TY  - BOOK
AU  - Ferlaine,J.Anthony
TI  - One Out of Ten
T2  - Produced from Fantastic Universe November 1956
AV  - PS 
PY  - 2009///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Science fiction
KW  - Short stories
N1  - Release date is 2009-05-23; Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online
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N2  - "One Out of Ten" by J. Anthony Ferlaine is a science fiction short story published in the mid-20th century. The narrative takes place within a television quiz show setting, where the lines between reality and fiction blur as contestants reveal extraordinary tales. The central topic revolves around the humorous and surreal interactions between Earthlings and Martians, specifically focusing on a contestant who claims to be from Mars and hints at an impending invasion.  In the story, the quiz show host, Smiling Jim Parsons, interacts with a seemingly ordinary contestant, Mrs. Freda Dunny, who asserts she is a Martian living on Earth. Engaging in playful conversation, she reveals that Martians are already among humans, with powers such as telepathy and thought control. As Mrs. Dunny answers quiz questions with uncanny accuracy, she later surprises Jim by reading his thoughts to reveal her address, demonstrating her abilities. This quirky premise combines humor and science fiction with a satirical take on television culture, ultimately leaving readers with an entertaining exploration of identity and alien presence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28933
ER  -