02547cam a22003853u 4500 64647 UtSlPG 20260610134506.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Coppel, Alfred, 1921-2004 Flight From Time Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Planet Stories Winter 1949 Release date is 2021-02-27 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Flight From Time" by Alfred Coppel is a science fiction narrative written during the mid-20th century. The story revolves around Malenson, a man who believes he can escape the consequences of his crimes by fleeing into the depths of space for an extended period. His journey serves as an exploration of isolation and the human perception of time, presenting a chilling reflection on the effects of solitude and the unwelcome surprises that can arise from seemingly well-laid plans. The plot follows Malenson as he steals a large sum of money and sets off into the galaxy, planning to hide from the law until the statute of limitations expires. Initially confident and in control of his fate, he soon faces a catastrophic malfunction with his ship's timekeeping systems, plunging him into a limbo of timelessness. Over the years, he becomes increasingly detached from reality, losing track of both time and his sense of self. As he returns to Earth, expecting to reclaim his life after what he perceives to be fifteen years, he is shocked to discover that only a little over two years have passed. The narrative culminates in a grim twist, revealing the true cost of his escapism as he faces arrest and the devastating effects of accelerated aging, leaving him a shell of his former self. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Thieves -- Fiction Space travelers -- Fiction Time -- Fiction Vestal, Herman B., 1916-2007 Produced from Planet Stories Winter 1949 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64647 105470 105470