Somewhere in the wide expanse of the stars is a spaceship called Hathor 61. Somewhere in the wide expanse of that spaceship is a girl called Mel. This is her audio diary, chronicling her life: dealing with aggressive colonists on freezing moons, investigating the bizarre goings-on aboard the ship, a…
In this episode, Mel does not regret her decision to live on a spaceship, confined with few activities and limited people with whom to interact. No, space is great. Really.
Still in deep space, Hathor 61 receives a troubling transmission.
There is absolutely nothing particular or special about this day in Mel's life. Nothing terrifying happens. Why would you even suggest that?
Shore leave's lasting a bit longer than Mel anticipated, or wanted. Luckily, she's got a whole bunch of classic detective fiction to keep her entertained. No way that could affect her way of thinking.
Mel's not the only one with an audiosafe in hand, although she may be the grumpiest.
Mel's first real job aboard Hathor 61: accompany the landing party to a Neptunian moon. What could go wrong?
It's a new day in the solar system, and Mel is ready to put her past behind her and look to her new, job-having future.