02700cam a22003853u 4500 65741 UtSlPG 20260610134522.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Geier, Chester S., 1921-1990 Run, Little Monster! 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 Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy January 1952. Release date is 2021-07-02 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Run, Little Monster!" by Chester S. Geier is a science fiction novella written in the early 1950s. This tale explores themes of survival and identity in a post-apocalyptic world, where societal changes and the aftereffects of a devastating war have resulted in the emergence of individuals—like the protagonist, Fran—who exhibit extraordinary abilities due to radiation exposure. At its core, the book delves into the struggles of a young girl facing persecution and her journey toward self-discovery amidst fear and danger. The story follows Fran, an orphaned girl living with the abusive Big Luke Becker and his troubled sons, Sammy and Davey. As Fran experiences an emotional and physical transformation into womanhood, she discovers that she is one of the "changed" children born after an atom bomb devastated cities, endowing her with unique powers. While being hunted by her tormentors, she encounters Tom, a voice whispering guidance and support. As the tension escalates with her pursuers closing in, Fran learns of her abilities and her connection to others like her—eventually revealing that "Tom" is actually Davey, who has been hiding his own powers. The story culminates in Fran's escape to a ruined yet safe urban landscape where she can thrive among the other changed children, symbolizing hope for a new beginning in a world that fears them. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Apocalyptic fiction Psychic ability -- Fiction Mutation (Biology) -- Fiction Terry, W. E., 1921-1992 Produced from Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy January 1952. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65741 106563 106563