Buried beneath the Moon lies a choice humanity may not be ready to make.

When astronauts Liz Franks and Caleb Harris descend into a newly discovered lunar cavern, they expect geological wonders—not alien architecture, stasis pods, and the unmistakable signs of intelligent life. As communications with Earth go silent and tensions rise between the crew, a moment of decision looms: retreat into safety... or make first contact.

Luna's Children is a standalone short story that blends hard science realism with speculative wonder, evoking the awe of Arrival and the tension of 2001: A Space Odyssey. For readers who believe that curiosity is humanity's greatest strength—and greatest risk.