Homecoming (Terran Z Prelude)
by R. James Stevens
Captain Jason Brightside, commander of the Royal Space Navy's IEC Excelsior, finds himself the unwitting hero of a historical space mission. But just prior to arrival back on Earth, something mysterious happens to his crew that could jeopardize the entire mission - and the future of Earth.This short story follows Captain Jason Brightside and his crew of the Royal Space Navy, having made arguably the most significant discovery in the history of space flight, as they make the silent journey from beyond the stars back to Earth aboard the IEC Excelsior. However, all is not as it seems. Their mission potentially in jeopardy just days from its conclusion, Brightside must take matters into his own hands to ensure the safety of his ship...and his crew.