First published 2020
This collection brings together eight science fiction stories from the genre's Golden Age. In "1,492,633 Marlon Brandos," reality bends as multiple versions of the famous actor populate a strange world. "Captain of the Kali" follows a spaceship commander navigating dangerous cosmic territories. "Muck Man" presents a creature born from primordial swamps who must confront civilization. "Strain" explores the breaking point of human endurance under extraordinary circumstances. "Transfer Point" takes readers to a crucial junction where travelers between worlds must make critical decisions. "Silence is-- Deadly" reveals how the absence of sound becomes a lethal weapon. "Project Mastodon" involves scientists attempting to resurrect prehistoric giants. "The Push of a Finger" demonstrates how a single small action can trigger catastrophic consequences across time and space. These stories capture the era's fascination with technological possibilities and their impact on humanity's future.
Genres: short-stories, science-fiction, speculative-fiction
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: alternate-universe, time-travel
Period: Golden Age
229 pages · Kindle Edition · OTB eBook publishing