Surf the Galaxy is pure self-indulgence as I love astronauts and I love surfing, so imagine if an astronaut had silver surfer-like technology and could travel the stars on the cosmic waves.

Here's my cosmic surfer story:

Astronaut Alex finished his suiting up and completed his flight checks. He strapped himself on his specialized space surfboard, waited for clearance, and then took off from the unassuming launchpad, his heart raced with excitement. He was one of ten explorers on a long-term mission to explore the far reaches of the galaxy on the latest in high-speed space travel.

As he soared through the starry reaches of dark space, Alex couldn't help but feel a sense of freedom and exhilaration. Space surfboards were a genius idea, the stuff of his childhood scifi dreams, and he made a mental note to thank the inventor upon his return to base. As he rode the waves of solar flares and swerved past comets, dodging asteroids and space debris with ease, his heart was filled with joy and anticipation, and not some small amount of trepidation. But he was very well trained and prepared; this was his domain, and he relished the challenge of exploring the unknown.

At one point in his journey, Alex found himself caught in a fierce cosmic storm. Looking for respite, Alex spotted a distant planet. Lacking better choices, he guided his surfboard to land on the planet's surface. At least he was safe for now.

As he explored the alien terrain, Alex discovered strange, crystalline structures jutting out of the ground. Drawn by curiosity, he approached one cautiously, only to be suddenly ambushed by a horde of hostile alien creatures, large armor-plated beasts twice Alex's size and covered in purple needle spikes.

With lightning-fast reflexes, Alex swung his surfboard into action, using it as both a shield and a weapon. He fought off the alien beasts with a fierce determination, dodging their attacks and striking back with deadly accuracy at their exposed heads. While he had been trained in combat, it was never actually expected, so he used his indestructible board and the environment as best he could. As soon as he found an opening, he leapt onto the board and took off.

While he had escaped, he did not do so without sustaining some injuries. He was battered and bruised and filled with adrenaline, but also with a sense of pride that he had survived at all. More than anything, he had faced fear and emerged stronger for it.

As he rode the waves of the galaxy once again, Alex knew that he was destined for more adventures. There were countless planets to explore, challenges to overcome, and mysteries to uncover. But with his trusty surfboard by his side, he knew that he was ready for whatever the cosmos had in store.

Here are some examples from my store: