Insidekick

"Insidekick" by Jesse F. Bone is a science fiction story set on the alien world of Antar, where investigator Albert Johnson finds himself in a dangerous game of espionage with the powerful Interworld Corporation. Posing as a tourist in Vaornia, Johnson quickly becomes the target of corporate insiders. When an attempt on his life goes wrong, he's rescued by a Zark, an alien being that merges minds with him, granting him extraordinary abilities like telepathy and teleportation. Johnson navigates the treacherous landscape of Antar, working to uncover a dark secret involving illegal tobacco plantations run by the Interworld Corporation. Using his new powers and the Zark's assistance, he exposes the intricate conspiracy, all while exploring the mysterious connection he now shares with the alien entity in this thrilling mix of humor, adventure, and alien intrigue.