Path of the Bearers: A Space Exploration Short Story

by Nicholas Licalsi

Bursting with excitement Alvin heads for the exit of the shimmering domed city of Balteras
for the first time.
His mom diverts him to the park instead of the gates.
The park is not the adventure Alvin had in mind.
Adulthood comes with responsibility in Balteras, and Alvin’s park visit is only the first lesson.
Fans of alien worlds and space exploration will enjoy the short story “Path of the Bearers.”
Originally Published in Path of the Bearers and Other Stories

34 pages, Paperback

Published March 5, 2025

About the author

Nicholas Licalsi’s love for science fiction and fantasy started with a box of his grandfather’s pulp paperbacks and the brainwashing alien parasite nesting between their pages. This led to an interest in engineering, robotics, and time travel.

After a successful enough career in software development Nicholas now spends his time trying to trick his overactive imagination into paying the bills while he satiates his dog's need to be pet.

He currently has 9 independently published books available everywhere books are sold and countless short stories on his blog StepIntoTheRoad.com. You can get a free book, and updates about his writing, time traveling, and (most importantly) his dog by signing up for his email list at StepIntoTheRoad.com/SignUp