Dead Man's Planet

"Dead Man's Planet" by Joseph Samachson is a science fiction story about a father and son who find themselves on a lonely, empty planet, where they must face their sadness and search for what really matters. Following the story of Sam Wilson and his son, Mark, the story shows them encountering a mysterious dog, stirring questions about its past and a connection to someone long gone named Julian Hagstrom. Sam struggles with his own tough personality and worry about leaving his son alone, while Mark's friendship with the dog shows his need for companionship after losing his mother. The story touches on the difficulties of dealing with loss, memory, and the big gaps that time can carve.