Showing results for "Salt" in Science Fiction

My name is Bird Howsley, and I'm a beautiful disaster. Okay, "beautiful" is probably being generous. But the "disaster" part is right. In a brutal dystopian waterworld, where survival depends on skill and smarts, I'm pretty much always one bad decision away from watching my life go completely down the drain. Luckily, I have a lifeline: my cute, level-headed sailing teacher, Sargo Paz. Did I say cute? I didn't mean cute. He's just a friend. I definitely don't have weird sex dreams about him.

It is the 14th century, and one of the most apocalyptic events in human history is set to occur - the coming of the Black Death. History teaches us that a third of Europe's population was destroyed. But what if the plague had killed 99 percent of the population instead? How would the world have changed? This is a look at the history that could have been - a history that stretches across centuries, a history that sees dynasties and nations rise and crumble, a history that spans horrible famine and magnificent innovation.

When Patrek, a giant Skarr alien, hires a human for a covert mission, he doesn't expect a female to take the gig. Nor does he expect his long-dormant mating instinct to ignite for someone so tiny! When the heist goes awry and they're forced to hide out together until the heat dies down, the close quarters reveal that, though they're vastly mismatched in size, their hearts are a perfect fit.

In 1804, shortly before the Caribbean island of Saint Domingue is renamed Haiti, a group of women gather to bury a stillborn baby. Led by a lesbian healer and midwife named Mer, the women's lamentations inadvertently release the dead infant's "unused vitality" to draw Ezili - the Afro-Caribbean goddess of sexual desire and love - into the physical world. As Ezili explores her newfound powers, she travels across time and space to inhabit the midwife's body - as well as those of Jeanne, a mixed-race dancer and the mistress of Charles Baudelaire living in 1880s Paris, and Meritet.

JD Duncan loved his family and preferred a quiet life. But when coordinated terrorist attacks cripple the nation’s infrastructure, he is twenty miles from home as the country begins to unravel. Power fails. Communication goes dark. Law enforcement vanishes. By the time JD reaches his family, civilization is already falling apart.

"Great, near-future sci-fi...A propulsive, character-driven thriller...I really love this book."—Kelly Link, author of Get in Trouble and Magic for Beginners In the spirit of Station Eleven and California, award-winning novelist Holly Goddard Jones offers a literary spin on the dystopian...

Salt Water Tears delivers 11 stories from Bram Stoker Award winning author Brian A. Hopkins. These stories share a common theme, the oceans that cover seven-tenths of our world, but each is as unique and emotionally-charged as you've come to expect from this talented, seasoned, if not-heard-from-often-enough author. Submerge yourself in the worlds of this gifted storyteller, and you'll not want to come up for air.

Skarr giant Hinrivik has been in love with the human he guards for years. But when her marriage is arranged—and he's assigned to deliver her to her groom across the sea—he loses hope that she'll ever return his feelings. When they arrive at their destination, she'll step off the ship into her new life as someone else's wife. Can Hinrivik convince her to consider him, a wildly mismatched monster, as her mate? He'll have to do it before they reach the other shore . . . because breaking her marriage contract could easily start a war.

The world has ended. The country devolves into pockets of self-sufficient communities, and salt is now currency. A desperate man thinks he's found salvation in a small rural town ruled by the Fat Man. The Fat Man is willing to let him stay as long as he can help them find salt, and the only place he knows where to find some is in the city, where mutants lurk the streets, searching for human flesh.

In the 21st century, young girls recieve sex education training via time travel into the minds and bodies of women who lived in previous centuries. Youngsters relive great moments in history, and adults safely experience real-life segments of the past. But nobody realizes that this great achievemant may also have its dangerous side, until Angie Patterson finds herself trapped in the body of Elizabeth Tudor. In trying to escape, she discovers a secret which could jeopardize the past, present, and future of her world.

Two lady-fans of the show "Supernatural" reminisce about their friendship and do an episode-by-episode rewatch of the entire series, and don't take themselves too seriously. If you're a fan of this show, then subscribe!

Bishop hatches a plan to pull Terri away from the stressful responsibility of managing the Alliance, but his scheme quickly goes awry. The couple finds themselves isolated, hunted, and in the middle of a modern-day range war.

The origin stories behind your favorite Rocket League Esports pros & personalities. Co-hosted weekly by Rocket League commentators, Johnnyboi_i & Smellsworth. Catch the podcast live every week on @ https://twitch.tv/smellsworthless

Mit unserem Salt 'n' Pressure Podcast möchten wir für all diejenigen eine kleine Oase schaffen, die ein gemeines Alleinsein genießen.Kennt ihr diesen Moment, wenn ihr mit einem guten Freund oder einer guten Freundin in einem Gespräch vertieft seid und euch plötzlich fragt: "Wie sind wir nun wieder von Nietzsche auf die Ninja Turtles gekommen?" Die besten Gespräche entstehen genau in diesen Momenten. In unserem Podcast besprechen wir all die bizarren, aufregenden, unsinnigen, willkürlichen und wichtigen Dinge, die euch und uns bewegen. Von mental health zu Miyazaki, von interkulturellen...

Welcome to New Zealand's fighting game community, including special appearances from international players & guests. We learn the origin story, what interests them & what inspires them to participate, either competitively or casually. Grudge matches, lasting friendships, partner troubles, even dodging the police; it's all here.

Skarr giant Alrek was one of the lucky ones. He had a mate—the very last female of their kind. Now the widowed chief of a dying clan, he has only two hopes for the future: saving as many other species as possible from the same extinction . . . and exacting revenge on the invasive humans who caused it. But then she walks into his territory. Tiny. Sweet-smelling. Infuriatingly human. At first, he just wants her off his land, so he escorts her home. But the more time he spends with the fascinating farmer, the less he can imagine his life without her in it.

A podcast hosted by Captain Greene and Sea Lord Montbatten who chat about World of Warships and upon occasion special guests. Topics range in relation to devblogs, upcoming ships and features and a review of vessels currently in the game.

A podcast starring your average run-of-the-mill Destiny players as they share their thoughts, opinions, and feelings regarding the latest in anything Destiny related.

Welcome to the electrifying world of AFK w/ Ninja hosted by professional streamer and gamer Tyler "Ninja" Blevins. Join Ninja twice a week as he dives into the internet and the ever changing realms of music, sports, comedy, gaming, and entertainment to uncover the latest projects and excitement brewing within these industries. Ninja will engage in insightful interviews with prominent leaders, artists, and creators, delving into their upcoming endeavors, exploring the depths of their creativity and showcasing the remarkable talents and achievements of his esteemed guests. Through behind the ...