Infinite Stars: The Novel

Mass Effect meets Dune in this atmospheric space opera of survival and betrayal. Ezra is a Mah'Abeu, a dying kind of elite envoys created to represent humanity in our most dire situations, sent to an LRP Cruiser to maintain the fragile peace with our Cephilusk allies. When a human colony suddenly goes dark, the UIC Tabitha investigates, becoming the catalyst that threatens to trigger a galaxy-wide extinction event. The Discovery war ended with a fragile peace when humanity was accepted into the United Interstellar Concordat, but beneath the united surface, a rot is spreading, and along with it, the 'Uhlikti Terror', an autonomous nightmare bio-weapon capable of rewriting DNA one heartbeat at a time, has returned, and it's already deciphering human anatomy for it's next evolution. To unmask the corruption, Ezra must do the unthinkable: rescind their loyalty to the Concordat and betray Lunar Command, leading the crew into exile to become the bait in a Hail Mary trap. Our enemies may see humans as weak and fragile creatures, but Ezra and the crew aren't fighting for a crown or a planet. By painting us into a corner, they handed us the key to their own destruction. They're about to learn what made humans become the apex predators on our home planet. What to Expect: Strategic Progression: Strength is measured not in pretend levels, but in influence, growing relationships and the mastery of elite Mah'Abeu training. Deep Worldbuilding: A lived-in universe with rich language, traditions and lore featuring complex alien cultures like the Cephilusk and layers of political conspiracies. Found Family: A tightly-knit crew of specialists whose relationships and survival are at the heart of the narrative. Slow-Burn Romantic Tension: Angst, vulnerability, and intimacy that feels earned in the shadow of imminent disaster, where love becomes the ultimate liability, and the only thing worth surviving for. Atmospheric Sci-Fi Horror: High-tension stealth missions, existential biological threats and psychological depth. No Easy Wins: A commitment to hard sci-fi where every choice has permanent consequences and mistakes bear a steep price. Infinite Stars is a grounded sci-fi epic adapted from the award-winning visual novel. With over 100,000 downloads and a 90%+ rating on Steam and Itch.io, this adaptation brings the UIC Tabitha’s deep lore, mystery, and slow-burn romance to Royal Road. Experience a story about survival, identity, and the fragile people who define what it means to be human in the original interactive fiction.