The Price of Luster

In the near future, the promise of an untapped resource known as Luster sends the crew of The Venture deep into the cosmos on what should have been a routine extraction mission. But as they approach the remote asteroid K0B3, what they unearth could change the course of humanity.

Among them is Darcy "Starstruck" Jones, a social media influencer whose initial role is to document the journey for her millions of followers. However, as the mission's dark realities come to light, her updates become vital dispatches from the edge of the known universe, rallying public opinion back on Earth.

Joining her are Dr. Lena Kapoor, a scientist haunted by past corporate sins; Jaxon "Jax" Riley, a geologist with charm and hidden depths; and Commander Zara "Zee" Diaz, whose loyalties are tested by their discoveries. Together, they must navigate not only the physical dangers of space but the intricate web of corporate intrigue laid by those who sent them.

As the stakes rise and loyalties shift, Starstruck and her companions are thrust into a fight for their lives and the moral fabric of an entire society. From the silent vacuum of space to the noisy corridors of social media, their choices will echo through eternity.

"The Price of Luster" is a journey into the darkest reaches of space and human ambition, where every discovery has a price, and the cost of progress can be measured in stars. Will the crew of The Venture bring light to the shadows, or will they be consumed by the darkness they seek to expose?

Prepare to embark on a gripping adventure where the future of the universe hinges on the courage of a few.