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Wailing Asteroid

Wailing Asteroid

By: Murray Leinster
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 As the Earth expedition traverses the vast, rock-hewn corridors of the desolate asteroid, it becomes clear that this is no ordinary celestial body. This ancient fortress, brimming with incomprehensible weapons of destruction, stands as a haunting testament to a long-gone civilization. Who were the architects of this formidable stronghold? What unfathomable threat did they once defend against? And why has it remained eerily abandoned for centuries? The answers elude the explorers—everything here is lifeless… or is it? High above the somber depths of the fortress, a powerful transmitter sends out haunting, birdlike melodies toward Earth. Surrounding it, a colossal star-map displays ten tiny red sparks moving with blistering speed toward the heart of our solar system. These unknown entities are on an irreversible trajectory, completely unaware of the impending extinction of the tiny speck we call home.Copyright Sci Fi & Childrens Stories Science Fiction
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  • Solgood.org Mindful Listening

    Solgood.org Mindful Listening
    Oct 28 2025
    As the Earth expedition traverses the vast, rock-hewn corridors of the desolate asteroid, it becomes clear that this is no ordinary celestial body. This ancient fortress, brimming with incomprehensible weapons of destruction, stands as a haunting testament to a long-gone civilization. Who were the architects of this formidable stronghold? What unfathomable threat did they once defend against? And why has it remained eerily abandoned for centuries? The answers elude the explorers—everything here is lifeless… or is it? High above the somber depths of the fortress, a powerful transmitter sends out haunting, birdlike melodies toward Earth. Surrounding it, a colossal star-map displays ten tiny red sparks moving with blistering speed toward the heart of our solar system. These unknown entities are on an irreversible trajectory, completely unaware of the impending extinction of the tiny speck we call home.
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    Less than 1 minute
  • 10 - Wailing Asteroid by Murray Leinster

    10 - Wailing Asteroid by Murray Leinster
    Oct 1 2025
    As the Earth expedition traverses the vast, rock-hewn corridors of the desolate asteroid, it becomes clear that this is no ordinary celestial body. This ancient fortress, brimming with incomprehensible weapons of destruction, stands as a haunting testament to a long-gone civilization. Who were the architects of this formidable stronghold? What unfathomable threat did they once defend against? And why has it remained eerily abandoned for centuries? The answers elude the explorers—everything here is lifeless… or is it? High above the somber depths of the fortress, a powerful transmitter sends out haunting, birdlike melodies toward Earth. Surrounding it, a colossal star-map displays ten tiny red sparks moving with blistering speed toward the heart of our solar system. These unknown entities are on an irreversible trajectory, completely unaware of the impending extinction of the tiny speck we call home.
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    43 mins
  • 09 - Wailing Asteroid by Murray Leinster

    09 - Wailing Asteroid by Murray Leinster
    Oct 1 2025
    As the Earth expedition traverses the vast, rock-hewn corridors of the desolate asteroid, it becomes clear that this is no ordinary celestial body. This ancient fortress, brimming with incomprehensible weapons of destruction, stands as a haunting testament to a long-gone civilization. Who were the architects of this formidable stronghold? What unfathomable threat did they once defend against? And why has it remained eerily abandoned for centuries? The answers elude the explorers—everything here is lifeless… or is it? High above the somber depths of the fortress, a powerful transmitter sends out haunting, birdlike melodies toward Earth. Surrounding it, a colossal star-map displays ten tiny red sparks moving with blistering speed toward the heart of our solar system. These unknown entities are on an irreversible trajectory, completely unaware of the impending extinction of the tiny speck we call home.
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    38 mins
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