Echoes Beyond Orion

When astronomer Kael Ardon intercepts a mysterious signal from beyond Orion's Belt, he believes he's found the discovery of a lifetime. But the transmission is more than a message—it's an invitation. Drawn into a secret government project, Kael witnesses the impossible: a Rift, a shimmering tear in reality that responds only to him. Stepping through, he finds himself in a fractured realm where futures overlap—thriving civilizations, ruined wastelands, and countless versions of himself echoing across the void. Each vision offers a glimpse of what humanity could become…and a warning of what it might lose. As the Rift demands a choice that could shape the fate of Earth, Kael must confront the question no one is prepared to answer: what future should humanity pursue? Echoes Beyond Orion is a gripping short science fiction story of discovery, possibility, and the fragile line between salvation and ruin—perfect for fans of cosmic mystery and thought-provoking adventure.