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Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"World of Mockery" by Sam Moskowitz is a science fiction story written during the early 1940s. The narrative follows John Hall, an astronaut who crash-lands on Ganymede, one of Jupiter's moons, and encounters bizarre, grotesque creatures that have an uncanny ability to mimic his actions and thoughts. This tale explores themes of isolation, the nature of humanity, and the surreal connection between mind and body in a strange alien environment.  As Hall navigates the desolate and mockingly hostile landscape of Ganymede, he discovers that these creatures not only imitate his physical movements but also begin to reflect his thoughts. Initially entertaining, the situation takes a dire turn when Hall's sanity begins to unravel as the creatures morph into figures from his past, particularly his fiancée, Joan. Struggling under the psychological weight of his circumstances, Hall becomes increasingly paranoid and overwhelmed. Ultimately, the story culminates in a tragic twist that paints a chilling picture of his transformation and unintentional revenge against the very beings that were once a source of amusement, leaving the rescue crew horrified at the outcome of Hall's ordeal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aScience fiction  aShort stories  aHuman-alien encounters -- Fiction  aCastaways -- Fiction  aGanymede (Satellite) -- Fiction1 aLynch, Donq(Artist) 0aProduced from Planet Stories Summer 194140uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61904  c102728d102728