scifi – JD Adler

The Disappeared

A reporter from the NY Herald, Cronus Bushkill, believes he has found a pattern in thousands of missing persons cases, spanning decades. Following that pattern leads him to Vanessa Greene, who has witnessed her husband’s abduction only days earlier. They follow the case only to find obstacles, mysteries, and powerful conspiracies. Benjamin Reeves, husband to Vanessa, fights to escape his captors and return home to his love. A mission complicated by being lost and alone amongst strangers in a strange land.

The IRL Games-L1

“Hello, Larry.” A calm, robotic voice called out. It was deep and gravely like a mature man, but it had the unmistakable tenor of a robot imitation. “Hello?” Larry called out. His voice was always a bit nasal, but now it took on a slightly …

The Lonely Death

This is from an upcoming work of fiction titled, “The Disappeared.” The lead character is a songwriter, and this is meant to be one of her works. Bodies dropBodies dropBodies dropped without consequence. Who keeps the names of the dead? When they are all collected;The …

Aliens

This is an excerpt from a new work of fiction, “The Disappeared” due out early 2023. Some of the chapters are preceded by lyrics or poems intended to be authored by the characters. “Alien” is the creative work of the male protagonist. _____________ Alien, alien, …

This Spot Here

This is an excerpt from a new work of fiction, “The Disappeared” due out early 2023. Some of the chapters are preceded by lyrics or poems intended to be authored by the characters. “This Spot Here” is the creative work of the female protagonist. _____________________ …