Avar-Tek Series # 1
A Taste of Earth
When a meteor veers off course and crash-lands on Earth, it triggers a chain of cataclysmic environmental events that threaten the planet’s very survival. In the wake of this disaster, scientist Dipesh Patel and his team find themselves on the front lines, racing against time to uncover the mystery behind this enigmatic force. With global climates spiraling out of control, they must navigate political intrigue, scientific dilemmas, and their own moral convictions to find a solution.
As they delve deeper into the anomaly’s origin, they discover its uncanny intelligence and unexpected connections to their own beliefs and existence. What begins as a desperate fight for survival becomes a profound exploration of life’s value and the hidden potential within humanity.
Avar-Tek Series # 2
Death Has No Shadow
In a remote research facility nestled on a volcanic island, Kutisha works alone with Prometheus, a sentient AI with a counselor’s touch. Working through the night to uncover the mysteries of gravitational waves, Kutisha throws herself into her work to avoid dealing with the grief of her dead husband. But when a military lab leak unleashes an army of menacing nanites—dubbed “Mind Leaches”—her routine shatters into chaos.
In a world where the line between human and machine blurs, “Death Has No Shadow” explores the ethics of recording a human soul when appearances deceive us. Will Kutisha face annihilation alone or trust an old enemy?
Avar-Tek Series # 3
Cohesion Lost
Alex’s life seems ordinary—until vivid memories of battles, spacecrafts, and ancient empires haunt his dreams, threatening his grip on reality. As a mysterious illness takes hold, these visions intensify, pushing him to question his very identity. Desperation forces him to seek help, leading him down a path where the past, present, and future collide.
Alex must face the ultimate question: What if everything you believed about yourself was a lie?
Avar-Tek Series # 4
Child of the Stone
When an old peasant in medieval Spain unearths an ancient box, he discovers a power that will change his life forever. Inside, a silver plate glimmers with promises of wealth, tempting him and his wife, Maria, with visions of a life beyond their poverty. However, the true treasure lies hidden within a simple stone, imbued with mysterious healing powers.
This short story is the backstory for the science fiction novel The Healing Stone and tells of how Francisco’s 5th great grandfather discovered the stone.