About This Book
This short story, set between the books 'Alienated' and 'Invaded,' follows Cara and Aelyx as they spend one final day together before a long separation. Cara is homesick and misses Christmas, prompting Aelyx to research and attempt to recreate Earth's holiday traditions in space. The narrative explores themes of love, longing, cultural differences, and the bittersweet nature of goodbyes. It's a quick, romantic read perfect for young adults aged 12-18, offering a comforting and humorous look at navigating relationships across vast distances and cultures.
Don't miss the free romantic story that connects Alienated and Invaded! Cara and Aelyx only have one day to spend together before he returns to earth and she travels to Aelyx's home planet, L'eihr. Homesick and worried about the upcoming year apart, Cara is desperate to make these final hours count. Worst of all, Cara is missing Christmas, stuck on board an alien spaceship. When Aelyx learns that Cara is forgoing her favorite holiday, he tries to recreate Christmas in space by researching traditional earth customs . . . but a few things get lost in translation. Includes bonus chapters from Alienated and a sneak peek at Invaded.
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Discussion Prompts
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How do Cara and Aelyx show their love for each other, especially when facing a long separation?
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What challenges do Cara and Aelyx face due to their different cultures, and how do they try to overcome them?
3
If you had to spend a holiday in space with someone from another planet, what tradition would you try to explain to them?
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How does Cara deal with feeling homesick and worried about the future?
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What does this story teach us about empathy and trying to understand someone else's experiences?
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