02489cam a22003613u 4500 72148 UtSlPG 20260610134652.0 m cr n 260607r20231956utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Reinsberg, Mark, 1923-1981 The satellite-keeper's daughter 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 Universe December 1956. Release date is 2023-11-17 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Satellite-Keeper's Daughter" by Mark Reinsberg is a science fiction short story written in the mid-20th century. Set in a futuristic world, the narrative follows the life of Bill Brack, a space trucker who encounters unexpected complications during a stop at a remote fuel station and hotel. The story explores themes of freedom and entrapment against the backdrop of interstellar customs and personal struggles. In this tale, Brack arrives at Hotel Eros on the planet Corbie, where he meets Esther, the unhappy daughter of the hotel's owner. As their conversation unfolds, it becomes clear that Esther longs to escape her oppressive environment, trapped by her father's control and the restrictions of their planetary system. Motivated by a desire to help her, Brack agrees to smuggle Esther aboard his ship during his next cargo trip. However, complications arise when customs officials suspect the girl may have stowed away, leading Brack to sign a waiver without truly realizing the repercussions. When he discovers that much of his cargo has been hijacked during his journey, it becomes evident that his good intentions have led to unforeseen consequences, highlighting the intricate dynamics of trust and betrayal in interstellar travel. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York, NY: King-Size Publications, Inc., 1956 Science fiction Short stories Space travelers -- Fiction Hotels -- Fiction Produced from Fantastic Universe December 1956. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72148 112874 112874