
Two high‑ranking Martians have finally secured a rare chance to taste Earth’s bounty. After piloting a stolen Jovian anti‑gravity sphere to Chicago, they land on an empty rooftop, eager to spend a whole year breathing the planet’s rich air and sampling foods that their barren home can’t provide. Their excitement is tempered by the knowledge that the ship is unique—if it’s lost, their exclusive privilege ends forever.
As they step into the bustling human world, the alien duo must hide their invisibility and navigate a city that feels both alien and inviting. Their vacation quickly turns into a delicate balancing act: enjoying the delights of Earth while keeping the mysterious vessel concealed from curious locals. Listeners will be drawn into the humor of cultural misunderstandings and the suspense of a covert interplanetary getaway that could unravel at any moment.
Language
en
Duration
~16 minutes (15K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2021-01-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

A Vietnam veteran and longtime field officer, he writes about peace, conflict, and what societies can learn from life inside real-world crisis zones. His work aims to make big global issues feel human, clear, and urgently relevant.
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