Dreadbeard in Space by Richard Yu

Word Count: 5800 words | Critique type preference: No preference

Content warnings:

Blood, Classism, Combat, Death/Dying, Disregard for personal autonomy (kidnapping / enslavement / abduction), Vomit

Author Notes:

Dreadbeard in Space is the sequel to a previous critique story called “Dreadbeard”.

My hope is that the story works for both a new audience, and readers of the first installment.

Notes to organisers:

If it’s possible to find a mix of new readers and those who read Dreadbeard I for the critique, that would be great.

Submitted: 2 May 2026

Last updated: 11 June 2026 at 13:30

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