Stories Rule Press author Eliot Bishop has released a short science fiction story, Talionis, today. It is the first of a future series.
Two wrecked ships, one deadly secret—will the crew of the Strix make it out alive?
The crew of the Strix are no strangers to dangerous territory and even murkier legality. Captain Hedge runs a tight but flexible ship, navigating the shadowy lines between legitimate salvage and “creative acquisition.” When a tip surfaces about two colossal vessels that fought a brutal battle before crashing, the Strix sets course.
Their mission is straightforward: board, salvage, and disappear before anyone else can claim the wreckage. But once aboard, the crew finds more than they bargained for—evidence of a struggle so fierce it defies explanation. The walls bear scorch marks, once-sealed bulkheads are ripped open, and every corner hints at a strange, haunting desperation. As they delve deeper, searching for valuable scrap and secrets alike, they begin to suspect that whatever tore these ships apart may not have left the wreckage empty.
Now, with the clock ticking and their suspicions mounting, Captain Hedge and the crew must decide if the salvage is worth the risk…or if some battles leave nothing worth saving.
Talionis is part of the Voidborn space opera series by Eliot Bishop.
Voidborn:
1.0 Talionis
…and more to come!
Science Fiction, Action & Adventure, Space Opera, Novelette
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Eliot Bishop crafts immersive worlds of fantasy and science fiction, blending magic, mystery, and richly layered characters in stories that linger long after the final page. A lifelong lover of reading, Eliot draws inspiration from the realms of myth and legend, creating stories that feel both timeless and fresh. His fiction has previously appeared in Space Opera Digest 2020: Fight or Flight.
Beyond the page, Eliot spends countless hours adventuring in video games and delving into the worlds of tabletop RPGs, with a special love for Dungeons & Dragons. This passion for storytelling in all forms informs Eliot’s writing, where every tale is a journey, every character has a secret, and every world holds new wonders to discover.
Learn more about Eliot and his writing at https://EliotBishop.com.
Enjoy!
The Authors at Stories Rule Press.
