Cosmic Message

Compose a story where Earth receives a mysterious radio signal from a distant star.

Within the vast expanse of space, imagine that Earth intercepts a cryptic communication sent from light-years away. You might explore various angles, like what does the message contain? Who or what transmitted it? How does humanity react and respond? This prompt will push you to fuse the complexities of scientific quandaries with human reaction, testing your ability to bring larger-than-life situations into relatable contexts.