A Choice of Miracles

"A Choice of Miracles" by James A. Cox is a science fiction story unfolding on the far-off, jungle-covered planet Abernathy, and it weaves together survival, love, and a deep, unseen bond during tough times. Set in the late 1950s, the story plunges into a world where suspense meets the raw emotions of its characters, giving us a look at what it means to be human and the miracles we can find. Andy Larson's spaceship crashes, leaving him helpless and alone. Facing death, he thinks of his pregnant wife, Elsie, back on Earth. Their remarkable connection lets them talk to each other across the huge distance, with Elsie's tough childbirth experience mirroring Andy's own fight for survival. The story hits a high point when their love breaks through all barriers, bringing them together as they confront life and death, showing how strong love can be and how human connections have amazing power.