02660cam a22003733u 4500 68203 UtSlPG 20260610134556.0 m cr n 260607r20221948utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Kuttner, Henry, 1915-1958 Don't look now Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Startling Stories, March 1948 Release date is 2022-05-29 Greg White, Mary Meehan, Alex White & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at https://www.pgdpcanada.net. "Don't Look Now" by Henry Kuttner is a science fiction short story written in the late 1940s. Set against a backdrop of a seemingly normal world, the narrative delves into themes of alien control and societal obliviousness. It presents a biting commentary on how humans may be manipulated by entities that use post-hypnotic suggestions to shape their actions and perceptions without their awareness, suggesting a deeper commentary on autonomy and awareness in human society. The story revolves around Lyman, a man who has accidentally gained the ability to perceive Martians disguised as humans due to a mishap with high-frequency waves while experimenting with detergents. As Lyman attempts to warn a skeptical reporter in a bar, he reveals that their world is under the covert control of Martians who have mastered the art of camouflage and manipulation. The narrative intensifies as Lyman shares his struggles to grasp the true nature of the Martians and the meaning behind their influence on humankind. Together, they explore the implications of Lyman's newfound awareness, culminating in a sense of urgency to expose the truth before it’s too late. Their dialogue raises unsettling questions about trust, reality, and the unseen forces that govern their lives, ultimately challenging the reader to consider how much we truly know about the world around us. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Better Publications, Inc., 1948 Science fiction Short stories Martians -- Fiction Earth (Planet) -- Fiction Bars (Drinking establishments) -- Fiction Produced from Startling Stories, March 1948 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68203 109020 109020