A sci-fi story of James, a young vagabond who thought it would be easy money to work his way across the galaxy on an old freighter.

A shortcut through an unmapped system doesn't go to plan and James and the lion-like alien Crit find themselves fighting for their lives on an inhospitable alien planet.

And Crit's species are consummate carnivores.

Chapter 2:

Something has gone wrong. James is trapped, cold and alone in the belly of the Sirius. The hull is breached and everyone is dead.

His only chance is to get to the bridge and call for help, but he still doesn't know who attacked them or why.

Comments and critiques are welcome.