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_aAycock, Roger D., _d1914-2004 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aAssignment's End |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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| 490 | 1 | _aProduced from Galaxy Science Fiction December 1954. | |
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2010-05-02 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"Assignment's End" by Roger D. Aycock is a science fiction novella published in the early 1950s. The story revolves around Philip Alcorn, a man gifted with a unique ability to bring peace and happiness to those around him, but who suffers from unsettling hallucinations that reveal a deeper truth about his identity. The narrative unfolds in a futuristic setting, exploring themes of alienation, identity, and the potential consequences of one's talents, set against a backdrop of corporate intrigue and existential dilemmas. In the story, Philip Alcorn grapples with his gift of instilling calm in others while simultaneously facing a growing sense of dread tied to haunting visions of a barren, frozen landscape inhabited by faceless beings. As he navigates pressures from a ruthless recruiter and encounters another person like himself, he uncovers the truth of his origins and the reality of an impending transformation. The plot culminates in a dramatic confrontation involving his loved ones, ultimately forcing Philip to confront who he truly is and the past that has been obscured by conditioning. The novella masterfully interweaves personal stakes with broader implications of extraterrestrial influence, creating a gripping tale that explores both the burdens and the responsibilities of unique abilities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aScience fiction | ||
| 653 | _aShort stories | ||
| 653 | _aPsychological fiction | ||
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_aDocktor, Irv, _d1918-2008 |
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| 830 | 0 | _aProduced from Galaxy Science Fiction December 1954. | |
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32209 |
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