Most of the motivation behind this project is as a writing exercise to develop my skills and improve my storytelling. I’ll be posting a chapter at a time with the occasional rewrite or update as the story unfolds. I’d like to create exciting and entertaining fiction but I need to practice. Like anything creative, however, it is unavoidably personal and intimate. It is difficult to express what is in my imagination without feeling exposed or insecure. But what is life if not to confront the little fears. My influences might be apparent or they might not be but the Universe where this story takes place has existed in my head for a long time and has many inspirations and influences. I welcome critique and editorial commentary. I want to have fun and entertain. Above all, I want to get better with every chapter.

So here we go.