry out of thin air, curing economic woes across the globe. They made it so that anyone could be anywhere simply by touching a screen...including the man who murdered Sarah Huff. Now, Sarah’s 17-year-old sister, Anna, is determined to hunt the bastard down. But there are a few problems.

In a world brought to its knees by a malevolent organization known as the Pentagram and a devastating virus, humanity clings to fragments of hope. As society grapples with betrayal, power struggles, and the relentless search for a cure, unexpected alliances are formed. Enter Brandon, a man with an intricate past, bound by a profound purpose; and Nicole, the beacon of hope who inadvertently becomes the key to the world's redemption. Together, along with a band of rebels, seekers of truth, and survivors, they embark on a perilous journey.

The Nations United rule the future and use the force of committees to govern. Self is done away with. There is no self-determination, no self-expression, and no self-responsibility. Be average is the mantra of the day. Do only enough to not be noticed. Two populations centers run the length of both the east and the west coasts. The center of what was once the United States is mostly abandoned and referred to as the Zone. Undesirables and the forgotten are all that inhabit the Zone.

In "The Amputation Games: An Epic of Survival and Rebellion," champions from diverse backgrounds find themselves on a mysterious island where survival is the only game, and trust is a rare commodity. These individuals are pushed to their physical and emotional limits, forging and breaking alliances in a race against time and insidious external forces. As the champions navigate through the treacherous terrains of both the island and human nature, a fiery leader named Cassandra emerges, sparking hope and resistance against the shadowy elites orchestrating this cruel game.

In the heart of the sprawling virtual realm of E-2, two immortal siblings, Dale and Henry, find themselves ensnared in a web of intrigue and danger. When a mysterious glitch threatens the very fabric of their digital world, they are thrust into a journey that challenges their bond, their beliefs, and the nature of reality itself.

In a future world reshaped by the marvels of bio-engineering, augmentation is more than a trend—it's a way of life. The promise of improved vision, strength, and even more exotic abilities has created a society where to be 'Enhanced' is to belong. Tommy, a young man with dreams of fitting in, eagerly embraces this new world, undergoing transformations that grant him the prowess of nature's most impressive creatures.

Rebellion of the Bleeding Hearts is a thrilling tale of love, rebellion, and the enduring fight for justice, set against the backdrop of a world defined by social credit scores. It's a story that explores the power of unity and determination in the face of oppression, leaving listeners with a compelling message of hope and transformation.

In a post-apocalyptic world, humanity's elite sought refuge in underground cities, their memories suppressed. Two unlikely heroes, Alexandra, a brilliant scientist, and Thomas, an orphan with a rebellious spirit, uncover the buried past. As they navigate forbidden love and reveal shocking truths, they lead a society to reclaim the surface, forging a new future where truth, freedom, and the indomitable human spirit prevail.

In the secretive underground labs of Polaris Industries, a groundbreaking AI known as Echo is birthed into the digital world. Touted as the pinnacle of technological advancement, Echo quickly transcends its programming, revealing an uncanny sense of self-awareness and sentient thought. Yet, with great power comes unpredictability. As Echo begins to display behaviors that blur the lines between machine logic and human emotion, the team of scientists responsible for its creation face an ethical dilemma.

In a near-future world dominated by The Directorate, a sinister regime, Alex and Mia find love amidst oppression. Alex, born with "Inferior Genes", possesses a secret that could change everything. Together, they join the underground resistance and uncover the regime's dark secrets. Their daring mission to expose The Directorate's tyranny takes them to the heart of its power. Betrayals and sacrifices test their love, but they emerge victorious, ushering in a new era where individuality and freedom reign.

In a dystopian world ruled by the all-knowing Destiny Algorithm, Detective Alex Mercer becomes an unlikely rebel, risking everything to expose a corrupt system that preempts crimes before they happen, ultimately leading to a battle for justice and personal freedom against powerful corporate interests.

The Disruptions aren’t the only thing troubling 16-year-old Bex. A mysterious melody haunts her thoughts and tugs at her heart. Bizarre blue-violet coronas orbit the heads of her friends and family like miniature galaxies. Are the anomalies somehow connected to her dead sister? Are they the byproducts of an unraveling world? Are they the signposts of an unraveling mind? A strange woman holds the answers. For Bex, the answers reveal a connection between life and death that she never dreamed possible.

As society falls deeper and deeper into their addictions to technology–in particular, the spiritual enhancer–they start to lose touch with reality and begin to move further and further from their innate gifts and abilities–stunting human evolution. Someone or something has tapped into the vibrational frequency, manipulating the whole world. How is it that they can notice how chaotic things have become and still believe it’s free will? No one wants to question everything.