Stranded on Illumina

A short science fiction romance story

Jacie Lane thought she was going for a dream vacation on the exotic planet of Illumina. But when she arrives at the resort, she finds her boyfriend has dumped her, leaving her stranded with nowhere to stay. Alone on an unfamiliar world, she is rescued by an intriguing stranger, Tiger Granoth. As they talk, she discovers he is not just a kind and fascinating person, but also highly respected by humans and aliens. What began as a chance encounter soon becomes an enjoyable evening. Could Jacie’s heartbreak on Illumina lead to an unexpected new friendship?