The Winged Men of Orcon: A Complete Novelette

"The Winged Men of Orcon: A Complete Novelette" by David R. Sparks is a science fiction tale happening in the 1930s that follows the unexpected journey of Dr. Frederick Weeks after he is kidnapped and thrust onto the bizarre planet Orcon. Once there, he encounters winged humanoids and must confront a terrible predicament orchestrated by the villainous scientist Ludwig Leider, whose schemes threaten Earth. Dr. Weeks finds himself waking up in a wrecked spaceship with a team that includes Captain Virginia Crane, and they soon realize they are stranded on this strange world; with Admiral Forbes now dead, they embark on a race against time to foil Leider's destructive plot against Earth. The story escalates as they combat the unique Orconites, and together, they craft a bold plan to escape using a powerful explosive, kotomite. The core of the adventure is their desperate fight to survive and prevent a possible disaster on Earth, highlighting themes of courage, cooperation, and unforeseen bravery.