Space Adventure

The hum of Aetheria was a constant companion, a low thrum that vibrated through the metal floors and walls of Alex's apartment.  It was the heartbeat of the colony, a reassuring rhythm that spoke of safety and stability.  But for sixteen-year-old Alex, it was also a cage.  He looked out his window, a panoramic view of the swirling nebula that painted the blackness of space with vibrant hues of pur...