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Journey To Proxima Centauri b

   (2 reviews)
Genres: General Fiction, Thriller/Suspense, Science Fiction,
Sub-genres: Environmental Thriller, Apocalyptic and Post-apocalyptic, Military Sci-Fi, Science Fantasy

Prompt 263: First line: "It's behind me, isn't it."

Centaurus 4 is the latest mission to Proxima Centauri b. Three attempts to reach the distant planet were unmanned. The main reason for that was that Proxima Centauri b (PC-b) is 4.22 light-years (1.3 parsecs) from Earth. Recent advancements in space travel have reduced the travel time to 153 days at ten times light speed. The story takes place roughly two hundred years in our future.

Centaurus 4 has a crew of 16. The first three members of the crew have recently exited the ship and started their survey of the immediate area. What they experience is shocking, to say the least.

Copyright © 2025 Lee Wilson; All Rights Reserved.

Story Recommendations (4 members)

  • Action Packed 3
  • Addictive/Pacing 2
  • Characters 2
  • Chills 3
  • Cliffhanger 1
  • Compelling 2
  • Feel-Good 0
  • Humor 0
  • Smoldering 0
  • Tearjerker 0
  • Unique 1
  • World Building 2
  • Like 7
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chris191070

chris191070 167,090

   3 of 3 members found this review helpful 3 / 3 members

This is something a bit different from @Lee Wilson. We take a ride into a wonderful sci-fi.

We join the 16 person crew of Centaurus 4 as they travel to the planet Proxima Centauri b. This attempt to reach the planet after previously failed missions.

What they discover whilst surveying is shocking, disturbing and exciting at the same time.

You need to read on to discover more about the crew and the planet.

Response from the author:

Thanks Chris. I’m glad you enjoyed my first true venture into Sci-Fi.

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Bill W

Bill W 61,919

   1 of 1 member found this review helpful 1 / 1 member

If you like Sci-Fi and don't mind wading through a fair amount of technical information, then this story should be a must read for you.  As usual, you'll find @Lee Wilson's tale creative, with well developed characters, an interesting storyline, and his usual wit and zany outlook on life.  This means you won't be disappointed if you're familiar with his other stories, so sit back and enjoy, because I know I did! 

Response from the author:

Thanks for the great review!

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