Xeno-Hollow

Beleaguered and devastated by the loss of his brother and the knowledge of what became of him, Kendall Sumner sets out with a single mission in mind: to find Alec, no matter the cost. Finally coming to terms with who and what he has become, Alec's partnership with the symbiote he has found himself burdened with, Echo, grows evermore. As they unlock deeper and deeper secrets about themselves, Alec has once again found his calling, leading another troupe of unlikely heroes to survival and, perhaps, peace. All the while, a mysterious and ancient being, with goals as enigmatic as its own existence, pulls strings from the shadows, every decision it makes affecting the entirety of not just Earth, but the galaxy itself... Can Kendall accept his brother's fate? Can Alec reconcile what remains of his humanity to save what is left of his family? Fires never truly die. Within the Ashes... A Spark Remains.…

Xeno-Hollow

[Completed - undergoing final edits. Word count - 92K.]Five years after an enigmatic, parasitic alien force brought human civilization to its knees, the remnants of our species cling to existence in the cracks and crevices of a ravaged planet. Among them is Alec Sumner, a man haunted by the ghosts of a world lost and burdened by a fate that could tip the scales of humanity's fate, a secret nobody can know...As Alec navigates the treacherous terrain of this new regime, he grapples not only with the alien threat but also with the darkness that lurks within the hearts of survivors pushed to their limits. Each day brings new challenges, and each choice carries the weight of unforeseen consequences as the line between ally and enemy blurs in the face of desperation."Ashes of the Earth" is a gripping exploration of resilience in the face of overwhelming odds. It delves into the depths of human nature, questioning what truly defines us when everything we once knew has been stripped away. As Alec's journey unfolds, readers will find themselves on the edge of their seats, pondering the price of survival and how far you would go to protect the ones you love.…

Xeno-Hollow

Captain Addison is proud not to be a cog in the Weyland Yutani machine for her piece of the pie - an independent operator of the "Rust Raptor," a salvage ship and crew that traverses the galaxy picking up after wrecks, disasters, and failed colony attempts. But, as the richest corporation in the universe, sometimes you have to play ball with them.While on a routine run contracted out by Weyland, Addison and her crew intercept an unusual SoS. Contractually obligated to investigate, Captain Gray touches down on an unknown moon, LV-2032. Unbeknownst to Gray and her crew, LV-2032 is home to the Obsidian Sector Laboratory "Tartarus Deep," a bio-weapons division of the Weyland Yutani Corporation.Suddenly, they find themselves held prisoner for an innocent mistake and keeping to regulations. Kept under the watchful eye of the Complex Administrator, Driver - a synth - Addison is isolated from her friends and crew at an increasing rate. As her crew members disappear, she begins to hear screams in the night.In a race against time with a sadistic synthetic, a rogue AI with unknown intentions, and strange, bioluminescent, serpentine creatures that stalk the jungles outside the complex, Addison must rescue her crew, destroy the facility, and secure the future of the human race. IMPORTANT NOTICE: This is a derivative, unaffiliated work. I do not own ALIEN or PREDATOR and have no affiliation with 20th Century Studios, Fox Studios, or 20th Century Fox - whatever their various LLC names may be. I claim no ownership over any of these copyrighted creatures. I do, however, claim ownership over my original characters and storyline set within this universe.…

Xeno-Hollow

Far into the future, humanity has vanished from the Galaxy. Nobody knows why, or where they went. Earth wanders the galaxy in the dark, kept alive by unfathomably powerful technology, remaining as a pilgrimage for those who seek to understand those who came before. Legends speak of a great battle from a threat beyond the horizon of the galaxy, and of the ultimate sacrifice - but the truth is lost to time... To all but one. One who will tell his fantastic story to anyone willing to hear, including a young girl and her father, visiting the ancestral home of humanity to reflect on their losses and what it means to carry on without. Sit and listen with them, as K'Tal, the Last Hyperion, weaves a tale of hope and endurance, love and loss, meaning and sacrifice... For these are The Things They Left Behind.…

Xeno-Hollow

This is a collection of short stories, told from an alien perspective - to other aliens - about humans and their wacky, crazy, hilarious, sometimes deeply sinister interactions with the rest of the galaxy. None of the stories overlap; all of them happen in different times, places, and universes.…

Xeno-Hollow

Irv the Perv is an unusual combination - a member of society commonly known as a "starwhore," - a human being for sexual hire, known for their endurance and shameless prowess while in flagrante - and an assassin. He has been sought after by countless individuals both for their own pleasure - and the demise of their enemies. Stumbling into the middle of a conspiracy dick first has him running for his life... But still enjoying himself along the way, calling in old favors - and paying some back, as he attempts to understand the depth of what he's discovered.…