Shadowy answers unravel under scrutiny...

In Colonization, Tarian presses the settlement’s scientists for answers as unease consumes the colony. Within the makeshift lab, the shapeshifter’s corpse offers more questions than solutions. When the scientist's whispers of a potential solution raises the fragile line between trust and survival grows thinner.

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This chapter deepens the tension at the heart of the colony. Tarian and Keldon clash over strategy while Francis and his team reveal discoveries laced with as much danger as promise. The uncertainty of allies and the looming threat of doppelgängers sets the stage for choices that could doom or save the settlement.

🎵 I chose Eerie Stroll because its haunting tones echo the creeping dread within this scene. The careful pacing mirrors Tarian’s escalating frustration and the scientists’ hesitation, while the underlying unease in the melody enhances the suspicion that shapeshifters may already walk among them.

Behind the Scenes:
Despite having a decent memory of these stories, some of the minutiae have been lost to time. However, I knew I wanted to showcase the spark of ingenuity of the colonists. Enter this entry in Colonization, where Tarian was presented with the opportunity to push back against the world’s aggression. While the scientists uncovered fragments of information about the shapeshifters, their investigation only raised more questions. And that’s a common thread for everyone. May you all enjoy this polished version of the tale.

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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
📘 Investigation: https://www.wattpad.com/838575446-colonization-investigation

⏱ Timestamps:
0:00 Song Start and Introduction
0:24 Story Begins
6:22 Story Ends and Sign Off
6:54 End Cards