02459cam a22003853u 4500 62325 UtSlPG 20260610134433.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Gold, H. L. (Horace Leonard), 1914-1996 Menace of the Mists Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Planet Stories May 1943 Release date is 2020-06-04 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Menace of the Mists" by Richard Storey is a science fiction novella published in the early 1940s. Set on the planet Venus, the story unfolds around four human characters who must confront a formidable threat from vicious centaurpedes: monstrous, intelligent creatures that have emerged from the depths of the ocean. The novella explores themes of survival, bravery, and camaraderie in the face of overwhelming odds. The narrative follows MacAloon and his three companions as they defend a valuable iron mine from an invading horde of centaurpedes that have developed tactics to overcome their human adversaries. As the characters wrestle with their fears and strategize to fend off repeated assaults, they witness the unfolding horror of their situation, including the loss of a brave companion, Al Birchall. Ultimately, Mac devises a daring plan to disrupt the centaurpedes' centralized control, leading to a chaotic battle that culminates in a hard-won victory. Through vivid action and character dynamics, the story captures the tension of a desperate fight against nature's terrifying unpredictability, emphasizing the importance of resilience and sacrifice. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Adventure stories Human-alien encounters -- Fiction Venus (Planet) -- Fiction Doolin, Joseph, 1896-1967 Produced from Planet Stories May 1943 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62325 103149 103149