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We Traveled To Mars and All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt!
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A colonist of Mars (Seth Adams) finds himself on the red planet, alone, working an assigned job he hates, and ultimately wishing he had stayed on a doomed Earth. Not only are things not what they were supposed to be, he soon discovers that the Earth is not doomed due to an asteroid as he had been led to believe, but the "elite" had perpetrated the lie in order to send a significant portion of the population to Mars and free up more space for golf resorts and luxury spas. He finds a woman in the colonies (Gypsy Starlett) unlike any he has ever met. She is 10 years his junior and VERY well versed in the art of love making. While most of the colonists call her a "whore" or "slut", Seth finds her quite to his liking. There's only one problem: She has absolutely no intention of ever returning to Earth. Of course even if she were willing, Seth could never afford the return trip ticket. That's why he secretly hatches a plan to steal one of the government craft and take it back to the Blue planet, telling everyone there about the Martian Exodus Conspiracy.... Not that the elite will allow him to come within a million miles of Earth if they have anything to do with it.
Table of contents
- 1Red Dust and Broken DreamsSeth Adams surveys the desolate Martian landscape, his disillusionment palpable. The promised utopia is a harsh reality of menial labor and isolation, far from the Earth he left behind.
- 2The Elite's Little SecretA chance discovery reveals the horrifying truth: Earth isn't doomed. The 'elite' faked the crisis to clear out the population for their own selfish gain, igniting Seth's fury.
- 3A Star Falls to MarsEnter Gypsy Starlett, a woman who defies convention. Her free spirit and intimate knowledge of pleasure captivate Seth, offering a spark of warmth in his bleak existence.
- 4The Price of AdmissionSeth and Gypsy's connection deepens, but her fierce independence and refusal to leave Mars create a chasm. He longs for Earth, she embraces her Martian life.
- 5Whispers of EscapeFueled by righteous anger and a growing desire for Gypsy, Seth hatches a desperate plan: steal a ship and return to Earth to expose the conspiracy.
- 6The Conspiracy's ShadowCommander Thorne, a ruthless agent of the elite, learns of Seth's intentions. The wheels of suppression begin to turn, anticipating Seth's every move.
- 7A Lover's FarewellSeth confesses his plan to Gypsy. Her reaction is complex – fear for him, but an unshakeable resolve to remain on Mars, leaving Seth torn.
- 8Zero HourUnder the cover of Martian night, Seth makes his move. The stolen spacecraft roars to life, a beacon of defiance against the elite's stranglehold.
- 9Chasing the Blue MarbleSeth hurtles through space, the vastness a stark reminder of his isolation. Behind him, Thorne's forces give chase, determined to silence him.
- 10The Longest GoodbyeAs Earth looms, Seth grapples with the consequences. Will they believe him? Or will the elite ensure he never sets foot on his home planet again?
- 11A Million Miles AwayThorne's fleet closes in. Seth faces an impossible choice: risk annihilation for the truth or surrender to the elite's control.
- 12Earthbound or Martian Bound?Seth makes his final decision, a choice that will echo across the stars. The fate of his mission, and his relationship with Gypsy, hangs precariously.
- 13The T-Shirt TruthThe aftermath of Seth's choice unfolds. Whether he's a hero or a fool, his journey to Mars and back leaves an indelible mark on two worlds.
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