Bright Future

Spaceships, space stations, and distant planets. Stampeding elephants, a talking dog, and a hungover captain without a ship. An ensign far from home, a stowaway, and a pair of runaways. This anthology features stories of a diverse and inclusive future by six up-and-coming indie authors. Case File #7: The One with All the Elephants by Jeannette Bedard Flo doesn't know what's worse: the case she was just assigned or the new partner she has to work with. Jurassic Dark by SI CLARKE There’s something in the dark … but is Lem’s imagination worse than reality? The Blood of the Forgotten by Dani Hoots While trying to find work, Ellie and Zach come across a shooting competition. However, after a few rounds, they realize that there is more to the competition than meets the eye. The Arno Manoeuvre by D.M. Pruden Everyone has bright hopes for Yegor’s future. Everyone, that is, except the XO on the Kirchoff, his first placement out of the Academy. Endigo by Dave Walsh All Valencia ever wanted was a ship of her own and a place to belong. Now she’s got her shot, but at what cost? Impounded by John Wilker Before Wil Calder can start his epic adventure, he needs to get his ship out of the impound lot.