02425cam a22003613u 4500 32395 UtSlPG 20260610133735.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Del Rey, Lester, 1915-1993 No Strings Attached 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 IF Worlds of Science Fiction June 1954. Release date is 2010-05-16 Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Greg Weeks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "No Strings Attached" by Lester Del Rey is a science fiction short story written in the mid-20th century. The narrative explores complex themes of desire, morality, and the consequences of one’s choices through the lens of dark humor and fantasy elements. The story revolves around an unhappy marriage and a whimsical encounter with a demon, leading to unexpected and grim outcomes. The plot centers on Henry Aimsworth, who is deeply dissatisfied with his marriage to Emma, a woman bound to clichéd thoughts and behaviors. Frustrated and desperate for freedom, Henry discovers a method to summon a demon named Alféar using an old book filled with spells. When he impulsively asks the demon to help him eliminate his wife, he believes he is free from any moral repercussions, as Alféar assures him that there are "no strings attached." However, the story takes a haunting turn when Henry's actions lead to unintended consequences, revealing that not only are there strings attached, but they are far more binding than he anticipated. Ultimately, the tale is a commentary on the perils of seeking easy solutions to complex human problems and the irony of one's desires leading to their destruction. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories Fantasy fiction Jinn -- Fiction Freas, Kelly, 1922-2005 Produced from IF Worlds of Science Fiction June 1954. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32395 73241 73241