It’s supposed to be a mundane trip when NASA astronaut Devin lands on Comet 195F, a midget that has eluded the public’s attention. But soon he starts seeing connections, between the alive and the dead, the past and the future. And how does this relate to a biotech company that sponsors their project, and a woman he’s only met once? The answer may not lie in outer space. The answer may well be buried under your house. (Word count: 11,000)
Note: Maura’s Gate is a series of loosely-connected short stories, which revolve around the space adventures of NASA Astronaut, Devin Lee.