A dead governor. A doomed prison ship. A man who was never meant to survive. Escape From Aspira is a fast-paced pulp science fiction adventure set in the Dustfall Universe—perfect for fans of space opera thrillers, galactic rebellion, and high-velocity sci-fi action. Fil Bassro never wanted to be a hero. He was a quartermaster—good with numbers, better with logistics, terrible at staying out of trouble. But when the prison ship Aspira falls under attack, Fil discovers a conspiracy that stretches from the desert worlds of Aureth to the heart of the Sovereign Concordium. A murdered governor. A purge order with his name on it. A stolen identity that might be the only thing keeping him alive. With the ship destabilizing around him, Fil joins forces with Lura Kane—a rogue engineer and former revolutionary. Together, they must navigate collapsing corridors, hijack a shuttle under fire, and outwit an Inquisitor whose idea of "law" involves vaporizing entire sectors. But surviving the Aspira is only the beginning. Fil's escape ignites the first spark in a galactic rebellion—and the empire has already marked him for death. If he chooses to run, the Outer Rim burns. If he chooses to fight, he becomes the governor of a world that never asked for him. A 6,000-word space opera novella written in four punchy acts, this stand-alone story blends classic pulp sci-fi energy with modern cinematic storytelling. Fast. Focused. Fun. And explosive from page one. Perfect for fans of: Pulp sci-fi adventure Dystopian sci-fi action Space opera thrillers Lightning-fast novellas you can finish in one sitting Step aboard the Aspira. Survive if you can.