Space Baby

The first human ever born beyond Earth should have been a triumph of science alone. Lilian's birth aboard a rotating space station marks a historic milestone-but it is only the beginning. As she grows, her rapid development, unfamiliar language, and impossible knowledge reveal a truth no one is prepared to face: humanity has never been alone. Chosen before birth, Lilian carries dormant information from an ancient alien civilisation-one that seeded Earth long ago and has quietly observed humanity's rise.
Now, as humanity reaches a dangerous turning point, contact becomes inevitable. Through careful scientific discovery, ethical debate, and the construction of revolutionary technology, Earth is drawn into a dialogue that will redefine its place in the universe. At the center of it all is a child who must balance an extraordinary destiny with the right to an ordinary life. Space Baby is a character-driven science fiction story about first contact without invasion, advanced technology without domination, and hope without naïveté.
It explores what it means to grow up human-while standing at the threshold of the stars. Perfect for readers who enjoy intelligent, optimistic science fiction in the spirit of Arthur C. Clarke, Carl Sagan, and modern first-contact narratives.