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She saved one girl. Now the entire system wants her dead.

Melanie Destin is a doctor, not a soldier. But when she finds a dying girl hidden in her cargo bay, saving her sets off a chain of events that puts her in the crosshairs of corporate syndicates, system enforcers, and shadow factions — all hunting her across the solar system.

7 full-length ebooks. One complete story. No cliffhangers. Instant delivery via BookFunnel.

For fans of The Expanse, Altered Carbon, and Battlestar Galactica.

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Epic Space Opera — 2:3 no text

Epic Space Opera Adventure

Set off on an intergalactic quest with our epic space opera adventures. Thrilling battles, unforgettable heroes, and mysterious alien worlds await to ignite your imagination.

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Military Sci-Fi

Military Sci-Fi at its finest...

Dive into the heart of futuristic conflict with our military sci-fi stories, where strategy meets high-stakes action. Experience tactical battles, courageous soldiers, and the relentless pursuit of justice in a world where technology and valor collid

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Humorous Sci-Fi — fresh concept

Humorous Sci-Fi Stories

Blast off into laughter with our humorous science fiction stories, where quirky aliens, cosmic mishaps, and witty adventures spark joy in every chapter.

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Short Sci-Fi Reads

Short Science Fiction Reads

Big ideas in small packages—explore our collection of sci‑fi short stories and novellas. Perfect for quick bursts of adventure, mystery, and imagination!

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  • A cinematic science fiction scene showing a starship commander facing an orbital crisis on one side, and a field medic working in a failing medical bay on the other, united by a tense, consequence-driven mood.

    Stories Where Every Choice Costs Something

    This blog post introduces D.M. Pruden’s science fiction as stories built around pressure, consequence, and difficult choices rather than simple escape. It explains that the fiction follows competent people acting...

    Stories Where Every Choice Costs Something

    This blog post introduces D.M. Pruden’s science fiction as stories built around pressure, consequence, and difficult choices rather than simple escape. It explains that the fiction follows competent people acting...

  • Futuristic soldier overlooking a divided sci-fi city—one side pristine and blue, the other burning and destroyed—representing the world of Kaine’s Crucible, a Shattered Empire prequel.

    Kaine’s Crucible: Why This Story Had to Begin W...

    Kaine’s Crucible is the opening fracture of the Shattered Empire saga — a military space opera about power, loyalty, and what happens when certainty collapses. This post explores why the...

    Kaine’s Crucible: Why This Story Had to Begin W...

    Kaine’s Crucible is the opening fracture of the Shattered Empire saga — a military space opera about power, loyalty, and what happens when certainty collapses. This post explores why the...

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    Why Boring People Never Save the Galaxy – And W...

    Some people live such quiet, orderly lives that you could set your watch by them. Admirable? Sure. Memorable? Not so much. The truth is, in fiction — and often in...

    Why Boring People Never Save the Galaxy – And W...

    Some people live such quiet, orderly lives that you could set your watch by them. Admirable? Sure. Memorable? Not so much. The truth is, in fiction — and often in...

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About the Author

D.M. Pruden has penned more than 19 bestselling science fiction novels in multiple series. He spends most of his working time in outer space, spinning epic space operas, thrilling military sci-fi, or knee slapping humorous science fiction misadventures.

When visiting Earth, Doug resides in Calgary Alberta with his understanding wife, one remaining child who has yet to launch, and a faithful cavapoo who calls all the shots. When not writing, he loves to play golf, cook gourmet meals, and spend time with his wonderful grandchildren.