Earth Space Guardians, Do-hyun and Bj?rn, patrolled a wormhole not too far from Earth—discovered by accident through a technology initially intended to fold space for interstellar travel.

  “All clear,” said Do-hyun.

  “Do-hyun, why patrol it? Probes say it leads straight into a black hole.”

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  “Missed the recent briefing? Too busy holo’ing your lover?”

  Bjorn blushed—“Well … I was distracted.”

  “Pay attention next time. The investigators say a group is sending people through the wormhole, and they willingly enter it.”

  “To die?” asked Bj?rn.

  “Negative … there’s a rapidly growing space cult that believes it’s a gateway to heaven.”