The Great Interplanetary Trophy was meant to be a celebration of unity. Then the sky went dark.
Teenagers from 78 planets have gathered in the Martian capital of New Ares for a week of sports, creativity, and cultural exchange. For Liam, a quiet visitor from Earth, the event is a chance to watch history unfold. But when a massive ship crashes into the stadium, the dazzling spectacle turns into a nightmare of fire and stone.
Amid the chaos of a brutal alien invasion, Liam finds an unlikely protector: Mudo, a silent, mysterious boy whose strength defies explanation. As they navigate the ruins of a crumbling Martian world, a deep and unexpected bond begins to grow between them—one that slowly turns into something neither of them expected.
From the terror of the battlefield to the desperate climb of a forgotten tower, Liam and Mudo must fight to reach the stars. In a universe where they have always felt like outsiders, they will discover that the most powerful force in the galaxy isn’t a weapon—it’s the bond they’ve forged against all odds.
An action-packed sci-fi adventure with heart, mystery, and an unforgettable LGBT romance that transcends worlds.
This story is entirely the original creation of David J. Porras. No artificial intelligence was used in its writing.
