The Star by H.G. Wells

A new celestial body enters the solar system and causes planetary chaos as it nears Earth. Tides rise, earthquakes strike, and temperatures soar, triggering global panic. Observers around the world interpret the event through scientific, religious, or personal lenses. Though the destruction is vast, humanity survives—and some even evolve. The story is a grand, cosmic disaster tale filled with awe and existential reflection.