The Gravity Business

"The Gravity Business" by James E. Gunn is a science fiction story where the Peppergrass family encounters more than they bargained for on a strange planet. When they arrive on an alien world, they find themselves in an environment with bizarre gravitational forces that mess with their ship's technology. They soon learn that the planet's heavy gravity is tied to a friendly, gelatinous alien creature called Fweep. While some family members, like Joyce, are desperate to escape, seeing the planet as a trap, others like Four, find a connection with Fweep. The family faces the challenge of surviving in this weird place, dealing with both the alien environment and their own family conflicts. In a funny turn of events, Fweep starts multiplying, giving the Peppergrasses a surprising way to turn their misfortune into a business venture, highlighting the strength of family and the potential for humans to adapt.