Momentum

"Momentum" by Charles Dye is a science fiction story that throws readers into a battle of wits and wills on a desolate asteroid. The plot ignites when Ballard, stranded outside his spacecraft, discovers his partner Walton's deadly intentions, fueled by greed for valuable space rocks. As Ballard's oxygen dwindles, the narrative becomes a race against time, marked by clever problem-solving and suspense. Ballard's desperate fight for survival against Walton's treachery ends in a satisfying turnaround, where he reclaims his life and exacts revenge. The story explores the dark side of human ambition when faced with the promise of riches in the vast emptiness of space.