The Carnivore

"The Carnivore" by G. A. Morris is a science fiction story that looks at what happens after a huge disaster wipes out most of humanity. The main character wakes up surrounded by peaceful aliens, but they are not saviors. Instead, they share a deep fear based on witnessing the destructive nature of "carnivorous" species. The story follows the protagonist's journey as they struggle with anger and betrayal. They question the aliens' lack of intervention during humanity's downfall and grapple with the shocking revelation that the remaining humans were rendered unable to have children. The story explores important ideas such as survival, civilizations, fears, violence and what it means for a species to be feared.