Give Back a World

"Give Back a World" by Raymond Z. Gallun is a science fiction story that follows a group of human colonists as they journey to Mercury, a landscape scarred by ancient wars between Martians and Xians. The colonists, led by Rick Mills, face the challenges of survival and exploration as they attempt to establish a new home on this inhospitable planet. Amidst the mysteries of Mercury, they encounter Frank Fane, the sole survivor of a previous mission and a figure shrouded in suspicion. Fane's cryptic knowledge and hidden agendas propel Rick and his team into perilous confrontations with the remnants of a forgotten civilization's war machines. As tensions escalate within the group, Rick must confront Fane's motives and the planet's dangers to unlock Mercury's dormant potential and avert a catastrophic outcome, ultimately leading to the planet's renewal and the promise of a hopeful future.