Into the Sun

"Into the Sun" by John L. Chapman is a science fiction story that hurtles readers into the tense world of astronauts caught in a terrifying situation. In the mid-20th century, a spaceship carrying Captain Rogers, biologist Lejeune, doctor Geitz, and pilot Lane is pulled toward the sun, creating certain doom for all aboard. After a chance meteorite strike, they realize only one tiny escape pod remains, sparking a debate over who deserves to live. The crew is forced to face impossible choices about selflessness, ethics, and the purpose of life as they get closer and closer the sun's fiery surface. This tale examines the bounds of friendship and the meaning of sacrifice when the end is certain and their numbers begin to decrease.