
A seasoned pilot and his daring young partner embark on yet another daring voyage toward Ganymede, the massive, mist‑shrouded moon of Jupiter. Their relationship is a blend of mentorship and romance, set against a future where colonies dot the lunar surface and humanity has already touched Mars and Venus. As they steer their sleek vessel through the dark gulfs of space, they debate the wisdom of past astronomers and weigh the risks of a destination that has swallowed eight previous expeditions.
The narrative unfolds with a palpable sense of tension, hinting at an unseen menace lurking in the alien clouds—a phenomenon the locals call the “vibration wasps.” Their arrival is marked by an unexpected intrusion that raises the stakes and forces the pair to confront both the unknown environment and their own doubts. Listeners will be drawn into a richly imagined cosmos where scientific curiosity and human courage collide, setting the stage for an unsettling adventure that’s just beginning.
Language
en
Duration
~40 minutes (38K 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
2021-03-15
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1903–1994
A prolific American writer who moved easily between horror, fantasy, and science fiction, he is especially remembered for eerie tales that helped shape the Lovecraft circle. His career stretched across decades, from pulp magazines to later collections and criticism.
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