02517cam a22003853u 4500 71666 UtSlPG 20260610134646.0 m cr n 260607r20231947utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Farrell, Henry, 1920-2006 You can't scare me! Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Fantastic Adventures March 1947 Toffee Release date is 2023-09-16 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "You can't scare me!" by Charles F. Myers is a humorous and fantastical short story written during the mid-20th century, likely in the post-World War II era. The narrative revolves around Marc Pillsworth, an advertising executive who finds himself in bizarre and comedic escapades involving his subconscious and a character named Toffee. The story explores themes of jealousy, adventure, and the absurdities of life through the lens of exaggerated characters and situations. The plot begins with Marc Pillsworth dealing with his jealous wife, Julie, and his obnoxious secretary, Miss Quirtt. After a dramatic encounter involving a car, a scream, and a mysterious hole, Marc is transported into his subconscious realm where he meets Toffee, a whimsical character who complicates his life as much as she aids him. Their escapades lead to a series of comedic misunderstandings, including Marc's struggle to recover a stolen briefcase, confront jealousies, and navigate a bizarre world filled with colorful characters. Ultimately, the story culminates in Marc realizing that the fantastical elements of his life, represented by Toffee, are intertwined with the challenges of his reality, leaving him to reflect on the nature of his relationships and escapades. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Chicago, IL: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, 1947 Science fiction Fantasy fiction Subconsciousness -- Fiction Brady Produced from Fantastic Adventures March 1947 Toffee https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71666 112392 112392