Opening authors note:

  Greetings all!

  I’m having an absolute blast writing Helion Resolute, and I hope you’re enjoying the ride just as much.

  Feel free to leave a comment or drop a review after a few chapters—it helps more than you know, and I truly appreciate every bit of support.

  Welcome to the near-futuristic adventure of Kalen Varr in the 23rd century.

  And thank you—truly—for coming along on this journey.

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  Wish young Varr good luck. He’s going to need it... where he’s going...

  Also, just for fun—

  This novel comes with an optional soundtrack, woven throughout the chapters: mostly music by the band Failure.

  Their lyrics and soundscapes are steeped in space, isolation, and introspection—perfectly fitting the atmosphere of Helion Resolute.

  I’ve woven those themes into the story itself, sometimes explicitly.

  You’ll find hyperlinks to tracks on YouTube included throughout, with select lyrics noted at the end of relevant chapters.

  Think of them like chapter credits—a moment of quiet reflection before turning the page.

  Totally optional. But highly encouraged. Happy discoveries.

  Now, please enjoy Helion Resolute...