As the crew sets foot on a new world, human aggression meets the peaceful nature of an advanced race. Captain Melissa Shakeworth leads her crew to a new world to make first contact with a tranquil, nonviolent, advanced race of beings. As she tries to maintain control over her unpredictable crew in a world that is peaceful, she struggles to stay respectful and honorable as things quickly spin out of control. One crew member's volatility and aggressiveness goes too far, endangering his life and the safety of the crew and the entire mission. The captain must face her greatest fear and not leave anyone behind as she desperately tries to save his life and get everyone off the planet safe and alive. A science fiction novella.
