The Bloom- A Kishotenketsu Style Short Story by Seth Underwood

The galaxy holds wonders...and horrors beyond comprehension.

Humanity has reached for the stars, expanding beyond our solar system with the revolutionary Heavy Grav-Lines. But the vastness of space hides secrets that will challenge our understanding of life itself.

Dr. Aiga Katsuragi, a brilliant biochemist, leads an expedition to Bernard's Star, where probes have detected signs of potential intelligence. What they discover on Planet b is a world teeming with life, dominated by a creature unlike anything they've ever encountered – the Florere, a bacterial slime mold with chilling abilities.

As the team delves deeper into the mysteries of this alien world, they uncover a terrifying truth about the Florere that will jeopardize their mission and their lives.

Prepare for a journey into the unknown, where the lines between science fiction and cosmic horror blur.

This short story is in Kishotenketsu style, and only comes in Smart Phone Sized PDF format.