Hope for the Future (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Independently Published, 2025
- Softcover
- New
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Paperback. This is a collection of fictional short stories set in multiple style and genres: mainly science fiction but also thriller, but mostly science fiction. There are 9 stories in this collection that are connected in its own universe. There is a total number of 610 pages and there are 3 sections with select short stories separated in each one(s). Zoo animals - police thrillerDetective Edward Odessa and his team discover their latest case goes deeper than they ever imagined. Can they put an end to the havoc and chaos happening throughout the city and arrest the one responsible once and for all?The Jingleheimer Revival - journey thru dreams and nightmares Jon Jacobs wakes up in strange world, trapped in a place he is unable to escape. The deeper he travels, the more truth he unravels. If he reaches the end, will he want to return to where he came from?Zac and the Bunny - A children's book about a bunnyBased on the book in The Jinglehiemer Revival, Zac is playing in his backyard and finds local wildlife that offers a helping hand.Minster City Hero - A superhero originA mad scientist works effortlessly to create the perfect weapons in hopes to eliminate the city's local hero responsible for the lives of Minster City.End of the Freeway - a mystery involving a freeway and UFOsOdd things happen on the way to everyday events. When they happen, it's up to those who make the choice to step out of the box they remain in and move into the unknown.Last Week - Earth is invaded by an alien raceAs families and citizens go on with their everyday lives, something falls from space. Invasion grows near and time for preparation is running out. Earth's future depends on a small group of people and the actions they choose.Hello - Demon possessionWith Heaven and Hell on the line, evil decides to get ahead of the race. A demon soul seeker walks the streets, crossing off names, adding souls to his collection for his master.Heroes from the Grave - A superhero team up to save the worldAfter a failed battle, a hero rises to stop an oncoming world-ending event from taking place. Can Edison, the Minster City Hero, and his team of collected heroes stand victorious against the forces of evil spreading through the city?Deadly Assassin - time travel and zombiesIn the future, a scientist tampers with the essence of life and death and the effects it has in the past. Two agents must bring balance to the chaos unleashed, not just for their past and present, but for a possible hope for the future, their future. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…
Seller Inventory # 9798268726923
- Title
- Hope for the Future (Paperback)
- Author
- Duncan Schaffer
- Publisher
- Independently Published
- Publication year
- 2025
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9798268726923
There are 9 stories in this collection that are connected in its own universe. There is a total number of 607 pages and there are 3 sections with select short stories separated in each one(s).
Zoo animals - police thriller
Detective Edward Odessa and his team discover their latest case goes deeper than they ever imagined. Can they put an end to the havoc and chaos happening throughout the city and arrest the one responsible once and for all?
The Jingleheimer Revival - journey thru dreams and nightmares
Jon Jacobs wakes up in strange world, trapped in a place he is unable to escape. The deeper he travels, the more truth he unravels. If he reaches the end, will he want to return to where he came from?
Zac and the Bunny - A children's book about a bunny
Based on the book in The Jinglehiemer Revival, Zac is playing in his backyard and finds local wildlife that offers a helping hand.
Minster City Hero - A superhero origin
A mad scientist works effortlessly to create the perfect weapons in hopes to eliminate the city's local hero responsible for the lives of Minster City.
End of the Freeway - a mystery involving a freeway and UFOs
Odd things happen on the way to everyday events. When they happen, it's up to those who make the choice to step out of the box they remain in and move into the unknown.
Last Week - Earth is invaded by an alien race
As families and citizens go on with their everyday lives, something falls from space. Invasion grows near and time for preparation is running out. Earth's future depends on a small group of people and the actions they choose.
Hello - Demon possession
With Heaven and Hell on the line, evil decides to get ahead of the race. A demon soul seeker walks the streets, crossing off names, adding souls to his collection for his master.
Heroes from the Grave - A superhero team up to save the world
After a failed battle, a hero rises to stop an oncoming world-ending event from taking place. Can Edison, the Minster City Hero, and his team of collected heroes stand victorious against the forces of evil spreading through the city?
Deadly Assassin - time travel and zombies
In the future, a scientist tampers with the essence of life and death and the affects it has in the past. Two agents must bring balance to the chaos unleashed, not just for their past and present, but for a possible hope for the future, their future.
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