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Science Fiction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

by Steve Stanton<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

“Hedge of Protection” is upcoming in Street Magic III<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Gathering Glory” is freely available in Polar Borealis #37<\/a> (2026)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Perfect Match” is freely available at MetaStellar<\/a> (2025)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best of MetaStellar Year 4<\/a> (2025) features “Timestealer<\/a>“<\/p>\n\n\n

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In a future universe where machine algorithms are using mysterious psychic powers to control humanity, Simara Ying escapes from her digital handlers by crash landing on a primitive planet wracked by electromagnetic storms. She is rescued by a young cave dweller, Zen Valda, who teaches her the native ways. With nothing in common but love, Simara and Zen must escape into space to confront Machine Intelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“A non-stop, furiously paced story that takes the reader on a fascinating journey from deep space to artificial intelligence to the primordial history of the human species.” \u2014 Robert Charles Wilson, award-winning author of Darwinia<\/a>, Mysterium<\/a>, and Spin<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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“The Bloodlight Chronicles Trilogy explores the repercussions of chemical immortality, the nature of religion, life beyond death, and the politics and ethics of revenge. Set in a future where economic transactions are tied into virtual gaming, this elegantly written sf series features believable characters and powerful situations.” \u2014 Library Journal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Short Stories by Steve Stanton on Smashwords<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steve Stanton on Goodreads<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Steve Stanton on Wikipedia<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skysong Press<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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