Astounding Stories, August, 1931

"Astounding Stories" by Various is a compilation of old-fashioned science fiction stories that center on themes of daring adventures, discovering uncharted territories, and facing incredible creatures in strange places. One of the stories in the issue describes George Abbot, a youthful scientist who faces dangerous situations as he goes to the deepest part of the Pacific Ocean in his bathysphere. "The Danger from the Deep" starts with George Abbot becoming stuck at the bottom of the ocean after his cables break, changing his initial interest in exploration to urgent survival. Trapped inside a steel sphere with little oxygen and dropping temperatures, he understands that not only is he being watched but is also at the mercy of smart, humanoid fish that might want to hurt him. As he tries to survive and keep track of what he finds, Abbot's journey pulls him into a world of discovery, mystery, and getting to know a secret underwater civilization. The story mixes scientific interest with the fear of what is not known, pulling readers into an exciting underwater journey.