Asteroid of Fear

John Endlich, his wife Rose, and their two small children have just landed on the stark, air‑less world of asteroid Vesta, clutching a box of supplies that promises a fresh start. Their hopes are pinned on the Homesteaders Office’s promise that modern equipment can turn this hostile rock into a thriving farm, but the alien emptiness presses in on every breath. As the family struggles to set up their prefabricated home, memories of John’s troubled past on Earth loom, threatening to undermine his resolve.

Outside the ship, a gang of hard‑won miners circles, hurling jeers through helmet radios and making it clear they view the newcomers as easy targets. Their crude taunts test John’s temper, his desire to protect his family, and his lingering tendency toward aggression. Yet amidst the ridicule, Rose’s quiet encouragement fuels a flicker of determination, hinting that the Endlichs may have to confront more than just barren soil to survive.