Laurie is the first human to explore a wormhole and discover an ancient space station built by an extinct alien species. But as she delves deeper into the station's secrets, she discovers a warning that could change humanity forever.

The aliens went extinct not because of a weapon, but because of a technology that allowed them to enter virtual worlds so pleasurable, they never wanted to leave. Now Laurie fears that if she returns with knowledge of this place, humans will use the same technology to destroy themselves.

With heart-pounding action and mind-bending sci-fi concepts, "No Path Back" is a thrilling short story about the dangers of temptation, the limits of human willpower, and the power of knowledge.