Feeding time! Me and my family raced to the mass of energy. Not for many millennia had we seen such a rich food supply. Darting faster than lightning, we swarmed the energy, absorbing all of it.
Even such a powerful source could not satisfy our appetites. But the meal grew our numbers exponentially, many born from the feast. Soon our speed subsided, but a craving deep within me grew.
My insides rumbled. I'm hungry.
My mate swam up next to me. Me too. Follow that ship.
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Space Cemetery
Science-FictionIn the cold vacuum of space, a great discovery has been made by Astragalus and her crew. But some things are better left unfound. And when things go horribly wrong, a distress call is sent the nearest ship, Ascension. Now, the crew of Ascension must...