Planet of Dread

A harsh, glittering world orbits a cluster of suns, where the ruling barons treat the Baemae as prey in brutal spectacles. In the vaulted arena, Lady Vydys revels in cruelty while Lord Zenaor plots a power grab, turning blood‑sport into a political weapon. The tension crackles as a terrified girl is forced into the deadly “roller” contest, watched by a thousand hungry eyes.

Into this savage tableau arrives an outsider, a star‑pilot named Craig Nesom, drawn by rumors of a galaxy‑wide threat. He discovers a society where loyalty is bought with fear and rebellion flickers in the shadows of the arena. As Craig navigates the treacherous court, he must decide whether to intervene directly or find a subtler way to undermine the barons before the violence spirals out of control.