When Parallel Lines Meet

Keelarah, the Lead Interrogator for the Cartheeli Military Caste, confronts an alien trespasser linked to a personal tragedy. Tasked with uncovering his origins and assessing the potential threat to her planet, she grapples with her duty amidst the complexities of interspecies conflict and her own emotions. The story explores themes of duty, loss, and the moral dilemmas faced in the pursuit of justice.