As the spaceship prepared to land on planet Kuvso, the twenty-two-year-old Emperor from Earth watched the AI soldiers’ line up in preparation to receive him. He had never seen a world where robots ruled and controlled who their Queen married.
She was one of them—a droid, yet her gaze stirred something deep within him and made his heart skip a beat. Torn between love-at-first-sight and a trick of the mind, he found himself questioning the world he lived in.
(Image generated in Midjourney, edited in Photoshop CC.)
Queen Azalea, with her pink curls cascading down her shoulders, sat on her ivory throne and pondered. She sought a worthy consort to ensure her lineage. Her heart yearned for true love, but her duty to her kingdom came first.
(Image generated in Copilot with editing in Photoshop CC.)
In the grand ballroom, Princess Arabelle twirled with her robot companion, Aegis-9. Their dance was a fleeting rebellion against her arranged marriage. As the final note played, she said, “I’ll always remember you, Aegis,” before stepping into an uncertain future.
(Image generated in Midjourney with heavy editing in Photoshop CC.)
The city sprawls below, it’s neon-lit streets winding like circuitry. Towering structures of glass and steel loom over the landscape. Their sharp edges softened by flickering holographic displays. The pulse of the city and its infinite possibilities hung in the air.
(Image generated in Midjourney and extended in Photoshop CC.)
In the pouring rain, they stand in the dim alley. She glares at him, eyes filled with tears. “Why did you do it?” she whispers, her voice raw with loss.
He hesitates, jaw clenched. “Survival,” he replies, then walks away into the ashen wasteland.
(Image generated in Leonardo and extended in Photoshop CC.)
“What flowers are these?” the young boy inquired.
“Marigolds. Would you like one for your mother?” The old man held out a marigold, and the boy’s eyes lit up.
“My momma will love it!” the boy exclaimed, taking the marigold.
(Image generated in Copilot and upscaled in Photoshop CC.)
If you’re looking for a new sci-fi adventure with romance to read, Clearance Level Theta is available for pre-order. For a direct link, click on the image or this link, here.
Blurb:
Colette Demeter is ready for a change. She wants to work off-world and has found the perfect opportunity on a planet called, Aratus. Getting to Aratus isn’t going to be easy, but if there’s a will, there’s a way.
The vessel, Erosa isn’t what Colette had expected. Feeling out of place, she didn’t fit in with the crew at first, but through trials and tribulations, they all became friends. Additionally, there is a crew member that caught her attention, and she is determined to figure him out.
Aratus is where Colette’s courage and loyalty is tested. She realizes she’s not perfect, but can she come through and defeat the creatures disturbing Aratus and still manage to work at her dream job?
Smashwords is having an ebook reading week from March 5th -11th. During this week, all participating books will be either discounted or free. I wanted to share that Aeva: The Last Hope by Tori C. Lore will be free to download during this week.
You will find the promo starting on March 5, so save the link:
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Here’s your chance to read an exciting space opera story with military, romance, and genetic engineering.
Thanks for your support and happy reading!
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