Weird Planets #13

In "If This Be Earth," a weary astronaut crew touches down on what they believe to be their long-lost home—only to discover the planet is not Earth at all, but a meticulously crafted replica built by alien admirers. The familiar landscape feels too perfect, too quiet, as the crew grapples with the unsettling truth that their return may be part of a grand, unseen performance.

In "Worthless World," Earthmen arrive on Venus expecting riches, only to find a planet stripped of resources—until they depart, and the Venusians reveal their hidden cities and true world. The story quietly unfolds a profound contrast between exploitation and preservation, leaving the cost of discovery in question.