MARCUS JOHNSTON
Short stories and novellas from one of our most frequent contributors.
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Flying Dutchmen and the Convenient Void (27 pages, 7,466 words)
A comedy of errors unfolds as the international crew of a decommissioned minesweeper-turned-garbage-scow just try to find work in this sci-i comedy by Marcus Johnston.
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Jersey Devils (19 pages, 4,636 words)
An urban-fantasy comedy written by my son-in-law, Marcus. Ever wonder what those metal stick-figure-like things along the New Jersey Turnpike are for? Well... holding back the apocalypse, apparently.
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The Last Elf (24 pages, 5,754 words)
The last of his race, the jaded elf Delavaen ignores prophecies of liberation and works for his human conquerers... but is surprised when hope arises from an unlikely source. By my son-in-law, Marcus Johnston.
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 PRAYER FOR THE TECHNOCRATS
Humanity is under threat... and no one is concerned. The Earth Federation has survived countless invasions, civil wars, and ruthless dictators. After centuries of war and bloodshed, one more invasion shouldn't make any difference. But how do you fight an enemy that can't be killed?
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Prologue (2 pages, 404 words)
A quick summary of the Tech Infantry universe.
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Chapter 1: The Four (17 pages, 5,829 words)
As civilization falls apart, four people brave the impossible. Miranda, the scientist, searches for the enemy and the key that might save humanity. Ivan, the fighter pilot, seeking to warn anyone who will listen of the coming danger. Amanda, the politician, trying to keep civilization together long enough to fight back. And who is Vin Dane, the mysterious colonel who can bring these four together?
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Chapter 2: Whispers & Warnings (15 pages, 5,120 words)
Lieutenant Sun barely escapes alive as the Ares Battle Group is overtaken by... aliens? Ghosts? Demons? On Avalon, Dr. Maysfield unravels an old government cover-up of a bizzare encounter with a powerful magical Orb and a terrifying alien race—the Caal.
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Chapter 3: Sic Transit Tempus (12 pages, 4,299 words)
Lt. Sun tries warning the government of the Caal Invasion, but no one takes him seriously. Col. Dane & Sgt. Palencia try forcefully taking the Orb from Xavier Pollos—with disastrous results.
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Chapter 4: Declaration (12 pages, 3,751 words)
Finally, Lt. Sun's warning of the approaching Caal-posessed battle fleet is taken serious - by Col. Vin Dane - and Jennifer's Star prepares for the attack.
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Chapter 5: Fire Above, Chaos Below (11 pages, 3,831 words)
As panic sweeps the Federation, the desperate Battle of Jennifer's Star tries to hold the Caal invasion at bay—and fails.
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Chapter 6: The Hunt (13 pages, 4,288 words)
Society begins to collapse as the Caal Invasion approaches the Federation capital Avalon seeking the Orb. Meanwhile, our four heroes finally hunt down Xavier Pollos and fight him for posession of the Orb.
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Chapter 7: Truth Will Set You Free (6 pages, 1,924 words)
Colonel Dane convinces the powerful Horadrim aliens to help defend humanity from the Caal Invasion - but the Federation Chairman literally attacks him (with a sword!) as a traitor for doing so.
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Chapter 8: Holy War (9 pages, 2,954 words)
Earth Fleet and the Horadrim make a final, last-ditch effort to stop the Caal Invasion in the desperate Battle of Avalon.
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Chapter 9: Empire (4 pages, 1,008 words)
In the wake of the Caal Invasion and the Terran Federation's collapse, human civilization begins to rebuild as the Holy Terran Empire (among other factions) is born.
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VIRGINIA IS FOR LOVERS
Cyberpunk Romance written by my son-in-law, Marcus Johnston. A classic story of boy meets girl, boy gets girl, then girl drugs boy and steals his money. But boy is local crime boss who must avenge the insult by killing girl... and the chase is on. Ain't love grand?
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Part 1 (20 pages, 5,092 words)
The thief Desiree sells her ill-gotten goods to an underground fence... who works for Fleiz Castanada, her victim.
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Part 2 (20 pages, 4,893 words)
Feliz tracks down and confronts Desiree as he tighens the net around her... but she isn't about to give up and go quietly.
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Part 3 (18 pages, 4,723 words)
Desiree desperately tries to leave town. Although Feliz blocks her at every turn, he can't quite seem to catch the slippery thief...
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Part 4 (20 pages, 5,103 words)
Desiree turns to Feliz's criminal competitors to help her skip town - but there's no honor among thieves.
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Part 5 (24 pages, 5,925 words)
In the conclusion, Desiree finds a way for Feliz to avenge his honor without having to kill her.
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Prayer for the Technocrats
by Marcus Johnston
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