Get Out of My Body!

"Get Out of My Body!" by Tom W. Harris is a science fiction story from the 1950s about an alien invasion. The story follows Chester Forge, who works as a tour chief, as he looks for a Ravian alien named Minnn. Minnn has the power to take over human bodies, and has escaped into the city. The tale includes points of view from Sally, a young girl who is taken over by Minnn without knowing it, and a professor who later becomes his target. As Minnn jumps from body to body, he learns about human feelings and actions. Chester comes up with a dangerous plan to catch Minnn, resulting in a clash that questions what it means to think like a human or an alien. This story mixes humor with scary moments, while exploring what separates alien and human minds.