Naria and Toma, the youngest members of the family, although affectionate, don't seem to grasp Gap's desires, their adopted brother, nor do they sense the invisible boundaries of his loneliness. Humans like him are domesticated aliens, creatures cherished by the giants for their fragility.
Between the 'box', the castle and the garden, there is no place where Gap can truly feel at home. Zoe, the lover who seemed to share his inner torment, is dead and, with her, every hope has gone. But Zoe had a diary, a world of words she kept hidden from everyone, even Gap. As he delves into those pages covered in dust, Gap finds himself face-to-face with painful memories, uncomfortable secrets and regrets. Thus begins a quest for truth - a truth that could change everything.
His existence as a survivor turns into a search for meaning. What is his place in a universe that considers him little more than an object of affection? With Zoe's phantom watching over him, Gap is forced to confront the true nature of his captivity: he is the only one who questions what it truly means to be free, in a world where no one else seems to ask questions anymore.
ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL BOOK, WRITTEN IN ITALIAN (@Keeneve).
Reso haunts Captain Aliyn Flynn's dreams. On a dangerous mission to discover the star system's secrets, can she and the alluring Tyr find the key to the survival of the galaxy?
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The galactic inhabitants of the Milky Way know the dangers of the Reso star system. Its gas giant, the planet Plenare, terrorizes any ship that dares to approach. After narrowly escaping with their lives, Captain Aliyn Flynn and her crew's impressive survival catches the eye of Earth's government officials, thrusting them into an unexpected and dangerous mission to discover Reso's secrets. Complicating matters further, the alluring and secretive Tyr Logan is assigned to Aliyn's crew as her executive officer. Despite their many differences, Tyr and Aliyn must come to terms with the deep connection they share to decipher an ancient secret--a secret that holds the key not only to the past but the continued survival of the galaxy they call home.
[[Word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]
Content warning: Violence
Watty Winner 2017