June 22, 2025 • 19 mins
On a distant, seemingly peaceful planet, a team of space explorers observes an alien ritual that appears simple and serene — until subtle, unsettling details suggest something far older, darker, and more intelligent lies just beneath the surface.
Originally published by IF Worlds of Science Fiction, January 1953
Originally published by IF Worlds of Science Fiction, January 1953
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