veil of the unknown
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In a world facing the crushing weight of overpopulation and climate collapse, humanity's only hope lies beyond a mysterious rift to an Earth-like planet, Kepler-186f. Chosen for his resilience and adaptability, young Soren from Luxembourg is thrust into a rigorous training program meant to prepare him for the planet's harsh, high-gravity environment. But as Soren pushes his limits, he begins to uncover strange abilities that hint at something deeper-a secret hidden by those who sent him.
Alongside a diverse team of young colonizers, Soren navigates the growing tension between loyalty and rivalry, finding friendship, love, and betrayal in the unforgiving void of space. With every step closer to Kepler-186f, Soren realizes that the true journey is as much within himself as it is across the stars.
The unknown calls, but what lies beyond the veil may cost him everything.
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The last unicorn remains among the world. Her name was ˈYo͞onəˌkôrn, and was then renamed by a scientist to be then named Basil. She is a beautiful, powerful magic user, raised by Doctor Sebastian Martin- however, when people attempt to use her for power and magic, she is driven to madness, fleeing Nunavut with her small herd. Years later, Doctor S. Martin and his daughter, spot Basil. In a grasp of hope to find the young unicorn, they go on a journey to find her... but after everything, was there anything left of Basil at all? Was there even a point to their journey? This is an old iteration of this storyline that I started about 3 years ago, I do plan to rewrite it when and if I ever have the time or motivation to.
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