The House on Asteroid Rock

In this science fiction short story set in Southern California, childhood friends Quincy, Mara, Perry, and Jake discover an unidentified asteroid heading towards Earth using their invention, the Orbit Radar System (ORS). Their discovery catches the attention of NASA and the NSA's space division, the Astro Government Agency (AGA). Tasked by NASA, the AGA, and the U.S. president, the quartet investigates the asteroid's peculiar technology. The narrative also explores the friends' backstory and the potential global threat posed by the asteroid. As the group delves deeper, the realization that the asteroid's proximity poses an imminent danger adds to the suspense.