A young woman trapped in her life and isolated by her past suddenly finds herself bound to a sökare, running as a fugitive, and hunted by shadow. Losing everything, she finds herself thrust into a world her mom hid and an existence her dad died to save her from. With everyone around her telling her to flee, she must ultimately confront her past, and herself, to learn what it is to be a maker of worlds. “Everything that you know of this world is a glorious dream, a wonderment that captures mind and soul. The imagination is a powerful contrivance, though do not be so blind as to believe that you have seen all there is and that which remains will not come at a cost.” – The Helix

The Humans and The Faltari have been at war for decades in a delicate balance of power until word leaks out that the Faltari are dangerously close to completing their ultimate weapon. With the threat of extinction, each side has upped the ante in an attempt to gain the upper hand. However, neither the Faltari nor the Alliance Fleet considered the desperation of a single man, and he sure as hell won’t let an insolent computer stand in his way. a/n: This is a short story that might provide a backdrop for a longer story. Let me know what you think. =)