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celestial-catastrophe
The moon has been shattered and is now orbiting a previously unknown massive planet, indicating a cosmic-scale disaster.
1 chapter across 1 book
The Wanderer (1965)Fritz Leiber
Chapter 13
In this chapter, Don Merriam pilots the Baba Yaga spacecraft through the shattered moon's core, discovering that the moon has entered a tight orbit around a massive, mysterious planet. As he navigates the dangerous environment, he contemplates the surreal and catastrophic changes to the lunar landscape. Meanwhile, other characters react to the strange astronomical events, highlighting the global impact and skepticism surrounding the phenomenon.