This is something I wrote a year or two ago but never did anything with before. I entered it in a contest, and now you can read “The Crossroads” for free here: https://theforge.defence.gov.au/crossroads
It’s a short military SF piece with a lighter side to it. It also has a lot of swearing, so if that bothers you, be forewarned.
And in a very cool surprise, RC Bray, the genius who narrates my books, did an audio version of the story which you can listen to here:
A seasoned military officer uncovers a deadly conspiracy on a distant, war-torn planet…
Looking forward to the trioligy
Thanks!
Great twist at the end!