Damon Knight
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.
The Worshippers
When a timid historian lands on an alien planet, he unexpectedly becomes their god, until he realizes that his devoted worshippers are not as simple as they seem and he faces the cost of playing god.
By Damon Knight
The Earth Quarter
In a divided alien world, a man's longing for Earth pulls him into a conflict that will determine the fate of his people.
By Damon Knight
The Avenger
To save Earth from a terrifying alien enemy, a scientist launches the Avenger into space to transform himself, only to face hard choices as he births a new race that may not share his loyalty to humanity.
By Damon Knight
Definition
In a future where humanity confronts the alluring philosophy of an alien race, one couple will be tested, facing dangerous questions about the very definition of human existence, and the price of unity.
By Damon Knight
The Beachcomber
A lonely man from a lost, advanced civilization is stranded on a primitive world, grappling with a past sacrifice that saved his universe, but left him with an unfillable void.
By Damon Knight
Doorway to Kal-Jmar
On a desolate Mars, a dangerous outlaw's relentless pursuit of a mythical city's riches ends in a deadly encounter with its ancient guardians.
By Damon Knight
The Third Little Green Man
A troubled astronaut's Venus mission becomes a bizarre adventure when he starts seeing odd creatures, forcing his crew to confront his dependence on alcohol with surprising and mind-bending results.
By Damon Knight
The Star Beast
A security agent must decipher an alien witness's testimony to solve a murder and recover critical scientific data, all while navigating mounting tensions and preconceptions aboard a speeding spaceship.
By Damon Knight
A Likely Story
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.
By Damon Knight
Special Delivery
An expecting couple discovers their unborn child can talk, control things, and has a very unique perspective on the world.
By Damon Knight