The cosmic engine: Advanced technology

by HiT Painton

In this short story. Jaxxon, a brilliant astrophysicist with a deep fascination for the cosmos, makes a significant discovery during his academic pursuits. Years later, after Earth is ravaged by a cataclysm, he survives as a scavenger. His fate takes a dramatic turn when he discovers a crashed alien vessel containing a "cosmic engine." Interacting with the engine triggers a profound transformation within Jaxxon, granting him knowledge of its destructive purpose and the impending alien invasion. Understanding the grave threat, Jaxxon repurposes the cosmic engine, using its power not for destruction, but to subtly manipulate the minds of the alien invaders, effectively becoming the protector of reality.

12 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 25, 2025