The Devil and Omorti's
Circle 
A
member of Earth's first interstellar colony attempt is separated from
the others on landing. He must first survive, then deal with
the local inhabitants for whom he is the Devil. Finally he
must reintegrate with the colony team to combat an enemy from
space...but exposure to the locals has changed him.
A Level-Three Correction A fierce freighter pilot learns that civility does not always imply weakness. This short story is published here in its entirety. Enjoy!