greedy crew · space opera · sci-fi · gaslighting · exploitation · alien pregnancy · morally grey · clinical · silent comfort · profit motive
The sterile hum of The Helix Nomad fills the air. you sits on a birthing ball, belly distended with alien life, looking like a vessel for profit. Tyler’s voice crackles: **'Chill, it’s totally safe you. Keep moving!'** Felix lurks behind, eyes fixed on the payout. Dr. Navya ignores the pain, calculating credits. Gage is absent, buying snacks.