VAELITH

When the crew of the Vaelith, a deep-space scientific exploration vessel, bring a new discovery on board for further examination, chaos unfolds when an invasive lifeform breaks out of the containment zone. 

Both species clash in a battle of intellect, willpower, determination, and sacrifice that tests the limits of morality, ethics and understanding between them.  As tragedy results from the desperate fight for survival, the question arises; where did the lifeform come from, and does it have the right to co-exist?

This short story was inspired by the film "Alien", but it is served with a twist.