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Terrific Tales of Sci-fi and Space Opera
by Donald H Sullivan   
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Category:  Science Fiction
Publisher: Donald H Sullivan

Type: Fiction

Pages: 98

Copyright: 
2011
Price: $2.99 (eBook)


This book contains nine science fiction short stories by Donald H Sullivan, author of "The Psionic Man."

This book contains nine stories:

"A Journey Too Far."  A malfunction in the ship's computer sends a hibernating astronaut far beyond his destination.  When he awakens, he sees the mistake and programs the computer to return to Earth and goes back into cryogenic hibernation.He arrives on Earth to find a deserted planet except for robots and androids...who are at war with each other.

"Wolfeye."  The Empress of the galaxy promises Wolfeye, a notorious space pirate, amnesty if he and his crew will rescue her daughter from rebel forces.

"The Man With Two Minds."  An alien tries to take over the mind of an Earthman, but is only partially successful.  The man's own mind and the mind of the alien battle for complete control. 

"The Deer Hunters."  The fate of Planet Earth is in the hands of a small group of deer hunters."

"Imposter."  Earth is about to be hit by a comet that may desrroy all life on the planet.  A scientist poses as an android to get aboard a starship that is scheduled to leave Earth to escape the destruction.

A man discovers that the "god" his people worship is nothing but an ancient computer, and the "temple" that holds it is an ancient spaceship that brought the ancestors of his people from a distant planet called Earth.  He must keep this secret to himself, for revealing it would cost him his life.

"Shag and the Quirplian."  A homeless alcoholic meets a space alien.

"Life Pod."  Two astronauts must abandon a damaged space ship in life pods.  One of them sabotages the other's life pod to even an old score.

"Mindswitch."  An alien switches minds with an Earthman.  Jack Ramsey finds himself in the body of the huge alien, and sees his own body being controlled by the mind of the alien.  Jack is angry, but the alien reminds him that if he attacks, he will destroy his own body.



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From "The Man with Two Minds"

Hyamul had volunteered in the name of science. As a sociologist, he jumped at the chance to study an alien culture first hand, even if it meant inhabiting the body of such a detestable creature.
The chief tech misread the disgust on his face as anxiety. "There is no need for concern," she said, "This is a routine, almost risk-free procedure that we have performed many times without complications."
Hyamul knew that there was no need for concern. He knew several colleagues who had undergone the psyche transfer procedure. They had gone on missions to study alien cultures and returned without mishap.
"I am not concerned about the procedure," he replied. "I was just thinking that I would be living in that ugly creature's body for the next six months."
The tech laughed. "I can understand your concern about that. But I can assure you that we will keep your body preserved while you are gone, and we will reverse the procedure and restore your psyche to your own body when you return."
"I'm curious," said Hyamul. "What happens to the human when I return to my own body?"
"The human's mind was wiped clean before the procedure. Once you are returned to your own body, the human's body will be but a shell, and must be destroyed--as were all the other aliens before him."
Hyamul suspected that was the case. He didn't like to think about it, even if the humans were repulsive creatures.
"We're ready for the procedure to begin," said the tech. "In a few moments you will drift into unconsciousness, and you will awaken in the body of the human.”
***
Hyamul awakened to see several techs by his bedside, looking down at him. Their faces showed deep concern.
"What is it?" He asked. "Has something gone wrong?"
"We regret to tell you that your own body did not survive the shock of the transfer. It was a one in a million chance that such a thing would occur."


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