Vote the Voyage

Vote the Voyage

An undersea adventure. Your vote decides what happens next.

 An Engenian expedition followed a mysterious signal into the ocean depths. Then its transmissions stopped—after one final warning.

 Now a team from Engenia, Cretacea, and Cybernetica must find the missing crew and discover what they found. Their next move is up to you.

 Set in the world of *The Calm Before the Storm*, Vote the Voyage is a weekly serial by Justin Bello. Each episode ends with a choice. Readers vote, and the winning choice shapes the next installment.

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How to take part

Read each episode, then visit Author Justin Bello on Facebook or @justinbello_auth on Instagram for that week's voting instructions and deadline. Return here to catch up on the story in order.

 More episodes will be added as the voyage continues.

Episode 1 — Going Under. 

The rescue team begins its descent. But when their instruments fail, they must choose between a deep-sea trench and the shelf above it.

Episode 2 — Everyone Has Their Reasons. 

The team finds evidence that one of the lost Engenians is dead, and that some of their team have personal reasons for being there. When an underwater battle breaks out, they must choose whether to stay and talk to the winning army, or flee for their lives.   

Episode 3 — The Enemy of My Enemy. 

After being captured, the team must decide between fleeing with a fellow prisoner or staying for an audience with the ruler.