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A newlywed couple embarks on a glamorous interstellar honeymoon, soaring at half‑light speed between a green star and a yellow one. Their journey, meant to be a private escape from Earth, quickly turns into a heated debate as old arguments flare up in the cramped cabin. The romance is set against a backdrop of dazzling starlight, reminding them how small they are in a universe of giants.
Suddenly the ship grinds to an impossible halt, the stars outside frozen in place while every instrument suggests a cataclysmic deceleration that should have torn the vessel apart. Jan and Karin must wrestle with baffling data, conflicting screens, and their own pride as they try to understand what invisible force has frozen their course. Their struggle becomes a test of ingenuity and resolve, showing that even a single human mind can confront forces that dwarf it.
Language
en
Duration
~33 minutes (31K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
New York, NY: King-Size Publications, Inc., 1954.
Credits
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2024-04-08
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1906–1980
A scientist by training and a storyteller by instinct, he moved easily between biochemistry, science fiction, and comic-book scripts. His work brought a lively sense of wonder to young readers and pulp-era fans alike.
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