Making Contact

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Love can turn your world upside down, and in this collection of M/M science fiction short stories, it can also be out of this world. Experience romance among shooting stars, passion that burns like the sun, and new meanings of first contact. In "Better Than Cola," alien Summer Storms arrives on Earth and meets Nathan Chambers, who teaches him about human social interaction. Their immediate attraction raises questions about intimacy between different life forms. "Revolving Realities" follows Dr. Eliot Hollister, who uses an alien artifact to navigate alternate realities in a desperate attempt to save the Ulysses and its crew, needing to convince Captain Paul Alvarez of his reality. "The Sacrifice" tells the story of Stane, who must choose between completing a deadly ritual to secure an alliance with Segelian or saving his life partner, Steven. In "Alone," scientist Logan Murakami focuses on his work at Outpost Proserpina, hoping his AI project develops a life of its own. "Gifted in Tongues" features space pilot Torvald, who faces jail time and finds unexpected camaraderie with his cellmate, Tao. "Analytic Geometry" sees Kevin Ikoro navigating his new role in exploration while grappling with his feelings for teammate Cameron. Brai, in "The Monsters Below," seeks revenge after losing his lover, while "Feral" follows Cynfael, a prince who must return home to face an unknown mate. Finally, in "Ganymede’s Honor," Colonel Ard