The Newcomer
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Tithe by Griffin CarmichaelWhen the world is nothing but a dry husk of itself, a man must choose between a thriving town and keeping on walking. Jacob Heinlein has lost his home, everyone he knew, and hope. He is on a journey to the mythical ocean, an unforgiving sun beating down on him. Delirious and near death, Jacob finds himself in a town with a source of fresh, clean water. Exodus by Alec HutsonThe orphaned children of Old Earth are scattered across the solar system, protected from the darkness by god-like beings fashioned from lost technologies.But something has changed. Ancient rules have been broken, and after centuries of isolation one of these beings approaches Mars with overtly hostile intent.First Bonding by Tom GermannHumanity had aimed for the stars and a glorious future in space. The aliens arrival had tarnished that shiny dream. Now the first AIs are fully coming online, even while the government tries to block their use, and humanity is once again looking to the future.The illegally created level 8 AI known as Genghis is locked down in the basement of the corporate building being researched for future use. Powered down so that it can be studied safely in sleep mode everything was fine.Then the meteorites hit damaging the area. That was followed by the robotic invaders that were looking to establish a beach head.Ice Dreamer by J J GreenLab technician Prussis has dreamed all her life of reviving someone from the past. Whilst no-one understands why she keeps trying, she works long hours defrosting heads. In her latest attempt, what happens is the last thing she expects.The Nanny by Cindy CarrollThe first natural birth in over two hundred years brings a new life to Cardeas family. Despite the risks, she and her husband are determined to raise a family the old fashioned way. But social habits die hard.Right Hand by Jonathan C. GillespieThe war with a forgotten conqueror has been over for decades, but that doesnt mean the Earth has r
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