About this series
The weird and supernatural comforts him.
When it moves in next door, it could kill them all.
Living with his mom in a New York City apartment after the Great World War, Stephen spends his free time outside of middle school at the movie theater or the library when not terrorized by neighborhood bullies.
Stephen never thought his life could turn worse until Mr. Goodis, an anti-social writer who types day and night, moves in next door.
A man more dangerous than a relentless bully.
A man who could start an alien invasion with his words.
Buy this short sci-fi story from the neurodiverse Auts series and never look at your neighbors the same way again.
Titles in the series (7)
- When the Lights Go Out: Auts Series
Sometimes the strangest of people become the ones you need to survive the end of the world. With only a few weeks left until the Texas-sized asteroid hits the Earth, Jack and Marie try to live peacefully in their retirement development despite the world falling apart around them. When the electricity goes out for everyone, Jack and Marie cope with the new struggle. Not everyone, though. Strange old, child-like Astrid and her overly-mature grandson Darren still have power. Power beyond Jack and Marie's understanding. Buy When the Lights Go Out, a short sci-fi short story from the Auts Series, and discover unexpected salvation.
- Auts: Auts Series, #1
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They came from a dying world. Earth is their only salvation. After they change it for the worse. The world of Auts is one of hidden secrets and mysterious creatures. On the outside, they appear socially deficient and lacking in sensitivity, but behind their unassuming exteriors lies deep intelligence and powerful psychic abilities. After wiping out the world's electricity, the Auts must learn to blend and live in a wasteland of technology and with humans struggling with fear, greed, and delusions. But even in the darkest of times, salvation can be found in the most unexpected places. Auts is an exciting read for science fiction fans, as it offers a unique look at neurodiversity and a world struggling with irreversible change. If you enjoyed books like The Giver by Lois Lowry or The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury, you'll be sure to love Auts. Buy it now!
- The Satellite: Auts Series
When it hits, it will be a monster. While on the run towards a fresh start in life, Regina picks up a teen-aged girl off the bitter winter turnpike. The strange girl seems harmless aside from her jerky movements, weird way of talking, and talent with wild animals. The girl soon pales in comparison when news about the speeding asteroid the size of Texas heading to Earth strikes the media. An asteroid the teen-aged girl knows all about before anyone. A sci-fi short story about new beginnings and violent endings from the neurodiverse Auts Series.
- The Ableism of Salvation: Auts Series
Society wants them dead. So they hide. Assuring that no one will ever know about them. Fugitive Jim Johnson finds himself lost in the desert and near death. Until a community of bizarre children saves him. A community with a secret. A secret that may not be worth Jim's salvation. Buy The Ableism of Salvation, a short sci-fi story from the Auts series, and make the ultimate sacrifice for acceptance.
- The King of Dodgeball Goes with the Flow: Auts Series
They've always wanted a child. But would the child want them? Ten-year-old Peter doesn't belong. He sucks at algebra but he excels in surviving dodgeball. He has no friends but breaks the challenges of a post-asteroid world. Peter only wants to feel accepted and secure as he does in his dreams. Dreams that could be memories. Memories of being an old man. Buy The King of Dodgeball Goes With the Flow, a short sci-fi story from the neurodiverse Auts Series, and experience the sacrifice of family through self-discovery.
- What Sorrow Flies Off Roofs: Auts Series
It speeds toward Earth. Intent of destruction. Or so they believe. With only a few more days until the violent apocalypse, people in the city jump off their roofs to control their fate. Teenage Isaac seems to be handling the end days well unlike his deteriorating mother. If only Isaac's mom could be like Leo the child-like building janitor. Leo believes they'll all be fine. Or maybe Leo's insane like the rest of them. Maybe Isaac needs to jump off the roof, too. What Sorrow Flies Off Roofs is a sci-fi short story from the neurodiverse Auts series that will fill you with rage and relief.
- Books About Everyone: Auts Series
The weird and supernatural comforts him. When it moves in next door, it could kill them all. Living with his mom in a New York City apartment after the Great World War, Stephen spends his free time outside of middle school at the movie theater or the library when not terrorized by neighborhood bullies. Stephen never thought his life could turn worse until Mr. Goodis, an anti-social writer who types day and night, moves in next door. A man more dangerous than a relentless bully. A man who could start an alien invasion with his words. Buy this short sci-fi story from the neurodiverse Auts series and never look at your neighbors the same way again.
M.E. Purfield
M.E. Purfield is the autistic author who writes novels and short stories in the genres of crime, sci-fi, dark fantasy, and Young Adult. Sometimes all in the same story. Notably, he works on the Tenebrous Chronicles which encompasses the Miki Radicci Series, The Cities Series, and the Radicci Sisters Series, and also the sci-fi, neuro-diverse Auts series of short stories.
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