A Day in the Life of Ariel Transcender before the Zoastra Affair
“Ariel, you’re missing your sewing class.” Ms. Rochelle’s voice echoed in the halls.
Ariel’s feet pounded to the ground, though her face grimaced. One day she’d figure out how to get off this wretched planet, Sheraton. Someone stole her body and left her in alien teenage hell. One day soon, she’d figure out how the whole thing happened and undo the switch.
Ms. Rochelle’s feet stomped on the stairs. Ariel sucked in her breathe. Did the dragon lady have her ruler? In a fit to disappear, her eyes glanced around the room. There had to be an escape. Her gaze caught the white library door with the golden handle. A smile grew on her face and she darted into the room.
No Sheraton woman read anything but pleasure stories. ‘And she only reads while she waits for her husband.’ Rochelle’s lecture inspired her escape.
Ariel swung open the door then darted into the darkened room.
If she turned the lights on, Rochelle would notice straight away. So Ariel covered her nose then ran into the dusty old part of the library.
In the third aisle to the back, Ariel’s ears perked. Someone opened the door. No. Ariel refused to believe her life was now this horrible. Sewing. Again? Argh. Her feet froze in place.
Then her eyes landed on a book, The Occult History of Sheraton Body Switching.
A smile broke out on her borrowed face. Ariel found it. Her hands grabbed the dirty old novel.
Finally, she could uncover how to fix this mess. She’d find her way off this planet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Ariel plan to undo the body switch in The Zoastra Affair?
Ariel plans to undo the body switch by researching its origins. While hiding from her sewing class on the planet Sheraton, she discovers a library book titled ‘The Occult History of Sheraton Body Switching.’ She believes this book holds the answers she needs to uncover how the switch happened and ultimately find her way off the planet.
What is the planet Sheraton like in the Zoastra Affair story?
Sheraton is an alien planet where Ariel is trapped in someone else’s body, described as ‘alien teenage hell.’ The society appears traditional and restrictive — women attend sewing classes and are expected to read only pleasure stories while waiting for their husbands. The library is dusty and rarely used, suggesting reading and knowledge are not valued on Sheraton.
Is The Zoastra Affair more of a science fiction or fantasy story based on its premise?
The Zoastra Affair blends both genres. It features science fiction elements like an alien planet called Sheraton and body-switching across worlds, but also incorporates occult and fantasy themes, as seen when Ariel finds a book called ‘The Occult History of Sheraton Body Switching.’ The mix of alien settings and mystical body-swap mechanics gives it a sci-fi fantasy crossover appeal.
