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I know now that what he said was true. What but the awful truth would be worth killing me for?
Integrated Humanity is the future of mankind, and the Generations Program leads the world in training the world's most flexible minds for that future. When one of the girls in the Generation Thirteen program dies mysteriously, Jennifer begins receiving the dead girl's memories. Each of the ten memories reveals part of a truth that forces Jennifer to choose: Where do her loyalties lie? Author Yaasha Moriah explores questions about technology, convenience, and freedom in this fast-paced futuristic novella. Whoa! What a crazy story! I absolutely love the author’s writing and found Jennifer’s story so compelling... Everything about this story was completely intriguing. - 5-star Goodreads review Elements
Why am I including this? Read about my standards of story here.
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"Why are the Shimmers after you?" "Because I stole something from them. Something that, used rightly, could destroy them." The Shimmers stole the earth. O and her brother Lee have lived alone for nine months after the mysterious disappearance of the other humans at the safe point. Then they meet the last of the Firewalkers, who has a plan to steal the earth back from the Shimmers--and their search for answers begins. In this post-apocalyptic novella, author Yaasha Moriah explores the cost of becoming more than human. Ms. Moriah knows how to pull you in and keep you reading until the end. If you're looking for a quick sci-fi fix, this is it. A great story and highly recommended. - Amazon review Elements
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"You must avoid the reflections," the Sender said. "Never look at yourself—or he may look back at you. He will scan the reflections of thousands of millions of worlds and he will find your face.”
They are the hunted. The lives of sixteen people, on four different worlds, begin to collide. As they seek for answers about their hunter, and why he pursues them, they uncover secrets about themselves and about the reflections that betray them. Their only hope is a desperate choice--but the choice carries a cost. In this chilling and suspenseful dark fantasy novella, author Yaasha Moriah explores what we are willing to do to hide our darkest thoughts. Arresting! Wow, this story caught me off guard with how good it was. I read the whole thing in an hour. Highly recommended as a fun read. - 5-star Amazon review Elements
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"They say if you see wings beneath the water, you get a second chance to live."
Brother. Ever since Risha was found on the shores of the river and adopted into the tribe, he and his brother Uraun have been inseparable. But when a neighboring tribe ignites war, killing the boys’ father, their lives start on a path that begins to divide them. Siyeen. As the tribe goes to war, Risha’s gift awakens. He is the Siyeen, capable of reading a person’s true nature—and in Uraun’s nature, he reads only vengeance. Fearing that his gift will endanger Uraun, Risha flees to the marshes. To save his brother’s soul, Risha must learn the secrets of the first Siyeen and seek the redemption that will grant his brother a second chance. In this detail-rich tribal fantasy, author Yaasha Moriah asks questions about the nature of truth, brotherhood, and redemption. A poignant story about truth, sacrifice, and brotherly love. Absolutely amazing: 5+ stars. - 5-star Goodreads review Elements
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I wrote ten of the Christian devotional entries in this science fiction-based anthology.
What could the Hunger Games teach us about God? How about the Gospel according to cyberpunk stories or the messianic themes evident in Dune?
This book takes the star-flung, technological, and bestselling works of famous speculative fiction series and teaches biblical lessons alongside the text of beloved stories. Drawing on many different series, six different authors share their faith and insight using both Scripture and classic tales from science fiction and fantasy. Christians love fantasy and sci-fi. It’s okay to geek out with us. Here, we imagine that John’s glasses had tape on the middle, Peter’s pocket protector got wet after walking on the Galilee, and Jesus saves and rolls for half damage. Journey through the Old Testament with divergents and visit the New Testament through the Enderverse. Whether you’re looking for the perfect nerdvotional or trying to impart biblical wisdom to friends who lean away from Scripture but towards popular speculative fiction, this book is right for you! |
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My flash fiction story "Forest of Fear" is featured in this fantastic flash fiction anthology from Havok Publishing.
DEEP ENOUGH TO SAVOR, GOOD ENOUGH TO BINGE
If you could choose from a thousand worlds to visit through one door, which would it be? The dystopian future where peanut butter is illegal? The alien invasion where beer saves the day? The dry flats of open plain where creatures hunt humans for their salty flesh? Enter the forest of fear with a mother seeking to save her infant son. Launch weaponized pineapples and fire grape gatlings during the foodpocalypse. Destroy the Earth with a single flower. Try to hide your cyborg superpowers during a blind date. Protect innocent lives by sacrificing the legacy of generations of librarians. Forty-six Bingeworthy tales written for fans of science fiction, fantasy, mystery, thriller, and comedy, this collection of bite-sized brilliance is designed to keep you turning pages long past your bedtime. READER REACTIONS: "This gave me a good laugh on a rough morning. I love the relationship dynamics. And that twist ending...!" ~ Rae Graham, about "The Art of Taming a Dragon" "I cannot believe the emotions I’m feeling. The longing, the desire to recapture the adventure. This was a great story." ~ Kathryn D., about "A Far-Off Place" "I finished reading this and shook my head, laughing… and then laughed some more." ~ Zachary A. Holbrook, about "Some Assembly Required" |