As everything crumbles, one man clings to Hope...

In Nick of Time, devastation looms over the Larian colony in this gripping sci-fi short. The undulating horde is on the brink of breaking through their final defenses. With hope dwindling and resources disappearing, the colonists have scraped together one last desperate strike. Whether it saves them, or just delays the inevitable, Tarian bets everything on a potential miracle.

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This episode of Colonization is underscored by the bouncy tones of “Joyful Jaunt.” While the music may seem at odds with the bleakness of the story, its lively rhythm anchors the tale with a subtle undercurrent of resilience and hope.

As the siege reaches its crescendo, this story keeps you on the edge of your seat. With every choice made under pressure, themes of bravery, loyalty, and loss rise to the surface. Fans of military sci-fi, alien invasions, or intense character-driven action will find plenty to love here.

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Behind the Scenes:
While some of the backing reasons elude my recollection for this series, this story's kernel isn't one of them. This is the apex of the last handful of tales. However, my youthful exuberance was quite apparent when I grabbed the originally published version. The imagined idea was there, yet it needed to be cultivated, refined, and deepened. Despite getting a more intensive editing, this installment still rings true to my original intent, just with more conviction.

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Links:
📘 Dead Man’s Hand: https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Mans-Hand-Forgers-Book-ebook/dp/B0DHY1WMT8/ref=sr_1_1
📘 Nick of Time: https://www.wattpad.com/762039036-colonization-nick-of-time

⏱ Timestamps:
0:00 Song Start and Introduction
0:24 Story Begins
6:32 Story Ends and Sign Off
7:01 End Cards