DEATH WALKS ON MARS

Episode #471 · Written by Alan J. Ramm · Narrated by Scott Miller

On the deadly sands of Mars, a grieving pioneer turns survival into a ruthless game of patience, grit, and vengeance. As the desert closes in, every mile reveals who is truly prepared to face death.

“Death Walks on Mars” by Alan J. Ramm throws you into a world where every breath must be earned. Mars is cold, lonely, and unforgiving. When three intruders destroy Leeda Carson’s life, they believe they hold the power. But the desert has a way of evening every score. Step by step, the journey becomes a slow battle between exhaustion, fear, and unbreakable resolve.

This isn’t a story about gadgets or big space battles. It’s about endurance. It’s about what happens when survival blends with revenge, and when patience becomes the sharpest weapon of all. The landscape itself becomes a character, pressing down on everyone who dares to cross it. Each mile strips the travelers bare until only their true nature remains.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Alan J. Ramm wrote during the classic magazine era of science fiction. He focused on atmosphere, human tension, and quiet suspense rather than flashy technology. His Mars feels lived-in, harsh, and believable. The danger is constant, but it comes from nature, psychology, and human weakness rather than alien armies.

Though he may not be as famous as the giants of the period, and we know almost nothing about him, Ramm brought precision and restraint to his work. Stories like this reveal why so many readers fell in love with vintage science fiction. It shows how survival tales, when told well, can still feel fresh, gripping, and deeply human.

LISTEN TO THE STORY

Listen to Death Walks on Mars by Alan J. Ramm — a tense vintage science fiction survival short story set on the deadly red planet.

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