WRECK OFF TRITON

Episode #59 · Written by Alfred Coppel · Narrated by Scott Miller

Out beyond the familiar routes of space travel, a dead ship circles Triton, carrying more than debris and silence. Wreck Off Triton unfolds as a tightly wound confrontation between ambition and consequence, where every decision echoes louder in the vacuum. This is a story driven by tension, not spectacle, and by people who believe they are still in control.

Alfred Coppel focuses on the emotional weight of survival, guilt, and calculation. As the characters move closer to their goal, the story sharpens into a study of fear under pressure and the quiet violence of greed. The emptiness of space becomes a mirror, reflecting what each man is truly willing to sacrifice when escape seems possible.

The tone is restrained and relentless, letting suspense build through small moments and hard choices. Rather than rushing toward action, the story allows dread to accumulate, reminding the listener that space is indifferent, and that some mistakes cannot be undone by skill or planning.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Alfred Coppel was a versatile writer whose work often explored the human cost of conflict and ambition. Drawing from a background that included aviation and military experience, he brought authenticity and emotional gravity to his science fiction. Wreck Off Triton reflects his talent for combining technical plausibility with deeply personal stakes, creating stories where consequences feel unavoidable and profoundly human.

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Listen to Wreck Off Triton by Alfred Coppel — a tense vintage science fiction short story of greed, guilt, and survival drifting through the cold silence of space.

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