"Volpla" by Wyman Guin explores the unexpected arrival of alien contact and its profound impact on the familiar landscape of domestic life. This thought-provoking short story, categorized as science fiction with elements of humor and poignant observations on family dynamics, presents a unique perspective on the challenges and absurdities of encountering the unknown. Guin masterfully weaves together the extraordinary and the ordinary, examining how even the most outlandish events can become interwoven with the everyday realities of human relationships. "Volpla" remains a captivating exploration of how families adapt, endure, and find humor amidst the strangest of circumstances. A classic of science fiction, this story continues to resonate with its timeless themes of connection, understanding, and the enduring power of the human spirit in the face of the unexpected.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.