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Translation

April 9, 2020 / Simon Goodson

When ambassadors from two warring alien races meet one thing matters more than anything else… …accurate translation! Grab the story…

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Tap Tap

April 8, 2020August 30, 2020 / Simon Goodson

In the dark emptiness of space, far from any system, there is one sound you never expect to hear…



…a tap on the door.

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Don’t Boil the Water

April 5, 2020August 30, 2020 / Simon Goodson

Such simple advice, such a deadly outcome.



Ignore them.



Don’t boil the water!

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Starflare – Unstoppable

March 21, 2020February 18, 2024 / Simon Goodson

Outdated tech.



Unbridled hatred.



An unstoppable combination

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Starflare – Fuel

March 7, 2020February 18, 2024 / Simon Goodson

A powerful pirate ship making demands of a fuel processing station with few defences.



There’s really only one way such a confrontation can go.



Isn’t there?

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Antivirus

September 6, 2019August 30, 2020 / Simon Goodson

Antivirus takes on a whole new meaning when what it’s protecting is you!

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Feel of a Book

August 9, 2019August 30, 2020 / Simon Goodson

What does the Captain of an advanced spaceship do in his downtime?



He enjoys a book of course, and it has to be a real one. The touch, the smell, the… well… read the story to see…

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Starflare – First Blood (Dartuse Rebellion Story One)

July 18, 2019February 18, 2024 / Simon Goodson

Captain Shepherd’s eyes lit up as the Royal Talon dropped out of hyperspace. A convoy of newly rebellious ships, ripe for the taking.



First blood would be his… even if it meant destroying civilian targets.

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Stasis

July 12, 2019August 29, 2020 / Simon Goodson

The race to perfect stasis, the ability to create a bubble where no time will ever pass, is heating up.



Who will win? And what will the cost be?

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Rusty

July 12, 2019August 29, 2020 / Simon Goodson

Just how long has Rusty the drone been at the school? How many years have the children been teasing him for? And what was he before?



Maybe even Rusty doesn’t know the answer to those questions… but if you read this story you will!

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