In the immeasurable reaches of a distant galaxy, where humanity has conquered the stars, an epic saga of love, loss, and indomitable resolve unfolds. 250,000 years ago, humanity was transplanted to a new galaxy by an enigmatic alien intelligence and has since built a civilization spanning countless planets. But this cosmic colossus is divided: the liberal Federation of Free Colonies stands against the slave-holding Empire of the 14 Lords, united under the iron will of the Emperor.STAR EMPIRE: Thalina's Captivity (Book 1)The desert planet Kobalon, rich in the rare, blue-fluorescent Kobal-essential for revolutionary hyperdrive engines-is on the verge of its historic accession to the Federation. But the Empire has other plans. Through devastating betrayal within its own ranks, it strikes in a brutal attack and conquers the world. Millions are killed, and the surviving women are enslaved.Amidst the chaos of the invasion, the spaceship pilot Hypero is brutally separated from his beloved Thalina. While Hypero narrowly escapes with his 450-meter freighter and a top-secret cargo-a novel antimatter torpedo that could change the fate of the galaxy forever-Thalina, the 24-year-old beautiful diplomat, is captured and enslaved. An imperial slave collar is placed on her-a highly advanced control technology that makes any escape attempt impossible and punishes any defiance with pain. The verdict is cruel: the collar is fitted with an irreversible 14-year time lock, a sentence that even a benevolent future owner cannot revoke.While Thalina is forced to navigate a world that sees her only as property, Hypero traverses the dangerous borderlands between the powers, determined to find and free her-no matter the cost. With his loyal AI NOVA by his side, he crosses hostile territory and fights against the will of the Federation and the power of the Empire.In a galaxy full of intrigue, unimaginable wealth, and terrible cruelty, both must find their inner strength to survive and reunite."STAR EMPIRE" is a thrilling science fiction saga about love, loss, and an unyielding will to survive in a divided galaxy. It is a story about the darkest abysses of human cruelty and the unconquerable spark of hope that can survive even in the deepest darkness.Dive in now and experience the beginning of an epic journey!