The Egg

The Egg is a short story by American writer Andy Weir, originally published on his website Galactanet on August 15, 2009. It is Weir’s most popular short story, and has been translated into over 30 languages by readers. The story follows a nameless 48-year-old man who discovers, after he dies, that he will be reincarnated into every life throughout the universe so he can mature enough to become a god.