Short Stories

Latest Update: Engineer part 5

Bridging the gaps between the Fated Conflict novels, these short stories provide an interesting and valuable new insight into characters and concepts from the series. Written by Michael T. Sanders and other aspiring writers, the entire collection is available free to read online or download. There are three planned runs for these stories, following the release of the next three Fated Conflict novels. When running, the collection will be updated every Monday.

The first run sets the scene for A Sanctified Betrayal, scheduled for release in late 2008. The following stories provide background to characters coming to prominence in the upcoming novel.

Prelude to A Sanctified Betrayal

Sophia Lyons

A three-parter following the life of Sophia Lyons, a civil servant living a normal life in the PFS, who after a chance encounter one evening finds herself propelled into a shadowy world she knows nothing about.

Part One

Part Two

Part Three

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Descent

As Bristol sleeps, a conflict rages between the Special Services division of the PFS government and the residents of Cooke Hall. Into this arena steps a woman who knows the secrets of the Engineers but does not share their ideals; whose sole objective is to stop James Cooke, no matter the cost.

Part One

Part Two

Part Three

Part Four (coming soon)

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Engineer

They told her life would never be the same after she came to Cooke Hall, but the world outside held nothing for Sophia Lyons now; she's about to become an Engineer, and there's no turning back.

Part Six (coming soon)

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Geneva

For more than twenty years the People's Freedom Society has been shielded from the outside world by a signal that has suggested their land is nothing more than a nuclear waste. Now that signal is failing, and soon the PFS will be discovered by the global community. Robert Stanford, Lord Protector of the PFS, has decided their entrance should be a big one...

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The Student Years of Andrea Berkley

The daughter of powerful but innattentive parents, Andrea is making the most of life, in the only way a student can. However, her family holds a dark secret, and for the unfortunate Berkley that secret is about to reveal itself. Guest written by Louise Larsen.

Part One

Part Two (coming 14th July 2008)

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Erica Wilding

Formerly of the Civilian Guard, now turning her talents to pickpocketing, Erica Wilding is about to land herself in deep trouble. But could the situation she finds herself in turn out to be for the better? Guest written by Tobias Tzfanya.

Part One

Part Two

Part Three

Part Four (coming 30th June 2008)