A deep space exploration crew arrives at a distant planet that was supposed to be lifeless. Instead, they discover vast ruined cities built in unmistakably human design. As they explore deeper, they uncover something impossible that challenges their understanding of time, memory, and humanity itself.
I write mystery stories that explore the quiet spaces where secrets hide and the moments when truth finally demands to be heard. My work is drawn to small towns, human silence, and the emotional cost of looking away. I believe the land remembers what people try to forget, and my stories live in that tension.View all by Thomas Irysteal