Outer Reaches
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A stowaway. A stolen ship. A galaxy that doesn't believe in hope anymore.
Outer Reaches follows Liam, a reckless optimist whose refusal to accept a broken universe slowly turns survival into rebellion. As he crosses Union borders and cartel space, his belief that everyone deserves to smile begins to challenge systems built on fear, control, and exhaustion.
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