Harmonic Tales vol. 1

All these stories take place in the same universe. Our universe, in fact. The big difference being that it's 100 years later, give or take. Humanity has long since figured out faster-than-light travel. 

FTL travel is done through established gates with fixed locations. 

Earth has become a paradise, only fit for the wealthy. The lower classes have long since been shipped off. 

On Earth, the Liechtenstein Monarchical States have become a global economic superpower. 

Mercury has gone through a civil war, and is now split up into countries with their own ruling bodies. The first of its kind outside of Earth. 

There are power plants on Venus, harnessing volcanic energy for profit. People rarely venture outside of the huge shielded cities. 

There's a giant space colony named Harmony, and it contains hundreds of millions of people. It's run by the Harmonic Colony Government. 

Gargantuan ships capture asteroids and haul them back to Mars for mining. Mars is the last foothold for the United Humanities Military Organization. 

Written from the fall of 2019 to the spring of 2020 (except Compound which was written in April of 2021) and a HIT with the Spark Central Drop-in and Write group.

One of the running themes of this piece is the inherent absurdity of the working class job, and also the powerful connections you can make with others in mere moments, whether it's 2021 or 2121.

Very sporadic strong language and violence contained within.

9K words.