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Disconnected 2046 is a timely story that uses a mission to Mars as a backdrop to a larger question about society's addiction to internet connectivity. Rachael, Noah, Nathan, Gertie, and fifty-two other scientists and engineers are all on a path none of them could have predicted; a path set out years before they were selected for a four-year-mission on Mars. Their stories start off not too far into our own future and takes them to the year 2046 and a new home called Pendulum on the planet Mars.

Young Dorin is a talented engineer living in a city of oppression. Shadowy leaders coerce countless citizens with high-tech forms of mind control. Towers are falling into disrepair and the city appears to be dying. Even in the state of despotism, Dorin and his mother live happily until the day that they fall prey to a sinister type of control. Soon, they are trapped in their small apartment, yearning to be free again. Dorin tumbles into the middle of a battle between liberty and tyranny. As memories begin to slip away to be replaced by manufactured ones, life appears bleak for the poor boy. Then, like an angel from heaven, a mysterious man with great power comes to help ...

As the Universe evolves there are dangers that threaten the existence of life as we know it on the Earth. In this story, civilization in the near future is confronted with an annihilation event and must make the attempt to leave the planet and relocate on another. Possible scenarios, technologies and solutions are explored by the author, John Woertendyke, and the diverse characters in "Down the Mango Road".

As the Universe evolves there are dangers that threaten the existence of life as we know it on the Earth. In this story, civilization in the near future is confronted with an annihilation event and must make the attempt to leave the planet and relocate on another. Possible scenarios, technologies and solutions are explored by the author, John Woertendyke, and the diverse characters in "Down the Mango Road".

The Évoluer resort sits on a small island near Fiji. In anticipation of its grand opening a small collection of guests have been invited for an exclusive preview. The island is exotic and breathtaking, but there is something just under the surface that isn't quite right. As the guests begin to enjoy their stay events begin to occur that will eventually lead to betrayal, torture, and murder. We all must do our part.

Protected from the threat of war under their new ruler Zalvii, the Hathosians live peacefully in their perfect society. All Hathosians are given what they need to live in harmony, that is until Yala, a young Hathosian graduate, proves to be a threat to the city. Now in danger, the young Hathosian must flee her home and begin a journey that reveals far more than she could have ever expected.

Jack, boy inventor, makes a new friend. His town is plagued by a recent mysterious force. Jack and his unwitting partner team up to discover what this force is and possibly terminate it.

To follow orders--or to do what you believe is right? The Captain of the Planetary Protection Agency's armada must make that choice. The PPA monitors planets capable of sustaining life and steps in to restore those on the brink of extinction--by any means necessary. In the middle of one such mission, the Captain begins to question the PPA's policies. What if they are wrong? What will the Captain do? Jay is just a Science Technician analyzing specimens from the planet below. But when a specimen of the dominant species awakens on his table, Jay's job gets much more complicated. Should he tell his superiors, or try and help him return home? Find out in "Global Warning", Lydia Eber ...