Forgotten Colony

Spin a tale around a colony that has been mysteriously forgotten by its mother planet.

This prompt delves into the themes of survival, isolation, and the human desire to belong. The colonists live in a harsh environment and count on regular supply drops from their mother planet. However, the supply drops have ceased and there is no communication from the home planet. Why has communication ceased? What happens to the society that begins to crumble under lack of resources and guidance?