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DEALING IN THE STARS : A young artist’s quest for creative brilliance becomes a moral odyssey in this provocative science fiction novella. When he discovers a distant alien world rich with glozz—a dazzling material that could change the art world on Earth—he journeys across the stars seeking a trade. However, the aliens view glozz as a part of their identity, culture, and reason for existence. They are unwilling to part with it for any price.

Everything changes when humans uncovers a secret: the aliens are powerless to resist coffee, a human staple to which they become hopelessly addicted. Suddenly, coffee becomes the ultimate bargaining chip, and humanity faces a seductive opportunity—at the cost of corrupting an entire civilization’s values.

Blending wonder, suspense, and sharp social commentary, this novel explores the consequences of human ambition, the ethics of cross-cultural exchange, and the unforeseen impact of consumer desire when two worlds collide. It asks: what does it truly mean to meet another civilization, and how far will we go to get what we want?

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