Gravy Train

"Gravy Train" by Daniel F. Galouye is a humorous science fiction tale set on a secluded planetoid, where life turns upside down for retired potentate Titus McWorther. A simple request for a luxury item spirals into a cosmic comedy of errors when a relay station misunderstands his order, flooding his home with supplies meant for international aid. His once peaceful world is now overrun with politicians, performers, and mountains of unwanted equipment, triggering political tensions between powerful global factions. As gravity fluctuates from the sheer volume of stuff, Titus and his wife, Edna, must navigate the chaos and impending collapse of their home, eventually escaping the ludicrous situation and contemplating the heavy weight of miscommunication.