Samaritan

In "Samaritan," by Bobby Nash, Captain Jeremiah Rains and his weary crew aboard the science ship Aquarius are on their way home after a long, uneventful mission in deep space. Their mundane journey takes an unexpected turn when they discover a sole survivor from a wrecked vessel—beautiful Lari, who implores them to take her back to her planet, situated at the treacherous heart of a black hole. As the crew grapples with the allure and danger of her request, the story unfolds into a compelling exploration of adventure, risk, and human connection.