"A Likely Story" by Damon Knight is a mid-20th century science fiction tale unfolding at a riotous Christmas party for science fiction writers in New York City. The story explores the themes of invention, the unknown possibilities of scientific breakthrough, and the eccentricities of the writer's craft as the party is upended by strange and unexplainable events. A chain of odd happenings disrupts order and causes confusion among the guests, with the protagonist, led by Ray Alvarez, trying to solve it, suggesting they come from an accidental experiment with probability. The source is discovered to be a young fan, desperate to gain attention, who activates these anomalies with a newfound ability, leaving the community of writers wrestling with the implications of this power. Filled with humor and reflection, the book showcases the interaction between desire and the mayhem of imagination.
A Likely Story
By Damon Knight
When a group of science fiction writers gather for a Christmas party, their celebration is hilariously turned upside down by bizarre events caused by one fan's unintended experiment.
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2022-02-09
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About the AuthorDamon Francis Knight was an American science fiction author, editor, and critic. He is the author of "To Serve Man", a 1950 short story adapted for The Twilight Zone. He was married to fellow writer Kate Wilhelm.
Damon Francis Knight was an American science fiction author, editor, and critic. He is the author of "To Serve Man", a 1950 short story adapted for The Twilight Zone. He was married to fellow writer Kate Wilhelm.
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