The Planetoid of Peril

"The Planetoid of Peril" by Paul Ernst is an early 20th-century science fiction tale that centers on Harley 2Q14N20, a determined mining engineer, whose dream of owning a peaceful asteroid takes a perilous turn when he purchases Z-40. This asteroid is rumored to have a deadly, invincible monster. Driven by his love for Beatrice 3W28W12 and his ambition for a secure future, Harley faces incredible danger as he confronts the formidable creature inhabiting his new property. Despite his ship being destroyed and facing unimaginable odds, Harley's cleverness and bravery helps him to concoct a plan to defeat the monster and transform Z-40 into his longed-for, perfect asteroid home.