S1-R3n

By Ben Wolf

A killer cyborg on the loose. A daughter’s life on the line. And one man’s secret will decide all of their fates...

Designed for urban combat, the S1-R3N prototype is the ideal cybernetic soldier. But when it malfunctions during its public debut, it kills its handlers and the buyers in attendance for its unveiling.

Now Dr. Grant Andrews, the scientist responsible for creating the S1-R3N, is the only one who can stop it.

But the S1-R3N is determined to get to Grant first, by any means necessary—including going after Grant’s teenage daughter, Alexis.

Will Grant be able to protect his daughter from the cyborg’s murderous intentions? Or will the S1-R3N send him to meet his maker?

This engaging thriller is told ina visionary style through a series of text message conversations. If you love sci-fi, horror, thrillers, or any combination of those, you'll love S1-R3N. Download your free copy today!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Ben Wolf
• Release date: Jul 11, 2018
• ISBN: 9781942462217

Ben Wolf

Ben Wolf is the award-winning author of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and children's books. When not writing, he chokes his friends in Brazilian jiu jitsu.

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S1-R3NS1-R3N Title Text

A Science Fiction/Horror Short Story

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Published by

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S1-R3N: A Short Story

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Published by

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ISBN 978-1-942462-21-7

Copyright © 2018 by Ben Wolf, Inc. All rights reserved.

www.benwolf.com

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Available in ebook format on amazon.com.

Contact Ben Wolf directly at [e-mail] to schedule author appearances, for media questions and interviews, and speaking events.

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This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, and incidents are all products of the author's imagination or are used for fictional purposes. Any mentioned brand names, places, and trademarks remain the property of their respective owners, bear no association with the author or the publisher, and are used for fictional purposes only. Any similarities to individuals living or dead is purely coincidental.

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Wolf, Ben

S1-R3N/ Ben Wolf 1st ed.

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Published in the United States of America.

Created with Vellum Created with Vellum

Contents

Endorsements

Introduction

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Epilogue

The Ghost Mine

Chapter One of The Ghost Mine

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Praise for Ben Wolf’s novel The Ghost Mine

"Wow! The Ghost Mine is a phenomenal story. Ben Wolf excels at so many elements of storytelling, it’s impossible to identify a single gem:

Richly developed characters; a fascinating and detailed future of machine-human hybrids and deep-space mining operations; an intriguing mystery; shocking-yet-believable twists; breakneck action; and more than a few leave-the-lights-on/eye-watering moments of sheer terror.

Now imagine all this in the hands of a deft wordsmith. Man!

Think Aliens meets Ender’s Game meets Rambo. Taut, vivid, and captivating, The Ghost Mine will leave you breathlessly bandaging paper cuts from flipping the pages so fast. This one’s a definite winner."

- Robert Liparulo, bestselling author of the Immortal Files and the Dreamhouse Kings series

"A snappy, fun wild ride from hell! Wolf’s knock-out novel brings all the sci-fi intensity of Ridley Scott’s Alien movies together with a Michael Crichton style thriller. When space colonization goes wrong in The Ghost Mine, it means a long, nail-biting night of sheer reading delight! Positively unputdownable!"

- Brandon Barr, USA Today Bestseller, author of the Song of the World Series

"The Ghost Mine is dark and dangerous—sci-fi horror in the vein of Aliens and The Thing. If you like intense pressure, hazardous conditions, and a deposit of gore and treachery, then grab your pickax and a light and dig right in."

- Kerry Nietz, award-winning author of Frayed and Amish Vampires in Space

A brilliantly blended story of sci-fi and horror with heart, romance, and drama that'll keep you turning pages until the very end.

- Daniel Kuhnley, author of Dark Lament

"Fans of Aliens, line up—The Ghost Mine is a chilling sci-fi thriller that leaves you wishing you had a plasma repeater ready for whatever horror comes ripping out of the pages."

- Steve Rzasa, award-winning science fiction author

"Ben Wolf's latest novel, The Ghost Mine, is a Dantesque trip into hell, complete with demons, spirits, and plenty of evil. If you enjoy tales of fending off fiends in tight, underground places, then jump into this novel."

- Kyle Pratt, science fiction author

"The Ghost Mine is one enthralling, edge-of-your-seat ride. Ben Wolf has combined the environment of mining with that of science fiction, space travel and high tech weapons. It is a successful marriage. You cannot put this novel down."

- Peter Younghusband, Reviews by Peter

"The Ghost Mine is a thrill-a-minute roller coaster, only through a far off space mine that will most likely kill you rather than let you finish the ride.

Okay, so readers will survive the tale, but your expectations will be shredded with plot twists, action, betrayal, and probably lots of death.

Ben Wolf has crafted an entertaining journey into darkness. Don't miss this one!"

- Jason Joyner, author of the Rise of the Anointed series

Not only is Ben Wolf a handsome man, but he’s a damn good writer as well!

- Kirk DouPonce, Future Presidential Candidate

This short story is dedicated to my readers and fans. Thank you for your continual support!

Introduction

This short story is primarily told through various text message conversations. It is an experimental style comparable to the one employed through the Hooked app.

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I hope you enjoy it.

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- Ben Wolf

Chapter One

Text Conversation

Dr. Grant Andrews & Dr. William Murphy

July 21

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