Visions of the Stars
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  • Parts 4
  • Time 1h 27m
Ongoing, First published Jul 18, 2020
Only in darkness can you see stars. 

Former Filipino-Mexican professional figure skater Venus Astrid Eliana Osorio is THE ultimate IT girl.

From breaking and setting world records in the athletic arena to her wild and scandalous life as a model in the fashion industry, there's never a dull moment to Venn's eccentric and dazzling lifestyle in the limelight. A mention of her name will sprinkle you awareness of her world-renowned popularity because as the rule states: Venn knows everyone and everyone knows Venn.

But despite the global social connections, galactic fame, infamous praises and titles, another part of her existence remains hidden from the cameras of the ever-so persistent paparazzi. 

As one life-changing event completely throwing off the trajectory of her current chaotic and kaleidoscopic path, she is now concealing her identity from the shadows of her past. With the pursuit of protecting her loved ones from constant harm created by her previous life, something bigger fell from the sky to give her a chance of becoming the person she wants to be. 

While the current ISS is in the brink of collapse and the construction of its replacement becomes a matter of utmost urgency, a race for mankind to reach Mars is causing a worldwide conflict and NASA is in dire need of the best of the best from all over the globe to yield a successful exploration to where no human being has ever gone before. 

This puts Venn in a difficult position. 

As the risks attached to her decision started to grow bigger, will she be able to handle the mounting pressure of her job as an aerospace engineer and astrophysicist whilst consistently keeping her precious secrets out of the public's eyes? How long can a star dim its light before finally showing itself once again or will the gravity of the darkness eventually consume it whole? 

Timely Series #4: Visions of the Stars

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