Be whisked across the stars with a collection of short science fiction stories centered around people finding their way in an immense and starkly beautiful universe.

From the irradiated ruins of a forgotten planet to the far reaches of systems still being explored, the compelling characters in these stories show even in the depths of space, there’s hope.

In “The Freedom Zenith,” teenage refugees discover an ancient battleship with secrets of the great battles of ages past. In “You Choose To Be Bright,” a young bookseller discovers the first member of another species his planet has seen in decades. And in “There’s No Good Option,” a friendship is stretched to the limit when one has to ask a favor with the power to change the course of the war.

This anthology of short stories delivers tales of struggle, courage and optimism against dire odds, showcasing the resilience of the human (and alien) spirit light years away.