The Orbit We Cannot Leave - Time Bends Identity Breaks
Margot Elise Winters
Publisher: Twist & Tether Press
Summary
Dr. Rhea Caelus is a brilliant exo-archaeologist assigned to explore Ecliptica, an ancient alien ringworld silently orbiting a dead planet. Sent on what was supposed to be a routine solo mission, Rhea soon finds herself joined by a team of familiar faces—old friends, lost partners, and fractured bonds that shouldn't exist.The deeper they travel into the structure, the more the rules of time and identity begin to dissolve. Hallways lead nowhere. Rooms replicate memories. Voices echo that were never spoken. And each chamber reveals impossible artifacts—versions of themselves that should not be.As paranoia grows and the nature of their relationships unravels, Rhea is forced to confront the terrifying possibility that she may not be who she thinks she is—and neither are the people beside her.What begins as an exploration becomes a slow descent into psychological isolation and recursive grief. The line between real and remembered blurs with every step. Are they survivors, copies, or echoes left behind?And if time is no longer linear, can you trust the version of yourself that still wants to leave?
Available since: 08/02/2025.
