Survival isn’t the goal. It’s the test.
On the sheer slope of an ancient artificial world, Jack climbs for a rescue that may not exist—haunted by betrayal, injury, and the threat of alien machines watching from orbit.
Hard Edge is a standalone hard science fiction short story from the Hard Skies universe. Set in a bleak, high-tech future where gravity isn’t the only thing pulling you down, it explores survival, collapse, and the price of pushing too far.
Ideal for readers of realistic space fiction, hostile environments, and short, high-stakes sci-fi.