E-Book, Englisch, 79 Seiten
Reihe: Classics To Go
Bartlett Amazing Tales Volume 184
1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-3-98973-215-5
Verlag: OTB eBook publishing
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: 0 - No protection
E-Book, Englisch, 79 Seiten
Reihe: Classics To Go
ISBN: 978-3-98973-215-5
Verlag: OTB eBook publishing
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: 0 - No protection
Welcome to Amazing Tales Volume 184, a captivating anthology that delves into the mysteries and marvels of human experience across time and space. This collection explores themes of reality versus fiction, the race against time, the haunting echoes of war, and the challenges of an overpopulated future. In The Vanguard of Venus by Landell Bartlett, a tragic accident leads to the discovery of a mysterious manuscript that blurs the line between reality and fiction. As executors debate its authenticity, the narrative unfolds into a gripping tale of cosmic intrigue and the double life of an unassuming bachelor. This story invites readers to ponder the very nature of truth and the stories we choose to believe. Transitioning to the eerie and suspenseful Question of Comfort by Les Cole, we find ourselves in a deserted Disneyland where a man is in a desperate race against time. With only an hour left after taking his last yellow pill, he must locate a hidden monster within the park's Tour building. This tense narrative explores themes of urgency and the thin veil between safety and danger. Next, Divvy Up by Stephen Marlowe transports us to a gritty post-war world where cruelty is commonplace, and inhumanity prevails. As Hardesty faces the firing squad, the story captures the chilling normalization of violence in society. Marlowe's tale challenges readers to reflect on the depths of human cruelty and resilience. Finally, A Jar of Jelly Beans offers a glimpse into a future world in 2060, where Justin, a Nobel laureate, grapples with the consequences of an overcrowded planet. The looming elections and the burden of humanity's past choices weigh heavily on him as he searches for a solution. This thought-provoking story asks us to consider the implications of our current actions on future generations. Each story in Amazing Tales Volume 184 invites readers to explore the boundaries of possibility and the enduring strength of the human spirit.
