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Tornahdo’s world moved in slo-mo #Excerpt from Lights Out #SciFi #PietasFans #MFRWhooks

Kayelle Allen 07/31/2024 Fallen Empires 5 Comments

In this scene, Tornahdo enters the chamber with seven other ghosts, having been given orders different from the others. Fighting Pietas with only seven others — what advantage can that possibly offer?

The world shifts to slow-mo

As ordered, Tornahdo illuminated the beacon on his chest. Not smart. Pietas would know from the level of brightness how many had entered the unlit room, but there was no sense saying so. Ghosts did what they were told.

Maybe the next team would subdue the Ultra after Tornahdo's crew exhausted him. Assuming there were ghosts left who hadn't been shot by their own leaders.

Inside, as instructed, he stayed near the back. Two of the eight ghosts closed in on the pod.

Pietas lay on the floor behind it. His body showed, not his face.

Tornahdo tingled with a fighter's high. The mix of anxiety and excitement kept his instincts on maximum alert.

Beside Pietas, a ghost stooped. The change in lighting angle showed the Ultra, limp on the floor. When turned, the body flopped. The ghost pressed two fingers against the throat.

With a jerk, Pietas yanked the man down while thrusting a hand up.

A pierce of mindless fear stabbed Tornahdo. He'd faced that snap of terror before. It meant two things. First, the Ultra was controlling their emotions. Second, the chip was worthless.

Pietas tripped the next ghost, jabbed an elbow into his neck.

Another spurt of fear and confusion.

All that training. Days of suffering, learning control. For nothing.

Pietas flashed into speed mode.

Tornahdo's world moved in slow motion.

A blur showed where the Ultra had been. Pietas halted, braced both hands on a pod and kicked a pair of ghosts behind him.

They flew backward. Slow.

Momentum carried the Ultra straight toward Tornahdo.

Stumbling out of the way, Tornahdo went down in a tumble, taking out the ghost beside him, who knocked down the last two.

Tornahdo rolled to his feet, out of range of those long arms and carbon-hard fists. But for how long?
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Maxwell’s heart was shattered once, but he’s not one to stay down for long #MMRomance 🌠❤️ The Alien Medic by Eryn Ivers #SciFi

Kayelle Allen 07/28/2024 MM Romance

The Alien Medic

Falling in love ruined Maxwell once. He refuses to let it ruin him again.

Maxwell Terry has spent his life as a doctor helping others, all while hiding his deepest secret from them. He knows firsthand the pain and terror that comes from falling in love, and he promised himself that he'd never make the same mistake again. But Garrett Twal, with his easy laugh and his charming smile, makes him want to break that promise.

Garret Twal has always been the biggest and strongest man in the room, and for as long as he can remember, he's used his size to protect and care for people. He'd care for the sweet doctor with the steady hands and the sad eyes too, if Maxwell Terry would just let him! Even if the man is clearly hiding something. And even if Garrett knows better than most the damage a traitor can do.

But Garrett and Maxwell don't have time to take it slow with each other. Their planet is lying in ruins, with poisonous storms raging through the air and pirates picking over its carcass. As their relationship heats up and the danger around them grows more intense, will they be able to hold on to each other or will their fears and their pasts tear them apart and doom their home?

With generous servings of hurt/comfort, secrets, and trust issues (and snarky Sebastian), The Alien Medic is the fourth book in Interspecies Alliances—a series best read in order about a galaxy torn apart by conflict and the men fighting to keep it together. Everyone gets HEAs once the series ends, but first, each novel follows its own couple with their own HFN ending on this epic space adventure.

Content Warning: emotional abuse that turns violent (the violence is brief), science fiction violence, references to war, refugees, crime, invading armies, brief body dysmorphia.

Available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited

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It’s just a little house in the woods. Right? Saved by a Fae by Layla K Wood #Fantasy #Elves

Kayelle Allen 07/26/2024 Fantasy Books

Saved by a Fae

Lottie bought a house in the woods, not knowing that danger lurked around the corner.

Errol, a Seelie Fae, follows a scent to discover Lottie being attacked by a strange Unseelie.

After being rescued by Errol, Lottie discovers the existence of Fae in her world. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

The Unseelie who attacked Lottie could come after her again and Errol is determined to protect her.

As Errol and Lottie seek answers, they discover that Lottie is secretly the daughter of the Unseelie queen and has had her memories magically repressed. Breaking Lottie’s spell could mean disaster.

Errol must save Lottie and the rest of the world. To do so, he needs to defeat the Unseelie queen before it’s too late.

Saved by Fae is a clean fantasy romance with more action than intimacy and a happily ever after.

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The bandit mask really adds to the “good guy” look #Excerpt from Lights Out #SciFi #PietasFans #MFRWhooks

Kayelle Allen 07/24/2024 Fallen Empires 4 Comments

In this scene, a Ghost Corps official (hiding behind a holographic "mask") is giving Tornahdo and a group of eleven other ghosts the final details of their mission.

The "Good Guy" look

The leader facing them activated a device on his wrist, and a holograph of a room full of lifepods popped into being.

There wasn't a human alive who wouldn't recognize Pietas. Seven feet tall. Slim. White hair. White uniform.

Seriously. Like he was the good guy.

Painted on bandit's mask.

Because yeah, the mask went so well with the good guy look. The sarcastic thought sang pain through Tornahdo's head. He pressed fingertips against one temple.

Pietas clutched his chest, bracing himself on a pod. Slid to the floor. Out of sight.

"You see?" The man shut off the view. "He's out."

Sure he was. Tornahdo ignored the sharp reminder to avoid disagreement.

"Pick up his body and put him in a pod. Each of you will carry a pair of wristlocks. Bind his hands behind him." The man gestured. "Questions?"

The guy in front raised his hand again. "Sir, there's only twelve of us. If he wakes up, that's not enough."

"No? Who agrees?"

Three ghosts beside him also put up their hands.

Without a word, the man pulled out a gun and shot them, one after the other, so fast, they all went down together. Headshots were final. No rebirths.

The air went from thick to non-existent. Tornahdo did not so much as flinch. He needed none of that maniac's attention.

He might not know the other ghosts, but if an enemy put one down like an animal, that person deserved his hate. Like him, his fellow soldiers had trained hard to hate. One slip and they'd be on him like the animals he seemed to think they were.

Chip or not.

The guy holstered the weapon. Had to be standard issue. Guns for Ultras set you on fire. "Anyone else doubt the plan?"

Nope. No more fools present.

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“The best day in human recollection.” #Excerpt from Lights Out #SciFi #PietasFans #MFRWhooks

Kayelle Allen 07/17/2024 Fallen Empires 6 Comments

In this scene, Tornahdo and eleven others have been waiting to be briefed on their mission. The air is close, the heat is rising, but like the good, obedient soldiers the Ghost Corps has trained them to be, no one asks a question. The insertion of an "anti-emo" chip that deals out stinging reprimands ensures obedience is less than voluntary.

Excerpt: If it's such a good day...

After half an hour of waiting, no one had spoken.

Probably another test.

Tornahdo, for one, wasn't failing it.

The door opened, bringing a shock of icy air.

They all knew they were being sent to die. They were ghosts. That's what ghosts did. They hammered at Ultras until they perma-killed them or they kept Ultras busy until others escaped. But at least they were getting to breathe first.

In walked a person close to seven Terran feet. Silhouette looked male. Tall enough to be an Ultra. He strode into the center of the room and beckoned everyone closer.

No clue who hid behind the full-body fake-face. It cycled through various images, too fast to keep up. Like trying to count air bubbles rising in a pool.

Remaining at the back, Tornahdo stood at ease.

"This is the best day in human recollection." Speaking through a voice changer, the voice took on genderless robotic tones. "Today, we make history."

If it was such a good day, why hide behind a fake-face and voice changer?

The chip in Tornahdo's head pinged a stinging reminder to avoid such thoughts. He reined in his doubt and focused.

"This mission is called Lights Out. Your duty is simple. Chancellor Pietas is unconscious. You'll put him in a lifepod. That's it." The guy paused. "Questions?"

A tall ghost removed his helmet. "How can Ultras be unconscious?"

"The peace talks were a trap. When he and the Council arrived, we told them we'd jettison their module unless they entered their lifepods, which they did. Except Pietas, of course, so we siphoned the air out of the room. Before you go in, you'll hyperventilate, store up oxygen. This room is being pumped full at a high rate. Your chip will aid you."

Ultras held their breath ten times longer than humans. Tornahdo had trained to hold his five times longer. Pietas probably managed fifteen or twenty times.

Twelve of them. In a vacuum. Against the Ultra called Bringer of Chaos. Whose motto was, "Pain is a warrior's ally." No number of chips made that doable.

"You'll go in unarmed. Otherwise, there's a miniscule chance he'd awake and disarm you."

Miniscule. Like an ocean was a miniscule puddle. Tornahdo pushed past the pain caused by his traitorous thoughts and ignored the migraine-level headache.

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Kayelle Allen 07/15/2024 MM Romance

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Rule #1 in war: Calculate, dominate, stay ahead. Oh, and unleash that hidden trick when you need it. Cheat code engaged 🚀 #SciFi #MilSF #Military

Kayelle Allen 07/12/2024 Science Fiction Books 1 Comment

As a former E4 myself, I'm proud to share a military sci-fi anthology featuring one of my favorite editors and an altogether awesome person - Barb Caffrey.

Tales of the E4 Mafia

Edited by Keith Hedger. Authors: Andrew Heymann, Barb Caffrey, Charles R Scott, Chris Sommercorn, Dan Kemp, Gaige Mosher, Gail Sanders, Joshua Hill, Keith Hedger, Michael LaVoice, Ray Daley, Scott Rieche, and Jacqui Venturini (Illustrator).

They are specialists, corporals, and petty officers. They are the military personnel who have learned some leadership and gained expertise in their specialty. "Work smarter, not harder" is their watch phrase, followed by "If you aren't cheating, you aren't trying."

They are masters of avoiding work, getting up to shenanigans, and, when a mission needs to be completed or job done, it's an E-4 that others turn to. They are the near mythical E-4 Mafia, and their ability to avoid work, solve problems, and create trouble is the stuff of legend.

Here are eleven stories of the E-4 Mafia in a variety of settings and situations that are sure to thrill and entertain anyone with an interest in military fiction, science fiction, a sense of humor and the curiosity to peek under the rug to see what got swept there when something needed done.

Read Tales of the E4 Mafia

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“Is this stupid chip even working?” #Excerpt from Lights Out #SciFi #PietasFans #MFRWhooks

Kayelle Allen 07/10/2024 Fallen Empires 8 Comments

Excerpt: Is this chip even working?

In this scene, Tornahdo is aboard the starport Enderium Six, awaiting assignment. All he's been told is he'll be providing security during peace talks aboard the station. He's locked in his room, with no outside contact, and no idea what's next or when it will happen. An "anti-emo" chip has been inserted into his brain, supposedly to help him control emotions. The enemy has the psychic ability to control the emotions of others, and this chip is designed to prevent that. So when he's called to the armory to report for duty, he's eager to go.

In the armory, Tornahdo and eleven others donned the black body armor and helmets of the Ghost Corps and followed a woman into the next chamber. There, she left them with instructions to await a briefing.

The teamwork in the regular army had no place in Ghost Corps. Isolation was the point of being a ghost. After his previous run-in, Tornahdo had less reason to interact.

The unlit room where they waited closed in as if the walls pulled together and the ceiling sank. The longer they waited, the thicker the air. Warm, heavy with sweat and the tart bite of fear, every breath choked the senses.

More than one ghost pulled at his collar. Tension arced through the room, lightning skating over a metal fence.

Was the chip even working?

After half an hour of waiting, no one had spoken.

Great. Probably another test.

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Kayelle Allen 07/05/2024 Fallen Empires

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“Don’t call me sir. I work for a living.” #Excerpt from Lights Out #SciFi #PietasFans #MFRWhooks

Kayelle Allen 07/03/2024 Fallen Empires 8 Comments

In this opening scene of Lights Out, we meet Tornahdo (who in later Bringer of Chaos books will be renamed "Six" by the immortal king, as an insult at first, which quickly becomes a token of respect). Having served as an enlisted sailor, I heard the phrase, "Don't sir me" more times than I could count.

Except: I work for a living

The air reeked of antiseptic and starch stiffened the pillowcase. If only the mind-numbing jabbering would stop.

Tornahdo pried open his eyes. The flattened blood bag above him, stenciled equipment and gray walls screamed military hospital.

He'd died. Again.

Spanish curses slipped out. His abuela would've taken a switch to him. He made the sign of the cross and kissed his fingertips.

After yanking the tube out of his arm, he pressed a thumb over the entry point. Thankfully, this time, he wasn't writhing on the floor in agony. Well, not yet.

A faceless android in a Ghost Corps uniform loomed over a bank of equipment displaying Tornahdo's name and vitals. First impression was right. Military hospital.

The weapons-grade yapping continued.

"Did you hear?" a youthful voice bragged. "He killed six of 'em last night."

"Yeah, but they don't stay dead. They never do."

"If Ultras didn't come back to life, their plasma wouldn't bring our own people back."

The transfusion of enemy blood healed the hole in Tornahdo's arm in seconds. He thumbed off the red smear and rolled over on the gurney.

An open door led to a sink and toilet built to let gravity do its work. Which meant this was a planet. You hadn't lived until you were in space, floating in zero gravity while your body's final twitches sent your corpse spinning.

Notices on the wall confirmed this was San Xavier in the Colonies of Man. Same place he'd bought it the first time.

This was getting old.

"He's awake." The pair of baby-faced orderlies ceased bickering with each other and blabbered at him.

"¡Silencio!" Pressing fingers against his brow, Tornahdo fought lacerating pain.

"But I was telling him that—"

"For the love of all that's holy, will you shut up!" He levered himself into a sitting position and jammed his hands against his temples. "You're enough to wake the dead."

"Sorry, sir."

"Don't call me sir. I work for a living."

"Yes, sir." Blushing, the orderly swallowed. "Sorry, sir. I mean—"

Mimicking a zipper across his lips, Tornahdo slid off the gurney onto unsteady feet.

The other orderly hustled forward and supported him.

He shook off the touch. Last thing he needed was boys fussing over him. You could bet when immortals came back to life, they didn't put up with nattering attendants.

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Tornahdo’s world moved in slo-mo #Excerpt from Lights Out #SciFi #PietasFans #MFRWhooks

The world shifts to slow-mo

Bringer of Chaos

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Maxwell’s heart was shattered once, but he’s not one to stay down for long #MMRomance 🌠❤️ The Alien Medic by Eryn Ivers #SciFi

The Alien Medic

It’s just a little house in the woods. Right? Saved by a Fae by Layla K Wood #Fantasy #Elves

Saved by a Fae

The bandit mask really adds to the “good guy” look #Excerpt from Lights Out #SciFi #PietasFans #MFRWhooks

The "Good Guy" look

Bringer of Chaos

Welcome to Book Hooks!

“The best day in human recollection.” #Excerpt from Lights Out #SciFi #PietasFans #MFRWhooks

Excerpt: If it's such a good day...

Bringer of Chaos

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Antonello Brothers: Immortal

Rule #1 in war: Calculate, dominate, stay ahead. Oh, and unleash that hidden trick when you need it. Cheat code engaged 🚀 #SciFi #MilSF #Military

Tales of the E4 Mafia

“Is this stupid chip even working?” #Excerpt from Lights Out #SciFi #PietasFans #MFRWhooks

Excerpt: Is this chip even working?

Bringer of Chaos

Welcome to Book Hooks!

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Bringer of Chaos

“Don’t call me sir. I work for a living.” #Excerpt from Lights Out #SciFi #PietasFans #MFRWhooks

Except: I work for a living

Bringer of Chaos

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