What if time wasn't a line... but a circle designed to test the soul?For cycles beyond counting, Virel has monitored humanity from an observation outpost orbiting RS-94-Theta. To his species, time has always seemed stable, predictable-a closed bubble where every moment exists in a vast, repeating sphere. His role is to watch, record, and never interfere.Then a lost transmission surfaces-a voice he hasn't heard in a decade. Tira, the human scientist whose disappearance defied every physical law Virel understands, is suddenly alive, speaking from within the time bubble as if no years have passed. Her reappearance triggers fractures in the loop: echoes that shouldn't exist, memories leaking between eras, and patterns suggesting an intelligence woven into the fabric of time itself.As Virel investigates, he uncovers a truth that will shake every assumption about his species, humanity, and the nature of existence. The time bubble is not a natural phenomenon. It is crafted-a cosmic proving ground where every choice shapes the soul.And for the first time in his life, Virel begins to question his purpose... and whether observing is enough.A sweeping tale of cosmic mystery, human connection, and the search for meaning, The Loop Beyond Stars explores free will, destiny, and the hidden architecture of time itself.Perfect for fans of Arrival, Interstellar, and thoughtful sci-fi with spiritual depth.