After surviving a harrowing accident that stranded them on an unknown planet, three astronauts, with the unexpected help of benevolent aliens, finally make their way back to Earth. However, their return is far from the joyful homecoming they had imagined. Instead of the familiar world they left behind, they arrive in the future—a time when everything they once knew and cherished has been turned upside down.

What greets them is a world consumed by separation, division, and hatred. The values that once held nations and communities together seem to have crumbled into dust. The astronauts are faced with a brutal reality: though they are back on Earth, it no longer feels like home. They quickly realize that the changes run deep, affecting not just the environment and technology, but the very spirit of humanity.

America, the country they once hailed as the most powerful and free, stands fractured and diminished. Power structures have shifted, alliances have shattered, and a dark sense of survivalism pervades daily life. In this future Earth, a person’s worth is often determined by how they perceive and treat others—revealing the fragility of human dignity when society loses its way.

As the astronauts journey across this new America, accompanied by one of their alien allies, they witness firsthand the devastating consequences of division and intolerance. Each encounter, each town, and each broken soul paints a vivid picture of a society that lost its moral compass. Yet, amid the ruins, they also discover glimmers of resilience, compassion, and hope. In the bleakest of circumstances, the human spirit endures—proving that even when civilization falters, kindness and courage can still prevail.

Return to Earth is the second powerful installment in The Galaxy Series. Aithal masterfully weaves an emotional and thrilling tale that forces readers to confront uncomfortable questions about the path humanity is on. What are the consequences of unchecked hatred and division? What kind of world are we creating for future generations? And is it too late to change course?

Through the eyes of the astronauts—once explorers of the stars and now reluctant witnesses to humanity's decline—the story offers a stark reflection on our own world. Their journey is not just across a transformed landscape, but into the heart of what it means to be human when everything familiar is stripped away.

A rollercoaster of emotions, Return to Earth challenges readers to think deeply about society, leadership, compassion, and survival. It is a gripping exploration of loss and hope, despair and redemption, and the eternal quest for belonging.

As you travel alongside these characters, you may find yourself asking: if this is the future we are heading toward, what can we do today to change it?