<p>Three stories set on Arkhide, bundled together for the first time! These are character-driven space opera stories, more interested in people and ideas than action--though there is plenty of fun action! Almost no shooting or other mayhem.</p><p><br>Follow Katla Sofiasdotter from the playful explorations of her youth in Secrets of the Synths to her complex political struggles as an adult in Hidden Planet.</p><p> </p><p>Secrets of the Synths: Young Katla and her friend Olve uncover secrets in their island's synth clubhouse, navigating the challenges of pretending to be synthetic humans and discovering deeper truths about human-synth relationships.</p><p> </p><p>Worlds Apart: Katla, now a teenager, struggles with feeling disconnected in a society reliant on advanced implants. Her journey explores resilience and finding one's place in a hyperconnected world.</p><p> </p><p>Hidden Planet: As an adult, Katla must negotiate an unfair treaty with the Cooperative Realm to save her people. Facing political and personal challenges, Katla's determination shines through.</p><p><br>Part of the Cooperative Realm series of standalone stories</p>