ABSTRACT

This book is a reflection of what many call the inner child—the one that everyone has, the one that dreams freely and limitlessly. My inner child was borne from the countless stories I’ve read, games I’ve played, and worlds I’ve experienced. My inner child is one of passion—passion for adventuring into unknown lands and for unraveling the secrets hidden deep in space. 

I wanted to try to incorporate two of my biggest passions (Astronomy and Creative Writing) into something physical and tangible. And so, here we are. I’ve tried my best to create something genuine, something along the lines of that which encapsulated me originally. At its core, this is a sci-fi story, but I’ve tried to incorporate the world-building elements of fantasy, which I love dearly.

Author

Qiyu Li

Contents

Chapter 1 - First Light

Chapter 2- Nebula

Chapter 3- Accretion

Chapter 4- Gravity

Chapter 5- Europa

Chapter 6- Zenith

Chapter 7- Launch Window

Chapter 8- Escape Velocity

Chapter 9- Reentry

Chapter 10- Roche Limit

Chapter 11- Perilune

Chapter 12- Terminal Descent

Chapter 13- Hesperides

Chapter 14 - Event Horizon

Chapter 15- Apogee