Top 25 Reads on Asteroids!
Are you yearning to read a couple of crisp, intense thrillers, or, perhaps a few soft, sensational literary pieces? Or, are you craving to delve into short Sci-Fi reads to whisk you away from reality and into a magical realm of the black universe and its many wonders? On the 30th of June, our world celebrated the famous, ‘World Asteroid Day’, and not just with posters and banners, but, with the celebrated stories written by both famous and amateur writers from all across the globe exploring the impacts of a life-threatening asteroid falling over their heads; but, with the added twist of their writing style!
So, excited to take a look at the top 25 reads featuring the World Asteroid Day under the 6th WRIPE Project organized by Chinthaka Nanayakkara? Well then, looks like good news has rung your doorbell because your hunt stops here.
Presenting before you, the top 25 reads on Asteroids:
‘If an Asteroid Falls on Nieuwerkerk’ by Feline Van Vliet
“Was there something out there that felt that Nieuwerkerk was significant enough to be destroyed, coming back from 1953 to finish what it had started…”
Pure coincidence, or Nature’s play, that the imminent threat that was due to strike catastrophe in the little town of Nieuwerkerk, disappeared? But, was it only gone for a momentary flash, or, forever. [Continue reading the story]
‘If an Asteroid Falls on Geelong’ Katherine Velthuyzen
“The eclectic mix of old and new – the historic post office, the town hall, the beautiful beehive-shaped dome that capped the library in its pristine park setting – it just wasn’t conceivable that such beauty could be tarnished…”
A city brimming with bliss, colors, and rich cultures, pleaded forgiveness as the imminent threat dashed past their skies. But, with much corruption amongst mankind, Mother Earth wasn’t ready to forgive them this time. [Continue reading the story]
‘If an Asteroid Falls on Valencia’ by Kathy Baker
“It was all like a suspense movie. NASA announced that the world should brace itself against the imminent collision of the Asteroid…”
As with the colorful city of Spain, Valencia, Mother Earth had promised to strike an apocalypse here… But, would Nature surrender against the beauty of Valencia, and withdraw her challenge for a battle? [Continue reading the story]
‘If an Asteroid Falls on Kolkata, India’ by Tanushree Chowdhury
“The agitated voices could no longer be aurally perceived after it, the people running all over couldn’t be visually discerned anymore. Their respective souls were finally set free, forsaking their anatomies behind which was truncated to ashes.”
With a comet’s promise to cause destruction in the heart of Kolkata in the shape of an asteroid, perhaps this time, their prayers were left unanswered by the heavens… [Continue reading the story]
‘If an Asteroid Falls on Chennai’ by Sameera Anum
“While scientists prepared a series of nuclear missile attacks to deflect the asteroid away, the weather changed in Chennai. Low pressure over…”
Burning summers, freezing winters, thrashing rainstorms; was this all a part of Mother Nature’s resistance against the Asteroid, that was destined to destroy the beautiful city of Chennai, or was it just an apprentice of its master? [Continue reading the story]
‘If an Asteroid Falls on Chad’ by Hapsat Mohammed
“Sky was dazzling white! I look around. Everything appeared to be brighter than usual…”
On the 30th of June, as the Chadians had a little birthday celebration, the heavens decided to join in too. But, this time around, their present was perhaps the most unexpected yet memorable one… [Continue reading the story]
‘If an Asteroid Falls on Rio de Janeiro’ by Samantha F. Carneiro
“We could never survive such a thing. It’s our destiny. It’s our end…”
Sudden changes. Implausible threats. Will the soft hearts of the people be strong enough to withstand the massive force of the impending threat, or will it succumb to its tragic destiny? [Continue reading the story]
‘If an Asteroid Falls on Munich’ by Dragonfire
“Farmers and industries would have to start saving materials and the scientists would have the job to predict the size and explosion…”
Being a global leader, something as simple as an asteroid, could not destroy their nation. Instead, it would be reason enough, to bind their society with ropes of unity and strength. [Continue reading the story]
‘If an Asteroid Falls on Islamabad’ by Roha Khan
“…as the city becomes a blanket of lights, twinkling brighter than stars against the dark sky…”
Millions of benevolent souls dotted the architectural marvels situated in the heart of Islamabad. No threat could have boasted enough courage to shred the land of wonder into inconceivable ruins. But, this one asteroid did. [Continue reading the story]
‘If an Asteroid Falls on Juiz de Fora’ by Tiago Souza Correa
“…the proof of the pudding is in the tasting, my phone vibrated and I saw I was in a new text chain…”
With an implausible threat due on course to destroy Juiz de Fora, the citizens prepare themselves to pack and leave and rescue their nation. But, with the clock ticking rapidly, was there enough time to rescue each one, or could only a lucky few escape the vile explosion? [Continue reading the story]
‘If an Asteroid Falls on Nairobi, Kenya’ by Benny Njuguna
“I couldn’t fathom the severity of heavy rains that have led to several areas experiencing flooding. Many houses have been damaged and hundreds of people displaced…”
The impending powers of Nature had taken a toll on Kenya… First the coronavirus, then the threatening asteroid strike. But, the Kenyans sure did have enough strength and power to take a stand against Nature. [Continue reading the story]
‘If an Asteroid Fell on Kansas City, Missouri’ by Ashton Tucker
“Those that refused to leave…Those that refused to leave their homes might not make it. We’d have to find somewhere to go to…”
For a warm, charming city like Kansas, which is situated in the heart of the colossal country, the USA, the asteroid strike was perhaps nothing more than another stormy day in the city. [Continue reading the story]
‘If an Asteroid Falls on Guam’ by Aulive Sofya
“The U.S. military has installed ground-to-air interference missiles back when North Korea were testing their missiles back in August 2017, but…”
The hands of the clock rapidly counted down to an apocalypse, while Guam remained unaware of the imminent threat headed their way. But, would the news for evacuation get to them in time, or would the asteroid wipe them out of existence? [Continue reading the story]
‘If an Asteroid Falls on Bergen, Norway’ by Chimion
“…certain instincts for survival would kick in and obscure any rational thought…”
Bergen’s natural beauty was renowned across the globe, but it perhaps didn’t impress Mother Nature enough; for she decided to strike them with one of the most imminent threats that could challenge mankind...An asteroid! [Continue reading the story]
‘If an Asteroid Falls on Cape Town, South Africa’ by Rowena Claudia Fortuin
“Family heirlooms rise up from the ground and are restored to their unbroken states. How can anything dare to threaten this bliss…”
Perhaps, Mother Nature’s veiled disguise still meanders through the laughter of families at their dinner tables, for the impounding threat doesn’t seem to have been dissipated from existence. [Continue reading the story]
‘If an Asteroid Falls on Visakhapatnam, India’ by Zainab Mustafa Mandlawala
“…news last night had telecasted the imminent collision of an asteroid with earth…and the collision point has been already identified…”
One by one, Nature unleashed her many fits upon this beautiful city of Visakhapatnam… Their strength is withering away from tackling so many of Nature’s forces. But, unless they grow strong to fight her last, but most powerful force, they would be doomed to an unfortunate destiny. [Continue reading the story]
‘If an Asteroid Falls on Plaridel, Quezon, Philippines’ by Crizhalyn Miguel
“The richest of the rich was no different from the poorest of the poor. It was a nightmare, no…it was hell…”
With the illusionary line drawn between the past, present, and the future, was it enough to go back in time to warn them of the coronavirus and the massive Asteroid, or, was it so distant from reality, that, those memories were etched onto our heart, and we could no longer distinguish between anything? [Continue reading the story]
‘If an Asteroid Falls on Jakarta’ by Louis Hometo
“One photograph caught my eye in January 2020 consisting of some space body that was ultra violet blue. The trajectory of it was said to be around Jupiter…”
Not a single soul died in the massive asteroid strike that wiped Jakarta entirely out of existence. Was it just coincidence, or, was it Nature’s play? [Continue reading the story]
‘If an Asteroid Falls on Penang, Malaysia’ by Ave
“A foreign rock with an approximate diameter of 100m, an asteroid that was calculated to skirt Earth, ran off-course. The scientists were wrong. It was coming straight for us…”
Tick-tock, tick-tock struck the arms of the golden clock. Their anxiety had reached its peak. Where would the asteroid strike, no one knew? One by one, each Malaysian sought the evacuation help and left. Now, it just boiled down to the last few aboriginals - were they willing to save themselves at the cost of exposing their land to the Asteroid? [Continue reading the story]
‘If an Asteroid Falls on Brampton, Canada on Asteroid Day’ by Red Panda
“…while children scurried to find shelter. But, it was all in vain, it was going to come for us, and we couldn’t stop it, no one can…”
Sacrifices were made. Brothers and sisters were torn apart. Families have broken apart. With just a few minutes left before their promised catastrophe, he sent her away… For her protection, while he stood there. Waiting, and shielding his heart from burning. [Continue reading the story]
‘If an Asteroid Falls on Valenzuela City, Philippines’ by LessFear590
“…it’s time to experience this rare night as I lay down in my bed expecting to see the morning of the next day.”
Shock waves echoed in the rooms contained by four walls, as the news updated them of the immediate threat that was going to hit them. But, would Mother Nature have mercy and forgive them this one last time, or, was it going to be their last night on Earth? [Continue reading the story]
‘If an Asteroid Falls on Sulaymaniyah’ by Azho
“Despite the struggle and torture Iraqi people went through for so many years, the people have so much to give from their soul yet…”
After being hit by the deadly novel coronavirus, the lives of the people in Sulaymaniyah had finally returned back to normal. But, with the prospect of an asteroid striking them, even the strongest shuddered, because this time around, the asteroid could potentially wipe their people, wealth, and land out of existence. [Continue reading the story]
‘If an Asteroid Falls on Singapore’ by Pritika Aggarwal
“And from the depths of dark clouds, a bright light flashed and grew brighter and brighter as it came closer to our atmosphere. This was it. And, as it flashed across the sky…”
Being a metropolitan hub for tourism and magical wonders, this Little Red Dot, had survived and fought against the novel coronavirus. But, the threat of an asteroid definitely promised annihilation to this nation. Or, perhaps, with Mother Nature’s benevolent soul, they could be saved again… [Continue reading the story]
‘If an Asteroid Falls in Brasilia, Brazil’ by Lelesilvals
“…more than half of our country was watching and after the presenter finished speaking, I could only hear the messages arriving in my cell phone…”
Much of the beautiful city of Brasilia had been destroyed by the imminent threat of a deadly asteroid… But, strange, or perhaps, nature’s play, that not a single soul had been hurt by the strike of the asteroid, and that they were united much more. [Continue reading the story]
‘If an Asteroid Falls on Mumbai, Maharashtra’ by Priya Laran
“It was a bold initiative that violated all fundamental rights…carried out in a highly confidential manner…but it saved the human race in a different way…producing copies of those who lived as AI Bots.”
A tragedy that swallowed the city of Maharashtra nearly 150 years ago, is now, no less than a blessing in disguise, that allowed the Maharashtrians to reside in a world-acclaimed by AI Bots. Or maybe not… Maybe, it gave birth to a dark underworld instead. [Continue reading the story]
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