Devour

Among uncharted stars, the crew and refugees of Minerva's Whisper are faced with challenges they never imagined. From a malfunctioning interstellar drive to the enigmatic Benefactors, the true nature of the planet of Voracia unfolds in layers of treachery. As Valeria is seduced by the allure of this unique society's quirks, Luci desperately tries to find a way back home, and Kit searches for the horrifying truth at the foundation of his world. "Devour" is a dark exploration of human nature, where hunger takes many forms, and unchecked ambition can lead to a terrible demise.
  Each chapter of this story, when finished, will also be published at royalroad.com/profile/365543/fictions