Length29m
About this audiobook
The appearance of a celestial intruder from the depths of space sends the world into a panic as it threatens to collide with Earth. Scientists and commoners alike watch as tides rise and continents shift under the gravitational pull of the passing star. This gripping short story captures the awe and terror of humanity realizing its total vulnerability to the vast, indifferent mechanics of the cosmos.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.8 (2.2K)
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GenreScience Fiction, General Fiction
Length29 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 23, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE STAR By H. G. Wells
2IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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