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 7:

James is running for his life as Crit's starvation sets in.

The two may be best of friends, but survival is all that matters. The lion-like azlin can no longer hold back his predator instincts.

Comments and critiques are welcome.