In the quiet of lunar orbit, our first whisper to the stars might be our last breath.
At the edge of human reach, 400,000 kilometers from Earth, an alien vessel silently docks with the Lunar Gateway. Cut off from immediate help and with the eyes of the world upon them, astronauts Dr. Isabella Bellucci and Commander Scott Harlow suddenly become humanity's first—and possibly last—line of defense.
As Earth descends into panic and the Gateway's systems begin to fail, Isabella and Scott face an impossible choice: adhere to cautious protocol or take a daring leap into the unknown. Either choice could unlock the secrets of the cosmos—or trigger humanity's downfall. With time running out and the stakes higher than ever imagined, every decision they make could alter the course of human history.
Lunar Gateway Encounter is a must-read for fans of hard science fiction and anyone who has ever gazed at the stars and wondered: are we alone? Prepare for a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.
Lunar Gateway Encounter is the first in a new series of First Contact Novellas: standalone short stories from international author Paul Rix offering a fresh perspective humanity’s first contact with advanced alien civilizations.
Genre: Science Fiction
At the edge of human reach, 400,000 kilometers from Earth, an alien vessel silently docks with the Lunar Gateway. Cut off from immediate help and with the eyes of the world upon them, astronauts Dr. Isabella Bellucci and Commander Scott Harlow suddenly become humanity's first—and possibly last—line of defense.
As Earth descends into panic and the Gateway's systems begin to fail, Isabella and Scott face an impossible choice: adhere to cautious protocol or take a daring leap into the unknown. Either choice could unlock the secrets of the cosmos—or trigger humanity's downfall. With time running out and the stakes higher than ever imagined, every decision they make could alter the course of human history.
Lunar Gateway Encounter is a must-read for fans of hard science fiction and anyone who has ever gazed at the stars and wondered: are we alone? Prepare for a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.
Lunar Gateway Encounter is the first in a new series of First Contact Novellas: standalone short stories from international author Paul Rix offering a fresh perspective humanity’s first contact with advanced alien civilizations.
Genre: Science Fiction
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