A special ops team is tasked with retrieving a stolen star-wrought gem, but when they find the gem, they must decide if their retrieval mission will become a rescue mission.  When Star Collide: The Op is a sci-fi short story focused on a special team in the distant future where the Greek Gods have retained their influence.   This story can also be found at: * Wattpad (https://www.wattpad.com/1414510533-when-stars-collide-the-op-the-op) * Drivethrufiction (https://www.drivethrufiction.com/product/467515/When-Stars-Collide-The-Op) Cover image: “Cosmic Cliffs” in the Carina Nebula (NIRCam Image), from the James Webb Telescope. This image is considered public domain, and appropriate acknowledgment of this image is provided with this statement. Thank you, NASA and STScI, for providing this extraordinary image to the general public!