When the Moon Fell by Morrison Colladay Episode #285
Morrison Colladay | October 15, 2024-
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When the Moon Fell by Morrison Colladay Episode #285
Morrison Colladay
WHEN THE MOON FELL
Episode #285 · Written by Morrison Colladay · Narrated by Scott Miller
The Moon slips from its orbit, and humanity watches helplessly as the sky itself becomes a warning. Far from the centers of civilization, two men bear witness to the end of the old world—and the uncertain birth of something new.
When astronomers discover that the Moon has been knocked from its orbit and is plunging toward Earth, the world is forced to confront an inescapable truth: there is no refuge, no solution, and no time. As governments issue calm but devastating bulletins, oceans surge, winds reach unimaginable strength, and the familiar rhythms of day and night begin to unravel.
Far from the crowded cities doomed to destruction, a pilot and a wireless operator find themselves stranded in the frozen wilderness of Labrador. From this isolated vantage point, they witness the Moon’s terrifying descent, survive titanic storms and earthquakes, and endure the planet’s violent transformation. What follows is not merely survival, but the first uncertain steps into a radically altered world.
When the Moon Fell is a gripping vision of cosmic catastrophe told with restraint, realism, and scientific curiosity. Morrison Colladay combines astronomical speculation with human-scale storytelling, capturing both the terror of global annihilation and the quiet determination required to rebuild from its aftermath.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Morrison Colladay was part of the early generation of science-fiction writers who used emerging scientific ideas as the foundation for speculative storytelling. Writing during a period of rapid advances in aviation, radio communication, and astronomy, Colladay grounded his fiction in the believable technologies and theories of his time.
While historical records about Colladay remain scarce, his work reveals a clear admiration for scientists, aviators, and explorers—figures who face the unknown with reason rather than panic. When the Moon Fell reflects the era’s faith in observation, cooperation, and resilience, offering a powerful reminder that even after the collapse of a world, humanity’s greatest strength lies in its ability to adapt and endure.
LISTEN TO THE STORY
Listen to When the Moon Fell by Morrison Colladay — a powerful vintage science fiction tale of planetary disaster and survival.
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