Quest on Phoebe

"Quest on Phoebe" by James R. Adams is a science fiction story where Ron Farr, a driven and courageous explorer, journeys to the dangerous jungles of Phoebe, a moon of Saturn. He's on a mission to uncover the mystery of everlasting life. As Farr goes on through the jungle, he faces dangerous traps from an old group of people protecting their most valuable secret. He meets the Mumums, the people who live there, and fights against the harsh nature of the environment. After dodging fatal traps, Farr gets to the temple home to the life secret he wants. But when he grabs the promised elixir, a bright light messes with what he thinks is real, which leads to his downfall. Farr finds out he's stuck in a trick created by the elders and decides to end his life instead of living in sadness. The story makes you think about wanting too much, death, and how little humans know compared to old knowledge.