Torn MacAlester

Torn MacAlester

I am a science fiction writer who lives and works in the western United States. My background in science, engineering, technology, and the military have given me an interesting set of experiences to begin explorations into speculative fiction. I am making an effort to be faithful to science while building a fun and interesting story. At an early age, science fiction made a huge impression on me. My later reading of the science fiction made me realize that the authors were seeing beyond the next horizon into a fantastic future. Fast forward to the twenty-first century, I realize that the spark influencing the authors of the past is alive and well. We may not live in the future they imagined, but our future holds equal promise and equal inspiration. My science fiction adventures are set during humanity's emergence and achievements as a class 1 civilization. I hope you enjoy the stories as much as I enjoyed writing them.

 

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  • The Mountain: A Glimpse into a Grey World
        Welcome, readers, to a new tale born from the ashes of a world transformed. In "The Mountain," we step into a desolate, grey landscape where the air is thick with ash and the past clings faintly to the present. This story begins with Jake Conway, a man returning to his mountain cabin after […]
  • Building Alien Worlds with Scientific Rigor: Introducing the DKF Framework for Science Fiction
    Welcome, sci-fi enthusiasts and aspiring world-builders! As a hard science fiction writer, I’ve always believed that the heart of an interesting story lies in blending imagination with scientific precision. When crafting the universes of my stories, I turn to real-world science to ground my speculation, especially for one of the genre’s biggest questions: What about […]
  • “Drive to Houston” — A Tale of Resilience Amid Crisis
    Get ready for an gripping narrative with "Drive to Houston," a story set against the backdrop of a world turned upside down. It all begins with an alarm signaling Jacob Conner, a lead astronaut, to head from Dallas to Houston to support NASA’s space station operations. What follows is a harrowing journey through the ash-laden […]
  • Welcome to the Lunar Abyss: Discover Descent into Darkness
    Greetings, space adventurers and sci-fi enthusiasts! I’m excited to launch you into the depths of Descent into Darkness, a gripping tale from my anthology The Lunadyne Incident & Other Stories, now available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5F7L3QS. Set in the Fabulae Lunae universe after a Yellowstone super-volcano eruption, this story plunges readers into the icy heart […]
  • The Lunar Crawler of Golf and Outgassing: A Blend of Fiction and Artemis Innovation
    Hello, lunar tech enthusiasts and sci-fi readers! Today, we’re diving into the six-wheeled crawler that plays a pivotal role in Golf and Outgassing, a standout tale from The Lunadyne Incident & Other Stories, available now on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5F7L3QS. This rugged vehicle not only drives the action in the story but also echoes real-world advancements […]
  • Meet Annie MacInturner: The Lunar Trailblazer of Fabulae Lunae
    Greetings, lunar explorers and sci-fi fans! Today, I’m thrilled to introduce you to Annie MacInturner, a standout character from The Lunadyne Incident & Other Stories, now available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5F7L3QS. Featured prominently in Golf and Outgassing, Annie is a Marine lieutenant colonel turned lunar astronaut whose grit, intellect, and moral compass make her a […]
  • Exploring Fra Mauro
    Welcome back, lunar explorers and sci-fi aficionados! Today, I’m excited to spotlight Golf and Outgassing, one of the five captivating tales in my anthology The Lunadyne Incident & Other Stories, now available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5F7L3QS. This story whisks you away to the rugged highlands of Fra Mauro, where seasoned astronaut Annie MacInturner and rookie […]
  • 29 May 2025: Cold Contact by Torn MacAlester
    In the uncharted depths of space, 250 light years from Earth, Frank ‘Cooter’ Ross and his sharp-witted mechanic, Cathy Sorenson, pilot the Hootie Bird—a scrappy, two-person scouting vessel built for the stars. Tasked with spying on a secretive UTAN colony, they stumble across a chilling transmission hinting at alien contact. As Cooter digs through his […]
  • 29 May 2025: Clash of Titans by Torn MacAlester
    In a world where power is a family affair, Mark Mason seizes control of K-Systems. Over a tense dinner, old wounds and bitter rivalries resurface, as Morris probes his son’s motives with a mix of mockery and menace. Mark, scarred by his father’s past betrayals, stands determined to forge his own path in the cutthroat […]
  • 28 May 2025: Antares by Torn MacAlester
    In a future where humanity’s ambitions stretch beyond Earth, Mark Mason, visionary founder of Selene Corp, battles to steer his company toward a daring new frontier. Stationed in the microgravity of an L5 office, Mark rejects the allure of Mars—a planet he deems a seductive trap, doomed by its thin atmosphere, lack of magnetic field, […]