**New readers: This is a ‘prologue’ for a future story set in the ‘Cryoverse’ which I will someday write. You do not need to read anything in the Cryoverse to enjoy this short story. If you have, in fact, read one of my many Cryoverse stories, you will pick up on the more subtle nuances, but it’s not necessary to enjoy the mystery and intrigue!**
Cryoverse readers: This story is a prologue for an upcoming story after I complete The Last Precursor. I will be writing several of these teaser ‘Prologue’ parts, each one the start of a potential future story. Let me know in the comments how you enjoyed this! ………………………………… A hissing of air. The sound of metal…