The crew of "The Silent Prophet" was sent to chart the stars. Instead, they uncovered the unthinkable. For Captain Astrid Wolf and her crew aboard the Silent Prophet, the Orion Nebula was supposed to be the pinnacle of human exploration. But as strange distortions ripple through their ship, dreams turn into nightmares, and an unknown force begins reaching out from the void, it becomes clear that they are not alone. The nebula is no mere celestial phenomenon. McKinney, the ship technician, begins to unravel the truth behind humanity's ancient connection to the nebula and the mysteries that lie tethered within. As reality warps around them and crewmates fall to their madness, McKinney must confront his own transformation. What lies at the heart of the nebula? Will humanity survive its touch?