"The Draw" by Jerome Bixby is a gripping tale set in the American West that mixes classic Western themes with surprising science fiction elements. It tells the story of Buck Tarrant, a young man determined to be the fastest gunman around. Joe Doolin, a local cowhand, watches as Buck gains a strange talent that lets him mentally summon his gun. This newfound ability propels Buck to challenge Sheriff Ben Randolph, leading to a tense standoff. The story looks at what it means to be brave and strong, and how fear and ambition can lead to unexpected outcomes, all building to a high-stakes conclusion where more than just reputation is on the line.
The Draw
By Jerome Bixby
In the Wild West, a young gunman's sudden ability to telekinetically draw his gun faster than anyone leads to a fateful showdown with the town sheriff that tests the limits of his power.
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About the AuthorDrexel Jerome Lewis Bixby was an American short story writer and scriptwriter. He wrote the 1953 story "It's a Good Life", which was included in The Science Fiction Hall of Fame. It formed the basis of a 1961 episode of The Twilight Zone and was remade in Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983). He wrote four episodes for the Star Trek series: "Mirror, Mirror", "Day of the Dove", "Requiem for Methuselah", and "By Any Other Name". With Otto Klement, he co-wrote the story upon which the science fiction movie Fantastic Voyage (1966), the related television series, and the related Isaac Asimov novel were based. Bixby's final produced or published work so far was the screenplay for the 2007 science fiction film The Man from Earth.
Drexel Jerome Lewis Bixby was an American short story writer and scriptwriter. He wrote the 1953 story "It's a Good Life", which was included in The Science Fiction Hall of Fame. It formed the basis of a 1961 episode of The Twilight Zone and was remade in Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983). He wrote four episodes for the Star Trek series: "Mirror, Mirror", "Day of the Dove", "Requiem for Methuselah", and "By Any Other Name". With Otto Klement, he co-wrote the story upon which the science fiction movie Fantastic Voyage (1966), the related television series, and the related Isaac Asimov novel were based. Bixby's final produced or published work so far was the screenplay for the 2007 science fiction film The Man from Earth.
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