A Hitch in Space

By Fritz Leiber

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A space mission takes a bizarre turn when an astronaut's imaginary companion is revealed to be his real-life partner, leading to a dangerous situation where perception and reality collide.

Genres

Literature Science-Fiction & Fantasy Fiction

Released

2016-09-13

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Summary

"A Hitch in Space" by Fritz Leiber is a science fiction story that examines how isolation can blur the lines between reality and imagination. The focus is on Jeff Bogart, a space guard, and his partner, Joe Hansen, during a space mission where things get strange when Jeff starts seeing Joe as an imaginary friend named Joseph. The tale uses humor to touch on important ideas about who we are and how we connect with others, especially as Joe deals with Jeff's altered view of him. The story becomes intense when Jeff accidentally strands Joe, forcing Joe to fight to get back to his partner and challenging our understanding of what is real and highlighting the weird ways our minds can work.