Alienus

Earth is dying, consumed by a mysterious disease and an atmosphere starved of oxygen. Humanity's last hope rests with an alien race, the C'Riel, who offer sanctuary on their distant planet, Xe'Krein. But their offer comes with a chilling warning: 'Be cautious. Follow every instruction.' Amour, a young woman with fiery red hair and a sharp wit, clings to her family and friends, ready to face the unknown. Yet, as she steps onto Xe'Krein, she discovers the C'Riel are as beautiful as they are enigmatic, and their new world holds both breathtaking wonders and unsettling truths. Can humanity truly adapt, or are they trading one dying world for another, far more dangerous, fate?

The artificial light of the cell hummed, a constant, irritating reminder of the world we’d lost. It had been days, weeks, maybe even months since I’d last seen the sun, felt a breeze that wasn't recycled, or breathed air that hadn't been manufactured.

I remembered glimpses of a different life: gardens, laughter, the vibrant colors of a world not yet choked by its own decay. Sometimes, I wondered if they were just dreams, fragments of movies I'd seen with my father, a wish for a life that had never been.

We were the last, a few thousand souls huddled together, each breath a conscious effort. Water was a treasure, consumed in meager portions, and food came in the form of tasteless pills. The disease, a silent killer that turned our blood against us, picked us off one by one, a constant shadow over our lives. Hope was a luxury we'd long since abandoned.

Then, a static crackle ripped through the common dining area, startling everyone. The President's face, gaunt and frail, flickered onto the omnipresent screens. A terrifying, fragile hope ignited in my chest as he uttered the words that would change everything: "We have made contact with the C'Riel. They are sending help."

Alienus

Dystopian AlienRomance survival FirstContact NewWorld