Time Trap
Long, Frank Belknap, 1903-1994
Time Trap - 1 online resource : multiple file formats - Produced from Planet Stories Winter 1948 . - Produced from Planet Stories Winter 1948 .
Release date is 2020-11-21
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
"Time Trap" by Frank Belknap Long is a science fiction novella written during the mid-20th century. The narrative delves into the exploration of time and identity, presenting a thrilling encounter with the complexities of time travel and the human experience on a desolate moon. Through the story, Long weaves a tale that navigates the psychological landscape of a man's encounter with his past and future selves. The plot centers around Charley Grimes, a seasoned explorer of the Solar System, as he shares his eerie experience on the dark side of the moon. While traversing a desolate valley, he discovers a trail of footprints that leads him to a mysterious mound. Inside, he encounters younger and older versions of himself who warn him about a monstrous creature that manipulates time. As Grimes grapples with this entity, he is compelled to confront the essence of his existence and the paths he has taken. The story culminates in a chaotic confrontation with the time-dissolving beast that forces him to reclaim his identity amidst the surreal, mind-bending reality of time's nature. Through vivid imagery and psychological depth, Long's work provokes reflection on the interconnectivity of past, present, and future. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Science fiction Short stories Storytelling -- Fiction Moon -- Fiction Time -- Fiction
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Time Trap - 1 online resource : multiple file formats - Produced from Planet Stories Winter 1948 . - Produced from Planet Stories Winter 1948 .
Release date is 2020-11-21
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
"Time Trap" by Frank Belknap Long is a science fiction novella written during the mid-20th century. The narrative delves into the exploration of time and identity, presenting a thrilling encounter with the complexities of time travel and the human experience on a desolate moon. Through the story, Long weaves a tale that navigates the psychological landscape of a man's encounter with his past and future selves. The plot centers around Charley Grimes, a seasoned explorer of the Solar System, as he shares his eerie experience on the dark side of the moon. While traversing a desolate valley, he discovers a trail of footprints that leads him to a mysterious mound. Inside, he encounters younger and older versions of himself who warn him about a monstrous creature that manipulates time. As Grimes grapples with this entity, he is compelled to confront the essence of his existence and the paths he has taken. The story culminates in a chaotic confrontation with the time-dissolving beast that forces him to reclaim his identity amidst the surreal, mind-bending reality of time's nature. Through vivid imagery and psychological depth, Long's work provokes reflection on the interconnectivity of past, present, and future. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Science fiction Short stories Storytelling -- Fiction Moon -- Fiction Time -- Fiction
PS