Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera

Daisy Chaining    by Mary E. Lowd
Price: Free! 1520 words. Language: English. Published on December 29, 2011. Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure.

(5.00 from 2 reviews)
A boastful spaceman traps himself into racing a frezzipod through an asteroid field. (Original venue: Untied Shoelaces of the Mind, Issue #5)
The Flip Side #2: The Gods of Deibren    by Joel Stephens
Price: Free! 13550 words. Language: English. Published by BearSock Books on December 27, 2011. Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera.

Starla Knight, crushed by the loss of her friend and traumatized by the accident that stranded her on the alien world of Deibren, continues to hunt for other survivors and for the reason why she crashed on the planet's surface. As her adventures lead her deeper into the planet's mysteries, Starla must accept that there is more happening on this world than she can understand.
To Dance Amongst The Stars    by Steph Bennion
Price: Free! 8990 words. Language: English. Published on December 23, 2011. Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories.

(4.00 from 1 review)
A seasonal science-fiction fairy tale! Can the poor, down-trodden kitchen slave Ganesa find a Prince Charming in the shape of young, dashing space captain Hanuman? As they meet for the first time on the dance floor at the American Embassy's Christmas Ball, she is the first to admit he's not exactly her type in this tongue-in-cheek pastiche of Cinderella. Short story, approx 8000 words.
The Rebelliousness of Trassi Udang    by Patty Jansen
Price: Free! 5100 words. Language: English. Published on December 21, 2011. Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera.

(5.00 from 2 reviews)
Short story set in the ISF-Allion universe. Published in the Belong anthology (Ticonderoga publications). Fifteen-year old Ari has plenty of run-ins with enforcers when he smuggles prohibited ingredients for his uncle and other clandestine restaurants in the B-sector of New Jakarta Station. But he stumbles on a rebellion that reaches far outside his insular little work, and is far more dangerous.
The Grooverunner's Wife    by Tais Teng
Price: Free! 11180 words. Language: English. Published on December 3, 2011. Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera.

Cavendori had been travelling for three hundred and fifty nine years when he reached the shore of the Mirinjii Ocean. During his voyage he had covered almost half a light minute and unearthed the relics of five distinct Falls...
Starship Victory: The Last Boy on Earth    by Joey Peters
Price: Free! 7390 words. Language: English. Published on November 30, 2011. Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera.

This time on Starship Victory the crew discovers Earth-235, a burned out cinder of a world. Can the crew discover the terrifying truth behind what happened? Or will whatever destroyed the Earth destroy them too?
Clan Black Tiger: "Rise of the Tigers"    by Travis McDougald
Price: Free! 6740 words. Language: English. Published on November 4, 2011. Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera.

Set in the distant future in a distant galaxy where political regimes called "Clans" reign over smaller and lesser system by utilizing huge mecha called "Motokin" to control with fear. Motokin are heavily armored and heavily weaponized mobile walking tanks.
Pretty Pink Planet    by Joy Smith
Price: Free! 3270 words. Language: English. Published on October 3, 2011. Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera.

(5.00 from 2 reviews)
Lori, an agent of SOESFOL (Search Out and Establish Sentient Forms of Life) visits Prism, a popular tourist destination, to track down planet pirates and rescue aliens, if she can find and talk to them.
Rodofink    by Chris Turner
Price: Free! 4940 words. Language: English. Published on August 23, 2011. Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera.

In the desert city of Sanctus, a genetically engineered miner goes AWOL to escape the fate of drudgery. The struggle for his freedom comes at a high price: little does he know that his ‘excursion’ to bigger pastures is bound for more complications than it is worth. Science fiction, 4800 words.
Saligia    by Gerard A Whitfield
Price: Free! 15320 words. Language: English. Published on July 4, 2011. Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera.

Balance is required in all things. Good against evil, order with chaos and the Church and its Protectorate need the Taurans. War is their natural state and Pyrion the ultimate battleground. Follow the journey of Leftenant Geriond Devane as he is tested. Will he be found wanting as demons fight for his soul? Lines have been drawn, Champions chosen and let the die fall where they may.