Colonization: An Alarm Shatters the Night, Testing People’s Courage | Sci-Fi Tale

In Devastating Loss, an unexpected alarm tears through the night, pulling Tarian from restless sleep into a fight for survival. When he sees the lights bathing the compound, he rushes out to meet the unknown. But as the smoke clears, he learns that bravery and loss often walk hand in hand. Every act of courage demands its price.

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As the siren fades and silence returns, Tarian is left to count what remains. This is a story about duty in the face of despair, about the quiet strength that follows tragedy, and the weight of every decision made in darkness.

🎵 Moments of Rest accompanies this tale with a slow, soulful blues progression that mirrors Tarian’s exhaustion and reflection. The music breathes between lines, carrying the ache of loss while offering a fragile calm. It’s a reminder that even after battle, a moment’s rest must come.

Behind the Scenes:
This story continues the Colonization saga, where the Larian colony is teetering on obliteration. As the end of the series bore down on me, I knew I needed to lay some groundwork for what was planned. As a result, I leaned into the recent installments and used them in order to explore the composure of Tarian. Despite wanting to weigh his worth, I wanted to explore the burden of leadership and the silence that follows chaos.

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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
📘 Devastating Loss: https://www.wattpad.com/864559875-colonization-devastating-loss

⏱ Timestamps:
0:00 Song Start and Introduction
0:16 Story Begins
5:43 Story Ends and Sign Off
6:05 End Cards