"Once Upon a Monbeast..." by Charles E. Fritch is a science fiction tale from the 1950s that centers on a struggling sci-fi author facing the bizarre implications of his own creativity. He deals with the challenges of low self-esteem while an established writer critiques his stories, but keeps going until one of his stories is accepted. Things get weird when a monster from one of his stories, the monbeast, actually shows up in his life, creating awkward and humorous encounters. The monbeast is a character from one of the author's fictional plots giving a perspective on the connection between a creator and the things they create. The story playfully mixes humor with thoughtful questions about imagination and reality, ending with the suggestion that fantastic creatures might be real.
Once Upon a Monbeast...
By Charles E. Fritch
A demoralized science-fiction writer finds his life hilariously upended when a creature from his story mysteriously materializes, forcing him to confront the wild consequences of his own imagination.
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2021-07-05
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About the AuthorCharles E. Fritch was an American author and editor of fantasy, science fiction, horror and mystery fiction. He was the editor of Mike Shayne Mystery Magazine from 1979 until 1985. His short story, "Misfortune Cookie", was adapted for an episode of the television series The Twilight Zone.
Charles E. Fritch was an American author and editor of fantasy, science fiction, horror and mystery fiction. He was the editor of Mike Shayne Mystery Magazine from 1979 until 1985. His short story, "Misfortune Cookie", was adapted for an episode of the television series The Twilight Zone.
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