Mark Laporta is a New York-based author of character-driven science fiction adventures. His novels and short stories explore distinct far-future societies — in which the only things that seem to stand the test of Time are arrogance, avarice and aggression. In each story he finds it intriguing to wonder: Can the complementary vision of wildly different alien species bend the curve of history toward compassion, equity and mutual respect? Along the way, predators prey, space is warped and tiny islands of friendship bubble up from the depth of the darkest matters. Though tyranny persists, it too is no match for the cosmic forces that shape oppressor and oppressed alike. Because the greatest cosmic force is Common Purpose, joined by minds committed to eternal values, including the right of all to thrive in peace.