02375cam a22003733u 4500 31778 UtSlPG 20260610133726.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Bixby, Jerome, 1923-1998 The Draw Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Amazing Stories March 1954. Release date is 2010-03-25 Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Greg Weeks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Draw" by Jerome Bixby is a short story that blends elements of Western fiction with a touch of science fiction, likely written during the mid-20th century. Set against the backdrop of the American West, the narrative revolves around themes of power, skill, and the implications of newfound abilities. The story explores the life of a young, self-proclaimed gunman, Buck Tarrant, and his quest to become the fastest gun in the West, discovering a unique ability that allows him to think his gun into his hand. The plot follows Joe Doolin, a cowhand who witnesses Buck's transformation from an awkward kid to an incredibly fast gunman seemingly overnight—a change attributed to his telekinetic ability to will his gun into his hand. As Buck challenges the town sheriff, Ben Randolph, the tension mounts, culminating in a confrontation that reveals the limits of his power and the consequences of unchecked ambition. Through a blend of action and psychological exploration, the story raises questions about courage, fear, and the nature of true strength, all culminating in a gripping climax where the stakes of gunfighting extend beyond mere speed. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Western stories Psychic ability -- Fiction Ashman, William Produced from Amazing Stories March 1954. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31778 72624 72624