STATION 13
What's more terrifying—the monsters you see, or the ones you become?
Commander Anna Dimitrovic leads a crew of four on remote Deep Space Research Station 13.
Six months of electromagnetic research, then home. Simple. Routine. But the cameras are showing intruders. The frequencies are spelling out warnings. And one by one, her people are changing.
Anna knows the signs. She won't let Kandahar happen again. She'll protect her crew, even from themselves. Even if they beg her to stop.
In the silence of deep space, the most dangerous enemy might be the one that's always been inside.
Station 13: Where isolation becomes invasion, protection becomes elimination, and the only thing more terrifying than being replaced... is being yourself.
Coming November 2025
“I saw it again—the shadow figure, standing in the corridor outside my quarters. Taller than any of my crew. Moving with purpose toward the central junction.
I switched to Camera Eight, covering the junction. Empty.
Camera Nine, central hub, Level 2. Nick walking toward communications, tablet in hand. Normal.
Back to Camera Seven. Empty corridor. Thirteen steps from the ladder to my cabin door, just like always.
’Computer, replay Camera Seven feed from 1203 hours.’
The screen showed exactly what I was seeing now—empty corridor, steady lighting, no movement.
But I’d seen something. I was sure of it.”
“The briefing carried a different energy today. Tony arrived late, coveralls cleaner than usual, tool belt silent. His normal swagger was muted, replaced by something more careful.
’Morning, Commander.’ No ‘Boss Lady’ today. The shift in address felt deliberate.
Thames followed precisely on schedule, med kit positioned exactly as always, but his eyes lingered on my face longer than necessary. Professional assessment, cataloguing signs of strain I was probably failing to hide.
’How are you feeling today, Commander?’ Too casual. Too concerned.”
This psychological horror novel contains themes of military trauma, isolation, and mental health crisis. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, support is available through the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or nami.org, and for veterans through the Veterans Crisis Line at 988, Press 1.