Mystery Solved

They were not the smartest race in the galaxy, but they were the most fascinating. Scientists from every advanced planet came to Corinth IV to solve the mystery of the only intelligent species there, the tarmins. Tarmin society was made up of only females. Scientists needed to know how they reproduced. No one ever saw a tarmin mating ritual or birth.

Gary joined the latest expedition of scientists. He was warned to stay in the research compound because there have been disappearances among the scientists. Rumor was certain male scientists wanted to stay on Corinth IV and enjoy the endless supply of ladies.

Gary settled into his work quickly. He was as perplexed as the other scientists. His research frustrated him as he saw no avenue to procreation or reproduction. Each member of tarmin society was a beautiful, perfect female without a male anywhere in sight.

The tarmin women gave Gary fantasies. One day he decided to leave the compound and follow his test subject home. He hid outside her home waiting to make a discovery. As the hours dragged on he fell asleep. When he woke his test subject was beside him smiling. She offered her hand and Gary took it. She led him into her home.

She guided Gary to the center of the great room and put her arms around him. Fear gripped him as he felt his body melt into hers. He was immobilized as the tarmin melted Gary’s whole body into hers. A few minutes after Gary was completely consumed he felt his body coalesce as he started to separate from the tarmin woman. Once separated Gary looked down at his new female body. The tarmin gave Gary a dress and said, “You are one of us now, Alice.”  The mystery was solved.