Abstract
The Glass Planet is a speculative science fiction short story set on Virellen, a world made entirely of living crystal that communicates through sound and resonance. When a young human researcher detects a dangerous anomaly beneath the planet’s surface, she forms an unlikely alliance with a member of an alien species to prevent the reawakening of an ancient crystal intelligence. As the planet destabilizes, the story explores themes of cooperation, balance, and the consequences of ignoring warning signs in unfamiliar worlds.
Bio
Eimile O’Hara is an Embry-Riddle student whose writing explores speculative worlds, sound, and the tension between isolation and connection. The Glass Planet reflects her interest in science fiction and the idea that cooperation across difference can create balance and survival.
Recommended Citation
O'Hara, Eimile J.
(2026)
"The Glass Planet,"
Night Flight: Online Literary Journal: Vol. 7
, Article 4.
Available at:
https://commons.erau.edu/night-flight/vol7/iss1/4