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Paradise Blight

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Time 2h 38m

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The first terraformed world, Tau Ceti Four, was now ready for colonization.  Some called it Paradise, and it seemed a fitting name.  The initial conditions before the terraforming began were perfect, too perfect for botanist Mora Torr.  Something was not right.

Engineer Gan Finn came over with the other colonists on the Ark Hope ship.  He, like Mora, was as much running away from an anguished past as seeking Paradise.  But twelve light-years distance itself does not cure broken hearts.


"So, are there any alien jubjub birds, bandersnatches, or jabberwocks around here I should be worried about?"
Laughter rolled from her mouth at the Alice in Wonderland reference. "Oh, nothing like that. It's not the big scary creatures we should worry about, besides other humans that is, but the tiny ones. History has shown us that things like bacteria, virus, and small parasites are the real killers. The deadliest creature in all the human history is a mosquito with a pathogen."


** Re-edited **

** Open Novella II - Short List and Ambassador Pick **
** Wattpad Editor's Choice (January 2020) **All Rights Reserved

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Terra Nova

Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with us... The Terra Nova Spacing Corporation is privileged to announce HD436795-D. Discovered by our brave Paradise settlers during a difficult navigational recalibration, this picture-perfect world possesses the goldilocks conditions necessary to terraform to Earth Standard. With a conservative estimated population of one million, our settlers are already at work diligently terraforming your new home while you travel in comfort and style* on our ever-reliable colony ships. These ships come equipped with the latest engine upgrades, ensuring safe and swift travel, but not to worry. While surprised by our record-time response, they will welcome you with open arms. The TNSC way. Worried about leaving the service luxuries of Earth behind? Worry not! TNSC staffs all ships and colonies with only our most qualified employees, ensuring you experience an effortless transition to your new world.** Welcome home. *Comfort and style options available only to Ultra Platinum Supreme members with lifetime memberships and no holds on their accounts. All other tickets available by priority order and colony necessity. UN employees need not apply. **TNSC not liable for death by acts of god, ship implosion, lightning strike, storms, sanctioned kidnappings, union busting, or falling debris-whether human, natural, or alien in nature.