Vale of Stars

Amid a century-long deep-space colonization mission, Jene Halfner prepares for arrival on Epsilon Eridani III while grappling with the challenges of caring for those afflicted by interstellar radiation aboard the Ship. As she approaches the long-anticipated planetfall, her journey reflects themes of sacrifice, survival, and the weight of legacy left by her ancestors. The story explores the emotional toll of isolation and the hope of a new beginning on an alien world.