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Astray: A science fiction adventure from Ryan Crow

@astrayofficial.bsky.social

The *New* Official page for the book project Astray. I will be posting art, updates, and completed chapters to this page which are completely free to read. Please support this project by sharing, re-posting, and providing feedback as we near completion

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I might go back and rework some story beats later. Condensing things and lengthening other scenes in more detail but I am eager to keep writing. Been working on chapter 11 and I'm probably 15-20% through it already. Don't feel like stopping my momentum just yet. As always any feedback is invaluable

18.02.2025 18:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Question for those who've been following the project. Chapter 10 is done but I haven't had the time to do my usual third and fourth pass for editing before posting. My posts on here were meant to be WIP anyway so would anyone hold it against me if I dropped it as is? Quality should be okay.

18.02.2025 18:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Stepping out across a sea of stars. Holding onto hope that you will reach the shore of the new frontier. Will you find paradise? Or the gate of oblivion?
Presenting Chapter 9. Our first chapter in space πŸš€ and the journey to a new land.

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10.02.2025 12:13 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The hardest journeys begin with a first step, an emergence into the unknown.
Leaving everything, and everyone dear to you behind.

Returning home to find you've changed and can't go back

Chapter 8: Emersion
A short chapter before the long road ahead.πŸš€
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07.02.2025 12:21 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A broken starship holds the key to generations awaiting a false prophecy
Can their fallen children ever hope to fly again?
Answers from the past lie within the blood of the present

Presenting: Overhaul
A tale of blood & sweat, preparing for the journey ahead.

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31.01.2025 18:49 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ora goes looking for her missing sister. Finding more than just her waiting. They return home to explore the forbidden Ark but the truth inside is too much to bear. What echoes of the past lie in the old, dark places? BURIED ECHO is the longest chapter so far and easily my favorite

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30.01.2025 12:28 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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An ancient warrior has awakened, leaving Len with a new set of challenges. A new friend, a dark fate, and a fight for survival. A storm is coming and she can't run from her destiny any longer.

CW: Blood, and Violence.

The story Continues with Chapter 5: FOCUS
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29.01.2025 14:17 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Authors note: I love the end of this chapter so much. It still makes me cry every time I re-read it. Brings me warm memories and closure at the same time. special thanks to my wife who helped come up with the Rhyme and a gentle take on a subject so sensitive but beautiful.

27.01.2025 12:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CW: Blood, Death:
Len returns to the forest to make contact with the old machine. Her reckless gamble pays off but to what end? And now that the box is open there is no going back. Will she have the courage to do the right thing?
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27.01.2025 12:41 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A celebration heralds the beginning of new life, new bonds, & hope for their village. The huntress tho, is held captive by her own curiosity as more pieces fall into place. The Silver God in the forest calls to Len as it did their ancestors. Will Grandfather Ark hold the answer? t.co/x0nE3RRxjX

27.01.2025 12:18 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Astray Chapter Two - Yearning

A narrow brush with death carries a mystery of dark Skysilver. Home calls to the weary and the sisters return to their tribe with lessons learned. Who is the vengeful God of the Umbrage?

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22.01.2025 14:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

But I can't second guess myself and look back until the project is finished. Hence why these posts are all WIP copies. But I'm currently on 11 / 12 chapters, over 160k+ words deep and nearing the finish line. I can revisit these later when it's done and trim the fat. Thank you all for reading ❀️

22.01.2025 13:45 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's been interesting to re-read my first chapter of the book given that it's been a few years. Funny enough I can see many things that I want to change but I'm still proud of it. This makes me happy though because it just shows how much I've improved as a writer with the later chapters.

22.01.2025 13:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Astray Chapter One - Silver God

The youthful ignorance of a huntress stalking her prey, confident in her abilities, skill, & strength. Only to find herself held captive under the watchful gaze of an unimaginable power; a heartbeat away from oblivion

This is where the journey begins
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22.01.2025 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Going to start posting WIP chapters on Bluesky. I'll do things slow over the next few days so the few people following this account won't get overwhelmed. Please share, spread the word and leave feedback if you can. I cannot wait to post the new content once I get it finalized ❀️ #OAED #ASTRAY

22.01.2025 12:19 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

New Site, New Build, New Horizons. Let's start sharing this story one chapter, one experience, at a time until it is finished.
#Len #Astray #Sekura #Fallow

09.12.2024 18:45 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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