Savage Galahad

By Bryce Walton

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

On a savage planet, witness a captivating tale of sacrifice and unlikely connection as a native creature confronts deadly threats to protect a stranded human woman, challenging the boundaries of love and survival.

Genres

Science-Fiction & Fantasy Fiction

Released

2020-11-16

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Summary

"Savage Galahad" by Bryce Walton, is a science fiction story that unfolds on a dangerous planet, focusing on a remarkable creature and offering observations on beauty, survival, and the potential for alien thought. Set in a Venusian swamp filled with monstrous beings, the story explores the complicated feelings of a native creature as he watches after a stranded Earth woman from a distant ship. A central part of the story is the creature's fight against natural predators, which crescendos in a tense fight against a frightening Torrg. As he protects her from danger, he considers questions about love, connection, and what it means to rely on instinct, eventually giving his own life in an attempt to safeguard her existence in his wild world. The story creates a touching image of love and desire in the face of overwhelming odds.