Novel: Bad press calls for desperate measures. For the Interstellar Forces, sending a small crew to Neptune was the bet they were willing to make - at the risk of losing what little respect they have left (and maybe some lives).
A roll of dice and a lack of options led to the selection of the Celestion-5âs crew, a collection of inexperienced astronauts ranging from space-loving dreamers to cynics only in it for the money.
Itâs them against the universe, and their odds are a gamble at best. Learning how to live together can only help. Though with the crewâs pervasive personal problems, that might be the real journey.
New Chapter: Someone makes a confession.
Sample:
âIt was nice seeing everything again.â Leon sighed dreamily. âIf only I could commit this place to memoryâŚâ
âLeon, you alright, buddy? Youâve been talking like youâre gonna die soon.â
Roxie practically jumped in front of him. âAre you experiencing any worrying symptoms? A strange mole or perhaps a lump? I can check on them! And unless itâs something really aggressive, we should be able to treat you at the Moon Base within a week!â She snagged Emilâs arm. âIf youâre uncomfortable with me checking it, my lovely assistant canââ
âOh, no, Roxie, I donât need anything checked, I donât think.â Leon cut in. âItâs just⌠Well, you guysâll probably hear about it soon enough.â He walked ahead of them. âAnyway, Iâm gonna hit the shower. Iâll let you know if I have any weird moles if I find any!â Judging by his smile, he completely missed the point of her asking.
