Go to sleep, my darling

"Go to Sleep, My Darling" by Winston K. Marks is a science fiction story set in the late 1950s that examines themes of masculinity, family, and telepathy. It focuses on Bertrand Baxter, who is a traditional man trying to find his place in his house full of women, including his wife and four daughters. Bertrand feels alone and confused until he learns he can telepathically talk to his baby daughter, Annie. This connection helps him understand her emotions and needs, which causes him to also think about what he feels about women. His quest to feel connected becomes harder, and, ultimately, it makes him question who he is, how he sees his own identity, and the difficulty of understanding the women around him as he tries to engage in being an involved father. The book ends with a high tension moment that looks at connection, identity, and the results of meddling with minds, especially between a parent and child.