Volume 1 follows the harrowing journey of Grayson, a prodigious sixteen-year-old astronaut haunted by the brutal murder of his mother years ago. Raised by relatives after her death, Grayson has channeled his trauma into a passion for astronomy and space exploration. Recently returning from a mission through the Milky Way aboard the sprawling spaceship The Skeld, he and his crewmates face a growing and sinister threat. The story opens with Grayson confronting the vivid and traumatic memories of his mother's violent death, setting a dark and intense tone. As the crew navigates the isolation and complexities of life in space, Grayson's world becomes further destabilized when a fellow astronaut, Karl, mysteriously disappears. Strange clues-a bloodied note, haunting pictures, and cryptic messages-point to an unknown assailant stalking the ship, connected inextricably to Grayson's turbulent past. Grayson grapples with guilt and paranoia while trying to safeguard his crewmates and uncover the truth behind the murders. The interpersonal dynamics aboard The Skeld add layers of tension, with support from loyal friends like Oria and rivalry from enigmatic figures such as Alex. Together, they confront growing suspicions and the shadow of a killer who moves relentlessly through the ship's vast corridors. Volume 1 combines psychological thriller elements with cosmic mystery and emotional depth, exploring themes of trauma, trust, and survival in an unforgiving environment. It sets the stage for an escalating battle between past demons and present dangers aboard The Skeld, leaving readers eager for the revelations and confrontations yet to come.