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A Hundred Ascending new interlude and chapter dropped
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Free Sci‑Fi Serial: A Hundred Ascending — Bonus Interlude and new Chapter Now Live

Free Sci‑Fi Serial: A Hundred Ascending — Bonus Interlude and new Chapter Now Live Midnight lessons:  Chad experiences a dreamtime vision with his grandfather, helping him heal so he can help another. In Chapter 10, “Verily, With Hardship” Rashid faces deepening depression after five years of isolation and feeling marginalized by the village. Samir and Ian intervene to help and heal him. Weeks later, Rashid confronts the community and is chosen to lead a new spirituality circle. At the first gathering, villagers share what gives them meaning. Read the latest chapter → https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/150567/a-hundred-ascending/chapter/3243708/updating-the-news-from-earth Thank you for being part of this

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Free Sci‑Fi Serial: A Hundred Ascending – New Interlude Now Live – Updating the News from Earth

In this week’s interlude of my free sci-fi serial, Wei downloads cached BBC coverage: five years into captivity, but only 21 hours after the abductions on Earth. Authorities have identified all 100 abductees. Families are publicly challenging the Salolehs’ falsified footage. Independent scientists analyzing the recordings confirm technology far beyond human capability. Personal details emerge: Ian’s sister Sarah is searching for him, Imam Rashid’s past comes into focus, and the Sutton family’s disappearance was captured on ultra‑high‑speed cameras. The internet loads at 8% per article — but every fragment of Earth reminds the villagers they haven’t been forgotten. Read the

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Free Sci‑Fi Serial: A Hundred Ascending — 2 Interludes Now Live

Two new interludes mark the five‑year point inside the sphere. Ian’s Journal — Year 5: Ian describes the nanites’ growing influence: heightened reflexes, slowed‑time perception, and a possible telepathic bond with Ajay. Across the village, bodies and minds are being optimized. Village FAQ Board: The research team’s five‑year FAQ confirms enhanced abilities, CBD‑based emotional regulation, and contradictions in the Salolehs’ timeline. The Metal Rabbit Things remain unexplained, and the village’s accidental post‑scarcity life raises new concerns — including the unanswered question of their fate. Start reading here → One Hundred Ascending – free fiction on Royal Road! For extra materials,

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A Hundred Ascending – Free Sci-Fi Serial. New Chapter: Hidden Cameras, Hidden Love

A new chapter of *A Hundred Ascending* – “In Response to Something” is now live. This week: the villagers investigate the “Metal Bunny Lady”. Hidden cameras are placed all over the village to confirm the existence of their jailer. It takes a few attempts, but finally they see… something moving at bullet speed. But are these creatures their jailers, or another captive put to work by whomever, whatever captured them? Meanwhile, Ian starts catching the eye of Samir, and notices him looking back. But are they really in love, or is this a manipulation? My ongoing sci-fi serial where new

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A Hundred Ascending - a novel by Evan Kayne
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A Hundred Ascending – new science fiction novel

One hundred strangers are abducted in beams of light and trapped inside a colossal alien sphere where time moves a hundred times faster. Guided by a rebellious AI with secrets of her own, they evolve far beyond human limits. But as a hidden countdown nears zero, they must choose: escape through time itself or watch Earth fall. Humanity’s future hinges on their impossible leap. This is the start of what I hope to be a multi-novel universe where readers will embark on an interstellar journey filled with complex, multi-racial and LGBTQ2SA+ characters and unexpected twists. The story explores themes of

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