Recov

by Helen B. Henderson

In a not-so-distant time, the government controls the right to have children. The Genetic Selection Board has decided that as one of the world’s most talented and intelligent, Lauren Wood’s lineage needs to be continued. Like a select group of others who died before their time, she has been brought back to life as a recov–for one purpose. She has ninety-six hours to create a child with the perfect genetic match selected for her by the government, whether or not she and the human male wish it.

Eric Marten just had his deepest wish come true. He has the government’s permission to create a child with the woman of his dreams, Lauren Woods. Having lost his own mother, he questions his participation.

Desire, the government’s plans, and the reality of the world of tomorrow collide in this short story by the author of the fantasy series, the Dragshi Chronicles.

20 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 3, 2013

About the author

Although I wrote fiction for myself as long as I can remember, and been a professional writer for many years, pursuing publication for my fiction is a more recent endeavor. As a person, I have tried to find a balance between my typical Gemini characteristics. My heritage is also a reflection of contrasts -- the descendent of a coal-miner's daughter and an aviation flight engineer. I grew up knowing the simple life on a farm, yet my professional career was designing computers.

This dichotomy shows in my writing which crosses genres. Fantasy and science fiction is written to the lilting tunes of Celtic harp and flute. While the Ashokan Farewell calls forth the muse for historical adventures and westerns.

My published non-fiction in regional and national publications covers antiques, travel, history, and several articles on battlefield archeology (yes, I do know the subject and have participated in digs using both traditional screen and trowel methods and the new-fangled metal detectors). I'm also proud of my local histories, "Matawan and Aberdeen - Of Town and Field" and "Around Matawan & Aberdeen," both published under the Arcadia Press imprint. The most-recent book, "From the Back Street to Main Street - A Chronicle of the Methodist Community of Middletown Point" celebrated 180 years of a local organization.

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