Sci Fi With a Heart Trilogy 1

By J A Alford

Falling : A delicate peace exists between the Sky and Sea-dwellers; powerful species who are virtually unknown by those dwelling on land. When the Sky-dweller’s heir goes missing the struggle to return her home safely dramatically changes the balance of power, friendship and love between these very different people.

The Editor: A young woman with a talent for bringing the written word to life and accustomed to her introverted life accidentally unleashes a deadly threat. The cost of righting her wrong will be high for herself and the only one with whom she has managed to develop a closeness.

The Last Time: In Jesse’s world Guardians are called upon to handle the worst threats to there society. The Guardians watch is set when they are needed and they awake for short periods of time. The rest of the time these Guardians remain in a deep sleep, preserved to help future generations; unless of course they fall in love and figure out who to trust before time runs out.

Bonus: Last Date Love Story

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Release date: Aug 8, 2018
• ISBN: 9780359012664

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Sci Fi With a Heart Trilogy 1

Sci- Fi with a Heart

Triology 1

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Falling: A delicate peace exists between the Sky and Sea-dwellers; powerful species who are virtually unknown by those dwelling on land. When the Sky-dweller’s heir goes missing the struggle to return her home safely dramatically changes the balance of power, friendship and love between these very different people. 

The Editor: A young woman with a talent for bringing the written word to life and accustomed to her introverted life accidently unleashes a deadly threat. The cost of righting her wrong will be high for herself and the only one with whom she has managed to develop a closeness.

The Last Time: In Jesse’s world Guardians are called upon to handle the worst threats to there society. The Guardians watch is set when they are needed and they awake for short periods of time. The rest of the time these Guardians remain in a deep sleep, preserved to help future generations; unless of course they fall in love and figure out who to trust before time runs out.

Bonus: Last Date Love Story

If you like these check out my tragic romance trilogy. Happy reading.

JA Alford

Falling

By JA ALFORD

When Seraphina swooped down through the trees she looked like a darting beam of light. She slipped through them like she was a drop of water and not a gliding body with black wings and hair and slim brown limbs that could be easily damaged at that velocity.  She landed in a roll that sent her laughing with the thrill of adrenaline all the way to the edge of the lake. She stopped and crouched down near it and pulled out a miniature flute she wore constantly around her neck. The necklace was a gift from the special friend she would summon with it now. She leaned down before she began to play, dipping the end of the flute in the water.  The tune released one color then another and another into the water as she changed notes. The colors swirled and danced with the changing notes and keys like clouds in the water. When she finished, it merged together, glowed bright and then the signal shot off like a bolt of lightning into the depths of the sea. Seraphina sat back and waited. A frog and a black bird came near. The frog chose a seat on a rock in the shallow depths of the lake but the bird hopped up to her.

Hello, Rumple. What are you about today? she asked leaning toward him. Her large brown eyes twinkled with mischief that went unnoticed by the bird.

He chirped and hopped into her lap. She teased him with a bit of worm she had saved wrapped up in a pouch that hung from her waist. She was so absorbed in her game that she didn’t notice the water ripple and slide away from her friend who swam near to the shore. The girl from the lake stayed in the water the lower half of her body still submerged and watched the poor bird.

Seraphina!

Huh. The brief distraction was all Rumple needed. He snagged his prize and flew to a nearby tree branch to enjoy it.

Seraphina pouted. Hey Elodie you ruined it. She sat near the water and pulled her knees to her chest.

That’s just cruel, Seraphina’s towheaded friend said.

I was going to give it to him eventually. Besides do I tell you how to treat your pets?

Elodie’s pet frog was making slow circles around her. Seraphina took to the air and flew low above the water trying to catch it.

Hey, leave him alone. Elodie splashed water at Seraphina and the girl tumbled back to the shore laughing. What are you doing here anyway?

It’s boring in the sky today, Seraphina lamented.

Really? Elodie asked looking up. It looks as if there’s storm coming.

There’s nothing but meetings. Father, mother, uncle, cousins-- everyone’s busy.

Well you’re old enough to go to them. Shouldn’t you be busy as well? She asked wisely. She was always the one to think practically. When they were together Seraphina took the chance to be carefree expecting Elodie to keep her out of trouble.

Seraphina stuck out her tongue. I was forced to go… but I snuck out.

Elodie shook her head. I think you should have gone…. She lowered her voice and continued, I’m worried something bad may happen between our people.

Seraphina crawled nearer to her. But the sky-dwellers and the sea-dwellers have been at peace since before we were born.

Elodie shook her head again. Seraphina I’m several years older than you are.

Oh, I always forget because you’re so much fun.

Thanks, but my point is I remember a time when I was very little and everyone was nervous that the peace couldn’t last between our people. And now there’s talk that relations are strained again.

But nobody wants war, Seraphina said.

Elodie pursed her lips. I wish that were true. Right now I don’t think it would take very much to cause trouble. 

When I rule, this won’t be a concern at all.

That will be great. When that time comes I look forward to seeing how you will solve the issues between us that have been in debate for centuries. Elodie sighed. She didn’t want to be too hard on her friend. She knew Seraphina had good intentions, but she wished she would take things more seriously. Elodie had much she would like to negotiate between their people, but while she was high ranking in their hierarchy older relatives would always hold the real authority.

Seraphina sat silently for a moment. She knew as part of the ruling family she should be more knowledgeable about those sorts of things. But even though she was next in line to rule everyone still treated her like a child and she didn’t really exercise any influence. It was something Elodie never seemed to understand.

Elodie interrupted her thoughts. We’ll talk more about it later. Try to pay attention at the next meeting, but now I think you ought to get back before that storm breaks.

Seraphina glanced indifferently at the sky. Elodie I’m a sky-dweller I think I would know if there was a storm com—

A clap of thunder interrupted and Elodie looked at her expectantly.

Which is why I timed it this way and planned to head back now, Seraphina said grinning sheepishly.

Elodie shook her head but couldn’t help smiling with her friend. Elodie watched Seraphina take off. She grimaced when Seraphina turned around to wave and barely missed hitting a tree. Rumble struggled to keep up with her.

As Elodie watched the darkening sky, her brow wrinkled in worry. Be careful Seraphina, she said quietly before sinking back beneath the water.

While everyone else in the village was safely waiting out the storm nearby a warm fireplace, Henry was on the roof of his building trying to hold a flimsy looking contraption of his own creation in the air. Unfortunately the wind was stronger than he expected. The cloth and paper blades of his device kept whacking him several times as he positioned it over his rooftop garden. He thought he might