When Stars Take Flight — Bethany Maines

Welcome to the universe of Galactic Dreams, where fairy tales are reimagined for a new age -- the future. Galactic Dreams is a unique series of science-fiction novellas from Blue Zephyr Press featuring retellings of classic tales from different authors, all sharing the same universe, technology, and history. In each Galactic Dreams novella you'll find an old tale reborn with a mixture of romance, technology, aliens and adventure. But beware, a perilous quest awaits behind every star and getting home again will depend on a good spaceship, true love, and maybe just a hint of magic.When Stars Take Flight â€" (Thumbelina) â€" As featured in Galactic Dreams Volume 1 - Alliance Ambassador Lina Tum-Bel knows she's up against a galaxy full of trouble as she attempts to rebuild the Interstellar Alliance, but she never thought a simple mission to reconnect with the space bases of Nebula Six would have her fleeing for her life with an army behind her. Kidnapped by the To'Andans, tortured by the Moliter, and rescued by Sparrow Pandion -- the spy who hides a secret pain -- Lina must battle for her freedom, her survival and her heart. Her training says that she can't trust her handsome rescuer, but her telepathic gift says there is no one she can trust more. Maybe together, she and Sparrow can learn to fly.