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100 1 _aKnight, Damon,
_d1922-2002
245 1 2 _aA Likely Story
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aProduced from Infinity Science Fiction, February 1956
500 _aRelease date is 2022-02-09
508 _aGreg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"A Likely Story" by Damon Knight is a science fiction narrative written in the mid-20th century. Set against the backdrop of a humorous and chaotic Christmas party in New York City, the book revolves around a group of science fiction writers who experience bizarre, inexplicable phenomena that disrupt their festive gathering. The story dives into themes of creativity, the unpredictable nature of scientific exploration, and the quirks of the writer's life. The plot centers on the protagonist, who navigates this peculiar evening filled with erratic happenings, such as strange weather conditions and bizarre occurrences that trigger laughter and confusion among the partygoers. As chaos escalates, the protagonist engages with various characters, including Ray Alvarez, who speculates on the cause of the disturbances, suggesting they may be linked to a breakthrough in probability manipulation. Ultimately, the mystery unravels, revealing that a young fan, eager for recognition, has unwittingly triggered these events through his newly discovered ability, leaving the science fiction community to grapple with the implications of such power. The narrative combines humor and introspection, highlighting the delicate balance between ambition and the chaos of creativity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Royal Publications, Inc, 1955
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aShort stories
653 _aInventions -- Fiction
653 _aScience fiction -- Authorship -- Fiction
700 1 _aEngle, Robert,
_d1928-
830 0 _aProduced from Infinity Science Fiction, February 1956
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67364
999 _c108186
_d108186