Buried beneath the Moon lies a choice humanity may not be ready to make.
When astronauts Liz Franks and Caleb Harris descend into a newly discovered lunar cavern, they expect geological wonders-not alien architecture, stasis pods, and the unmistakable signs of intelligent life. As communications with Earth go silent and tensions rise between the crew, a moment of decision looms: retreat into safety... or make first contact.
Luna's Children is a standalone short story that blends hard science realism with speculative wonder, evoking the awe of Arrival and the tension of 2001: A Space Odyssey. For readers who believe that curiosity is humanity's greatest strength-and greatest risk.
