** "The Invading Asteroid" by Manly Wade Wellman, is a science fiction story that throws you into the middle of a war between Earth and Mars in the year 2675. Three young soldiers from Earth stumble upon a shocking secret: the Martians are hiding in a disguised asteroid, planning a full-scale invasion of their planet. After taking a joyride in military craft, the main characters, Bull Mike Tishinev, Neil Andresson, and Sukune, capture a Martian, they discover that a huge attack is on its approach. After a bit, these main characters show real bravery as they fight against what seems like too many enemies. In a surprising turn, Neil and Yaxa, a Martian, come together to fight for peace, which changes the story highlighting that war can be pointless and demonstrating the hope of peace between two planets. **
The invading asteroid
By Manly Wade Wellman
** In a future war between Earth and Mars, three young soldiers uncover a secret asteroid base and must race against time to prevent a devastating invasion, leading to an unlikely alliance that questions the very nature of conflict.
Summary
About the AuthorManly Wade Wellman was an American writer. While his science fiction and fantasy stories appeared in such pulps as Astounding Stories, Startling Stories, Unknown and Strange Stories, Wellman is best remembered as one of the most popular contributors to the legendary Weird Tales and for his fantasy and horror stories set in the Appalachian Mountains, which draw on the native folklore of that region. Karl Edward Wagner referred to him as "the dean of fantasy writers." Wellman also wrote in a wide variety of other genres, including historical fiction, detective fiction, western fiction, juvenile fiction, and non-fiction.
Manly Wade Wellman was an American writer. While his science fiction and fantasy stories appeared in such pulps as Astounding Stories, Startling Stories, Unknown and Strange Stories, Wellman is best remembered as one of the most popular contributors to the legendary Weird Tales and for his fantasy and horror stories set in the Appalachian Mountains, which draw on the native folklore of that region. Karl Edward Wagner referred to him as "the dean of fantasy writers." Wellman also wrote in a wide variety of other genres, including historical fiction, detective fiction, western fiction, juvenile fiction, and non-fiction.
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