Binding Arbitration

"Binding Arbitration" is a compelling legal thriller set on an interplanetary stage, where a burned-out public defender is chosen to negotiate humanity's first trade agreement with an alien species. The Voss's contracts are biological, enforced through cellular deterioration, requiring an honest human to carry the weight of countless promises in their own body. As political tensions and betrayals threaten the deal, the story explores themes of diplomacy, law, and the human spirit’s resilience in the face of systemic flaws.