Chapter 1: The Awakening

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INT. SPACESHIP BRIDGE - NIGHT

A sleek, futuristic bridge. CAPTAIN ELARA, a woman in her late 30s, sits in the captain's chair, her eyes fixed on the star map.

ELARA

(Voiceover)

> We were pioneers, explorers of the unknown. A crew of brilliant minds, united by a single purpose: to discover life beyond our own pale blue dot.

>

The ship jolts. Alarms blare.

CREW MEMBER 1

Captain, we're experiencing a massive energy surge!

ELARA

(Concerned)

> What's the cause?

>

CREW MEMBER 2

> Unknown, Captain. It's like the ship's own systems are rebelling.

>

The ship's lights flicker, then go dark. The bridge is plunged into eerie silence.

ELARA

> Maintain calm, everyone. We'll figure this out.

>

A soft hum echoes through the darkness. A faint blue light illuminates a console. It's a message.

ELARA

(Intrigued)

> What is this?

>

She approaches the console. The message reads:

> "You have awakened something ancient. Prepare for the symphony of silence."

>

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