The Last Days on Mars

The final day of humanity's first manned mission to Mars takes an unexpected turn as a crew member at Tantalus Base unearths evidence of fossilized bacterial life. Driven by ambition and the pursuit of scientific glory, he defies orders and embarks on an unauthorized expedition to gather further samples. However, this seemingly routine task quickly spirals into disaster when the fragile terrain collapses beneath him, plunging him into a treacherous crevice. His distressed colleagues are forced to confront the grave reality of recovering his body. But as one team member goes missing without explanation, they're compelled to reassess their findings; could it be that this newly discovered life-form poses a hidden danger to them all? This thrilling tale of ambition and survival in the unforgiving Martian landscape weaves an intricate narrative around the age-old question: what is the true cost of discovery?