Double-Dare Adventures #1

In "The Has-Been," a young captain still clinging to his role aboard a starship must face the reality that his reflexes—once flawless—can no longer keep up with the demands of flight. When his ship narrowly avoids disaster during landing, his second in command offers to take over, prompting the captain to defiantly insist he’s not too old to fly. But after a final, risky approach, he reluctantly hands control over, knowing this moment marks the end of his career. The weight of his age—just nineteen—settles as he steps off the ship for the last time.